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CECU on For-Profit Conversions GAO Report: Students Must Come First

CECU on For-Profit Conversions GAO Report: Students Must Come First

CECU | Career Education Colleges and Universities January 27, 2021 Arlington, Va. — Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) President and CEO Dr. Jason Altmire had this to say in response to the release of a Government Accountability Office report on For-Profit conversions: “CECU supports the long overdue review of this important […]

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Higher Ed’s Dirty Little Secrets

Higher Ed’s Dirty Little Secrets

Inside Higher Ed Steven Mintz January 28, 2021 Five secrets too hot to share. Everyone harbors secrets not shared with anyone — not a partner, a therapist or a physician. Typically, these involve fantasies, emotional infidelities, family and financial secrets, and health or hygiene. The reason: they’re too intimate, embarrassing and […]

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Breaking News: Education Department Staff Recommends ACICS Recognition Termination

Breaking News: Education Department Staff Recommends ACICS Recognition Termination

CECU | Career Education Colleges and Universities January 23, 2021 Late Friday, the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) released a report authored by career staff that recommends terminating the federal recognition of the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (“ACICS”). Although the recommendation will be considered by a federal […]

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A Threat to Private Colleges?

A Threat to Private Colleges?

Inside Higher Ed Kery Murakami January 25, 2021 President Biden’s proposal to make public colleges free could mean more students may be able to go to college, but it could also mean the end for some private institutions. Wells College sits on a picturesque tree-filled campus on the shores of […]

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COD System Operational Update – Reporting Deadlines and Reminders for CARES Act Relief, Coronavirus Indicator and R2T4 (EA ID: COD-21-01)

COD System Operational Update – Reporting Deadlines and Reminders for CARES Act Relief, Coronavirus Indicator and R2T4 (EA ID: COD-21-01)

Federal Student Aid January 22, 2021 This announcement provides a Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System update about reporting deadlines and related reminders for reporting disbursement information qualifying for CARES Act relief. Coronavirus Indicator We are extending the timeframe for schools to add the Coronavirus Indicator for disbursements of Title IV funds for the […]

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New Fate for Controversial Accreditor

New Fate for Controversial Accreditor

Inside Higher Ed Kery Murakami January 25, 2021 Potentially signaling a reversal from the Trump administration, Education Department staff under the Biden administration is recommending removing recognition of the controversial Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Just three days into the Biden administration, the Education Department moved Friday to […]

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Higher Ed Groups Ask for $97 Billion More in COVID-19 Aid

Higher Ed Groups Ask for $97 Billion More in COVID-19 Aid

Inside Higher Ed Kery Murakami January 26, 2021 Higher education groups, including associations representing colleges and universities, asked Congress on Monday for $97 billion more in aid if there is an additional coronavirus relief package. The groups, including the American Council on Education, had asked for $120 billion in help for struggling […]

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Cardona Expresses Support for Access to Community Colleges, Debt Cancellation

Cardona Expresses Support for Access to Community Colleges, Debt Cancellation

Inside Higher Ed Kery Murakami January 26, 2021 Miguel Cardona, President Biden’s nominee to become education secretary, said increasing access to community colleges would be a high priority if he is confirmed by the Senate. Cardona, in a 30-minute interview with Connecticut Public Radio, also expressed support for canceling student loans, at […]

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Foxx Welcomes Committee Members Recommended for 117th Congress

Foxx Welcomes Committee Members Recommended for 117th Congress

Career Education Review Jenny January 26, 2021 Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), released the list of new Republican members who were selected by the Republican Steering Committee to serve on the Education and Labor Committee in the 117th Congress. “The Education and […]

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