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Liberty University Fined $14M for Clery Act Violations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Through the Clery Act schools are obligated to take action that creates safe and secure campus communities, investigate complaints, and responsibly disclose information about crimes and other safety concerns. FSA issued a Final Program Review Determination letter upholding 11 findings in the program review report.

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

University Business

If they don’t, they may be unable to participate in Title IV programs and award federal financial aid. That is the result of the June 9 effective date for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) updated rule on safeguarding consumer information, a component of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).

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

WCET Frontiers

Their February 15 press release ( see our post about it ) provides opportunities to inform the Department on two separate but related topic areas. If so categorized, the service is subject to additional regulatory oversight which includes reporting, annual audits, and program reviews. Remember that your voice is important.

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Justifying Program Cuts With an Unreleased Report - Ryan Quinn, Inside Higher Ed

Economics and Change in Higher Education

18 recommended ending a dozen degree offerings, moves the institution says were informed by a report it won’t release. A member of the provost-appointed Academic Program Review Taskforce, which created the report, said the members expected the report was going to become public. Utica University’s president on Jan.

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Better Conversations and Faster Decisions: Understanding Buyer Psychology

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

But in a world overflowing with choices and information, institutions should adapt to the changes and evolve to see prospective students as customers. Information: The Digital Storefront Before connecting with potential students’ emotions, institutions must first lay the foundation for a buying decision to be made.

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Utica proposing to cut a dozen programs, faculty ask why

Inside Higher Ed

18 recommended ending a dozen degree offerings, moves the institution says were informed by a report it won’t release. A member of the provost-appointed Academic Program Review Taskforce, which created the report, said the members expected the report was going to become public.

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Aligning Your Academic Program Portfolio to Student and Labor Market Demand

Helix Education

The use of intentional, data informed processes that incorporate these perspectives and the willingness of your college or university to pursue programs at the intersection of this alignment is a strategic advantage. Primary market research can be gathered through surveys and focus groups.