Ray Schroeder

MARCH 9, 2024

Idaho lawmakers should “request or file appropriate legal action” a gainst the state education board’s plan to acquire the University of Phoenix through a nonprofit corporation affiliated with the University of Idaho, a lawyer for the Legislature wrote in a memo released last week.

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government, alleging that it has historically discriminated against Black military veterans, denied them access to housing and education benefits, and rejected service-related disability claims at far higher rates than other veterans, Task & Purpose reported. A Marine Corps veteran is suing the U.S. The suit – filed Nov.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill last week that would have allowed the governing board of each public college or university to hire its own legal counsel, underscoring his stance on who should be in charge of the state’s higher education institutions.

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MARCH 1, 2024

The Great Admissions Redesign seeks to revolutionize the admissions process and increase accessibility to higher education for all students, particularly those not admitted in proportion to their shares of the U.S. population. It selected seven institutions who will receive a total of $3.1 million in implementation and planning grants.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Her role entails collaborating with multiple campus constituents, including faculty; the Offices of Academic Affairs; Student Affairs and Enrollment; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Resources; Counseling and Wellness; Registrar; Public Safety and Security; Facilities; Communications; Information Technology; Legal Counsel; and others.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Dr. Michael Bastedo The study, published in AERA peer-reviewed journal AERA Open , examined high school, ACT testing, and higher ed data from an anonymous Midwestern state’s education department to investigate the efficacy of “contextualized review.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whitaker has spent the last 13 years in higher education leadership in Sacramento and Oakland, California. Before higher ed, Whittaker had a legal career, with a focus on labor and employment, civil ligation, and civil rights. “I

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The decision was blasted by advocates of diversity in higher ed. The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education criticized the ruling. “ The Supreme Court has erred grievously in overturning decades of precedent that has affirmed the legality and value of race-conscious admissions practices.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Laura Rosenbury Rosenbury, the first woman to serve as dean at University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, is a women and gender legal theorist with experience and expertise on topics such as reproductive rights, children’s rights, and sexual harassment and abuse.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

After a legal challenge that was ultimately dismissed , ED proceeded with the forgiveness effort. The Biden-Harris administration is trying to do everything they can within their legal authority to reduce student debt,” said Kelchen. This time around, the IDR Account Adjustment will bring about the approval of $4.9 Cardona, U.S.

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JUNE 13, 2023

or higher; demonstrate leadership skills; establish financial need; and be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time at a TMCF member school during the 2023-2024 school year; have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0

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Greenberg Tue, 04/16/2024 - 03:00 AM The authors of a new book argue that higher education institutions must adapt to the shifting legal landscape without losing sight of their fundamental values. ‘Lawsuits Will Happen’ Susan H. Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

But Davidson began her career in higher education in 2004, spending two years teaching at Davidson College. She is a scholar who specializes in health law. She founded a clinical lab where she supervised students who prepared estate plans for low-income elderly people in the community. She held a clerkship at the D.C.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

million, mark the start of a new phase of grant-making in the Sloan Foundation’s Higher Education program, part of a multi-year, $30 million commitment. Espinosa, program director of the Sloan Foundation’s grantmaking in higher education. Christa Mahlobo is honored at a ceremony recognizing her attainment of a Ph.D.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has rejected the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s (MHEC) decision to let Towson University implement a Ph.D. This incident points to the need for ongoing oversight and advocacy to ensure equity and parity in Maryland higher education,” HBCU advocate Sharon Blake wrote. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

million, mark the start of a new phase of grant-making in the Sloan Foundation’s Higher Education program, part of a multi-year, $30 million commitment. Espinosa, program director of the Sloan Foundation’s grantmaking in higher education. Christa Mahlobo is honored at a ceremony recognizing her attainment of a Ph.D.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

29 of them target higher education, and 17 additional bills attempt to restrict autonomy and governance in higher ed via DEI bans, tenure restrictions, curricular control bills, and accreditation restrictions, the report noted. states, including 10 bills being passed in 2023.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

“Berea is an inspirational model of what higher education can and should be. I have worked in both rural and urban settings to provide opportunities to students who often do not see themselves within higher education. I share Berea’s focus on inclusive excellence, having dedicated my career to serving underserved students. and a Ph.D.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutionality of affirmative action, the Mellon Foundation, a nonprofit that makes grants related to higher learning, among other areas, recently convened a panel to discuss how America got to this moment and what might come after. Ifill thought that legal action might not even be required. “I

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Burgess “We disagree with the decision made by SACSCOC and plan to appeal to a higher authority with evidence supporting the institution’s progress in resolving non-compliance,” said Dr. Marcus H. The HBCU’s accreditation was terminated in December 2023, as it struggled with financial management issues. Dr. Marcus H.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Morris Thomas My group contributed the suggestion that higher education should also consider the experience of and/or capacity for using digital learning tools in addition to the subject matter expertise of an individual. Higher education as a whole has recently been scrutinized for its value.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Natalie Galucia The study, Age as a Factor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Higher Education , was conducted between February 2022 and January 2023 and published in the Journal of Gerontological Social Wor k. Depending on the setting, issues and thoughts surrounding age can manifest differently, according to the study.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This graduation is a significant step forward for higher education within the criminal legal system and we must do more. Having achieved this milestone, the graduates will become NPEP teaching assistants and fellows. There are still approximately 60 students at the correctional center pursuing bachelor’s degrees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Higher education is expecting a ruling from the U.S. Because of the many ways the court can decide to rule, institutions of higher education may feel unsure how to prepare for its impact. Saenz, MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) president and general counsel. “I Harvard College and SFFA v.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

However, a word of caution to institutions eyeing cannabis education – legal scrutiny looms large. While the education itself is legal, institutions must safeguard students from the legal implications of a Schedule 1 drug. Federally, cannabis remains a Schedule 1 drug and illegal , adding complexity to educational initiatives.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education's 2024 Emerging Scholars shared sentiments of drive, hope, community, and validation during a webinar Thursday. The scholars – and many others in higher ed and beyond – continue their work as ongoing culture wars flare up in the U.S. The panel was moderated by Dr. Jamal Watson.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Recently released data from the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration highlights a significant decrease in enrollment for post-secondary undocumented students and an increase in enrollment for students from immigrant families. Immigrant-origin] students are not from the other side of the moon. More than 5.6

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JUNE 26, 2023

Higher education lawyers and advocates say the lawsuit is more about politics than a serious legal challenge—though others say it makes a compelling case. For 58 years, the accreditation system of higher education has stood, enshrined in federal law and reaffirmed with each reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Strayhorn, professor of higher education and women’s, gender & sexuality studies at Illinois State University, through the lens of critical race theory (CRT). Offering a URM law school student financial support to access the Lexis-Nexis legal database off-campus due to their work/family obligations is helpful, especially to that student.

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Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

I did not mean to imply that it is a fanciful dream that will never have an impact on higher education, but I have reservations. That includes the challenges mentioned previously, those of wearable technologies, computer power to sustain them, the privacy legislative framework, and the broader legal implications.

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MARCH 31, 2023

Critics argued that the school hurt its own reputation with deceitful recruiting, something they say Phoenix could do to Arkansas’ institutions of higher ed. “The reputation of Phoenix’s history will linger for years to come, and our campus is at the most risk for association with it.”

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

She told education professors and deans that the work that they’re doing at the higher education level, is helping by preparing future teachers and ensuring that they’re ready for the demands of a future workforce ready to meet the challenging needs that face education today.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Higher education institutions have adopted DEI policies to rectify past biases and wrongs against underreported communities, including people of color, women, students with disabilities, and veterans. But law experts have said the governor’s office mischaracterized legal practices employers use when considering diversity in hiring.

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MARCH 3, 2024

Similarly, in the context of the school-to-prison pipeline, when a person falls through the cracks of the education system and does not have an avenue to gainful legal pathways to economic subsistence, we all pay for it. You may not have ordered the extra food and beverages, but you are still paying for it.

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Robert Kelchen

JUNE 30, 2023

This decision will have major implications for higher education policy. A particularly interesting group is the 20 million students who would have received complete forgiveness, as the frustration factor is likely higher among this group than among students who knew they would still have a balance remaining under this plan.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A decade-old policy change has allowed states to delegate their oversight authority regarding higher education to accrediting agencies, argues Student Defense, a legal advocacy nonprofit that assists students defrauded by colleges, in a new report.

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JULY 7, 2023

Joseph Stewart standing in front of Isaac Hawkins Hall at Georgetown University, named after his ancestor. “The legacy of slavery remains a wound on the soul of our nation,” said David Sheppard, chief business and legal officer for TMCF.

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