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In the latest episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer kick off the sixth season with a deep dive into the key issues shaping higher education this fall. With Congress in a monthlong sprint, they explore a flurry of messaging bills along with the legislation lawmakers actually need to accomplish before heading out for full-time campaigning. They also discuss the Biden administration’s push to cement its higher education legacy. Finally, the conversation shifts to the 2024 presidential race, examining Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s higher education agendas.

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Speaker Mike Johnson Yanks Government Funding Bill Amid Growing GOP Defections NBC News | Sept. 11, 2024

H.R.8281 - SAVE Act Congress.gov

Republicans Seek to Revive China Initiative Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 11, 2024

Letter to House Leadership on China Legislation ACE | Sept. 9, 2024

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 1398 – Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024 Executive Office of the President | Sept. 10, 2024

H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act Congress.gov

Federal Anti-Hazing Bill Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 12, 2024

Letter on the Stop Campus Hazing Act ACE | Sept. 10, 2024

College Cost Reduction Act: By the Numbers ACE

SAVE Repayment Plan Federal Student Aid

20 Senators Ask Cardona to Delay Gainful Employment, Financial Value Transparency Deadline Higher Ed Dive | Sept. 11, 2024

ACE Policy Recommendations to 2024 Presidential Candidates ACE | Sept. 11, 2024

In this episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer give their insights into the current presidential election developments before they discuss decisions Congress faces prior to heading out for vacations and campaign trails. They tackle the latest developments in appropriations funding, and the markup of two House Ways and Means Committee antisemitism bills and their implications. Plus, they examine Congress’s efforts to address the FAFSA debacle and the Supreme Court’s Chevron decision. 

As this is the final episode until September, Jon and Sarah also explore what will await Congress when they return after summer break, noting potential uncertainties influenced by the presidential elections. 

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Legislative Branch Spending Bill Defeated in House Roll Call | July 11, 2024

House Approps Approves Labor-HHS Bill Axios | July 11, 2024

House Republicans Advance 2 Contested Antisemitism Bills Inside Higher Ed | July 10, 2024

Letter on the University Accountability Act and the Protecting American Students Act ACE | July 8, 2024

House Committee Advances Bill to Mandate FAFSA Release by Oct. 1 Higher Ed Dive | July 10, 2024

Letter in Support of the FAFSA Deadline Act ACE | July 9, 2024

Proposed Changes to FAFSA for the 2025-26 Award Year ACE | May 22, 2024

Supreme Court Overturns 1984 Chevron Precedent, Curbing Power of Federal Government CNN | June 28, 2024

OPINION: The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty Inside Higher Ed | July 2, 2024

State Employees in Texas Not Subject to Overtime Rule, Judge Holds HR Dive | July 1, 2024

Project 2025 Would Radically Overhaul Higher Ed. Here’s How. Inside Higher Ed | July 11, 2024

In this episode, Katharine Meyer of Brookings and ACE’s Heidi Tseu join Jon Fansmith to delve into the complex landscape of state higher education governance. They explore trends such as free college approaches, the surge of anti-DEI legislation, and the impact of the Supreme Court rulings on race in admissions. They also dissect the challenges and opportunities facing higher ed around student-athletes, tenure, and state support for skilled workers. Plus, catch up on Congress, DACA, Title IX, and Pell appropriations. 

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Three More Spending Bills Set to hit Rules Panel as House GOP Push Moves Ahead  Politico | June 25, 2024

Small Step Could Bring Big Relief to Young Undocumented Immigrants  The New York Times (sub. req.)  | June 18, 2024

What’s the Deal with the Blocked Title IX Rule? Here’s What Colleges Need to Know.  The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | June 20, 2024

Supreme Court Divided Over Whether to Curb Power of Federal Agencies  The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Jan. 17, 2024 

ACE Releases Updated Issue Brief on Student Voting and Campus Political Campaign Activities  American Council on Education | June 24, 2024

ACE Launches Office on National Engagement  American Council on Education | Sept. 11, 2023

Tracking Higher Ed’s Dismantling of DEI  The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | June 21, 2024 

131 Scholarships Affected by Texas DEI Ban  Inside Higher Ed | June 18, 2024

Performance-based Funding: The New Normal or a Schtick?  University Business | March 11, 2024

Illinois’s Ambitious Plan for Higher Ed Funding  Inside Higher Ed | March 29, 2024

Massachusetts Governor OKs $50M for Free Community College  Higher Ed Dive | Aug. 11, 2023

Michigan Free Community College Program to Extend to 350,000 More Residents  Higher Ed Dive | July 25, 2023

Paychecks, Drafts and Firings: The Possible Future of College Sports  The New York Times (sub. req.) | April 22, 2024

Republican Attacks on Tenure Ramp up in Latest Battle with Higher Education  The Hill | March 3, 2024 

In this episode, ACE General Counsel Peter McDonough joins us to delve into the turbulent developments in college sports over the past year. Jon and Sarah then discuss recent House action on campus protests, the status of the FAFSA for the upcoming award year, and why higher ed should be watching the National Defense Authorization Act.

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NCAA, Leagues Back $2.8 Billion Settlement, Setting Stage for Current, Former Athletes To Be Paid Associated Press | May 23, 2024

College Athletes Barred From Employment Status in New GOP Bill Bloomberg Law | May 23, 2024

Covid-era Funding for Schools Ending Soon Politico | June 10, 2024

A Potential Path Forward for Pell Grant Expansion Inside Higher Ed | June 11, 2024

Navigating the FAFSA Crisis: A Timeline American Council on Education

NASPA President Kevin Kruger joins the podcast to talk about the challenges facing students—and student affairs professionals—in 2024. On the agenda: the spring protests over the war in Gaza, student mental health, DEI, and how student affairs can support students during this time of almost unprecedented challenge.

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Centering Students in Our Draft Framework for the Carnegie Social and Economic Mobility Classification Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education | May 13, 2024

Webinar: Carnegie Classifications: Social and Economic Mobility Framework Update Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education | June 3, 2024

PTSD Has Surged Among College Students The New York Times (sub. req.) | May 30, 2024

ACE Resources on Campus Mental Health and Well-being

Center for Collegiate Mental Health 2023 Annual Report Penn State 

Eating Disorders Among Teens More Severe Than Ever NBC News | April 19, 2023

2023 Top Risks Report: Insights for Higher Education United Educators

Faculty Guide to Supporting Student Mental Health The Jed Foundation

In this episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the campus protests that have been making headlines nationwide and how Congress and the Biden administration are responding to these concerns in Washington.  

They also talk about state challenges to the new Title IX regulations, some positive news regarding the rollout of the new FAFSA, a congressional hearing on legislation to help DACA recipients, and more.

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House Passes Antisemitism Bill With Broad Bipartisan Support Amid Campus Arrests  NBC News | May 1, 2024 

Bill Summary: The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090/S. 4127)  American Council on Education 

Dear Colleague Letter: Protecting Students from Discrimination, such as Harassment, Based on Race, Color, or National Origin, Including Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics  Department of Education | May 7, 2024 

The Campus Speech vs. Safety Tightrope: A Conversation With Fred Lawrence  American Council on Education | May 13, 2024 

Education Department Boosts FAFSA Outreach Efforts to Close Completion Gap  Higher Ed Dive | May 6, 2024 

Dreamers Urge Protections in Senate Hearing on Immigrant Youth  NBC News | May 8, 2024 

US Committee Targets Georgia Tech’s Alleged Ties to Chinese Military Linked Research  Reuters | May 9, 2024 

2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now  American Council on Education | April 29, 2024 

Resources on Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault Regulations  American Council on Education 

Over 20 GOP-Led States Sue Biden Administration Over Title IX Rules for LGBTQ Students  NBC News | May 8, 2024 

Political Standoff Over Title IX Puts Red State Colleges in No-Win Situation  Inside Higher Ed | May 14, 2024 

In a special episode, Fred Lawrence, secretary and CEO of Phi Beta Kappa, returns to dotEDU to help explain how tensions between free speech and campus safety can lead to the unrest happening at some campuses in response to the war in Gaza. He also addresses how campus communities of different viewpoints can and should move forward to address conflicts before crises start.

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How Campus Protests of the Past May Inform Pro-Palestinian Student Demonstrations  ABC News | May 6, 2024  

Negotiate? Call in the Police? University Presidents Try Range of Tactics as Protests Roil Campuses  The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) | May 1, 2024 

How Student Protests Are Changing College Graduations  NPR | May 7, 2024 

In this episode, ACE hosts Jon and Sarah, alongside special guests Lev Gonick, chief information officer of Arizona State University, and ACE's Derrick Anderson, delve into the dynamic world of generative AI in higher education. They unpack its benefits, from personalized learning to groundbreaking research, while candidly discussing the challenges, including ethical considerations, implementation, and regulation hurdles. Listen for an insightful exploration of how generative AI is shaping the future of academia and more.

Credit: The previous paragraph was generated by an AI language model.

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Nearly 300 People Arrested at Campus Protests Against the War in Gaza this Weekend  NPR | April 28, 2024    Schools Try to Balance Freedom of Speech and Security During Student Protests  All Things Considered (NPR) | April 23, 2024      Richard Cordray Takes the Fall for FAFSA Fiasco  Inside Higher Ed | April 28, 2024    Biden Administration’s Final Title IX Rule Goes into Effect Aug. 1   American Council on Education | April 22, 2024    2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now  American Council on Education | April 29, 2024    Why Conservatives Want New Title IX Rule Blocked  Inside Higher Ed | April 25, 2024    Arizona State University Collaboration with OpenAI Charts the Future of AI in Higher Education  Arizona State University | Jan. 18, 2024      AI Can Transform the Classroom Just Like the Calculator  Scientific American | April 17, 2024 

Comments to OMB on Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence  American Council on Education | Dec. 5, 2023 

With Congress back from spring break, Jon and Sarah look at what's on the agenda in DC, including a House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on “FAFSA Fail,” President Biden’s newly unveiled student loan forgiveness plan, and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s testimony on Biden’s education budget request. They also preview the latest House hearing on antisemitism, which focused on Columbia University.

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FAFSA Fallout on Capitol Hill Inside Higher Ed | April 10, 2024

After the FAFSA Quake, a Flood of Corrections Inside Higher Ed | April 15, 2024

Navigating the FAFSA Crisis: A Timeline American Council on Education

New Data: FAFSA Completions Down 40% Through End of March National College Attainment Network | April 8, 2024

Student Aid Woes Stalk Education Secretary in Appearance on Capitol Hill The New York Times (sub. req.) | April 10, 2024

What to Know About Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 8, 2024

Columbia Leaders Face Scrutiny From Lawmakers on Campus Antisemitism The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 17, 2024

Final Overtime Rule Clears White House Review Higher Ed Dive | April 12, 2024

Hosts Jon and Mushtaq are joined by ACE President Ted Mitchell to examine the complexities of college admissions in 2024. They discuss the potentially devastating impacts of the problems with the redesigned FAFSA form, reflect on the repercussions of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race in admissions, and examine the issues surrounding legacy admissions and the resurgence of standardized testing requirements. 

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As Colleges Receive FAFSA Records, Some Ask: ‘How Do We Trust This Data?’ The Washington Post (sub. req.) | March 31, 2024

NCAN's FAFSA Tracker National College Attainment Network

Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines American Council on Education

Can You Create a Diverse College Class Without Affirmative Action? The New York Times (sub. req.)  | March 9, 2024

OPINION: Banning Legacy Admissions Will Deliver Another Blow to the Children of Black Alumni The Hechinger Report | March 30, 2024

Why Elite Colleges Are Bringing the SAT Back Vox | Feb. 27, 2024