The Chronicle of Higher Education Bennett Leckrone May 12, 2020 The California State University system will conduct a majority of its classes online this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic, its chancellor said on Tuesday. With experts forecasting more waves of Covid-19 infections in the summer and fall, the chancellor, Timothy P. […]
Inside Higher Ed Greta Anderson May 12, 2020 The Department of Education’s new regulation says colleges aren’t responsible for sexual assault or harassment that takes place in study abroad programs or in private, off-campus settings. Kate McGunagle, a 2014 Princeton University graduate, didn’t know where to turn for support after […]
Inside Higher Ed Lilah Burke May 12, 2020 The Education Department plans to distribute more than $120 million in grants for short-term programs. Which pathways should that money fund? While emergency grants for colleges and their students from the CARES Act have gotten much attention in the past few weeks, that […]
Inside Higher Ed Kery Murakami May 8, 2020 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are planning to propose adding more money for education aid for states in the next coronavirus relief package, a House Democratic aide told Inside Higher Ed. Democratic lawmakers said they want to add more money for […]
NASFAA Owen Daugherty May 6, 2020 The Department of Education’s (ED) internal watchdog publicly released a plan Tuesday detailing how it will provide oversight as ED allocates more than $30 billion it was tasked with disbursing under the federal COVID-19 relief package. ED’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) outlined in […]
EDUCATION DIVE Natalie Schwartz May 5, 2020 Dive Brief: Slightly more than half of part-time college students who enrolled in 2013 left college within six years without earning a credential, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). Only about one-third of part-time students who entered college […]
The Chronicle of Higher Education Sarah Brown May 6, 2020 Updated (5/6/2020, 2 p.m.) with comment from the American Council on Education and other new material. The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday announced sweeping changes in how colleges must handle sexual-assault and sexual-harassment complaints, bolstering protections for accused students and employees. […]
Career Education Review May 5, 2020 Jenny Faubert Honor Underscores College’s Ongoing Commitment to Serving the Local Community WEST COVINA, Calif.—The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) recently named North-West College (NWC), West Covina as the Silver Award recipient for its 2020 Excellence in Community Service Awards—highlighting the College’s […]
North-West College April 24, 2020 North-West College Donates Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Emanate Health to Aid in the Fight Against COVID-19 Donation Highlights College’s Commitment to Supporting Health Care Professionals on the Front Lines of the Pandemic WEST COVINA, Calif.—Coordinating with health care professionals at Emanate Health, North-West College […]
EdSource April 30, 2020 Ashley A. Smith Amid pandemic, colleges plan options for fall courses including online, in-person, or a mix Millions of California college students and their families are anxiously waiting to hear whether on-campus classes will resume this fall while college administrators are weighing the options to safely […]