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A New Way of Looking at Administrative Burdens and Race

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The most prominent example is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a 108-question monster that the government has promised to simplify, although efforts have been delayed.

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Indigenous Peoples in Higher Education: Inherited Histories and Pernicious Status Quos

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Instead, they were forced to learn English, and adopt Eurocentric agriculture practices and industrial skills. As thoroughly documented by High Country News , forced land dispossessions serve as the foundation for institutions of higher education in the U.S.

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5 data privacy and security resolutions for universities in 2025

University Business

So, as industry leaders start putting their resolutions into practice this month, here are a few more worth adding to the list. California and Colorado already require universities to track and document their data, and such data mapping requirements are likely to become a standard practice in the near future.

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A People's History of Higher Education in the US?

Higher Education Inquirer

Some of it has been documented. No one has documented the full-length of the terrain. Elite universities are financial and industrial centers, scooping up (and stealing) land, investing billions overseas and paying few taxes, and hiring foreign workers instead of Americans. In many cases it has been horrifying.

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Uncover Success: Top 5 Cities for Historical/Archival Research Internships

AIFS Abroad

Developing a well-rounded perspective allows researchers to interpret documents, artifacts, and records with greater depth and accuracy, and effectively communicate with colleagues from different backgrounds. Want to lay the groundwork for a successful career in the industry? Florence, Italy 1.

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House weaponization subcommittee seeks records from universities

Confessions of a Community College Dean

universities are getting swept up in House Republicans’ investigation into the “weaponization” of the federal government. Jon Fansmith, senior vice president of government relations at the American Council on Education, said the requests are not a surprise, but they are also not typical. Is this diversity newsletter?:

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Proponents see value in Biden's free community college plan

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“The COVID-19 crisis has led to a steep college enrollment decline, particularly for low-income students and students of color,” officials wrote in budget documents. Eligible programs would be those that lead to a four-year degree for students who transfer or offer training for good-paying jobs in high-demand industries.