Policy and Legal Affairs

As student fears rise, how strong are safety measures your college provides?

Sexual misconducts, hazing and other potential crimes demand proactive messaging and resources on security from institutions.

Big COVID-19 outbreaks at Halloween show colleges must stay vigilant

Several institutions saw significant spikes because of unmasked gatherings during the holiday.

Held for ransom: Is cybersecurity insurance worth the investment for colleges?

And three key factors that will determine how costly a policy will be.

The impacts of the $1.7 trillion spending plan on higher education

Pell Grant money for students, billions for HBCUs are tied to the key vote from House representatives.

Can colleges extend deadlines to get contract employees COVID-19 vaccines?

One Southern university already has granted leeway to some workers until early next year.

Christian college fires president over sexual misconduct allegations; 7 key takeaways

Board of Trustees says it was 'deeply disappointed and surprised' by William Jones' reported behavior toward employees.

The 8 ways your college can help support Native American students

One university system is going a step further by offering free tuition to those who are from Tribal Nations.

These 5 universities will lend a helping jab as vaccines launch for kids

COVID-19 doses for 5-11-year-olds have been approved by CDC; research will continue at other institutions for youngest children.

One university’s quest to boost vaccination rates—and its ‘reasons of conscience’ exemption

With its own Dec. 13 deadline approaching and Biden's Dec. 8 mandate for some employees, the race is on.

How 10 big state universities, mandates or not, are faring with COVID-19

What role are vaccinations playing in low numbers at large higher education institutions this fall?

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