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​​​​​​​​Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE, joined by guest experts, lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more.

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​​​​​​​​Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE, joined by guest experts, lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more.

    dotEDU Live: The Pre-Thanksgiving Policy Roundup

    dotEDU Live: The Pre-Thanksgiving Policy Roundup

    Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by their ACE colleague Steven Bloom to discuss how the never-ending threats of a government shutdown are impacting funding legislation for higher education. They look at the Education Department’s proposed timeline for the new FAFSA and what’s left for Congress to deal with after the Thanksgiving holiday, and Steven shares insight into the Department of Labor’s proposed policy to switch up overtime pay requirements.
    Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu.
    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
    House Passes Funding Bill To Avert Government Shutdown
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Nov. 14, 2023 
    House Education Budget Cuts Federal Work-Study, Other Programs 
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 7, 2023 
    Colleges Predict Tuition Increases, Layoffs Under Proposed Overtime Rule
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 13, 2023 
    House Republicans Blame DEI Programs for Rise in Campus Antisemitism
    Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 15, 2023 
    Overhaul of Widely Used College Financial Aid Form Could Make it a 10-Minute Process
    ABC News | Nov. 15, 2023 
    Final Title IX Rules Delayed Once More as Education Department Misses Deadline
    Higher Ed Dive | Nov. 1, 2023 
    College Hazing Under Scrutiny in New Bipartisan Legislation
    USA Today | Oct. 24, 2023 

    • 46 min
    Equity and Inclusion in Silicon Valley and Beyond

    Equity and Inclusion in Silicon Valley and Beyond

    Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of San José State University, joins the podcast to talk about her first year at the California campus in the heart of Silicon Valley, particularly how to create equitable spaces at public institutions. But first, ACE President Ted Mitchell talks about campus protests over the war in Israel and Gaza and how presidents are responding.
    Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu.
    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
    Fear and Anger Spread on Campuses as Protesters’ Rhetoric and Actions Escalate
    Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 27, 2023
    Biden Administration Announces Measures to Combat Antisemitism on U.S. Campuses
    CBS News | Oct. 30, 2023
    Carnegie Classifications to Make Major Changes in How Colleges and Universities Are Grouped and Recognized, Set Clear Threshold for Highest Level of Research
    ACE | Nov. 1, 2023
    Cynthia Teniente-Matson Appointed President of San José State University
    The California State University| Nov. 16, 2022
    Deep Dive in Five With SJSU Cares
    San José State University | Nov. 8, 2022
    Silicon Valley’s Vast Wealth Disparity Deepens as Poverty Increased
    Cal Matters | Feb. 27, 2023
    Report: Silicon Valley Latinos face ongoing struggles
    San José Spotlight | June 13, 2023
    ACE Comments on How Campuses Are Using AI And the Role of Government Oversight
    American Council on Education | Sept. 22, 2023

    • 49 min
    dotEDU Live: Chaos in Congress and the Higher Ed Agenda

    dotEDU Live: Chaos in Congress and the Higher Ed Agenda

    Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the House speaker race and its implications for the packed agenda—such as the ongoing spending battle—in Congress, as well as its impact on the Biden administration. Then Heidi Tseu, ACE’s newly appointed assistant vice president of national engagement, drops by to talk about the increased scrutiny higher education is facing at the state level.  
    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
    Jordan Defeated Again for Speaker as Republican Stalemate Deepens
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | Oct. 18, 2023
    As House Goes Into Second Weekend Without New Speaker, Moderate House Democrats Propose Expanding Temporary Speaker’s Powers
    CBS News | Oct. 15, 2023
    Negotiated Rulemaking for Higher Education 2023-2024
    U.S. Department of Education
    Ed Department: Mass Loan Cancellation Is off the Table
    Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 11, 2023
    Education Department Offers More Insights Into New Debt Relief Plan
    Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 12, 2023
    House Bill Would Overhaul Foreign Gift Reporting Requirements
    Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 12, 2023
    ACE Launches Office on National Engagement
    ACE | Sept. 11, 2023

    • 44 min
    Higher Ed Trends to Watch with Scott Jaschik

    Higher Ed Trends to Watch with Scott Jaschik

    Scott Jaschik, formerly of Inside Higher Ed, joins the podcast to talk about what he sees as the top 10 leading trends shaping higher education this year and his predictions for what’s ahead. But first, the hosts dive into the chaos happening in Congress this week, as the House tries to carry on without a Speaker while facing a looming shutdown. They also look at what the new gainful employment rule means for institutions and give a sneak peek at the changes ahead for the Carnegie Classifications.
    Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu.
    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
    Kevin McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker in Historic Vote
    Reuters | Oct. 4, 2023
     
    Congress Narrowly Averts Shutdown as House Democrats Help Pass Stopgap Bill
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | Sept. 30, 2023
     
    Game On, Again, for Gainful Employment
    Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 27, 2023
     
    Reflection on a Year Studying Carnegie’s Basic Classification and a Look Ahead
    Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education I Sept. 21, 2023 
     
    Interview:
     
    What Voters Think of the Affirmative Action Ruling
    Morning Consult | July 11, 2023
     
    Judge Allows Grant Program for Black Female Entrepreneurs to Continue
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Sept. 26, 2023
     
    Students of Color Are Not Ok. Here’s How Colleges Can Support Them.
    The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | July 6, 2020
     
    Looming Enrollment Cliff Poses Serious Threat to Colleges
    BestColleges | Jan. 27, 2023
     
    College Cost Transparency Initiative
     
    Hundreds of Colleges Vow to Boost Transparency in Financial Aid Offers
    The Hill | Sept. 27, 2023
     
    Biden-Harris Administration Begins Discharges for 804,000 Borrowers With $39 Billion in Automatic Loan Forgiveness as a Result of Fixes to Income-Driven Repayment Plans
    U.S. Department of Education | Aug. 14, 2023
     
    Biden Administration Moves Ahead With New Plan to Cancel Student Debt
    CNBC | Sept. 29, 2023
     
    West Virginia University Makes Wide-Ranging Cuts to Academic Programs and Faculty
    The Associated Press | Sept. 15, 2023
     
    Community Colleges Face Low Enrollment, Dismal Completion Rates
    PBS | Apr. 3, 2023

    • 53 min
    dotEDU Live: What’s on the Policy Agenda for Higher Ed This Fall?

    dotEDU Live: What’s on the Policy Agenda for Higher Ed This Fall?

    A government shutdown is looming on the horizon, and ACE’s Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are back to answer your questions and break down what this means for the higher education community, as well as other issues on this fall’s policy agenda. 
    Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu.
    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
    Democrats Move to Suspend Senate Rules to Advance Stalled Spending Bill 
    The Hill | Sept. 18, 2023 
     
    House GOP Considers Stopgap Spending Bill to Avert a Shutdown 
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | Sept. 17, 2023 
     
    Government Shutdowns and Higher Education 
    American Council on Education 
     
    Federal Budget Uncertainty Casts Doubt on the Fate of Federal Work-Study, Funding for Other Higher Ed Programs 
    American Council on Education | Sept. 8, 2023 
    Survey on the implementation of proposed regulations for digital accessibility-due by Sept. 22
    American Council on Education 
    Federal Judge Again Rules DACA Is Illegal 
    The New York Times (sub. req.) | Sept. 13, 2023 
     
    U.S. Posts August Budget Surplus After Student Loan Cost Reversal 
    Reuters | Sept. 13, 2023   
     
    Federal Student Loan Borrowers Prepare to Resume Repaying Their Loans 
    NPR | Sept. 18, 2023  
     
    ‘Highly Disruptive’: Proposed Overtime Rules Raise Concerns 
    Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 6, 2023  
     
    ACE Launches Office on National Engagement 
    American Council on Education | Sept. 11, 2023   

    • 46 min
    Biden’s Loan Forgiveness Program Fails Supreme Court Test. What Now?

    Biden’s Loan Forgiveness Program Fails Supreme Court Test. What Now?

    Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are once again joined by Justin Draeger, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, to talk about what is happening on campuses in terms of financial aid now that the Supreme Court has struck down race-conscious admissions and the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan in back-to-back rulings.
    Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu.
    Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
    dotEDU Live: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Race and Admissions
    Webinar: The Supreme Court Speaks: Understanding the Implications of Race-Conscious Admission Decision
    NASFAA
    Student Loan Repayment Toolkit
    NASFAA
    Supreme Court Rejects Race-Based Affirmative Action in College Admissions
    The Washington Post (sub. req.) | June 29, 2023
    After Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling, Race-Based Scholarships Under Scrutiny
    USA Today | July 6, 2023
    Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
    CNN | June 30, 2023
    Biden’s Plan B on Student Loan Forgiveness Relies on Higher Education Act: What to Know
    ABC News | July 5, 2023
    Biden Administration Gives Student Loan Borrowers Some Leeway When Payments Restart
    CNBC | July 5, 2023
    Inside Joe Biden’s New Student Loan Repayment Plan
    Politico | July 5, 2023

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