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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. Since the enactment of AB 705 in California, community colleges in the state have seen an undeniable increase in the number of students enrolled in transfer-level courses.

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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Regulatory and legal compliance saw the most dramatic rise, jumping eight percentage points to become the fifth-highest concern. As institutions work to address these challenges, many are implementing comprehensive strategies ranging from enhanced security measures to improved student support services.

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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today's ruling allows educators and schools to continue to be guided by what's best for students, not by the threat of illegal restrictions and punishment," said National Education Association President Becky Pringle in a statement following the decision. The Department of Education has not issued a public response to the court's decision.

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New Knowledge Center Page Consolidates FVT/GE Resources to Streamline Compliance Training

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In their latest Dear Colleague letter, Federal Student Aid has announced a new resource for administrators that consolidates training materials for Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) regulations into one page.

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Utah Higher Ed Seeks Compliance with New Law Prohibiting DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Utah higher education leaders are considering steps toward compliance with a new law, HB 261 , that prohibits an institution of higher education, public education system, and governmental employer from engaging in discriminatory practices. Katy Hall Such prohibited practices include diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

California's community colleges find themselves caught in a 60-year-old funding constraint that increasingly hampers their ability to serve todays students, according to a new report from the Community College League of California. In 1961, college students were predominantly white, traditional-age students who attended full-time.

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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

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billion enterprise, oversaw the activation of more than $500 million in capital projects, and launched an Office of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Conflict Management. At Georgia Tech, she managed a $3.1