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Report Examines Math Requirements in Admissions
Feb 16, 2022
Most college admissions counselors favor calculus on applications, and that hurts students.
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States Consider FAFSA Mandates
Feb 16, 2022
Efforts to advance such policies have gained support as the number of public high school students who complete the FAFSA have declined nationwide.
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As States' Revenues Recover, Governors Look to Bolster Higher Ed Spending
Feb 10, 2022
While funding varies by state, a number of governors propose increases to operational spending for universities, increased tuition assistance and financial aid, and investments in state attainment goals.
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College Transparency Act, Short-Term Pell Included in House China Competition Bill
Feb 10, 2022
The sweeping measure includes provisions to overturn the ban on student-level data collection and extend Pell Grant-eligibility to short-term training programs, among other things.
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Education Dept. Updates College Scorecard, Considers New Consumer Disclosures
Feb 10, 2022
Updates restore institution-level earnings and comparison points not calculated under the Trump administration. Agency also proposes new consumer disclosures for all colleges.
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AACRAO Urges Congress to #DoublePell
Feb 10, 2022
The association joins a broad coalition urging lawmakers to double the maximum Pell Grant award and protect the "long-term viability" of the program.
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Dept. of Labor to Consider Overtime Rule Update
Feb 10, 2022
AACRAO, other higher ed groups request stakeholder meetings to discuss the agency's plans to update the salary threshold for workers eligible for overtime pay.
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Biden Administration Unveils Draft Gainful Employment Rule
Feb 10, 2022
The latest proposal aims to keep much of the original Obama-era policy intact and considers ways to make it stricter.
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House Passes Another Stopgap Funding Bill
Feb 10, 2022
The measure would extend federal government funding through March 11 and stave off a government shutdown ahead of next week's deadline.
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College Completion Rates Increase, Report Finds
Feb 10, 2022
Despite the increase, college completion rates remain a concern, as enrollment is down at all levels, particularly among black and Native American male students.
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Florida Bill Would Require Public Institutions to Change Accreditors
Feb 10, 2022
Legislature is considering legislation that would require the state's public colleges and universities to change accreditors within the next ten years.
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Carnegie Classifications Moves to ACE
Feb 10, 2022
Indiana University will hand off Carnegie Classifications to the American Council on Education on March 15, but Carnegie will maintain its ownership of the classifications.
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HBCUs Receive Bomb Threats, Again
Feb 3, 2022
Institutions grapple with two days of bomb scares, in addition to threats last month, leaving campus communities rattled, uneasy, and questioning their safety.
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Education Dept. Outlines Current Higher Ed Priorities
Feb 3, 2022
Secretary Cardona's post-secondary priorities include access and affordability, targeted loan relief, and holding programs and institutions accountable for taking advantage of borrowers.
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Bill to Ban Legacy Admissions
Feb 3, 2022
Democratic lawmakers propose legislation to prohibit colleges from giving admissions preference to descendants of alumni or donors.
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EU Issues New Guidelines on GDPR Right of Access
Feb 3, 2022
The recent guidelines provide an extensive analysis on what falls within and outside the scope of the right of access provision.
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New Framework for Overseeing Colleges That Enroll Veterans
Feb 3, 2022
The model uses public data to assess a college's risk to veterans and taxpayers.
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The Single-Sign-On TurboTax of College Admissions
Feb 3, 2022
The Coalition for College announces plans to streamline its application, with the launch of the new process expected this summer.
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Two New Reports Focus on Rural Colleges
Feb 3, 2022
Projects aim to expand understanding of rural colleges and the challenges they face.
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New Report Highlights Pandemic's Impact on Student Retention
Feb 3, 2022
The report offers guidance for higher education officials on how to address the ripple effects of the pandemic on student retention, including lower transfer rates and social disengagement.