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  Daily Roundup: Other news from around higher ed

  California community colleges to offer more bachelor’s degrees. Former Trinity students sue over the handling of their sexual assault cases.

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  Leadership

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  Florida governor wants to stop colleges from taking money from ‘countries of concern,’ including China

  Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, spearheaded efforts last year to more closely monitor foreign donations to institutions.

  Policy & Legal

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  Here’s what happened when 3 colleges, including the University of Pennsylvania, went test optional

  Over 1,800 four-year institutions are not requiring SAT and ACT for fall 2023, according to data presented at an admissions conference last week.

  Enrollment

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  Stratford University, an ACICS-accredited for-profit college, plans to close

  Leaders blamed enrollment restrictions the Education Department placed on Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools institutions.

  Higher Ed

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  University of Idaho warning: Employees who discuss abortion could face prosecution under state law

  Classroom debate on abortion must be neutral, the public institution says. Faculty argue the guidance strikes against academic freedom.

  Policy & Legal

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  Vermont system plans tuition reset for 3 merging colleges

  In-state tuition at the newly formed Vermont State University will fall about 15% on average to $9,999 per year for undergraduates.

  Finance

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  Ed tech leaders just predicted these 3 trends will unfold in higher education

  Ed tech leaders gathered in New York recently to discuss trends in the sector. Here's what they had to say.

  Higher Ed

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  Opinion

  These steps can help keep colleges from being easy targets for cyberattacks

  A cybersecurity strategist outlines cultural and technical changes to help institutions stave off attacks like malware or business email compromise.

  Leadership

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  How can colleges prepare for the possibility the Supreme Court will strike down race-conscious admissions?

  Enrollment managers should work with other leaders to craft admissions and messaging strategies, experts said at an annual admissions conference.

  Policy & Legal

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  Fairfield University plans to open nearby 2-year branch campus next fall

  The Jesuit institution in Connecticut is working with the Diocese of Bridgeport to start a two-year campus in a former school.

  Enrollment

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  Florida A&M students sue state, alleging decades of underfunding and program duplication

  New lawsuit's program duplication argument echoes a case settled in 2021 in Maryland — after 15 years.

  Policy & Legal

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  The sale of student lists exacerbates inequity in the admissions process, reports say

  Underrepresented students often get overlooked because colleges have the option to sift information by preferred demographics, according to TICAS.

  Student Success

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  Yeshiva University will restart clubs without recognizing LGBTQ organization

  The university and a student group that wants it to recognize a Pride Alliance agreed to stay a court ruling as the case moves through appeals.

  Policy & Legal

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  Zovio takes steps to dissolve, aims to sell Fullstack Academy for $55M

  The company pointed to enrollment troubles at its former client, the University of Arizona Global Campus, as driving its plan to go out of business.

  Higher Ed

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  Arizona shuts down Aspen University nursing program

  After regulators stepped in, the for-profit said it would not be able to meet a required nursing exam student pass rate in the foreseeable future.

  Policy & Legal

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  Stanford Law School tries out income-share financing

  A small pilot program will pay up to $170,000 toward a student's tuition in exchange for 10% of their salary post-graduation.

  Enrollment

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  Common App experiences sharp rise in minority applicants

  The total number of applicants grew over nearly a decade, but underrepresented minority applicants' rate of growth was higher.

  Enrollment

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  ACE’s Terry Hartle to retire at the end of 2022

  Hartle has been with the American Council on Education, higher ed’s top lobbying group, for nearly three decades.

  Higher Ed

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  IT certifications ease tech job access as employers lower degree requirements

  The tech talent crunch has companies looking beyond academic credentials to meet workforce demand. For burgeoning IT pros, there’s a chance to level up. 

  Online Learning

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  President Speaks: College leaders weigh in on today’s most pressing issues in higher ed

  Presidents and chancellors showcase their best ideas and strongest arguments in this series of columns. 

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  OPMs are having a rocky time. Is a ‘culling of the herd’ next?

  Regulatory and enrollment changes heap pressure on online program managers. What happens next matters for the companies and colleges.

  Higher Ed

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  While students may have moved past COVID-19, housing operators still take precautions

  Campus life is nearly back to normal, but supply chain and health issues continue.

  For-Profit

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  Yeshiva University shelves undergraduate clubs instead of recognizing LGBTQ group during legal battle

  University leaders say they suspended clubs as they follow U.S. Supreme Court instructions for appealing a New York court's order.

  Policy & Legal

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  5 trends in upward transfer that 4-year colleges should watch

  We took a closer look at National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data to tease out what could most impact four-year institutions.

  Enrollment

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  Students still value career-oriented education over liberal arts experiences, research finds

  Liberal arts colleges need to do more to stake out their market position, according to consultancy Art & Science Group.

  Higher Ed

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