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

ACE’s Steven Bloom, assistant vice president of government relations, joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to explore the complicated relationship between student-athletes and unions. They also talk about efforts to get Congress focused on addressing the growing student mental health crisis on college campuses. Plus, they look at Congress’ federal spending bill for FY 2024 and what it means for the Department of Education’s spending levels.

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Congress, White House Agree on Spending but May Still Miss Deadline
The Washington Post | March 18, 2024

Biden Budget Proposes Pell Increase, Free Community College
American Council on Education | March 13, 2024

Pell Grants Are in Trouble, Threatening Financial Aid for Low-Income College Students
MarketWatch | March 12, 2024

Education Department Starts Sending Financial Aid Data to Colleges After Months of Delays
Associated Press | March 12, 2024

House Republicans Float Bill to Require Free Speech on Campuses
Inside Higher Ed | March 18, 2024

Dartmouth Players Are Employees Who Can Unionize, U.S. Official Says
The New York Times | Feb. 5, 2024

House Republicans Warn Against College Athlete Unions
Inside Higher Ed | March 13, 2024

House Holds Hearing on NLRB Student Athlete Ruling, ACE Submits Statement
American Council on Education | March 13, 2024

ACE Holds Student Mental Health Briefing on Capitol Hill
American Council on Education | March 11, 2024

Hosts Jon and Mushtaq are joined by special repeat guest Justin Draeger, president and CEO of NASFAA, to talk about the Education Department’s flawed rollout of the new FAFSA form and the implications for students and colleges as well as what happens next. They also dive into the proposed legislation that would extend Pell Grants to short-term career training programs.

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House Committee Approves Bills on Short-Term Pell, WIOA Reauthorization
American Council on Education | Dec. 18, 2023

Department of Education Announces Steps to Make Better FAFSA® More Readily Accessible
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education | Feb. 13, 2024

Education Department Says FAFSA Fix Is Coming for Social Security Issue
USA Today | Feb. 20, 2024

OPINION: Every FAFSA Delay Puts College Further Out of Reach
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Feb. 8, 2024

Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines
American Council on Education

ACE’s Emmanual Guillory, senior director of government relations, joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to talk about the College Cost Reduction Act—the new Higher Education Act reauthorization bill from House Republicans—as well as the status of funding the federal government for FY 2024 and the latest on the Department of Education’s problematic FAFSA rollout.

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Senate Republicans Officially Block Foreign Aid Bill With Border Changes
Politico | Feb. 7, 2024

House Committee Advances GOP Plan to Overhaul Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed | Feb. 1, 2024

Summary: The College Cost Reduction Act
American Council on Education | Jan. 19, 2024

College Cost Transparency Initiative

Millions of College Students in Limbo After Aid Application Information Is Delayed Until March
NBC News | Jan. 30, 2024

Some Colleges Are Pivoting as FAFSA Delays Drag On
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Feb. 8, 2024

Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines
American Council on Education

Negotiated Rulemaking for Higher Education 2023-2024
U.S. Department of Education