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Federal Student Aid Reaches Settlement on Student Aid Eligibility Violations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It relates to violations of the “ability-to-benefit” test regulations that govern eligibility to receive federal student aid for students without a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Our Enforcement Office will continue to investigate reports of wrongdoing by schools and individuals to protect the integrity of our programs.”

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General Assembly Vacates TSU Board of Trustees, Governor Makes Appointments

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I’m pleased to appoint these highly qualified individuals who will work alongside administrators and students to further secure TSU’s place as a leading institution,” said Lee.

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Some Universities Are Blocking TikTok on School Devices and Networks

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Richard Forno TikTok and Chinese company ByteDance has been gaining attention for connections with Chinese state media and potential influence from the Chinese government. The University of Oklahoma (OU) said in a statement that it will be reviewing potential security concerns related to TikTok. Last month, Oklahoma Gov.

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Stancia Jenkins

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She brings more than a decade of experience in higher education leadership roles that have required strategic planning and execution of diversity-related efforts. She is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, programs and activities to enhance access, inclusion and retention of a diverse student body, faculty and staff.

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Delise O’Meally

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Title: Director of Governance and International Affairs NCAA An international student-athlete herself, Delise O’Meally serves as director of governance and international affairs at the NCAA. She also spearheads the international relations efforts at the NCAA national office.

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Federal Court Tosses All Fraud Convictions of Two Parents in “Operation Varsity Blues” Admissions Scandal

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The judges also found that the government had failed to prove that the parents had agreed to join the “overarching conspiracy among Singer and his clients.” The office of Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins is reviewing the court’s opinion and assessing next steps, said a spokesperson for Rollins.

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Hochul Proposes Nearly $7.5B for Higher Ed in FY24

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This is a decrease of $8 million, however, from the 2023 outlay, which the governor’s office said was higher due to non-recurring funding for legislative adds. We’ve had a loss of employees across the university and hiring freezes. In order to build back up enrollment, you need to better support the infrastructure.”