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Policy and Legal Affairs

When conduct goes virtual: Considerations for remote learning

Three approaches to addressing new or different types of conduct issues that may arise in remote learning environments involve setting expectations, reviewing and updating policies, and having support resources available.
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How colleges seek equity in virtual and physical design

Colleges and universities can create a greater sense of equity and diversity by rethinking the design of physical and virtual spaces, a panel of higher education leaders said this week.

Why Stanford will cut 11 varsity sports programs

Financial constraints have convinced Stanford University leaders to eliminate 11 varsity sports programs, including fencing, field hockey, sailing, squash and wrestling. 

Harvard and MIT sue over new international student rule

Harvard and MIT sue Trump administration over ICE rule that would deport international students if their colleges and universities offer only online learning.

Why faculty are pushing back on some reopening plans

Faculty at a number of colleges and universities are expressing concerns that blocking the spread of COVID-19 isn’t addressed adequately in their campus’ reopening plan.

Why 4 more colleges will cap number of returning students

Several more colleges this week announced plans to control coronavirus by inviting different groups of students back to campus for different stretches of the 2020-21 academic year.
Thu Jul 2nd, 2020

How higher ed can plan for looming budget shortfalls

Colleges and universities are expected to experience up to 10% in budget shortfalls and upwards of 13.4% drops in endowments for the 2020-21 school year and need to prepare for this reality sooner rather than later.
Thu Jul 2nd, 2020

UC San Diego plans to snuff an outbreak before it starts

Students, staff and faculty at UC San Diego will take free coronavirus tests as the school plans to reopen with in-person classes this fall.

Fri Jun 26th, 2020

Why managing risk—and panic—is key to keeping colleges open

To open campuses—and keep them open throughout the fall—college administrators must assess risks beyond the potential spread of coronavirus.
Mon Jun 22nd, 2020

6 snapshots of how colleges and universities plan to reopen safely

Dozens of college administrations revealing their COVID-era plans to provide face-to-face instruction and on-campus residential experiences in fall 2020.
Wed Jun 17th, 2020

3 universities making big diversity investments

Universities public and private are offering substantial new scholarship programs to diversify their campuses in the wake of nationwide anti-racist protests and the financial impacts of coronavirus.  
Tue Jun 16th, 2020