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Policy and Legal Affairs

Blowing the whistle on financial aid fraud

A whistleblower can report illegal activity to the government and, under certain circumstances, share in the monetary recoveries the government obtains.

How sensors are helping colleges monitor occupancy

Through technology called Occuspace, institutions are able to track foot traffic in their buildings and make safe decisions about limiting capacity.

How CARES Act broadband expansion will help students

Two states used CARES Act COVID relief funds to close broadband gaps in higher education, including providing students with digital devices and Wi-Fi hotspots, and enhancing learning-management systems.

Can Bidens restore a nation’s confidence in college?

Advocates are hoping for action on free college, student loan debt forgiveness, freedom of speech and Title IX sexual assault regulations.

Why Biden’s ed agenda prioritizes community colleges

Incoming First Lady Jill Biden’s community college experience gives President-elect Joe Biden a unique perspective into the plight of two-year schools during COVID. 

What are Joe Biden’s 3 priorities for higher education?

Community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions get top billing in President-Elect Joe Biden's plan to expand access to higher education.

Wed Nov 11th, 2020

Here’s how big higher ed job losses have been during COVID

Public education workers have been among the hardest hit by COVID job losses, with declines seen in almost every state.
Tue Nov 10th, 2020

How Rutgers helps faculty talk to student veterans

Training faculty and staff in military cultural competence lies at the heart of student veterans services at Rutgers University in New Jersey.

Tue Nov 10th, 2020

Tuition reset part of bold new vision for Willamette University

President Steve Thorsett hasn't been afraid to make bold changes or challenge the status quo at the highly regarded Oregon institution. The results have been refreshing.
Mon Nov 9th, 2020

4 stories of how higher ed minds students’ mental health

Social isolation, health and financial fears, political upheaval and natural disasters are fueling the rising anxiety among college students, whether they’re on campus or online this fall.
Wed Nov 4th, 2020

Higher ed likely to get more attention from Biden or Trump

Regardless of who wins the presidential election, higher ed faces an age of heightened accountability. But a Biden Administration would likely put funding to behind potential new regulations.
Wed Nov 4th, 2020