In his first weeks in office, President Biden reversed several Trump-administration policies and introduced new measures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The Chronicle is tracking new developments and breaking down what they mean for higher education.
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Former Obama Adviser Will Lead Higher-Ed Policy Under Biden
The White House has nominated James Kvaal, currently president of the Institute for College Access and Success, to be under secretary at the U.S. Department of Education — a role that will give him oversight of most federal higher-education policy.
The under secretary is in charge of the department’s offices that oversee postsecondary education; career, technical, and adult education; and federal student aid. The institute, which Kvaal has led for three years, advocates for policies meant to reduce student-loan debt, improve college affordability for low-income students, and hold predatory colleges accountable.
WSJ OPINION Editorial Board February 25, 2021 The Democratic spending bill would put many out of business. Colleges for years have justified charging exorbitant tuition by offering what they claim …