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Petitioning for the Right to Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If the bill is signed into law by Newsom, “there will be an enormous opportunity for undocumented students in all California state colleges and universities to pursue an education with their documented peers as well as open employment opportunities” with the state educational system, says Arulanantham. However, there’s a difference today. “We

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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

No Pell Grants. In 2019, Oglethorpe partnered with TheDream.US , a national scholarship program that helps provide access to a college education for immigrant youth who came to the country at a young age without documentation. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid. No student loans.

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USC will reinstate alumni status to 1,600+ graduates. Why was it ever revoked?

University Business

Students who graduated from USC with a graduate certificate in 2000 onward were positive they’d be recognized as USCAA members and granted access to its exclusive perks. Harvard Business School’s website specifically designates which programs, certificates and degrees grant alumni status and which don’t.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

Because there are no guidelines under IDEA, Section 504, or ADA that require colleges and universities to accept documentation that does not meet their guidelines, each college has the right to develop its own guidelines and adhere to them. More Legal Considerations: What Accommodations MUST Colleges Provide?

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How to write more supportive, inclusive syllabi (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

This is often used as an opportunity to present the syllabus as a “contract” and to make course policies and penalties clear to students. The tool kit focuses on small shifts in the substance and tone of the syllabus document, rather than drastic revisions, which can make a big difference in supporting learning and success.

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Fraud in academia: How can universities avoid costly litigation?

University Business

Any program, contract or grant involving government dollars can fall under the FCA. Though healthcare fraud is the largest type of FCA fraud, this article focuses on non-healthcare fraud in higher education: research and grant fraud, unlawful recruiting, failure to disclose ties to foreign governments, and cybersecurity failure fraud.

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Residency in Europe – How to get permanent residency in Europe

Buddy4Study

Your work contract or job offer should be for at least one year for a position that requires skilled qualifications or there’s a shortage of EU candidates for the position. Since there is no interview during the application process for this permit, your chances of success in securing it depend upon the documents you submit during the process.