Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 21, 2025

Adriana Villavicencio When Mai Tran began searching for a kindergarten for her daughter in a large urban school district, she found herself gravitating toward schools with substantial Asian American student populations. Schools with more Asian students often have higher test scores and more rigorous programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2025

The current administration has promised more aggressive measures against campus antisemitism, opening new investigations and taking action against foreign students connected to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Students and staff at Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina, are teaching and learning online this month as the university transitions to cost-saving online learning. SAU looks forward to making the case for full compliance with all of the SACSCOC standards.” Dr. Marcus H.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 23, 2024

FSA has provided guidance for institutions on obtaining written consent from their students to share FAFSA data with a third party in compliance with FERPA regulations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

There are 31 different BMI programs, but each has the same overall goals: increase the enrollment and matriculation, retention, GPA, and graduation rate of underrepresented students. As a student, [the program] did help. There is institutional commitment to looking at financial support for students unable to pay tuition.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Doug Shapiro, vice president of research and executive director of the National Student Clearinghouse. Definitions of student success are changing, and there has been a rise in alternative degrees and credentials, micro-credentials, and apprenticeships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2024

Fred Holmes Fred Holmes has been appointed associate athletic director for compliance & student success in the athletic department at Lincoln University of Missouri. He served as assistant athletic director for academics and compliance at Metropolitan State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Burgess “We disagree with the decision made by SACSCOC and plan to appeal to a higher authority with evidence supporting the institution’s progress in resolving non-compliance,” said Dr. Marcus H. SAU looks forward to making the case for full compliance with all of the SACSCOC standards.” Saint Augustine’s issued a statement Feb.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 8, 2024

Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The agreement stems from a complaint filed against the university in December 2023 alleging Title VI violations regarding alleged harassment of students based on national origin, according to OCR. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

This reinstatement acknowledges SAU’s relentless dedication to upholding academic standards and ensuring a thriving educational environment for our students,” said SAU Interim President Dr. Marcus H. But it has the opportunity to resolve issues of non-compliance related to financial resources and oversight.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2024

Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to register its commitment to compliance with Title VI of the of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The University of Michigan has entered into a resolution agreement with the U.S. Catherine E. Lhamon, assistant secretary for civil rights. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 1, 2024

This reaffirmation of accreditation by MSCHE validates our unwavering commitment to academic and operational excellence,” said university officials.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2024

Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) office has imposed a $14 million fine, resulting from a settlement agreement with Liberty University for material and ongoing violations of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, known as the Clery Act.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In a recent Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid (FSA) has issued guidance aimed at institutions and auditors who are tasked with evaluating institutional compliance concerning the delivery of credit balances to a student’s card or other access device under the Department of Education’s regulations at 34 C.F.R.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 23, 2024

UAB has shuttered its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion among other changes to ensure compliance. In its place, the Office of Access and Engagement will open with a new charge and function to broadly serve and promote the student, faculty, and staff success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As TAMIU’s CFO, he successfully managed the university’s financial operations, overseeing budget planning, compliance and the development of new facilities. Castillo Castillo brings more than 30 years of management experience, having held key roles in both higher education and the corporate sector.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 27, 2025

Department of Educations Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has reopened the online income-driven repayment (IDR) plan and loan consolidation applications, providing a new pathway for eligible borrowers following a significant legal challenge.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The HBCU Week Foundation has received a $300,000 scholarship fund from Barclays US Consumer Bank to support students attending five select HBCUs. As we work to widen our impact in the US, these scholarship funds will help many more college students on their path to economic success." The event which took place Sep.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2024

While the ruling sought to dismantle the legal framework of racial segregation and promised equal educational opportunities for all, its implementation often overlooked the unique needs of Black students with disabilities. The displacement of Black teachers following the Brown decision further exacerbated these challenges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The station – which broadcasts at WWLR 91.5 – was run by student club WWLR and broadcasted “freeform community radio” to Caledonia County in Vermont and much of Coos County in New Hampshire, according to its website. 16 email to students from NVU dean of students Jonathan Davis.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

To note, students – undergraduate, graduate, and professional students – will be required to get a second booster shot , the school announced Oct. Students may seek exemptions on medical or religious grounds. “We Yale also holds agreements with unions, making it more difficult to mandate such changes to university policy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2023

program – set to start in the fall – in which students will receive classroom education and two paid working experiences or co-ops at mental health facilities. Students will work 20 hours a week for approximately $20 an hour. “I The school created a community mental health B.A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2024

Department of Education regarding its compliance with Title VI of the of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Lafayette College has entered into a resolution agreement with the U.S. 25, 2023, on-campus protest and notices of antisemitic and anti-Arab discrimination.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2024

More than one out of every eight students experiences rape or sexual assault , and one-in-five female students reports receiving assistance from a victim-services agency. All practices and programs related to prevention must be survivor-informed – including survivors who are students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Monica J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Augustine an extension “for good cause” due to the school showing significant recent strides in addressing non-compliance and evidence that deficiencies will be addressed within a year. In addition, the University has increased the number of student internships, external partnerships, and strategic partnerships and alliances.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

Per the rule, deans will look at “the level of accomplishment and productivity” relative to faculty members' research, faculty’s non-compliance with state law and Board of Governor regulations, and student complaints. Faculty said the rule will open the gates to removing staff with research deemed controversial.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 23, 2024

Higher education leaders, institutions, and systems need data that are accurate, accessible, and disaggregated by race and ethnicity in ways that reflect the increasing diversity of today’s students. For example, Asian students can share their specific ancestry (e.g. Previously, MENA was included under the definition of White.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

They say that, ultimately, the academic search process, working in full legal compliance with institutions, will continue to serve higher education through a dedication to the diverse array of students present at universities today and tomorrow. The students who do come to campus are “still very committed to DEI,” adds Fernandez.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2023

.; David Goetsch, associate director of recruitment compliance at Emory; Dr. Eric Solomon, visiting assistant professor of English and American studies at Oxford College; and Sarah Luce Look, co-owner of independent feminist bookstore Charis Books and More. Students at Ohio University similarly celebrated Pride through art in late May.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

Imani Rupert-Gordon “All students deserve to have places of support on the campuses where they are investing in their education and preparing for their futures, and this includes LGBTQ+ students and students of color,” says Rupert-Gordon. “We Now, we’re seeing it being targeted through multiple avenues.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

Today, student bodies are more age-diverse, employees are working longer, and classrooms and offices are becoming more age-integrated.” Within DEI offices, matters of age are usually brought up in legal contexts of compliance and discrimination law, but not really mentioned as part of DEI efforts.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

FSA has released the 2025-26 College Financing Plan (CFP) to continue helping prospective students understand and compare their financial aid packages at participating institutions. The standardized form is updated annually to reflect the latest requirements and is available on the Office of Postsecondary Education’s website.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

If youre an international student wondering how to navigate the U.S. student visa process for international students, this guide is here to help. Understanding the F-1 Visa The F-1 visa is the cornerstone for international students aspiring to pursue their studies in the United States. colleges and universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2022

She leads all strategic planning for the conference, working closely with the 12 full-time member institutions and an associate member along with the board of directors and staff to support the advancement of student athletes , and managing 14 CIAA championships.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA)… More » Institutions Must Maintain Appropriate Compliance Management Systems and Policies The post Institutions Must Maintain Appropriate Compliance Management Systems and Policies first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

year prison sentence, Cordero Holmes could not see his future as a great dad, Honors College student, or recipient of the MLK Living the Dream Award for community service in his old neighborhood. Over seven years, 40,000 students participated in SCP programs in 48 states, Washington, D.C., In 2015, the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

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