Hosts Jon Turk and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the next round of COVID funding coming out of Congress and what that might mean for higher ed and its students. Also, (6:50) they talk with Lamar Hylton about his experience as the newly appointed vice president for student affairs at Kent State University and how his institution is preparing for a very unique and challenging fall semester.

EPISODE NOTES

Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

From the Introduction:

Trump Administration Withdraws Directive Banning International Students ACE

Letter to DHS Following up on ICE Directive and FAQ ACE

From Conversation with Lamar Hylton:

Lamar Hylton Bio Kent.edu

Reopening Kent State Kent.edu

Flashes Safe Seven Safety Principles Kent.edu

Pulse Point Survey of College Presidents ACE

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HOSTS

Jon Turk is the associate director for research at ACE. In this role, he conducts original research on a number of topics, including student success and completion, organizational change, and higher education policy.

Sarah Spreitzer is a director of government relations at ACE. She represents ACE and its members on matters related to research policy and funding, federal policy, international students, immigration, and legislative issues.