University of Dayton Law dean Andrew L. Strauss says pandemic will change future of online legal education
THE NATIONAL JURIST — But, in an extraordinary coincidence, on March 6, less than a week before the mass suspension of in person classes, the ABA issued a previously planned, and largely unnoticed, proposal to eliminate its long-standing prohibition on online J.D. programs.
Read More about University of Dayton Law dean Andrew L. Strauss says pandemic will change future of online legal educationLaw schools move moot court competitions online
THE NATIONAL JURIST — Technology is helping law students to continue to battle, argue, match wits, have at it. In a professional manner, mind you. A number of moot court competitions that used to be held in person are being held online in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Read More about Law schools move moot court competitions onlineOpinion: Students deserve partial refund for transition to online education
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE — But there’s no refund coming my way. Though my legal education has been reduced to lectures I could have YouTube’d for free, Berkeley has not signaled any intent to provide even a partial refund for the diminished quality of the educational experience.
Read More about Opinion: Students deserve partial refund for transition to online educationUS Department of Education begins distribution of higher education stimulus provisions
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is making billions available for emergency grants to help students affected by campus closures. But colleges are still waiting for their help.
Read More about US Department of Education begins distribution of higher education stimulus provisionsDACA recipients may not be eligible for federal aid in CARES Act
INSIDE HIGHER ED — College students who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children may or may not be eligible to receive federal aid from their institutions through the latest coronavirus response bill, the CARES Act. The stimulus, most well-known for its provision to give $1,200 to individual taxpayers, sets aside $14 billion for higher education.
Read More about DACA recipients may not be eligible for federal aid in CARES ActSAT and ACT to resume in August
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The College Board canceled the SAT for June 6 because “it wouldn’t be safe,” CEO David Coleman said at a press briefing….That means, he said, that the SAT will be offered every month (it already had testing dates in October, November and December) through end of 2020… Meanwhile, the ACT has announced changes…
Read More about SAT and ACT to resume in AugustLSAC offers LSAT-Flex at-home exam
FORBES — Last month, as the coronavirus closed schools, businesses, sporting events, and more, the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) announced that the March Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) was cancelled. Now, LSAC has announced that applicants will be able to take the LSAT-Flex — an at-home LSAT.
Read More about LSAC offers LSAT-Flex at-home examCollege president searches hit snag during pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The pandemic has thrown a wrench into searches for new college presidents. Some who’d planned to retire are staying a little longer, while colleges that need to hire new presidents are taking meetings online.
Read More about College president searches hit snag during pandemicPublic colleges face severe state budget cuts
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Already reeling from the pandemic and recession, public colleges face severe state budget cuts in coming weeks.
Read More about Public colleges face severe state budget cutsHigher education groups urge colleges to help students navigate transfer process
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Major higher education groups have come together to urge colleges to be flexible and transparent when accepting credits in light of the public health pandemic.
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