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Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall termGovernor bars Arizona public colleges from mandating COVID-19 vaccines
The order is the latest example of Republican policymakers restricting colleges' coronavirus safety policies ahead of the fall semester.
By Rick Seltzer • June 16, 2021 -
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Department of Education takes a new directionEd Dept: Title IX covers gender identity and sexual orientation
The decision follows an executive order that federal agencies bring their rules and policies in line with a 2020 Supreme Court ruling.
By Hallie Busta • June 16, 2021 -
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Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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Department of Education takes a new directionArizona State violated the Clery Act, Ed Dept says
The college infringed on the law in part by requiring a student to sign a nondisclosure agreement to get the findings of her case in writing.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 16, 2021 -
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MacKenzie Scott announces more donations to colleges, higher ed groups
The gifts to more than two dozen institutions and other organizations are unrestricted, giving officials total control over how to use them.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 15, 2021 -
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New Jersey considers expanding free college to 4-year schools
The program would cover two years of tuition for students from families earning less than $65,000.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 15, 2021 -
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6 charts showing the state of college enrollment in spring 2021
Data on the latest term finds many of the trends that started in the fall aren't letting up.
By Hallie Busta • June 14, 2021 -
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2 Philadelphia universities vote for merger plan
A deal between Saint Joseph's University and the University of the Sciences would have the private institutions combining next summer.
By Rick Seltzer • June 14, 2021 -
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Colleges hope to bring more international students to campus this fall
Applications from students outside the country almost doubled, but pandemic-related barriers remain.
By Hallie Busta • June 11, 2021 -
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Is online campus counseling here to stay?
College officials have come to see the advantage of remote services and expect to use a mix of teletherapy and in-person sessions going forward.
By Kelly Field • June 11, 2021 -
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AAUP council sanctions 6 colleges over governance violations
The faculty organization added the schools to a list meant to warn instructors and the public of "unsatisfactory conditions of academic government."
By Natalie Schwartz • June 10, 2021 -
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Feedback on PASSHE mergers highlights extent of opposition
Public responses to the Pennsylvania system’s proposal to turn six institutions into two has been largely negative.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 10, 2021 -
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600,000 fewer students enrolled in college this spring, survey finds
Enrollment sank 3.5% from a year ago, with declines concentrated among undergraduates and community colleges, according to the Clearinghouse.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 10, 2021 -
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A patchwork of state name, image and likeness laws is causing confusion
The NCAA, which is expected to vote on its own policy this month, is among those calling for a federal standard.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 9, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow the national test-optional experiment played out at US colleges
The pandemic accelerated the trend, upending conventions of postsecondary admissions going forward.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated June 9, 2021 -
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Online learning will be a bigger priority post-pandemic, college officials say
The latest CHLOE report suggests the move to remote education in 2020 will bring lasting changes to higher education.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 8, 2021 -
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New Florida law beefs up colleges' foreign gift reporting requirements
Republican legislators in particular have raised concerns about foreign influence on institutions.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 8, 2021 -
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Did COVID-19 spur bigger changes to how colleges run sports?
The allure of Division I and heavy questions around Title IX compliance are weighing on schools' decisions, experts say.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2021 -
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CDC: Fully vaccinated campuses can mostly drop coronavirus safety measures
Colleges with a population that's not entirely vaccinated should continue mask-wearing, physical distancing and screening for the virus, the agency said.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 7, 2021 -
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4-year colleges push back on wide-ranging higher ed proposal in Ohio
The bill would make it easier for two-year schools to launch bachelor's degrees and require faculty to be cautious about sharing personal views.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 4, 2021 -
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New York bills would let test providers sell student data to colleges there
The College Board and ACT have come under fire for this practice, which critics say violates student privacy.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated June 5, 2021 -
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How the pandemic is affecting college enrollment of new high school grads
A new analysis from the College Board looks at schools' ability to bring in and keep these students during the crisis.
By Hallie Busta • June 3, 2021 -
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The pandemic diminished faculty power at some colleges: survey
The American Association of University Professors polled nearly 400 faculty leaders about how the crisis affected shared governance at their institutions.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 3, 2021 -
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Transfer student enrollment losses deepen: report
New data spotlights some areas of growth, however, as colleges mark the second year affected by the pandemic.
By Hallie Busta • June 3, 2021 -
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Department of Education takes a new directionEd Dept strips embattled accreditor ACICS of federal status — again
The decision is in line with recommendations from department staff and its accreditation advisory group.
By Hallie Busta • Updated June 2, 2021 -
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Louisiana governor signs 2 bills enhancing sexual assault reporting at public colleges
The legislation comes after a media investigation revealed widespread problems in the way state schools addressed sexual abuse cases.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated June 24, 2021
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