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Sociopolitical Change in Education: A Call to Action

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I am thrilled to present the closing keynote address at the 2024 NABITA Annual Conference in West Palm Beach, FL, in November. My topic—”Reflections on Grieving, Coping, Thriving, and Advocating in Florida’s Political...more

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[Webinar] Title VI, Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and the Balancing of Rights - August 8th, 2:00 pm ET

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Colleges and schools tend to value pluralistic communities that offer rich diversity and varied perspectives. That complex tapestry of backgrounds and life experiences adds dimension, but it can also bring strife between...more

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Summer Reading for Educational Leaders: Resources to Help You Plan for the 2024-2025 School Year

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As you recover from another whirlwind of a school year, we hope you can take some time to relax and enjoy your summer break. The next few months will be the perfect time to – at your leisure – catch up on this past year’s...more

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Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 189: Student Mental Health with Dr. Stephanie Irby...

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Heather and Lauren welcome Dr. Stephanie Irby Coard, a UNC Professor and researcher, to discuss the ever growing issue of mental health for college students. Dr. Coard shares what she is currently seeing in the mindset of...more

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Education Roundup: Challenges to DEI Efforts Continue in the Wake of Students For Fair Admissions

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Institutions of higher education (IHEs) and prospective applicants continue to grapple with the shifted landscape of admissions practices after the United States Supreme Court's Students for Fair Admissions decision...more

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[Event] Higher Education & Healthcare Research Compliance Conference - June 10th - 12th, New Orleans, LA

Don’t miss our annual conference devoted to higher education and research compliance - Attend the Higher Education & Healthcare Research Compliance Conference June 10–12, 2024 and hear from experienced professionals on a...more

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Lessons Higher Education Can Learn from Recent First Amendment Litigation

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Our Education Team parses a pair of First Amendment cases that directly affect colleges’ and universities’ free speech policies for employees and students....more

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DEI on Campus: These Invitations Claim Rigorous Hope

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How can colleges and universities respond to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions decision? Alston & Bird and Huron Consulting offer strategies institutions can use to retain their diversity, equity, and...more

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[Event] Diversity for Success Seminar - June 12th - 14th, Nashville, TN

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​​​​​​​The DRI Diversity and Inclusion Committee invites you to the 19th annual Diversity for Success Seminar and Corporate Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. With the theme, "Fighting the Current of the Anti-Diversity Tide," this...more

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Standardized Tests: A New Tool to Promote Diversity in Higher Education

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Dartmouth College made headlines on February 5, 2024, with its announcement to once again require applicants to submit standardized testing scores. This decision marks a return to traditional admissions criteria and...more

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[Webinar] Affirmative Action, OFCCP Compliance, and Pay Equity Analytics in Higher Education - March 14th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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Join DCI for an insightful webinar where we'll explore the intricacies of affirmative action, OFCCP compliance, and pay equity analyses for higher education institutions. During this engaging session, we'll delve into some of...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Supreme Court Allows West Point to Continue to Use Race in Admissions (For Now)

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On June 29, 2023, admissions policies and practices of many higher ed institutions were forced to pivot when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that using race to make admissions decisions violated the Equal Protection Clause of...more

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U.S. Department of Education Publishes Guidance on Permissible Strategies to Increase Diversity and Opportunity in Higher...

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, many postsecondary institutions have engaged in a review of their recruiting, admissions, and other policies and procedures. To guide...more

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New Texas Law Prohibiting Institutions of Higher Education From Establishing or Maintaining DEI Offices Is Now Effective

Effective January 1, 2024, a new Texas law prohibits public institutions of higher education from, among other things, establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or hiring or assigning...more

Fisher Phillips

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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The Attack on DEI: Safeguarding Corporate DEI Initiatives Post-Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision

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The United States Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down affirmative action admissions policies in higher education certainly caused a whirlwind reaction from the legal community. On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court...more

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New Florida DEI Regulations and the Impact on Higher Education

In recent years, the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has taken center stage in the United States, particularly within the realm of higher education. Universities and colleges across the nation have been...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 8, October 2023

U.S. Department of Education Takes Action Against Five Schools for Disbursing Federal Student Aid to Students Enrolled in Unaccredited Programs - “The settlement agreements include the payment of liabilities for all five...more

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6 Steps for Private and Independent Schools in the Wake of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

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Seeing the barrage of lawsuits following the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the use of race in admissions in higher education has left many in K-12 independent and private schools scratching their...more

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[Webinar] DEI, Free Speech and Academic Freedom (Higher Education Series) - February 7th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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The limits of First Amendment protections and principles of academic freedom in higher education institutions seem to be shifting. What are the DEI-related trends on campus? How are lower courts handling First Amendment and...more

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Biden Administration Provides Guidance for Admissions Policies in the Wake of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard

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On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the decision in Students for Fair Admissions vs. President and Fellows of Harvard College, which ruled that an applicant’s race, by itself, cannot be considered as part of who should...more

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Department of Education Provides DEI Guidance After SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling: 4 Things Colleges and Universities Need to...

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Colleges and universities can still take steps to foster diverse and inclusive campuses — even after the Supreme Court’s decision severely limiting race-conscious admissions in education, according to the latest guidance from...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Departments of Education, Justice Publish Initial Affirmative Action Decision Guidance

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As it promised in June, the Biden Administration published much-anticipated federal guidance on higher education admissions on Aug. 14, 2023. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (ED) and U.S. Department...more

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Biden Administration Provides Guidance to Colleges and Universities Following SFFA

On August 14, 2023, the Biden Administration's Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education ("DOE") jointly issued two pieces of guidance...more

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Biden Administration Provides Guidance on Advancing Diversity in Higher Education Following the Supreme Courts Decision in...

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On August 14, 2023, the Biden Administration released its first guidance on how institutions of higher education may lawfully pursue efforts to recruit and admit diverse student bodies in light of the Supreme Court’s recent...more

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