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Policy and Legal Affairs

5 former students sue Canisius College after probe of alleged sexual harassment

Canisius College faces a federal lawsuit over past claims that a well-known biology professor was alleged to have sexually harassed female students, The Buffalo News reports.

Princeton fires tenured professor Katz for not being ‘straightforward’ in investigation

The vote by trustees to immediately dismiss a popular Classics professor angered conservatives.

Marijuana, alcohol, vaping: How much is really occurring on college campuses?

Washington State University study shows how peers may be influencing use, plus a key resource to fight abuse.

Biden, Dems make 2 big pitches to higher ed leaders to tackle mental health

The Administration wants colleges to more robustly use HEERF funds, while two senators draft Awareness Act.

Undergraduate student workers as union employees

Student organizing is a very real possibility and colleges and universities should understand what union recognition and bargaining mean for their institutions.

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The priceless plan from 22 higher ed groups that might trump $1.7T student loan fix

NASFAA and other organizations have drafted a lengthy report calling for a reset of the entire loan system.
Tue May 17th, 2022

Nearly a third of U.S. students polled favor banning Russian students during war

Some worry about spying, seat-taking at colleges, despite merits of international exchange.
Mon May 16th, 2022

No-confidence votes pass against 3 presidents, including Sonoma State’s Sakaki

The president of Cal State Los Angeles is also under fire for his alleged inaction after a faculty member and Black Lives Matter leader was removed from an event by campus police.
Wed May 11th, 2022

First woman to lead Penn State promises excellence as president

Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, who came over from Louisville to replace Eric Barron, begins her tenure with a roar in Happy Valley.
Tue May 10th, 2022

Tennessee backtracks on its test-optional policy. Where do other state systems stand?

The university will again require students to submit SAT and ACT scores in 2023, ending its waiver process two years early.
Tue May 10th, 2022

Woke-up call: UF president sends video to faculty to deal with DeSantis-backed bill

Union vows to fight new legislation on free speech but warns that morale among professors is sinking across the state, with some reconsidering their positions.
Fri May 6th, 2022