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“Close Contact” Redefined by CDC and Implications for Employers

“Close Contact” Redefined by CDC and Implications for Employers

Duane Morris LLP October 26, 2020 Among the precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 is social distancing. In the workplace, that generally means being at least 6 feet away from another person. In this regard, we all should remember that it generally is not social distancing or wearing a mask, […]

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Lawsuit Against DeVos, Title IX Rules Is Dismissed

Lawsuit Against DeVos, Title IX Rules Is Dismissed

Inside Higher Ed Greta Anderson October 22, 2020 A judge for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland dismissed a lawsuit on Tuesday that was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of organizations that advocate for survivors of sexual assault and challenged the new federal rules […]

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Federal Judge Considers Stopping Rejection of Borrower-Defense Claims

Federal Judge Considers Stopping Rejection of Borrower-Defense Claims

Inside Higher Ed Kery Murakami October 21, 2020 In a strongly worded order, a federal judge in California is signaling that he may put a stop to the Education Department’s nearly universal denials of requests by those who have been defrauded by for-profit colleges to have their student debts canceled. Attorneys […]

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Student lawsuits asking for COVID-19 refunds pile up against universities

Student lawsuits asking for COVID-19 refunds pile up against universities

The San Diego Union-Tribune Kristina Davis October 18, 2020 A federal lawsuit against the University of San Diego is the latest asking for prorated tuition and fees to reflect the switch to online learning Hands-on learning. Face-to-face interactions. Study sessions in the student union. Workouts in the student gym. That’s […]

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Report: Enrollment Continues to Trend Downward

Report: Enrollment Continues to Trend Downward

Inside Higher Ed Madeline St. Amour October 15, 2020 Several concerning enrollment trends are holding strong as the latest, and more comprehensive, data show. Experts and advocates are particularly worried about community colleges. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has bad news. Again. Its latest fall 2020 enrollment report continues […]

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New Zoom Competitor Targets Higher Ed Users

New Zoom Competitor Targets Higher Ed Users

Inside Higher Ed Lindsay McKenzie October 14, 2020 Ed-tech start-up Engageli has raised $14.5 million to build a videoconferencing platform. Unlike Zoom, the platform has been purposefully designed with college and university faculty members and students in mind. Ed-tech innovators and investors haven’t missed faculty members’ widespread frustration with current videoconferencing […]

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Remote Learning Isn’t Going Away

Remote Learning Isn’t Going Away

Inside Higher Ed Steven Mintz October 12, 2020 It’s time to figure out how to make it more effective. As we enter our second online semester, it’s time to stop thinking of remote learning as a crisis-prompted expedient. It will not go away as soon as a vaccine appears. Online […]

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WEST: Why Liberals Want Total Control Of College Education

WEST: Why Liberals Want Total Control Of College Education

DAILY CALLER Allen West October 12, 2020 Every election cycle, liberal politicians amp up the attack on private, for-profit and nonprofit colleges to galvanize their base of voters and appease liberal educators who fear losing their jobs if public colleges compete on a level playing field with career-focused, private schools. […]

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