DACA at the center of the pandemic relief debate in Congress
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The proposal for the next coronavirus relief package unveiled by Senate Republicans Monday would continue to exclude college students who are undocumented immigrants from receiving emergency aid during the pandemic, potentially setting up a politically charged debate with Democrats.
Read More about DACA at the center of the pandemic relief debate in CongressLegal education experts predict fall in LLM enrollment this fall
REUTERS — As law schools grapple with campus reopenings, bar exam delays and faltering job prospects for graduates, many are expecting another blow from the coronavirus pandemic: a dropoff in Master of Laws student enrollment this fall that will leave the schools with fewer tuition dollars to tide them over through 2020.
Read More about Legal education experts predict fall in LLM enrollment this fallColleges rethink reopening plans as COVID-19 cases increase
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Several prominent campuses on Monday announced reversals of prior fall reopening plans as Covid-19 case counts surge across the country. Coming after months of expressed optimism about the possibility of in-person operations, the announcements signal a retreat from those projections that may grow to a wave.
Read More about Colleges rethink reopening plans as COVID-19 cases increaseHarvard University and University of Southern California advise new international students against coming to the US for online classes amid federal restrictions
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Two universities tell new international students not to come to U.S. to take classes remotely, as higher ed groups lobby for greater clarity — and flexibility — on federal policy for new students from abroad.
Read More about Harvard University and University of Southern California advise new international students against coming to the US for online classes amid federal restrictionsA look at college leadership during the pandemic
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Even before the pandemic, college leaders faced a difficult reality: financial problems, campus conflict, and intense public scrutiny. Now they are making decisions about reopening in the fall that have potentially life-or-death consequences. How are they navigating the tough economic climate? What ethical considerations weigh most heavily on their…
Read More about A look at college leadership during the pandemicSome colleges reduce tuition or student fees as classes continue online
INSIDE HIGHER ED — This spring was characterized by a quick, and sometimes panicked, rush to online learning for most colleges and universities. Though students demanded housing and tuition rebates, only some institutions coughed up the refunds, with relatively few rebating tuition.
Read More about Some colleges reduce tuition or student fees as classes continue onlineSurvey: College faculty and administrators share experiences with online classes
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Given the skepticism voiced by many students, administrators who oversee online learning share a surprisingly sunny outlook on how well their institution handled the pivot to remote learning this spring, according to new survey data.
Read More about Survey: College faculty and administrators share experiences with online classesA look at college residence halls this fall
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Concerns are growing among students and faculty members about plans by some colleges to keep residence halls at full capacity this fall, which goes against the recommendations of public health agencies.
Read More about A look at college residence halls this fallSeveral universities offer free courses on contact tracing
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for tens of thousands of contact tracers — and some colleges are stepping in to help fill that need by offering free introductory online classes open to the public.
Read More about Several universities offer free courses on contact tracingAdvocacy groups call for increase in college student Pell Grants amid recession
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Amid concerns the recession has made it harder for students to save for college, advocacy groups are calling for doubling the size of Pell Grants.
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