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Education Department guidance could harm colleges that rely on OPMs, Moody’s says

Higher Ed Dive

Analysts said colleges like Arkansas State University that heavily depend on these vendors would face greater administrative burdens and expenses.

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College Access Groups Fear Impact of Outsourcing Guidance

Inside Higher Ed

Requirements were aimed mostly at for-profit companies colleges hire to run their online programs. Nonprofits that help students attend and complete college feel caught in the crossfire.

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Education Department further delays start date of third-party servicer guidance

Higher Ed Dive

The agency also removed a portion of the policy that would have banned colleges from working with foreign providers.

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2U Sues Education Department Over Outsourcing Guidance

Inside Higher Ed

Education Department in federal court Tuesday over guidance it issued in February governing the relationships between colleges and third parties that perform key services for them. The online program management firm 2U sued the U.S. In its complaint, filed in federal district court in Washington, D.C., " the lawsuit states.

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Sector reacts to latest US DOE third-party guidance

The PIE News

The latest guidance issued by the US Department of Education last month has many in the international education and study abroad sector on alert. This is very expensive and will not be possible for smaller colleges and universities from a sustainability perspective.” It is a culturally essential aspect to build trust.

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Biden Administration Offers Guidance to Promote Campus Diversity After Court Ruling

Insight Into Diversity

On Monday, the Biden administration issued new guidelines for colleges and universities on how they can legally promote racial diversity on their campuses in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions. Fewer students of color applied, and fewer students of color were admitted.

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Education Department shares plans to make for-profit executives responsible for colleges’ liabilities

Higher Ed Dive

Officials describe new guidance as protecting taxpayer dollars and heading off risky behavior, but for-profits argue the move will limit student choice.