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Citing FAFSA Delays, U.S. to Ease Requirements on Colleges

Inside Higher Ed

to Ease Requirements on Colleges Katherine Knott Tue, 02/13/2024 - 06:00 AM The Education Department will limit verification of aid applications and reduce program reviews to let institutions focus on students. Citing FAFSA Delays, U.S. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Fielding Graduate University Mourns Educational Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The university noted contributions to be made in memory Taylor’s memory may be made to the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education at Fielding. Charles McClintock who brought him to Fielding in 2009 as an external doctoral program reviewer. Dr. Orlando L. 10, 2020, in Santa Barbara, California.

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

University Business

Federal regulators have enhanced their requirements that colleges and universities have a comprehensive cybersecurity program in place. If they don’t, they may be unable to participate in Title IV programs and award federal financial aid. Months later, the college received notice that the U.S.

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Fixing FASFA: Black Students and HBCUs Will Lose the Most

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The introduction and rollout of the new Better FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form has led to a multitude of challenges, setbacks, and concerns among students, caregivers, and educators.

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Towson Business Ph.D. Program Duplicates Morgan State Offering, HBCU Advocates Allege

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

HBCU advocates have voiced concerns to Maryland officials about how approving a doctoral business analytics program at Towson University violates a 2021 federal ruling, The Baltimore Banner reported. in Business Analytics differs in admission requirements, course content and program outcomes from Morgan State’s excellent Ph.D

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Americans’ trust in higher ed has reached a new low. Here’s how to navigate the ongoing confidence crisis.

EAB

Gallup’s most recent poll revealed a concerning trend: only 36 percent of Americans have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education. What sets this year’s results apart is that, for the first time, a majority of survey respondents expressed a lack of confidence in educational institutions.

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Critical Role of Classified Professionals with Amparo Medina

Continuous Learning Institute

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Learn why classified professionals play a critical role in student success and college operations. In this episode, I interview Amparo Medina , Classified Senate President, Oxnard College , California. Another one is program review systems. We do program reviews on the operational side.