Illinois Flagship University Drops Criminal Background Question from Application
The University of Illinois reportedly revised its admissions application to omit questions about applicants’ criminal backgrounds.
Category: Higher Education
Cybersecurity Alert Issued To Colleges & Universities
On July 17, 2018, the US Department of Education issued a cybersecurity alert for institutions using certain versions of the Ellucian Banner system.
Department of Education Releases Guidance On Borrower Defense To Repayment Regulations
The 2016 Borrower Defense To Repayment Regulations (the “BDR Regulations”) were published in November 2016, but implementation was stayed until 2018.
Federal Court Ruling Emphasizes Deference Due Accreditors
Last week, a federal district court sitting in Georgia upheld the decision of regional accreditor, The Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges, to revoke accreditation of The Paine College, a historically black college in Augusta, Georgia. Paine had been accredited by The Southern Association for nearly 100 years.
Illinois Passes Medical Marijuana Law Permitting Use On School Grounds
Yesterday, Governor Rauner signed into law a bill that will permit limited use of marijuana-infused products at Illinois public schools for medicinal purposes.
Firm Presents at Thomas More Higher Education Compliance Institute
Therese will speak on the issue of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act by adopting effective policies and procedures to address accommodations requests.