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Georgetown University Report Looks at SAT-only Admissions
Jun 27, 2019
Study finds that the top 200 institutions would be less racially diverse if the admissions selection process is based solely on standardized tests scores.
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Democrats Drop Bicameral Bill to Close 90/10 Loophole
Jun 27, 2019
̽»¨Â¥ is listed in support of measure to reinstate 85/15 rule and expand the definition of federal sources to include VA, DOD education benefits to require for-profit colleges to bring in more revenue from non-federal sources.
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Legislation Aims to Improve Community College Graduation Rates
Jun 27, 2019
House bill would update the way institutions calculate completion rates to better reflect successful outcomes at community colleges and universities.
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Grothman Introduces Competency-Based Education Act
Jun 27, 2019
Legislation would provide the framework needed for institutions to more easily and effectively provide competency-based education to students.
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Texas Passes Bill Mandating Disciplinary Notes on Transcripts
Jun 19, 2019
The Texas Legislature recently passed a trio of bills addressing campus-based sexual assault and harassment, including one measure that requires institutions to annotate a student's transcript if they are asked to leave campus for a nonacademic reason.
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Higher Ed Groups Urge House to Approve FY 2020 Minibus Spending Bill
Jun 19, 2019
̽»¨Â¥ and other associations issue strong support for the measure, which would increase Education Dept. funding and boost spending on a range of federal education programs.
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House Panel Discusses Innovation to Improve Equity
Jun 19, 2019
Education committee explores innovative strategies to improve student outcomes and advance equity as part of the chamber's efforts to reauthorize HEA.
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Lawmakers Introduce Dual Enrollment Bill
Jun 19, 2019
Legislation would create a pilot program to allow low-income students to earn college credit while still in high school using Pell Grant funds.
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Processing Delays Affect Work Authorizations for International Students
Jun 19, 2019
Many international students have been unable to start their summer jobs or internships due to processing delays at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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Lender to Forgive $168 Million in Loans of Former ITT Students
Jun 19, 2019
Settlement stems from claims that ITT pressured students to take out loans with high fees and interest rates to cover "temporary credits" used to offset the gap between tuition and federal aid.
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Warren, Clyburn Introduce Student Debt Cancellation Bill
Jun 19, 2019
Legislation to cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt for 42 million Americans.
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House to Consider $1 Trillion Minibus Funding Package
Jun 13, 2019
The measure would provide a 6 percent funding increase to the Education Department and boost spending on a range of federal education programs.
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Education Dept. Formally Proposes New Rules to Overhaul Accreditation
Jun 13, 2019
Draft regulations draw on language that a rulemaking committee agreed upon earlier this year after months of negotiations.
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Michigan to Make Voting Easier for College Students
Jun 13, 2019
Students can register at their campus or hometown address. Mobile voter registration will be available at the state's largest campuses.
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Incentive Compensation Rules Remain Complicated, U.S. Settlements Show
Jun 13, 2019
Justice Dept. announces $303,000 settlement with Oral Roberts University to resolve charges that the institution violated federal rules barring the use of incentive-based compensation.
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Senator to Introduce Legislation in Response to Admissions Scandal
Jun 13, 2019
Legislation would require colleges to bar consideration of donor status in admissions process and report on the children of donors admitted.
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Executive Director Update - House Passes Bill to Provide Permanent Status for Dreamers and other Individuals with Temporary Statuses
Jun 6, 2019
̽»¨Â¥ has continually supported Dreamers, as well as those holding TPS and DED statuses, and we applaud the work of the House for passing this legislation and we encourage the Senate to also pass similar legislation.
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̽»¨Â¥ Offers Guidance and Best Practices on Student Identity Issues
Jun 5, 2019
New report provides a roadmap to a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ on American college campuses.
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Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Student Loan Origination Fees
Jun 5, 2019
Senators introduce legislation to remove origination fees, which add "unnecessary debt" to student borrowers' overall student loan costs.
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Virginia Tech Offers Some Incoming Freshmen Cash to Defer Enrollment
Jun 5, 2019
Institution expects a record-number of freshmen this fall—about 1,000 students larger than anticipated—and is offering cash inducements for some to defer enrollment.