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  • In this episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer give their insights into the current presidential election developments before they discuss decisions Congress faces prior to heading out for vacations and campaign trails. They tackle the latest developments in appropriations funding, and the markup of two House Ways and Means Committee antisemitism bills and their implications. Plus, they examine Congress’s efforts to address the FAFSA debacle and the Supreme Court’s Chevron decision.

    As this is the final episode until September, Jon and Sarah also explore what will await Congress when they return after summer break, noting potential uncertainties influenced by the presidential elections.

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    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    Legislative Branch Spending Bill Defeated in House
    Roll Call | July 11, 2024

    House Approps Approves Labor-HHS Bill
    Axios | July 11, 2024

    House Republicans Advance 2 Contested Antisemitism Bills
    Inside Higher Ed | July 10, 2024

    Letter on the University Accountability Act and the Protecting American Students Act
    ACE | July 8, 2024

    House Committee Advances Bill to Mandate FAFSA Release by Oct. 1
    Higher Ed Dive | July 10, 2024

    Letter in Support of the FAFSA Deadline Act
    ACE | July 9, 2024

    Proposed Changes to FAFSA for the 2025-26 Award Year
    ACE | May 22, 2024

    Supreme Court Overturns 1984 Chevron Precedent, Curbing Power of Federal Government
    CNN | June 28, 2024

    OPINION: The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty
    Inside Higher Ed | July 2, 2024

    State Employees in Texas Not Subject to Overtime Rule, Judge Holds
    HR Dive | July 1, 2024

    Project 2025 Would Radically Overhaul Higher Ed. Here’s How.
    Inside Higher Ed | July 11, 2024

  • In this episode, Katharine Meyer of Brookings and ACE’s Heidi Tseu join Jon Fansmith to delve into the complex landscape of state higher education governance. They explore trends such as free college approaches, the surge of anti-DEI legislation, and the impact of the Supreme Court rulings on race in admissions. They also dissect the challenges and opportunities facing higher ed around student-athletes, tenure, and state support for skilled workers. Plus, catch up on Congress, DACA, Title IX, and Pell appropriations.

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    Three More Spending Bills Set to hit Rules Panel as House GOP Push Moves Ahead
    Politico | June 25, 2024

    Small Step Could Bring Big Relief to Young Undocumented Immigrants
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | June 18, 2024

    What’s the Deal with the Blocked Title IX Rule? Here’s What Colleges Need to Know.
    The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | June 20, 2024

    Supreme Court Divided Over Whether to Curb Power of Federal Agencies
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Jan. 17, 2024

    ACE Releases Updated Issue Brief on Student Voting and Campus Political Campaign Activities
    American Council on Education | June 24, 2024

    ACE Launches Office on National Engagement
    American Council on Education | Sept. 11, 2023

    Tracking Higher Ed’s Dismantling of DEI
    The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | June 21, 2024

    131 Scholarships Affected by Texas DEI Ban
    Inside Higher Ed | June 18, 2024

    Performance-based Funding: The New Normal or a Schtick?
    University Business | March 11, 2024

    Illinois’s Ambitious Plan for Higher Ed Funding
    Inside Higher Ed | March 29, 2024

    Massachusetts Governor OKs $50M for Free Community College
    Higher Ed Dive | Aug. 11, 2023

    Michigan Free Community College Program to Extend to 350,000 More Residents
    Higher Ed Dive | July 25, 2023

    Paychecks, Drafts and Firings: The Possible Future of College Sports
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | April 22, 2024

    Republican Attacks on Tenure Ramp up in Latest Battle with Higher Education
    The Hill | March 3, 2024

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  • In this episode, ACE General Counsel Peter McDonough joins us to delve into the turbulent developments in college sports over the past year. Jon and Sarah then discuss recent House action on campus protests, the status of the FAFSA for the upcoming award year, and why higher ed should be watching the National Defense Authorization Act.

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    NCAA, Leagues Back $2.8 Billion Settlement, Setting Stage for Current, Former Athletes To Be Paid
    Associated Press | May 23, 2024

    College Athletes Barred From Employment Status in New GOP Bill
    Bloomberg Law | May 23, 2024

    Covid-era Funding for Schools Ending Soon
    Politico | June 10, 2024

    A Potential Path Forward for Pell Grant Expansion
    Inside Higher Ed | June 11, 2024

    Navigating the FAFSA Crisis: A Timeline
    American Council on Education

  • NASPA President Kevin Kruger joins the podcast to talk about the challenges facing students—and student affairs professionals—in 2024. On the agenda: the spring protests over the war in Gaza, student mental health, DEI, and how student affairs can support students during this time of almost unprecedented challenge.

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    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    Centering Students in Our Draft Framework for the Carnegie Social and Economic Mobility Classification
    Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education | May 13, 2024

    Webinar: Carnegie Classifications: Social and Economic Mobility Framework Update
    Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education | June 3, 2024

    PTSD Has Surged Among College Students
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | May 30, 2024

    ACE Resources on Campus Mental Health and Well-being

    Center for Collegiate Mental Health 2023 Annual Report
    Penn State

    Eating Disorders Among Teens More Severe Than Ever
    NBC News | April 19, 2023

    2023 Top Risks Report: Insights for Higher Education
    United Educators

    Faculty Guide to Supporting Student Mental Health
    The Jed Foundation

  • In this episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the campus protests that have been making headlines nationwide and how Congress and the Biden administration are responding to these concerns in Washington.

    They also talk about state challenges to the new Title IX regulations, some positive news regarding the rollout of the new FAFSA, a congressional hearing on legislation to help DACA recipients, and more.

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    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    House Passes Antisemitism Bill With Broad Bipartisan Support Amid Campus Arrests
    NBC News | May 1, 2024

    Bill Summary: The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090/S. 4127)
    American Council on Education

    Dear Colleague Letter: Protecting Students from Discrimination, such as Harassment, Based on Race, Color, or National Origin, Including Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
    Department of Education | May 7, 2024

    The Campus Speech vs. Safety Tightrope: A Conversation With Fred Lawrence
    American Council on Education | May 13, 2024

    Education Department Boosts FAFSA Outreach Efforts to Close Completion Gap
    Higher Ed Dive | May 6, 2024

    Dreamers Urge Protections in Senate Hearing on Immigrant Youth
    NBC News | May 8, 2024

    US Committee Targets Georgia Tech’s Alleged Ties to Chinese Military Linked Research
    Reuters | May 9, 2024

    2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
    American Council on Education | April 29, 2024

    Resources on Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault Regulations
    American Council on Education

    Over 20 GOP-Led States Sue Biden Administration Over Title IX Rules for LGBTQ Students
    NBC News | May 8, 2024

    Political Standoff Over Title IX Puts Red State Colleges in No-Win Situation
    Inside Higher Ed | May 14, 2024

  • In a special episode, Fred Lawrence, secretary and CEO of Phi Beta Kappa, returns to dotEDU to help explain how tensions between free speech and campus safety can lead to the unrest happening at some campuses in response to the war in Gaza. He also addresses how campus communities of different viewpoints can and should move forward to address conflicts before crises start.

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    How Campus Protests of the Past May Inform Pro-Palestinian Student Demonstrations
    ABC News | May 6, 2024

    Negotiate? Call in the Police? University Presidents Try Range of Tactics as Protests Roil Campuses
    The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) | May 1, 2024

    How Student Protests Are Changing College Graduations
    NPR | May 7, 2024

  • In this episode, ACE hosts Jon and Sarah, alongside special guests Lev Gonick, chief information officer of Arizona State University, and ACE's Derrick Anderson, delve into the dynamic world of generative AI in higher education. They unpack its benefits, from personalized learning to groundbreaking research, while candidly discussing the challenges, including ethical considerations, implementation, and regulation hurdles. Listen for an insightful exploration of how generative AI is shaping the future of academia and more.

    Credit: The previous paragraph was generated by an AI language model.

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    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    Nearly 300 People Arrested at Campus Protests Against the War in Gaza this Weekend
    NPR | April 28, 2024

    Schools Try to Balance Freedom of Speech and Security During Student Protests
    All Things Considered (NPR) | April 23, 2024

    Richard Cordray Takes the Fall for FAFSA Fiasco
    Inside Higher Ed | April 28, 2024

    Biden Administration’s Final Title IX Rule Goes into Effect Aug. 1
    American Council on Education | April 22, 2024

    2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
    American Council on Education | April 29, 2024

    Why Conservatives Want New Title IX Rule Blocked
    Inside Higher Ed | April 25, 2024

    Arizona State University Collaboration with OpenAI Charts the Future of AI in Higher Education
    Arizona State University | Jan. 18, 2024

    AI Can Transform the Classroom Just Like the Calculator
    Scientific American | April 17, 2024

    Comments to OMB on Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence
    American Council on Education | Dec. 5, 2023

  • With Congress back from spring break, Jon and Sarah look at what's on the agenda in DC, including a House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on “FAFSA Fail,” President Biden’s newly unveiled student loan forgiveness plan, and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s testimony on Biden’s education budget request. They also preview the latest House hearing on antisemitism, which focused on Columbia University.

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    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    FAFSA Fallout on Capitol Hill
    Inside Higher Ed | April 10, 2024

    After the FAFSA Quake, a Flood of Corrections
    Inside Higher Ed | April 15, 2024

    Navigating the FAFSA Crisis: A Timeline
    American Council on Education

    New Data: FAFSA Completions Down 40% Through End of March
    National College Attainment Network | April 8, 2024

    Student Aid Woes Stalk Education Secretary in Appearance on Capitol Hill
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | April 10, 2024

    What to Know About Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 8, 2024

    Columbia Leaders Face Scrutiny From Lawmakers on Campus Antisemitism
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 17, 2024

    Final Overtime Rule Clears White House Review
    Higher Ed Dive | April 12, 2024

  • Hosts Jon and Mushtaq are joined by ACE President Ted Mitchell to examine the complexities of college admissions in 2024. They discuss the potentially devastating impacts of the problems with the redesigned FAFSA form, reflect on the repercussions of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race in admissions, and examine the issues surrounding legacy admissions and the resurgence of standardized testing requirements.

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    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    As Colleges Receive FAFSA Records, Some Ask: ‘How Do We Trust This Data?’
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | March 31, 2024

    NCAN's FAFSA Tracker
    National College Attainment Network

    Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines
    American Council on Education

    Can You Create a Diverse College Class Without Affirmative Action?
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | March 9, 2024

    OPINION: Banning Legacy Admissions Will Deliver Another Blow to the Children of Black Alumni
    The Hechinger Report | March 30, 2024

    Why Elite Colleges Are Bringing the SAT Back
    Vox | Feb. 27, 2024

  • ACE’s Steven Bloom, assistant vice president of government relations, joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to explore the complicated relationship between student-athletes and unions. They also talk about efforts to get Congress focused on addressing the growing student mental health crisis on college campuses. Plus, they look at Congress’ federal spending bill for FY 2024 and what it means for the Department of Education’s spending levels.

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    Congress, White House Agree on Spending but May Still Miss Deadline
    The Washington Post | March 18, 2024

    Biden Budget Proposes Pell Increase, Free Community College
    American Council on Education | March 13, 2024

    Pell Grants Are in Trouble, Threatening Financial Aid for Low-Income College Students
    MarketWatch | March 12, 2024

    Education Department Starts Sending Financial Aid Data to Colleges After Months of Delays
    Associated Press | March 12, 2024

    House Republicans Float Bill to Require Free Speech on Campuses
    Inside Higher Ed | March 18, 2024

    Dartmouth Players Are Employees Who Can Unionize, U.S. Official Says
    The New York Times | Feb. 5, 2024

    House Republicans Warn Against College Athlete Unions
    Inside Higher Ed | March 13, 2024

    House Holds Hearing on NLRB Student Athlete Ruling, ACE Submits Statement
    American Council on Education | March 13, 2024

    ACE Holds Student Mental Health Briefing on Capitol Hill
    American Council on Education | March 11, 2024

  • Hosts Jon and Mushtaq are joined by special repeat guest Justin Draeger, president and CEO of NASFAA, to talk about the Education Department’s flawed rollout of the new FAFSA form and the implications for students and colleges as well as what happens next. They also dive into the proposed legislation that would extend Pell Grants to short-term career training programs.

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    House Committee Approves Bills on Short-Term Pell, WIOA Reauthorization
    American Council on Education | Dec. 18, 2023

    Department of Education Announces Steps to Make Better FAFSA® More Readily Accessible
    Diverse: Issues In Higher Education | Feb. 13, 2024

    Education Department Says FAFSA Fix Is Coming for Social Security Issue
    USA Today | Feb. 20, 2024

    OPINION: Every FAFSA Delay Puts College Further Out of Reach
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | Feb. 8, 2024

    Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines
    American Council on Education

  • ACE’s Emmanual Guillory, senior director of government relations, joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to talk about the College Cost Reduction Act—the new Higher Education Act reauthorization bill from House Republicans—as well as the status of funding the federal government for FY 2024 and the latest on the Department of Education’s problematic FAFSA rollout.

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    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    Senate Republicans Officially Block Foreign Aid Bill With Border Changes
    Politico | Feb. 7, 2024

    House Committee Advances GOP Plan to Overhaul Higher Ed
    Inside Higher Ed | Feb. 1, 2024

    Summary: The College Cost Reduction Act
    American Council on Education | Jan. 19, 2024

    College Cost Transparency Initiative

    Millions of College Students in Limbo After Aid Application Information Is Delayed Until March
    NBC News | Jan. 30, 2024

    Some Colleges Are Pivoting as FAFSA Delays Drag On
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | Feb. 8, 2024

    Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines
    American Council on Education

    Negotiated Rulemaking for Higher Education 2023-2024
    U.S. Department of Education

  • Nicholas Dirks joins Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq to discuss his new book City of Intellect and his time as chancellor of University of California, Berkeley. Dirks offers insights on critical campus issues like working with state governments and balancing free speech with safety. The hosts kick off the episode with an update on the problems with the Education Department’s new FAFSA form.

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    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    Fixing Error in FAFSA Application Adds Another Delay, Education Dept. Says
    The Washington Post | Jan. 30, 2024

    Colleges Should EXTENDMAY1 Decision Deadline Amid FAFSA Delays, Higher Ed Groups Say
    Higher Ed Dive | Feb. 1, 2024

    Education Department Announces ‘FAFSA College Support Strategy.’ Here’s What It Involves.
    The Chronicle of Higher Education | Feb. 5, 2024

    House Education Committee Approves College Cost Reduction Act
    American Council on Education | Feb. 5, 2024

    City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University
    Nicholas Dirks

    ‘A Roller-Coaster Ride From Start to Finish’
    Inside Higher Ed | Jan. 30, 2024

    The Latest on Campus Cuts
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 8, 2023

    ‘America Is Under Attack’: Inside the Anti-D.E.I. Crusade
    The New York Times | Jan. 20, 2024

    Amid Violence, Yiannopoulos Speech at Berkeley Canceled
    Inside Higher Ed | Feb. 1, 2017

    Amid National Backlash, Colleges Brace for Fresh Wave of Anti-DEI Legislation
    The Chronicle of Higher Education | Jan. 16, 2024

  • In the first dotEDU Live of 2024, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss how the 2024 presidential election might impact higher education. They also delve into problems with the new FAFSA, the latest House Higher Education Act reauthorization bill, short-term Pell, and more.

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    House Dysfunction by the Numbers: 724 Votes, Only 27 Laws Enacted
    The New York Times | Dec. 29, 2023

    Higher Education in Political Crosshairs as 2024 Election Heats Up
    Inside Higher Ed | Jan. 16, 2024

    FAFSA Rollout Off to a Rocky Start
    The Washington Post | Jan. 2, 2024

    House, Senate Pass Short-Term Bill Averting Government Shutdown Until March
    The Washington Post | Jan. 18, 2024

    Ed Dept Funding Levels Maintained as Biden Signs 3rd Stopgap for FY 24
    Higher Ed Dive | Jan. 22, 2024

    House Republicans to Broaden Higher Education Inquiry Beyond Antisemitism
    The New York Times | Jan. 5, 2024

    Growing Number of Colleges Face Federal Investigations for Antisemitism
    Insight into Diversity | Jan. 19, 2024

    The College Cost Reduction Act: What You Need to Know
    American Council on Education | Jan. 19, 2024

    House Committee Approves Bills on Short-Term Pell, WIOA Reauthorization
    American Council on Education | Dec. 18, 2023

    2 Final Title IX Regulations Will Likely Be Delayed — Again
    Higher Ed Dive | Jan. 19, 2024

    How a Fishery Case Fits into a Long-Game Effort to Sap Regulation of Business
    The New York Times | Jan. 17, 2024

  • As higher education enters the new year under heightened scrutiny from legislators, campuses are getting back to business. Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq are thrilled to speak with ACE Board member and American University President Sylvia Burwell as she prepares to finish out her final year at the helm of the Washington, DC, campus. She talks about the challenges she faced during her tenure and what she thinks are the biggest changes higher ed has faced over that time.

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    Congress Has a Deal to Fund the Government and Not Much Time to Pass It
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Jan 7, 2024

    House Republicans Plot Swift Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas as Moderates Signal Support
    CNN | Jan. 7, 2024

    The Big Questions Looming Over the Iowa Caucuses: Here’s What to Expect
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | Jan. 9, 2024

    Claudine Gay: What Just Happened at Harvard Is Bigger Than Me
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | Jan. 3, 2024

    American University President to Step Down After the Coming School Year
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Aug. 8, 2023

    College Presidents Are Still Overwhelmingly White Men
    Higher Ed Dive | April 14, 2023

    Most New Presidents at Top Research Universities Are Now Women
    The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | May 31, 2023

    AU Launches ‘Change Can’t Wait’ $500 Million Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign
    American University | May 12, 2021

    Changemakers for a Changing World
    American University

    AU Welcomes District Scholars
    American University | June 2, 2020

  • In the final episode of the year, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the top higher education issues of 2023. The overarching theme is working through the chaos in Washington, and the lineup includes student loan forgiveness, the Supreme Courts decision on race in admissions, institutional accountability, the uptick in international students, and more.

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    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Exit Congress, Along With a Flock of Other Lawmakers
    Nevada Current | Dec. 6, 2023

    After House Hearing on Campus Antisemitism, College Presidents Are Under Fire
    NPR | Dec. 8, 2023

    A New Legal Blitz on Affirmative Action
    Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 20, 2023

    Reforming Higher Education, One Bill at a Time
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 9, 2023

    House Committee to Mark Up Short-Term Pell Grant Bill
    ACE | Dec. 11, 2023

    Summary: The DETERRENT Act
    ACE | Nov. 9, 2023

    Letter to the State Department on Visa Interview Waivers
    ACE | Dec. 8, 2023

    A ‘Near-Record’ International Student Surge
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 13, 2023

  • Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq are thrilled to mark the 100th episode milestone of dotEDU! Also, ACE President Ted Mitchell joins Mushtaq and Jon to dive into the upcoming changes to the renowned Carnegie Classifications along with Timothy Knowles, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

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    Carnegie Classifications To Make Major Changes in How Colleges and Universities Are Grouped and Recognized, Set Clear Threshold for Highest Level of Research
    American Council on Education | Nov. 1, 2023

    A New Approach to Categorizing Colleges
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 1, 2023

    Changes to the Next Iteration of the Carnegie Classifications: We Want Your Feedback
    Carnegie Classifications | Nov. 1, 2023

    The Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education Announce Partnership on the Carnegie Classifications for Institutions of Higher Education
    American Council on Education | Feb. 9, 2022

  • Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by their ACE colleague Steven Bloom to discuss how the never-ending threats of a government shutdown are impacting funding legislation for higher education. They look at the Education Department’s proposed timeline for the new FAFSA and what’s left for Congress to deal with after the Thanksgiving holiday, and Steven shares insight into the Department of Labor’s proposed policy to switch up overtime pay requirements.

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    House Passes Funding Bill To Avert Government Shutdown
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Nov. 14, 2023

    House Education Budget Cuts Federal Work-Study, Other Programs
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 7, 2023

    Colleges Predict Tuition Increases, Layoffs Under Proposed Overtime Rule
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 13, 2023

    House Republicans Blame DEI Programs for Rise in Campus Antisemitism
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 15, 2023

    Overhaul of Widely Used College Financial Aid Form Could Make it a 10-Minute Process
    ABC News | Nov. 15, 2023

    Final Title IX Rules Delayed Once More as Education Department Misses Deadline
    Higher Ed Dive | Nov. 1, 2023

    College Hazing Under Scrutiny in New Bipartisan Legislation
    USA Today | Oct. 24, 2023

  • Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of San José State University, joins the podcast to talk about her first year at the California campus in the heart of Silicon Valley, particularly how to create equitable spaces at public institutions. But first, ACE President Ted Mitchell talks about campus protests over the war in Israel and Gaza and how presidents are responding.

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    Fear and Anger Spread on Campuses as Protesters’ Rhetoric and Actions Escalate
    Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 27, 2023

    Biden Administration Announces Measures to Combat Antisemitism on U.S. Campuses
    CBS News | Oct. 30, 2023

    Carnegie Classifications to Make Major Changes in How Colleges and Universities Are Grouped and Recognized, Set Clear Threshold for Highest Level of Research
    ACE | Nov. 1, 2023

    Cynthia Teniente-Matson Appointed President of San José State University
    The California State University| Nov. 16, 2022

    Deep Dive in Five With SJSU Cares
    San José State University | Nov. 8, 2022

    Silicon Valley’s Vast Wealth Disparity Deepens as Poverty Increased
    Cal Matters | Feb. 27, 2023

    Report: Silicon Valley Latinos face ongoing struggles
    San José Spotlight | June 13, 2023

    ACE Comments on How Campuses Are Using AI And the Role of Government Oversight
    American Council on Education | Sept. 22, 2023

  • Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the House speaker race and its implications for the packed agenda—such as the ongoing spending battle—in Congress, as well as its impact on the Biden administration. Then Heidi Tseu, ACE’s newly appointed assistant vice president of national engagement, drops by to talk about the increased scrutiny higher education is facing at the state level.

    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

    Jordan Defeated Again for Speaker as Republican Stalemate Deepens
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | Oct. 18, 2023

    As House Goes Into Second Weekend Without New Speaker, Moderate House Democrats Propose Expanding Temporary Speaker’s Powers
    CBS News | Oct. 15, 2023

    Negotiated Rulemaking for Higher Education 2023-2024
    U.S. Department of Education

    Ed Department: Mass Loan Cancellation Is off the Table
    Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 11, 2023

    Education Department Offers More Insights Into New Debt Relief Plan
    Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 12, 2023

    House Bill Would Overhaul Foreign Gift Reporting Requirements
    Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 12, 2023

    ACE Launches Office on National Engagement
    ACE | Sept. 11, 2023