Better enforcing Title IX anti-discrimination rules on college campuses will be the topic of a June virtual hearing held by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Supporting vulnerable students and suppressing COVID will be the priorities for college leaders distributing newly-released American Rescue Plan funds.
The 'Safer Campuses Clearinghouse' website contains evidence-based strategies used effectively by higher education institutions and K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Hispanic-serving institutions are crucial in promoting opportunity as the nation recovers from Covid-19's impact.
"(President Biden) is ready for big ideas and bold action, so that all Americans can go to community college and have the support they need to finish and get good jobs," Jill Biden said. "Together we are going to get this done because community colleges are our future."
