The Center for American Progress released a report urging clearer limits on governing boards after documenting instances where politicized trustees intervened in curriculum, hiring and tenure decisions. The report cites multiple cases—particularly in Florida and other states—where newly appointed trustees reshaped institutional priorities, closed programs and denied tenure, arguing those moves erode academic freedom and institutional autonomy. CAP recommends narrowing board authority over academic matters, removing post‑tenure review powers that enable political removal, and creating independent appointment processes to depoliticize trustee selection. The report names concrete policy changes for state lawmakers and university systems aimed at restoring faculty governance and protecting research and teaching from partisan pressure.