University of San Diego Law launches website to update community on coronavirus pandemic disruptions
USD NEWS CENTER — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law School launches website for law-specific COVID-19 updates covering items such as:
Read More about University of San Diego Law launches website to update community on coronavirus pandemic disruptionsA look at University of Virginia Law’s transition to online courses and operations
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — In the span of eight days, the novel coronavirus has changed almost everything about how the University of Virginia School of Law operates. Transitioning to online courses and working remotely was an unprecedented effort involving faculty, staff and students working cooperatively and nonstop since the University first announced…
Read More about A look at University of Virginia Law’s transition to online courses and operationsUniversity 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 aidSome states consider law firms essential businesses and exempt from stay-at-home orders
ABA JOURNAL — Some states, including Illinois and Indiana, have labeled lawyers essential workers who can still go into their offices amid stay-at-home orders aimed at halting the spread of the coronavirus. These orders have come as lawyers have reported a high demand for their assistance from clients seeking to address the many challenges and novel legal questions…
Read More about Some states consider law firms essential businesses and exempt from stay-at-home ordersStimulus bill includes $1 billion for criminal justice
ABA JOURNAL — The $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday includes more than $1 billion for criminal justice needs, including protective gear for prisons and teleconferencing equipment for the federal judiciary. Roll Call and Law360 have stories on the bill, which goes next to the House of Representatives. The bill includes:
Read More about Stimulus bill includes $1 billion for criminal justiceLegal profession gives back to the community during crisis
LAW 360 — More than a dozen firms and legal organizations have already started participating in this year’s Food From the Bar Campaign, so far raising at least $10,000 for the Capital Area Food Bank in D.C. Despite the disruption in their own industry, lawyers, firms and legal companies have stepped up to lend a hand to…
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