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New York yanks Olivet University’s power to grant college credit
The evangelical school with locations in several states is reportedly under investigation for money laundering, but New York’s decision is separate.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 5, 2022 -
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Biden's draft Title IX rule would allow the single-investigator model. Should it?
Policy experts see major flaws in the system that combines the roles of investigator and decision-maker in sexual misconduct cases.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 5, 2022 -
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As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere
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House committee: End loophole allowing tuition-share agreements between OPMs and colleges
The Appropriations Committee took a harsh stance toward online program managers in a recent report, saying they drive up college costs.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 30, 2022 -
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New Louisiana law strengthens due process protections in college disciplinary procedures
The mandates for public institutions mirror some of those in the Trump-era rule governing Title IX and how colleges must adjudicate sexual violence.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 29, 2022 -
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5 proposed Title IX rule changes colleges should know
The draft regulation would broaden the scope of cases colleges must investigate and expand the definition of sexual harassment.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 29, 2022 -
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Excelsior Scholarship's fine print limits recipient numbers, report finds
A study of New York's free college program at CUNY found strict eligibility rules are likely limiting takeup, especially among Black and Hispanic students.
By Lilah Burke • June 28, 2022 -
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Delaware moves forward with 'ban the box' legislation for college admissions
A bill passed by the state's Senate would allow institutions to inquire about students' criminal histories once they're admitted, however.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 24, 2022 -
New Title IX regulatory plan broadens sexual violence cases colleges must investigate, firms up LGBTQ protections
The proposed rule unravels many of the processes present in the current federal rule, created by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated June 23, 2022 -
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Education Department delays gainful employment proposal until 2023
Policy experts voiced concerns that pushing back the new regulation's timeline could allow poor-performing colleges to continue harming students.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 22, 2022 -
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By Nicole Engelbert, Vice President of Higher Education Development, Oracle • June 21, 2022 -
Over 200 groups call on Education Department to release Title IX rule by law's 50th anniversary
The organizations said it is particularly urgent to clarify protections for LGBTQ students under the law banning sex-based discrimination in education.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 16, 2022 -
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Second Chance Pell helps deliver degrees to over 9,000 incarcerated students
The program increased enrollment every year since its creation, despite COVID-19 challenges, according to a new report.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 16, 2022 -
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Feds should improve safeguards against foreign entities stealing intellectual property from colleges, watchdog says
Federal agencies haven't assessed in depth which colleges are most at risk, the Government Accountability Office found. It recommends new safeguards.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 15, 2022 -
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Education Department accidentally awarded colleges $73M in extra coronavirus aid, watchdog finds
The Office of Inspector General said 16 of 24 institutions given the extra money did not take it, while others didn't spend improperly awarded dollars.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 15, 2022 -
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ACE, higher ed groups oppose paying student-athletes as employees
The organizations cite a lack of revenue for most sports and previous case law in a court brief filed last week.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 14, 2022 -
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What's the fallout from the Education Department delaying new Title IX regulations?
The agency risks the next Congress overturning a new rule, and college administrators are in a holding pattern waiting for its release.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 10, 2022 -
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Restrictions threaten 'integrity of our system of higher education,' groups say
AAC&U and PEN America push back against laws and policymakers seeking to dictate what can be taught on campus.
By Rick Seltzer • June 8, 2022 -
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Federal action didn't prompt accreditors to boost student outcomes, research suggests
Evidence fails to show the 2008 Higher Education Act improved outcomes, report finds — suggesting transparency and accountability may be better tools.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 7, 2022 -
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U of Minnesota tried to make reasonable accommodations before firing customer service worker, appeals court rules
Reassignment has proven a contentious topic in employment law circles, with a recent court ruling calling it "last among equals" as an accommodation.
By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2022 -
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Last week’s big quote: ‘This is not enough’
A recap of last week's major higher ed news starts off with a challenge for universities that have links to slavery.
By Higher Ed Dive Staff • June 6, 2022 -
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Sexual abuse prevention groups call for Education Department to investigate nondisclosure agreement use
The organizations say students are being pressured to sign these contracts and are unknowingly waiving their legal rights under Title IX.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 2, 2022 -
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Adults who borrowed for college doubt higher ed's value, survey says
Those with outstanding debt were twice as likely to say the cost of their education outweighed the benefits, according to the Federal Reserve Board.
By Rick Seltzer • May 25, 2022 -
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Education Department delays release of draft Title IX rule again, now targets June
The agency at one point planned to publish proposed regulations directing how colleges must adjudicate sexual misconduct in April, then postponed to May.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 23, 2022 -
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Dissecting affirmative action opponents' arguments before the Supreme Court
Nineteen states led by Oklahoma filed a court brief in favor of ending race-conscious college admissions in a closely watched case.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 23, 2022 -
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Attacks on new UW-Madison chancellor show how culture wars have come for college presidents
Experts say GOP rhetoric on selection of UCLA law dean Jennifer Mnookin undermines higher ed's autonomy and mission to serve the public good.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 20, 2022
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