The Department of Education’s proposed rule on Title IX sexual assault was published in the Federal Register Nov. 29, marking the official start of the 60-day comment period. NACUA will present a webinar this Thursday, Dec. 13, to discuss the major features of the draft rule and take questions from participate about its potential impact.
Year: 2018
Brookings Report Highlights Worrisome Trends Among Parents Who Borrow Money for Kids’ College
A new Brookings report discusses trends among parents who take out Parent PLUS loans to support their children through college.
Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research Releases Findings From 2018 Survey of Student Engagement
Indiana University’s Center for Postsecondary Research recently released findings from the 2018 National Survey of Student Engagement. With nearly 290,000 student respondents from 511 institutions, the report sheds light on how colleges and universities are preparing students for the workforce.
Access and Diversity Collaborative to Hold Webinar on the Year in Federal Non-Discrimination Law In Higher Education
The College Board’s Access and Diversity Collaborative will host a webinar on Friday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. EST, on the 2018 Legal Landscape: Litigation and Agency Actions Regarding Federal Non-Discrimination Law in Higher Education.
Northwestern University Expands Native American Initiatives
New fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students conducting research relevant to Native American communities and organizations is the latest result of Northwestern University’s (IL) efforts to address and rectify the historical mistreatment of Native Americans.
Women’s Colleges Hold the Key to Our Future
Women’s colleges have been grabbing headlines in a year dominated by the politics of #metoo and the 2018 midterms, which saw more than 100 women elected to the House. But along with gender equity, these institutions must also prioritize diversity, John Marx and Elizabeth Hillman write.
New Report Finds Minority Students Face Equity Gap at Certain Public Institutions
A recent report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce asserts that admissions practices and growing funding gaps are splitting the public higher education system into two unequal tracks separated by race.
Female Department Chairs Help Narrow Gender Gaps for Faculty and Students
A new working paper by Princeton University’s Andrew Langan provides evidence on the effects of female department chairs on workforce composition, gender pay gap, and academic department promotion.
Crisis Planning: How to Prepare for Free Speech Conflicts on Campus
Traevena Byrd, vice president and general counsel at American University (DC), discusses the legal obligations college and university leaders need to consider when controversial speakers come to campus—and the importance of working with your office of legal counsel.
Roosevelt Institute Report Examines Effects of Student Debt
The Roosevelt Institute published a report that looks at the effects of student debt in terms of whether earnings have increased with educational attainment, household wealth, labor market credentialization, and racial inequality.
NPR Highlights Study Showing Student Loans May Boost Community College Student Attainment
A recent NPR segment highlights the benefits of college borrowing for community college students based on a study by Lesley J. Turner and Benjamin M. Marx.
Faces of Dreamers: Cynthia Torres, Missouri Southern State University
Cynthia Torres is a DACA recipient and founder of a student organization called The Friendly Immigrant at Missouri Southern State University, which brings together undocumented students and their allies to raise awareness and funds for DACA-recipient students.