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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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Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do

EAB

And with the threat of another recession looming, EAB has received requests for guidance on higher-education philanthropy amidst uncertain times. Several colleges reported higher event attendance through virtual channels than they’d ever witnessed during prior “in-person only” times.

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OPM and Third-Party Servicers Update; Your Turn to Inform the Department of Ed

WCET Frontiers

The topics include: Updates on Online Program Management (OPM), including a synopsis of the Department’s listening sessions, what we are hearing from members, and previews of our comment to the Department. Third-Party Servicers (TPS), including reactions from others to the third-party servicer guidance and urging for you to comment.

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How I Reduced the DFW Rate

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 5 minutes Sandy Keeter is a Professor in the Information Technology department at Seminole State College What is a DFW rate? The term “DFW rate” refers to the percentage of students in a course or program who receive a D or F, or who withdraw (W) from the course.

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

WCET Frontiers

Along with that blog post , we wrote a letter to the Department requesting guidance on the application of regular and substantive interaction to the definition of distance education in 34 CFR 600.2. The letter also addressed issues regarding when distance education programs need to be approved by accrediting agencies.

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Oberlin's board seeks to limit faculty power

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Much about Oberlin College is unique, including long-standing policies guaranteeing the faculty a say in matters that extend well beyond academics. So these faculty members are perplexed—and angry—that the college is trying to change its bylaws to restrict faculty control to academics only.

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Education Department to use secret shoppers to catch colleges lying

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The Education Department is planning to use undercover agents—known as “secret shoppers”—to monitor colleges and universities that receive federal financial aid for potentially deceptive practices. Other tools include audits, investigations and program reviews.