A four-year college degree involves significant academic and social challenges, but sometimes it may include stressors from disciplinary action. As institutions fall under increased pressure from the federal government to manage...
You may remember that in May 2022, the U.S. Department of Education announced they would be accepting public comment in preparation to propose amendments (see “Proposed Section 504 rule expected in August”) to the...
ChatGPT has shifted the conversation around just about everything, from how we work to the limits we must enforce on the technologies we create to what it means to cheat. Education has served as the most immediate and high-volume...
You’ve probably heard the story that made headlines and sent shockwaves through the hallowed halls of this country’s elite institutions. Student reporter Theo Baker at Stanford’s independent newspaper, The...
When you’ve worked hard on your education, it can be a serious blow if your college abruptly shuts down, taking your hard-earned tuition dollars with it. While for-profit colleges have been quick to embrace online education...
Pennsylvania House Bill 261 brings with it important changes for students who have Individualized Education Plans, or IEPs. IEPs provide specific plans for students with learning needs and challenges to access the resources they...
When Schools Fail to Monitor Student-Athlete Eligibility, the Student Pays the Price
August 20, 2023
Between class, endless practices, training requirements, and personal lives, it’s a wonder that National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) athletes make it through the four-year (or five-year) gauntlet on a roster and...
For those seeking an advanced degree, much of the time spent in graduate school is geared toward research. Medical students, in particular, will journey through years of hands-on learning and often conduct research by gathering...
Recently, a Title IX case at King’s College, Pennsylvania, escalated when the victims of alleged sexual assault used a new legal strategy. When alleged attackers file a counterclaim as part of the Title IX resolution...
Student-athletespour their blood, sweat, and tears into earning a four-year degree while maintaining impressive grades and competing on the national stage. Those with scholarships enjoy the opportunity to excel in their field of...
One of the hallmarks of the college experience is achieving grades, or rather failing to achieve them. Unfortunately, students must balance leaving home and becoming an adult with a four-year dive into study. Campus stressors can...
It’s no rumor anymore that free speech is under attack on college campuses nationwide. While instances of pushback from institutions of higher education often involve students in nightly news cycles, in many cases, they...
Institutions of higher education are commonly a hotbed of activism. Although political speech and activity on college campuses is nothing new, the number of newsworthy instances appearing on national television is. States...
You have undoubtedly seen studies touting hard-to-believe findings like “fried foods promote longevity” or “tongues can smell just like noses do.” Such studies routinely make the social media rounds, and in...
Will Northwestern Hazing Scandal Spark a Broader Reckoning?
August 12, 2023
In July 2023, Northwestern University came under fire for allegations of hazing, bullying, and harassment in the athletics department. Supposedly, the hazing occurred on the football team, where upperclassmen forced their younger...
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently exonerated a biological engineering professor, one Ram Sasisekharan, from accusations of research misconduct. For over three years, the university had invested in a...
Connecticut Supreme Court Decision Highlights Issues With Campus Misconduct Proceedings
August 10, 2023
A recent decision of Connecticut’s Supreme Court highlights some of the problems with college and university disciplinary procedures and underscores the importance of having effective and experienced legal representation in...
Texas Shuts Down DEI Programs for Public Colleges
August 9, 2023
While diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are popular on campus, they are also polarizing. Many people are proponents of efforts to help everyone achieve success, while others decry these actions as giving special...
Twenty years ago, the term “neurodiverse” didn’t exist. Within the last two decades, however, mental health researchers and professionals have been advocating for a change in mindset concerning individuals who think...
Autism has been on the rise among American schoolchildren for over a decade. In fact, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 36 eleven-year-olds have autism spectrum disorder. The Autism...