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JASON KING

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jason King Jason King has been named senior vice president for legal affairs and general counsel at Hofstra University. Earlier in his career, King was an associate at Akers & Boulware-Wells, LLP, and assistant general counsel for the Texas Ethics Commission. billion research portfolio from foreign influence and misconduct.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Meanwhile, research increasingly shows that comprehensive support services like counseling, basic needs assistance, and mental health care directly impact student achievement, especially for historically underserved populations.

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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He has added career development mentoring and counseling, partnering with businesses still committed to diversity to develop internship and fellowship programs, so BMI students can graduate with experience in their desired field of study. What could we do to help turn that around?

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For presidents and provosts in challenging states: In states where anti-DEI legislation has been enacted, collaborate with legal counsel to explore lawful avenues for fostering inclusive workspaces and learning environments.

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SSS with Direct IRS Access Delivers Peace of Mind for IT Professionals

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For private and independent K–12 schools, where student records, family financial data, and tax documents converge on digital platforms, IT Directors are increasingly the guardians of both compliance and confidence. The SSS platform doesn’t just meet compliance—it facilitates it. News of the breach spreads among parents.

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What Does a Hybrid Model of Care Mean for Higher Education? 

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights said it “will not impose penalties for non-compliance with the regulatory requirements under the HIPAA Rules against covered healthcare providers in connection with the good faith provision of telehealth during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency.”

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Key takeaways from government guidance on SCOTUS’s affirmative action ruling

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As Liam Knox of Inside Higher Ed put it , the ruling was “a vague and at times self-contradictory piece of jurisprudence that continues to frustrate colleges keen to maintain diversity without falling out of compliance.”