Harvard University and University of Southern California advise new international students against coming to the US for online classes amid federal restrictions
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Two universities tell new international students not to come to U.S. to take classes remotely, as higher ed groups lobby for greater clarity — and flexibility — on federal policy for new students from abroad.
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THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Even before the pandemic, college leaders faced a difficult reality: financial problems, campus conflict, and intense public scrutiny. Now they are making decisions about reopening in the fall that have potentially life-or-death consequences. How are they navigating the tough economic climate? What ethical considerations weigh most heavily on their…
Read More about A look at college leadership during the pandemicSome colleges reduce tuition or student fees as classes continue online
INSIDE HIGHER ED — This spring was characterized by a quick, and sometimes panicked, rush to online learning for most colleges and universities. Though students demanded housing and tuition rebates, only some institutions coughed up the refunds, with relatively few rebating tuition.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — Given the skepticism voiced by many students, administrators who oversee online learning share a surprisingly sunny outlook on how well their institution handled the pivot to remote learning this spring, according to new survey data.
Read More about Survey: College faculty and administrators share experiences with online classesA look at college residence halls this fall
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Concerns are growing among students and faculty members about plans by some colleges to keep residence halls at full capacity this fall, which goes against the recommendations of public health agencies.
Read More about A look at college residence halls this fallSeveral universities offer free courses on contact tracing
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for tens of thousands of contact tracers — and some colleges are stepping in to help fill that need by offering free introductory online classes open to the public.
Read More about Several universities offer free courses on contact tracingAdvocacy groups call for increase in college student Pell Grants amid recession
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Amid concerns the recession has made it harder for students to save for college, advocacy groups are calling for doubling the size of Pell Grants.
Read More about Advocacy groups call for increase in college student Pell Grants amid recessionAALS and other higher education associations join brief challenging ICE directive on international students in online classes
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION — ACE and 70 other higher education associations filed a brief this morning supporting the first of several legal challenges to the Trump administration’s new directive which, among other things, prohibits international students from remaining in the United States if their colleges hold courses online-only this fall as the country continues dealing with the…
Read More about AALS and other higher education associations join brief challenging ICE directive on international students in online classesUniversity of Akron eliminates 97 full-time faculty positions
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The University of Akron’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously authorized the elimination of 97 full-time professors out of about 570 total in response to a projected enrollment decline and ongoing budget woes. Some 21 full-timers also recently resigned or retired.
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EDUCATION DIVE — Public postsecondary systems nationwide face the grim task of piecing together budgets ravaged by the ongoing health crisis. With some systems forecasting shortfalls in the tens of millions of dollars, discussions of institutional mergers and closures have taken on new legitimacy.
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