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Why federal oversight on higher education is growing on multiple fronts

University Business

Public and private colleges and universities have long enjoyed independence from federal governing bodies over the nature of their operations. The reforms would tighten foreign financial disclosure requirements and strip federal financial aid to any institution that fails compliance over three consecutive or nonconsecutive years.

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Education Department faces calls to rescind outsourcing guidance

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The department wrote a Dear Colleague letter in February that said any entity involved with the administration of an institution’s federal student aid is considered a third-party servicer, which puts them under the department’s oversight authority and subjects the companies’ contracts with institutions to regular audits.

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

Phill on LinkedIn → About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton , host of Changing Higher Ed ® podcast, is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. Technology, governance the same way. He is most notably recognized for writing his blog, On EdTech.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

A Whole New World: Disability Laws at the Post-Secondary Level One of the biggest issues facing students with learning challenges and their families is the difference in laws that govern schools that service K-12 versus schools at the post-secondary level. Some services, however, are mandatory. Fewer than 100 schools fall into this category.

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Higher Ed Braces for Impact of Third-Party Service Regulation Expansion: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 149 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Mike Goldstein

The Change Leader, Inc.

The original rule was designed to monitor contracted companies that provide colleges and universities with services to manage various aspects of Federal Student Aid. He returned to New York City government as Assistant City Administrator and Director of University Relations. It provides grants and loans to students.

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Higher Ed Cybersecurity, MOVEit Hack, and 3rd-Party Risk: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 163 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Brian Kelly

The Change Leader, Inc.

The primary rule change is designating a CISO or a qualified individual responsible for protecting customer information or student financial aid data. Institutions must annually vet employees granted access to information and ensure more people haven’t been granted access. The third involves access review controls.

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President’s corner: Why Mary Dana Hinton leads with her heart in today’s unrest

University Business

Forward to today, she has secured a new contract at Hollins University that extends her role as president until 2030 and was elected chair of the board of directors for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Mary Dana Hinton believes she’s earned the right to be an optimist.

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