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OfS consults on guidance over free speech. Confused? You will be

Wonkhe

OfS has guidance out on securing free speech on campus. Jim Dickinson fears that its underpinning of mistrust and lack of understanding of those it regulates renders it meaningless The post OfS consults on guidance over free speech. You will be appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Lawsuit Takes Aim at Education Department’s Incentive Compensation Guidance

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Maryland Global Campus’s agreement with online program provider Coursera to pay “service fees” based on the number of students who enroll in cybersecurity degree programs violates federal law, according to a new lawsuit, though the practice is allowed under Education Department guidance.

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EDUCAUSE and Third-Party Servicer Guidance

Educause

A recent guidance letter from the U.S. Given the disruption this would cause, EDUCAUSE has asked the department to rescind the letter, fully consult with institutions and their stakeholders, and revise its guidance.

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Universities need regulation, not optional guidance, on how they support student mental health

Wonkhe

For Kirsty Palmer, talk of guidance and best practice is falling short The post Universities need regulation, not optional guidance, on how they support student mental health appeared first on Wonkhe. Should the processes that universities follow when dealing with complex student mental health issues be standardised?

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USCIS updates policy guidance for international students

The PIE News

US Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated its policy guidance for international students, including specification of the rule that sees OPT extended to startups for STEM students. The post USCIS updates policy guidance for international students appeared first on The PIE News.

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UK free speech: “time will tell” if guidance works

The PIE News

Draft guidance announced by the UK’s Office for Students on free speech and academic freedom could have far-reaching consequences on international partnerships, but “time will tell” if the guidance might build more understanding, stakeholders say.

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Northwestern athletics lacks clear guidance for handling some misconduct complaints, report finds

Higher Ed Dive

The university released the findings of an independent review conducted after a prior investigation found widespread hazing in the football program.

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