Exchange students studying in Europe caught between closed borders and flight cancellations
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Exchange students have been left stranded across Europe by the coronavirus pandemic, as flights are canceled and borders erected amid mixed signals over whether to stay or go, according to student groups.
Read More about Exchange students studying in Europe caught between closed borders and flight cancellationsGraduate students experience unique difficulties during pandemic
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — As higher education reels from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, graduate students say they face a unique set of challenges, including difficulty getting access to research materials, concern about finishing their degrees on time, and pressing financial troubles. Administrators are focusing attention on faculty members and undergraduates, some grad…
Read More about Graduate students experience unique difficulties during pandemicUniversity presidents set priorities setting during pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — College leadership teams across the country are working to determine how to tackle the next most important thing while they respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
Read More about University presidents set priorities setting during pandemicUniversity fundraising takes a hit during pandemic
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Over the last decade, giving days have become a popular way for charities to recruit new donors. For colleges and universities hoping to engage students and young alumni in lifetime giving, the fund-raising drives can be especially valuable.
Read More about University fundraising takes a hit during pandemicCollege administrators weigh whether to continue Title IX investigations during pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The coronavirus pandemic is presenting barriers to conducting “prompt and equitable” investigations of sexual misconduct on college campuses, as required by law. College administrators weigh whether to continue investigations or put things on hold.
Read More about College administrators weigh whether to continue Title IX investigations during pandemicSurvey looks at the state of online education in 2019
INSIDE HIGHER ED — A new survey of those officials, released this week by Quality Matters and Eduventures — respectively, a nonprofit group focused on ensuring quality in online education and a research and advisory group — was conducted in spring 2019, well before COVID-19 was on any of our radar screens.
Read More about Survey looks at the state of online education in 2019New Jersey freezes nearly $1 billion in state spending including college and tuition aid
INSIDE HIGHER ED — And New Jersey has already frozen nearly a billion dollars in state spending in anticipation of revenue declines. The freeze includes $71 million in college operating aid, $21 million in tuition assistance and $10 million in county college operating costs.
Read More about New Jersey freezes nearly $1 billion in state spending including college and tuition aidHow to help students deal with stress during the pandemic
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — This is shaping up to be a difficult semester for students. Many will unexpectedly be completing some or all of their coursework remotely. How can students keep learning at a time like this?
Read More about How to help students deal with stress during the pandemicMany colleges shift to pass-fail grading in response to pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — More than a dozen four-year universities have decided to expand pass/fail options for students due to the crisis…University provosts and administrations have said expanding pass/fail options gives students flexibility during the crisis and can mitigate their anxiety.
Read More about Many colleges shift to pass-fail grading in response to pandemicDepartment of Education waives interest on federal student loans during public health emergency
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Consumer groups applaud President Trump’s decision to waive interest on federal student loans but join with some lawmakers in call for more borrower relief.
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