In this week’s roundup:  

Protests continue across the nation, bringing more attention to the Black Lives Matter movement; how a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling extending protections to LGBTQ people may affect colleges; and a guide for colleges on reopening safely is offered by Johns Hopkins University and partners. 

Stay tuned for our weekly roundup on what trends we’re seeing across institutions, how individual colleges and universities are responding and what national policy changes are affecting higher ed.

In this week’s roundup:  

Colleges and universities respond to student demands for an anti-racist campus, a DOE lawsuit over Title IX and The College Board urges flexibility as the test-optional movement gains momentum. 

Stay tuned for our weekly roundup on what trends we’re seeing across institutions, how individual colleges and universities are responding and what national policy changes are affecting higher ed.

In this week’s Wednesday roundup:  

Plans and commitments for reopening, faculty and staff pushback, concerns over financial stability and reactions to the murder of George Floyd and the resulting protests.

Stay tuned each Wednesday for our roundup on trends we’re seeing across institutions, how individual schools are responding and what national policy changes are affecting higher ed in the times of COVID-19.

In addition to this week’s coronavirus news, we’re following how higher ed is responding to the murder of George Floyd that has sparked mass public outrage, protests and riots worldwide. 

Many colleges and universities are declaring their solidarity, acknowledging historic roles, speaking out against racism, calling for action and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.

In this week’s Wednesday roundup:  

Safety guidelines for reopening, preparations for a second wave and The Chronicle of Higher Ed talks to Dr. Fauci.

Stay tuned each Wednesday for our roundup on trends we’re seeing across institutions, how individual schools are responding and what national policy changes are affecting higher ed in the times of COVID-19.

In this week’s Wednesday roundup:  

Summer melt, international student enrollment and new higher ed institution guidelines from the CDC.

Stay tuned each Wednesday for our roundup on trends we’re seeing across institutions, how individual schools are responding and what national policy changes are affecting higher ed in the times of COVID-19.

In this week’s Wednesday roundup:  

Considerations of a second wave, refocusing recruitment efforts and AP exams begin.

Stay tuned each Wednesday for our roundup on trends we’re seeing across institutions, how individual schools are responding and what national policy changes are affecting higher ed in the times of COVID-19.

Summary

 

The long-awaited new Title IX regulations were released today by the U.S. Department of Education, codifying for the first time sexual assault grievance proceedings.

The new rules narrow the definition of sexual harassment, and classify domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as forms of gender discrimination that institutions must address under Title IX.

Colleges and universities will be required to hold live hearings, where student accusers and the accused can be cross-examined.

Institutions are responsible for investigating only incidents that occur in their programs or activities, and only complaints that are filed through a formal process to the proper officials.

Institutions can also choose which evidentiary standard to use to find students responsible for misconduct.

This includes responsibility to investigate allegations of off-campus misconduct.

The new rules will take effect on August 14, 2020.

In this week’s Wednesday roundup:  

Virtual commencement celebrations, admissions and enrollment considerations and reopening.

Stay tuned each Wednesday for our roundup on what trends we’re seeing across institutions, how individual schools are responding and what national policy changes are affecting higher ed in the times of COVID-19.

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