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Leadership & Policy

AASCU Selects 29 Participants for 2023 Millennium Leadership Initiative

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has selected the 29 senior-level higher education professionals for its 2023 Millennium Leadership Initiative.

Leadership & Policy

Report: Republican Effort to Overturn Biden Debt Relief Plan Has Implications for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

A Congressional Review Act resolution introduced by Republicans threatens not just the Biden’s administration’s student debt relief program but also the debt burdens of hundreds of thousands of public service workers, according to a new report.

Leadership & Policy

White House Threatens to Veto Republican-Led Bill Seeking to Block Biden Debt Relief Program

The White House, on May 22, threatened to veto a Republican-led bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would block the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program.

Faculty & Staff

New College of Florida Faculty Vote to Censure Board of Trustees

Faculty at the tumultuous New College of Florida have voted to censure the school’s board of trustees for “disregarding their fiduciary duties,” according to a letter sent to college leaders May 22.

Community Colleges

Texas Senate Approves Community College Funding Bill

The Texas Senate unanimously approved a bill May 19 to allocate almost $430 million in additional funding over two years for the state's 50 community colleges.

Health

New England College Launches Community Mental Health Undergraduate Program

New England College is partnering with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Service to address workforce shortages in mental health services.

Campus Climate

Free Expression Group Sues Florida School District Over Book Bans

PEN America is suing Florida’s Escambia County School District and School Board, alleging that district’s recent book bans were unconstitutional.

Leadership & Policy

Ohio Senate Progresses Bill to Ban DEI Training Requirements and Faculty Strikes

The Ohio Senate has passed 21-10 a bill that would ban nearly all DEI training requirements at public colleges and universities, prohibit faculty strikes, and bar public universities from taking stances on “controversial” topics.

Leadership & Policy

Education Department Proposes Rules to Safeguard Students

The Department of Education has released proposed regulations to better protect students from unaffordable debt or insufficient earnings from career training programs and to increase transparency in postsecondary programs.

Leadership & Policy

National Park Service Gives Total $3 Million to HBCUs for Preservation and Restoration Efforts

Three South Carolina HBCUs have been awarded a total of $3 million from The National Parks Service to support the schools’ on-campus preservation and restoration projects.

Leadership & Policy

Illinois Law to Make Major Course Credits at Illinois Institutions Transfer-Friendly

A new Illinois law will aim to make major course credits at Illinois higher ed institutions transfer-friendly, reducing the time and money students spend on degrees.

Leadership & Policy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Limiting State Higher Ed DEI Efforts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that may limit state higher ed diversity efforts and weaken tenure protections.

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