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Brazil's federal undergraduate pro-rectors issue manifesto defending public universities
COGRAD, the body of undergraduate pro-rectors at Brazil's federal higher education institutions, released a manifesto letter on 23 October defending democracy, the public university and university autonomy.
Why it matters: Undergraduate pro-rectors at Brazil's federal higher education institutions have put on record a shared position on university autonomy, inclusion and public education policy.
According to Andifes, Brazil's association of federal university rectors, its College of Undergraduate Pro-Rectors of Federal Higher Education Institutions (COGRAD/Andifes) released a manifesto letter on 23 October.
Andifes said the letter defends democracy, the public university, university autonomy and the future of Brazilian education.
The document reaffirms the importance of university autonomy, inclusion and the strengthening of public education policies, Andifes reported.
Editor’s view
Richard Davies, Policy and Finance Editor
The undergraduate pro-rectors of Brazil's federal higher education institutions, acting through COGRAD/Andifes, have issued a joint public statement backing university autonomy, inclusion and stronger public education policies.
