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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. From 2005 through 2012, she served as education policy analyst for the Florida Legislature. “Dr.

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3 reasons administrators are stalling on upgrading edtech

University Business

Education and how professors, administrators and their institutions can deliver content are bristling with innovation thanks to cutting-edge technology. Unfortunately for higher education, college administrators still seem ill-prepared for the disruption such technologies are bound to generate.

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Biden Administration Wants Accreditors to Set Benchmarks For Student Outcomes

Inside Higher Ed

Biden Administration Wants Accreditors to Set Benchmarks For Student Outcomes Katherine Knott Fri, 03/15/2024 - 03:00 AM Advocates have argued for years that accreditors aren’t doing enough to ensure that students get the education they're paying for. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Biden Administration Looks to Clamp Down on Inclusive Access

Inside Higher Ed

Biden Administration Looks to Clamp Down on Inclusive Access Katherine Knott Mon, 01/29/2024 - 03:00 AM For nearly a decade, universities have been able to automatically charge students for books and supplies, creating a system the Education Department says lacks transparency. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Biden Administration Announces Gainful Employment Rules

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Biden-Harris Administration released final regulations aimed at cracking down on unaffordable debt or insufficient earnings for postsecondary students. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal.

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Biden Administration Prepares for Student Debt Relief Negotiations

Inside Higher Ed

Biden Administration Prepares for Student Debt Relief Negotiations Katherine Knott Mon, 10/02/2023 - 03:00 AM A committee of 14 people representing student loan borrowers, higher education institutions and other stakeholder groups will kick off discussions about student loan forgiveness Oct. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules

Inside Higher Ed

Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules Katherine Knott Wed, 11/29/2023 - 03:00 AM Negotiations next spring will address state authorization and the definition of distance education but won’t consider use of third-party servicers. Byline(s) Katherine Knott