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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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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.” The news outlet also noted a $7.9

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Reminder: Federal Pell Grant Program Reconciliation

College Aid Services

FSA has released additional guidance for when and how financial aid offices should reconcile their institution’s federal Pell Grant funding each year; including the the process for internal as well as external reconciliations.

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St. Augustine's University Placed on Probation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Augustine an extension “for good cause” due to the school showing significant recent strides in addressing non-compliance and evidence that deficiencies will be addressed within a year. The school had been “on monitoring” for two years, the maximum consecutive monitoring period, according to the agency. This move is SACSCOC giving St.

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FSA Releases Guidance for Student Eligibility, Pell Grant Calculations

College Aid Services

Two volumes from the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook regarding student eligibility for awards, parent borrowers, and Pell Grants are now publicly available. To access all nine volumes of the handbook or submit any questions that you may have, visit FSA’s Knowledge Center as well as their Customer Support webpages.

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Racism at the Hyatt Spurs Action to Ensure Safety at Conventions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One remained behind in the hotel suite to ensure compliance. Not having to explain to [Minke] why this was racist, and for her to understand, was not something I took for granted,” said Malone. Two white members of the hotel staff, informed Malone that there had been several noise complaints and demanded that everyone leave.

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2023–24 Verification Reporting Reminders

College Aid Services

POSTED DATE: April 12, 2024 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GRANTS-24-04 SUBJECT: 2023–24 Verification Reporting and Verification Status… More » 2023–24 Verification Reporting Reminders The post 2023–24 Verification Reporting Reminders first appeared on College Aid Services. Read the full announcement below.

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