Imagine you're sitting in a conference room with a group of administrators and staff across various schools and departments, discussing budgetary constraints, campus resources, and student group initiatives—a day like any...more
In a recent and far-reaching decision, a federal court struck down the Biden administration’s 2024 final rule, which sought to implement significant changes to Title IX’s regulations (the 2024 Final Rule). ...more
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second stint in the White House beginning January 2025, higher education leaders are bracing for potential shifts in policy that could reshape the landscape of institutions of...more
12/23/2024
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Not long ago we wrote about the significant changes to Title IX's regulations in the Department of Education's final rule set to go into effect this year (the Final Rule). Primary and secondary schools and institutions of...more
9/13/2024
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It is no secret that institutions of higher education (IHEs) are currently busy addressing their policies to reflect recent major changes in the law (read: Title IX!), but it is also important to give some time and attention...more
The Biden administration's Department of Education has finally released the much-anticipated final rule (the "Final Rule") amending the regulations for Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination and harassment in education...more
5/10/2024
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Institutions of higher education (IHEs) and prospective applicants continue to grapple with the shifted landscape of admissions practices after the United States Supreme Court's Students for Fair Admissions decision...more
On July 24, 2023, less than a month after the Supreme Court's landmark decision striking down affirmative action practices in college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an...more
8/10/2023
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On June 29, 2023, in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the Supreme Court drastically altered college admissions by ruling that affirmative action admissions practices violated the Equal Protection Clause of the...more
7/10/2023
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Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina ,
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Debates concerning the pros and cons of social media usage are not new, but have recently resurfaced with more fervor, gaining attention at the national level. The renewed focus on social media usage may serve as a reminder...more
Often, the focus on Title IX compliance and crafting institutional procedures for institutions of higher education (IHEs) is dominated by more commonly arising issues like sexual misconduct allegations. However, recently, the...more
On August 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced an extension of the pause on student loan repayment, student debt cancellation, a new income-driven repayment plan, and proposed changes...more
10/5/2022
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For administrators and staff of institutions of higher education (IHEs), "summer break" may not be the vacation they want it to be - while the summer months may seem slower when most students are away, this time still...more
Colleges and universities are grappling with the proliferation of mental health issues among their student populations in the wake of COVID-19 as they deal with the effects of burnout, limited support resources, and social...more
It is no stretch to suggest that the upcoming midterm elections will be a hotbed of political activity across all spectrums. Each election cycle presents exciting opportunities for institutions of higher education (IHEs) and...more
4/1/2022
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For institutions of higher education (IHEs), diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a top priority. DEI is achieved through a culture and policies that recognize the value of the unique abilities and perspectives of every...more
On Monday, January 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (the Supreme Court) announced it will hear a challenge to the use of affirmative action in admissions for institutions of higher education (IHE). The two...more
2/3/2022
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