USC Gould Law professor Clare Pastore discusses research on women in the workforce and the pandemic
USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — One year ago this month, the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools and child care centers to close and many working parents — especially working mothers — were thrust into new roles as teachers and day care providers as schools switched to distance learning.
Read More about USC Gould Law professor Clare Pastore discusses research on women in the workforce and the pandemicWashburn Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs discuss best practices for online bar exam administration
BLOOMBERG LAW — Online bar exams administered during the pandemic were marked by controversy around the use of proctoring using artificial intelligence and allegations of cheating. Washburn University School of Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs say regulation and best practices are needed, since online exams are here to stay.
Read More about Washburn Law professors David Rubenstein and Marsha Griggs discuss best practices for online bar exam administrationBrooklyn Law releases statement condemning anti-Asian hate and bigotry
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — Last week’s mass shooting in Atlanta was just the latest in a recent series of despicable acts of violence claiming Asian victims. According to Stop AAPI Hate more than 2,800 incidents of anti-Asian hate were reported between March 19 and Dec. 31.
Read More about Brooklyn Law releases statement condemning anti-Asian hate and bigotryGift from Quinnipiac Law dean Jennifer Brown supports students during the pandemic
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY — In a year dominated by a global health crisis and economic hardship, faculty and staff at Quinnipiac School of Law were infused with the spirit of philanthropy to make gifts beyond their annual donations to support the legal education of their students. One professor described his gift as the largest of his career.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — Rutgers University announced Thursday that it would require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before coming to campus next fall. The public institution in New Jersey may be the first or at least among the first universities to take the step of mandating students receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Read More about Rutgers University to require COVID-19 vaccine for on-campus students this fallStudents reflect on college experience during the pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Trying to get a pulse on students’ satisfaction this academic year to better support them has been like dreaming an impossible dream. As college and university leaders have reopened campuses, following meticulous plans with 100-page summaries, student feedback has been positive, negative and in between.
Read More about Students reflect on college experience during the pandemicColleges plan use of COVID-19 recovery funds
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The nation’s nonprofit institutions are set to get about $36 billion from the package. The text of the legislation stipulates that colleges and universities must spend at least half the money they receive on emergency aid to students. However, some institutions are considering allocating more than that to students.
Read More about Colleges plan use of COVID-19 recovery fundsSurvey of college presidents finds confidence in institutions heading out of the pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — You don’t have to look far to find troubling signs for colleges and universities. In the last week, Mills College became the latest small private college to say it will close, and several other four-year and two-year colleges announced significant layoffs or discontinued programs.
Read More about Survey of college presidents finds confidence in institutions heading out of the pandemicUniversity of Iowa Law and Georgetown Law research used in efforts to improve compassionate release policies
VICE — Steven Brayfield was almost home. The 63-year-old from Springfield, Missouri, fought over six months for “compassionate release,” arguing in his emergency bid for freedom that he’d be unlikely to survive a coronavirus outbreak in federal prison. In the end, he was proven right.
Read More about University of Iowa Law and Georgetown Law research used in efforts to improve compassionate release policiesLaw firms launch new programs to address racial injustice
ABA JOURNAL — The aim of the study was to find out how COVID-19, civil unrest and the economic crisis affected law firms’ efforts to address professional development and diversity, equity and inclusion, according to a press release summarizing the findings. The study was conducted by the NALP Foundation and the National Business Institute.
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