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Utah Higher Ed Seeks Compliance with New Law Prohibiting DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Utah higher education leaders are considering steps toward compliance with a new law, HB 261 , that prohibits an institution of higher education, public education system, and governmental employer from engaging in discriminatory practices. Katy Hall Such prohibited practices include diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Regulatory and legal compliance saw the most dramatic rise, jumping eight percentage points to become the fifth-highest concern. While data securitylast year's leading concerndropped to second place, seeing the biggest decline from 73% to 56% of respondents, other emerging challenges gained prominence.

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Saint Augustine’s Students Move to Remote Learning

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“We disagree with the decision made by SACSCOC and plan to appeal to a higher authority with evidence supporting the institution’s progress in resolving non-compliance,” said Dr. Marcus H. SAU looks forward to making the case for full compliance with all of the SACSCOC standards.” Burgess, interim president of Saint Augustine’s.

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FRED HOLMES

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fred Holmes Fred Holmes has been appointed associate athletic director for compliance & student success in the athletic department at Lincoln University of Missouri. He served as assistant athletic director for academics and compliance at Metropolitan State University.

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Saint Augustine's Plans Lawsuit After Denied Accreditation Appeal

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Burgess “We disagree with the decision made by SACSCOC and plan to appeal to a higher authority with evidence supporting the institution’s progress in resolving non-compliance,” said Dr. Marcus H. SAU looks forward to making the case for full compliance with all of the SACSCOC standards.” Saint Augustine’s issued a statement Feb.

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Ocean County College Issued Notice that Accreditation May be at Risk

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the notice, there is insufficient evidence that the school is in compliance with Standard VII, the agency’s standard on governance, leadership, and administration. 16 to submit a monitoring report demonstrating changes and compliance. The school has until Jan.

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North Carolina Board Repeals DEI Policy for its Constituent Institutions

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Authorized institution officials will be required to report and certify in writing full compliance “with the university’s commitment to institutional neutrality and nondiscrimination required by law and this policy,” describing in substance the actions taken to achieve compliance before Sept. 1, and annually thereafter.