Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon, interim provost Paula Lancaster and general counsel John Danner answered questions from faculty about how the United States President Donald Trump's executive orders could affect the university at the Academic Senate meeting on Feb. 4, 2025. MacKinnon said there is no guidelines for future actions, and Lancaster told the faculty to continue doing their jobs as usual. “My aspiration is for us to be the most inclusive campus in all of its forms in the entire state,” Lancaster said. “I just wanted to say publicly, right here right now, that I am supporting our efforts toward that goal and continuing to support your efforts and the great work that you're doing.”
