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With new safeguards rule, cybersecurity programs become even more critical for higher ed

University Business

. “Institutions and servicers are required to develop, implement, and maintain a written, comprehensive information security program,” according to an Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announcement. Department of Education was putting it through a program review for Title IV compliance.

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Reduce long-term cost growth to rightsize your university

EAB

EAB has done a decade of research on cost savings and efficiency on both the academic and administrative side. As costs continue to grow faster than revenues (as they did across the last decade), it’s no surprise that institutions with tight budgets or outright deficits are reopening the cost savings playbook.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Projects addressed topics such as program review, data strategy, budget models, enrollment growth, and more. Many tackled improving student success, retention, and equity at their institutions, while others focused on budget models and streamlining administrative processes.

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What universities should do now in the uncertain OPM landscape

EAB

Specifically: “ Entities performing the functions of student recruiting and retention, the provision of software products and services involving Title IV administration activities, and the provision of educational content and instruction are defined as third-party servicers.”

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Georgetown University’s Trek to Turn Refugees into Students

WCET Frontiers

We also noted areas to be addressed which included the need to enhance course-specific language learning objectives and outcomes, clarifying policies and requirements for course completion and grading, as well as directions and policies for placement test administration and course placement.

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The benefits and process of EQUIS Accreditation for European Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

Peer review The self-assessment report is then reviewed by a team of international peer reviewers who have expertise in management education. Continuous improvement: EQUIS Accreditation is a continuous improvement process that requires institutions to regularly evaluate and improve their management education programs.

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Regular and Substantive Interaction Update: Where Do We Go from Here?

WCET Frontiers

We wanted to better understand the Department’s Guidance on Accreditation and Eligibility Requirements for Distance Education , which refers to when an institution needs to seek institutional accreditation approval for offering distance education programs. information technology).”.