By Sharon H. Bob, Ph.D., Higher Education Specialist, Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville, PC
The following Washington career college news brief is a summary of important higher education news originating from Washington D.C.
By Gayla Huber, President, IntegriShield
Here is what we know, and it is simple: the Department of Justice believes the ADA applies to websites. Though they have not issued regulations, companies should strive for AA compliance to reduce their risk. Take steps to get the ADA target off your website.
By Anthony S. Bieda, www.asb34policyresources.com
The global pandemic disrupting instruction in higher education is also re-shaping some of the highly routinized, methodical quality assurance protocols of accreditation. The analysis that follows considers available written disclosures from the accreditation community and the primary sources of guidance regarding accreditation recognition: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, the NACIQI, and the CHEA.
By Rob Herndon, President, Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative
Uncertainty can be debilitating but learning how to think like an everyday entrepreneur can help your college thrive in uncertain times. It’s everyday entrepreneurs who provide the best examples of how to understand what entrepreneurial thinking is really about.
By Mireidy Fernandez, PsyD, Adjunct Faculty, Florida National University
Dr. Fernandez’s mental picture of what was ahead for the summer term was dire. With no end in sight, she was prepared to deal with depressed students, who lacked the motivation to learn or focus in school. She soon learned even the pandemic cannot break FNU’s students’ strong spirits.
By Renee Ford, Vice President, DJA Financial Aid Services Inc.
This article explores the legal responsibilities Title IV postsecondary institutions have to ensure the privacy and security of the records and data it maintains for its employees, students and parents. It will cover the top cybersecurity risks plaguing the sector, as well as mitigation tactics to minimize those threats facing institutions. Lastly, we will review how to create an optimal Information Security Program for your institution.
By Jeffrey M. Silber and Henry Sou Chien, CFA, BMO Capital Markets
Data collected from a number of sources show that postsecondary enrollments will likely decline this fall, although maybe not as badly as expected. For-profit schools (as a whole) could gain share for the first time since FY2010, boding well for such companies as APEI and LOPE.