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White House Summit Highlights Pledges to Improve Access for Low-Income Students
Jan 16, 2014
Over 100 colleges, nonprofit groups, and foundations commit to pledges and millions of dollars in philanthropic donations aimed at helping more low-income students attend and complete college.
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New Bill to Provide Incentives for In-State Tuition, Need-Based Aid for Undocumented Students
Jan 16, 2014
Legislation establishes a grant program to encourage states to increase access to higher education for low-income students, regardless of immigration status.
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Obama Administration Hosts Education Datapalooza
Jan 16, 2014
At event, Education Dept. announces plans to open targeted FAFSA completion data to high schools and guidance counselors.
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House Approves Bipartisan Spending Bill, Senate Passage Expected
Jan 16, 2014
Legislation would boost funding for scientific research and campus-based aid.
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Senator to Introduce New Legislation to Protect Student Privacy
Jan 16, 2014
Bill seeks to protect students' sensitive information from commercial exploitation and from potential mishandling.
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Education Dept. Begins Negotiated Rulemaking on Campus Sexual Violence
Jan 16, 2014
Negotiators focus on how to incorporate changes from last year's reauthorization of VAWA into existing campus safety and reporting requirements.
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Registrar Creates Website for Reviewing Higher Education Software
Jan 16, 2014
Site designed to allow educators and vendors to exchange reviews about education software.
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Common App Board Conducts Review of Organization
Jan 16, 2014
Review will attempt to identify the causes of the online application's technical problems and make recommendations for improvement.
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Consumer Watchdog Agency May Take Action Against Corinthian Colleges
Jan 9, 2014
Federal bureau plans to charge the company with violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010.
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Senate Democrats Push for More Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
Jan 9, 2014
Lawmakers set to introduce a package of proposals aimed at reducing the burden of student debt.
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Administration to Announce Technical Symposium on College Ratings System
Jan 9, 2014
Education Dept. will to convene a panel of experts this month to discuss the development of a federal college ratings system.
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U.S. Sets Disputed Fine Against Virginia Tech at $5,000
Jan 9, 2014
Education Secretary Arne Duncan agrees to a reduced second fine for the university's handling of the April 2007 campus shootings.
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California Governor Proposes $50 Million Awards Program for Higher Ed Innovation
Jan 9, 2014
New budget plan calls for continued shift away from the state funding higher education based on enrollment to a system based on completion and outcomes.
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New Jersey Legislature Approves In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Jan 9, 2014
Legislation comes after years of lobbying by immigrants and their advocates for "tuition equality" in New Jersey.
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Agreement to Assist Interstate Transfers Using Learning Outcomes
Jan 9, 2014
Project seeks to make it easier for students to transfer general education coursework across state borders using blocks of learning outcomes rather than courses and credits.
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U.S. Department of Education Releases Enrollment, Other Data
Jan 9, 2014
In 2012, total enrollment at postsecondary institutions fell about 2 percent from 2011, to 21.1 million, and the total number of undergraduates fell slightly to 18.2 million.
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AACRAO Leadership Election Results
Dec 21, 2013
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Executive Director Update - December 19, 2013
Dec 19, 2013
Mike Reilly reflects on this year in Washington, hoping for good things to come in the new year.
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Congress Approves Budget Deal, Sets Government Spending Levels for FY 2014 and 2015
Dec 19, 2013
Legislation ends a $3 billion program that sets aside a portion of the Education Department's loan servicing contracts for nonprofit lenders.
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Obama Administration Seeks Additional Input on College Rating System
Dec 18, 2013
Officials issue formal request for detail suggestions on which measures to use in the ratings and how they should be weighted and combined.