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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) held the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit: Holistic Advising and Wraparound Services in Washington, D.C. Studying the data, intentional collaboration, and asking students what they need are keys to improving outcomes.

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New Study Measures ‘Return on Investment’ in Cal Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new study measures “return on investment” in California higher education for low- and moderate-income learners and analyzes whether they can quickly recoup their costs of attending. The report seeks to inform the state and nation’s approach to ensuring that higher education delivers on its promise for students of all backgrounds.

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Department of Education Announces Steps to Make Better FAFSA® More Readily Accessible

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) announced additional steps to facilitate submitting the 2024–25 FAFSA form. Earlier this week, the Biden-Harris administration announced new steps that will make it easier for colleges and universities to process records and allow for more time being spent to help students. On Monday, the U.S.

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Higher Education FOIA Requests to US Department of Education

Higher Education Inquirer

The Higher Education Inquirer has made a number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the US Department of Education. 23-01426-F The Higher Education Inquirer is requesting the dollar amount of student loan funds issued to for-profit colleges each year from 1972 to 2021. Here's our current list.

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In Defense of Reciprocity – A Joint Letter to the Department of Education & Call to Action

WCET Frontiers

On May 1, leading higher education organizations jointly submitted a letter to the Department of Education (the Department) detailing concerns about recently raised proposals regarding state authorization reciprocity agreements. Those in Congress could ask questions of the Department of Education.

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Higher Education Will Take Center Stage in 2024 Presidential Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

veers into another major election year, some higher education scholars predict that issues related to the ivory tower will inevitably take center stage. Andra Gillespie, an associate professor of political science at Emory University. Department of Education have sought alternative avenues to bring about debt relief.

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Florida vs Department of Education: Implications and Background: Redefining State Control in Higher Education

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On June 21, 2023, the State of Florida filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education, Florida vs Department of Education. This lawsuit has the potential to change how much influence state governments can have on both higher education accreditation and their institutions.