Department of Education Limits Colleges’ Ability to Hold Transcripts
New rules will prevent colleges and universities from withholding transcripts from students for periods of enrollment they received federal
Accountability in Higher Education
New Education Department Regulations Establish Financial Aid Offer Requirements
The U.S. Department of Education finalized the first regulations in existence governing how institutions communicate financial aid offers.
Dissension In The ranks? Some Accrediting Agencies Embrace Guidance To Improve Complaint Processes, Others Push Back
The Department of Education has said accreditors need to improve how they handle complaints, but only some accrediting agencies are choosing
Final Gainful Employment Rule Offers Students Necessary Protections
The Biden Administration’s new rule upholds key safeguards for students attending career-oriented programs.
Hiring a Diverse Faculty Isn’t Enough. They Need Protection, Too.
Amplifying the voices of three scholars of color, this blog post highlights the importance of uplifting and protecting a diverse faculty.
Department of Education Releases New Guidance on How Accreditors Should Handle Complaints
Accreditor complaint processes are incredibly confusing, new guidance should make it easier for students and college staff to flag concern f
Previous Projections Overestimated Gainful Employment Failures
Accreditation Can Support Diversity Efforts in the Wake of the Supreme Court Decision
With the Supreme Court banning affirmative action in admissions, accreditation standards are one way to support college’s diversity efforts
