Getty ImagesColumbia University has agreed to several demands from the Trump administration after $400m (£310m) in federal funding was pulled over accusations the university failed to fight antisemitism on campus.
Columbia says face masks used for the purpose of concealing identity are no longer allowed, and anyone involved in a protest must, when asked, present university identification.
Friday's memo from the university comes after the Trump administration gave Columbia a list of nine items that were required before it would reconsider the $400m in funding.
Columbia has agreed to much of the demands, but the Trump administration is yet to respond and it is unclear if the funding will be restored.
"Our response to the government agencies outlines the substantive work we've been doing over the last academic year to advance our mission, ensure uninterrupted academic activities, and make every student, faculty, and staff member safe and welcome on our campus," Interim President Katrina Armstrong told students in an email on Friday.
A change that will impact academics at Columbia is the shift in its Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies department. A new official will now lead that department.
"In this role, the Senior Vice Provost will review the educational programs to ensure the educational offerings are comprehensive and balanced," the memo read.
Columbia says the role will "conduct a thorough review of the portfolio of programs in regional areas across the University, starting immediately with the Middle East".
The university will also review admission procedures to "ensure unbiased admission processes".
Earlier this month, the Trump administration said the reason for funding being pulled at Columbia was because of alleged "continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students".
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