How a court ruling could affect future sexual-misconduct rulings at universities
CT MIRROR — Attorneys and advocates for sexual assault survivors say a Friday ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court allowing an alleged perpetrator to sue his accuser for defamation could discourage victims from reporting their attacks.
Read More about How a court ruling could affect future sexual-misconduct rulings at universitiesAmerican Council on Education report looks at the value of mentorship
INSIDE HIGHER ED — A May report from the American Council on Education offers university leaders insight into the value of mentorship programs for underrepresented students in graduate education and recommendations for establishing their own.
Read More about American Council on Education report looks at the value of mentorshipLaw deans from 12 schools sign letter pledging commitment to diversity ahead of US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action
LAW.COM — On Wednesday, 15 laws deans from 12 law schools signed a statement, saying, “We are deans of Big Ten law schools, joining together to affirm our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through legally permissible means, regardless of the outcome of the cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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REUTERS — The experience of two highly selective public U.S. law schools offers a guide for other schools to admitting diverse students should the U.S. Supreme Court ban colleges and universities from considering race as a factor in their admissions decisions, as it is expected to do before the term ends this month.
Read More about A look at how law schools can maintain diverse classes if affirmative action is struck downNew Washington State law creates guidelines for using deepfakes in election media
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CENTER FOR INFORMED PUBLIC — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill this spring that will require clear disclosure when manipulated or synthetic video, images, and audio, sometimes called “deepfakes,” are used in election-related media. In recent years, CIP co-founders Ryan Calo, a School of Law professor with a joint appointment in the…
Read More about New Washington State law creates guidelines for using deepfakes in election mediaMany student loan borrowers will face challenges once payments resume
HIGHER ED DIVE — Both the Trump and Biden administrations have extended the pandemic-era freeze on student loan repayments. But in recent months, Republicans criticized plans to continue the pause, particularly as COVID-19 restrictions waned.
Read More about Many student loan borrowers will face challenges once payments resumeOpinion: Academics should write more simply and clearly to reach larger audiences
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Academics, especially scientists, tend not to make statements they can’t back up with reams of documentation and sheaves of evidence. In these times of alternative facts, that’s something we should all value.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — Telecounseling for college students isn’t going anywhere. That’s one takeaway from a new report on critical considerations for partnering with teletherapy vendors from the American Council on Education, says co-author Nance Roy.
Read More about A look at telecounseling partnerships for universitiesOpinion: Advice on disclosing disabilities while in graduate school
InsideHigherEd — Karly Ball and Rachel Elizabeth Traxler explore three key options to consider.
Read More about Opinion: Advice on disclosing disabilities while in graduate schoolA look at the national universities and law schools with satellite campuses in Washington, DC
InsideHigherEd — Satellite campuses are proliferating and expanding in Washington, D.C. Not only do they enhance the student experience, but they also give institutions access to policy makers and grant-writing organizations.
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