NASFAA Owen Daugherty January 7, 2022 After nearly 50 years working in financial aid, Sue Pedigo had earned her retirement. She left Vol State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee, in the summer of 2019 expecting to carry on the life of a retiree, no longer burdened by working long hours […]
The Campus Elizabeth Harris January 7, 2022 The IPEDS education data surveys hold great weight in the HE system, but they are not inclusive enough and thus no longer fit for purpose, says Elizabeth Harris We’re in the midst of the most magical time of year for the institutional research […]
Duane Morris January 6, 2022 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently amended the Safeguards Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). This comprehensive amendment updated data security requirements for financial institutions, including all Title IV institutions of higher education. Background The GLBA is a federal law enforced by the FTC that […]
Inside Higher Ed Emma Whitford January 6, 2022 The vice chancellor of the San Mateo Community College District in California was charged with embezzling taxpayer money, The Mercury News reported Wednesday. The charges result from an ongoing probe into corruption by top district officials. Jose Nuñez pleaded not guilty to 15 felony […]
The Hechinger Report Jon Marcus December 31, 2021 Higher demand, better pay and new respect are drawing students to the trades The Hechinger Report is a national nonprofit newsroom that reports on one topic: education. Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get stories like this delivered directly to your inbox. […]
CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention December 27, 2021 Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public. People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are […]
Ed Surge Dhawal Shah December 28, 2021 In 2021, two of the biggest MOOC providers had an “exit” event. Coursera went public, while edX was acquired by the public company 2U for $800 million and lost its non-profit status. Ten years ago, more than 300,000 learners were taking the three free Stanford courses […]
Inside Higher Ed Jaye Sablan and Bill Mahoney January 3, 2022 Jaye Sablan and Bill Mahoney describe how it can be an important tool for equity in graduate student career development One key factor that contributes to the successful professional development of underserved graduate student populations—first generation, BIPOC, women, international, as well as […]
Inside Higher Ed Maria Carrasco January 3, 2022 A new California law, which took effect Jan. 1, requires the state’s public institutions to update records for students who have legally changed their names and allows graduates to request an updated copy of their diploma at no cost. Advocates say that could greatly […]
Inside Higher Ed Scott Jaschik January 3, 2022 Omicron’s arrival leads many colleges to shift plans for the semester that starts today on many campuses. Some colleges face criticism for doing so, and some face criticism for not making changes. Remember the start of the fall semester, when college presidents […]