Higher Ed Dive Naaz Modan April 12, 2023 The proposal would prohibit blanket bans of transgender students from playing on teams aligned with their gender identities. The U.S. Department of Education intends to release its final Title IX athletic rule in May, alongside its broader Title IX rule already expected next month, according […]
Inside Higher Ed Jonathan Helwink April 13, 2023 New borrower defense to repayment regulations may bring increased compliance risks to colleges of all types, Jonathan Helwink writes. On July 1, the U.S. Department of Education’s new borrower defense to repayment (BDTR) regulations will go into effect. Now in its fourth iteration, […]
Insider Ayelet Sheffey April 11, 2023 A federal judge ruled that 200,000 borrowers can move forward with relief in a borrower defense settlement. Last month, three schools mentioned in the settlement appealed the decision to the Supreme Court. 20 GOP-led states filed an amicus brief supporting the schools, arguing Biden […]
CECU Official Statement Attributable to Joe Cockrell, FCC Spokesperson: “We are deeply disappointed in the Department of Education’s myopic and misguided decision. The DOE risks harming thousands of students seeking economic stability and a better life. For more than 40 years, our singular focus has been quality career training programs […]
Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott April 12, 2023 he Education Department’s Office of Federal Student Aid is removing Florida Career College, a for-profit chain with 11 campuses, from the federal financial aid system, the agency announced Tuesday following an investigation that found numerous violations. The college, which is owned by International Education […]
Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott April 12, 2023 Education Department again delays controversial guidance on outside contractors and says it won’t affect many organizations that critics feared it might. The Education Department says its controversial guidance on outsourcing isn’t as expansive as critics have alleged. Study abroad programs, recruitment of international […]
Inside Higher Ed Jamienne S. Studley April 10, 2023 Don’t hate on higher ed’s refs: an accreditor’s role is to enforce the rule book for academic freedom and institutional autonomy, Jamienne Studley writes. creditors are center stage in higher education, with the essential task of protecting academic freedom, responsible discourse […]
Bakersfield.com Steve Virgin April 7, 2023 Emma Mendoza is a believer when it comes to the opportunities that San Joaquin Valley College can provide. After graduating from East Bakersfield High School, Mendoza began her career path at SJVC Bakersfield. The private junior college, which has 16 campuses, is like a […]
NASFAA Throughout the month of April, NASFAA joins the higher education community and other organizations across the country to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. Making smart choices with your money doesn’t stop with paying for college — students need to be educated about managing their financial lives outside of school, too. […]
Committee on Education & The Workforce April 6, 2023 WASHINGTON – American workers and businesses will face more regulation, mismanagement, and waste from Washington should the Senate confirm Julie Su as Labor Secretary, warned House Republicans today. In a letter to President Biden, Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Ways and Means Committee […]