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

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

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

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