The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Tuesday released its long-anticipated final “overtime” rule. The rule uses a tiered approach to increase to $58,656 by January 1, 2025, the salary level at which employees can…
The U.S. Education Department on Friday released final regulations that detail how an institution must respond to sex discrimination to comply with Title IX. The regulations mark a significant shift from the current regulations established…
Last summer, Massachusetts took a significant step toward inclusivity and equal opportunity in higher education through the passage of the state’s tuition equity law. This long-awaited legislation allows all of the Commonwealth’s students, regardless of…
The underlying structure of an apprenticeship is that of a game. Many elements of gaming, such as achievable benchmarks, feedback and easily understood steps to completion, are present in apprenticeships. In the world of apprenticeships,…
During my time leading Alabama’s Drake State Community & Technical College, one of my objectives has been to prioritize creative alliances with companies and other organizations to create programs that provide new pathways into the…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) continues to propose a bevy of new regulations for postsecondary institutions. One set, concerning “Institutional and Programmatic Eligibility,” largely takes effect on July 1. The American Association of Community Colleges…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week issued an electronic announcement (EA) updating the timeline for the processing of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data and sending Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) –…
Dual enrolment (high school students taking college courses) has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Some community colleges report that more than half of their students are still enrolled in high school. However, data…
When I first came to Austin Community College District (ACC) in fall 2023, I knew I wanted to get to know our students and learn about our community. What I discovered wasn’t a surprise, but…
With Tuesday’s overwhelming House passage of the A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWAA), which reauthorizes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the ball is now in the Senate’s court. Senate Health, Education, Labor…