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In this episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the campus protests that have been making headlines nationwide and how Congress and the Biden administration are responding to these concerns in Washington.  
They also talk about state challenges to the new Title IX regulations, some positive news regarding the rollout of the new FAFSA, a congressional hearing on legislation to help DACA recipients, and more.
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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
House Passes Antisemitism Bill With Broad Bipartisan Support Amid Campus Arrests 
NBC News | May 1, 2024 
Bill Summary: The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090/S. 4127) 
American Council on Education 
Dear Colleague Letter: Protecting Students from Discrimination, such as Harassment, Based on Race, Color, or National Origin, Including Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics 
Department of Education | May 7, 2024 
The Campus Speech vs. Safety Tightrope: A Conversation With Fred Lawrence 
American Council on Education | May 13, 2024 
Education Department Boosts FAFSA Outreach Efforts to Close Completion Gap 
Higher Ed Dive | May 6, 2024 
Dreamers Urge Protections in Senate Hearing on Immigrant Youth 
NBC News | May 8, 2024 
US Committee Targets Georgia Tech’s Alleged Ties to Chinese Military Linked Research 
Reuters | May 9, 2024 
2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now 
American Council on Education | April 29, 2024 
Resources on Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault Regulations 
American Council on Education 
Over 20 GOP-Led States Sue Biden Administration Over Title IX Rules for LGBTQ Students 
NBC News | May 8, 2024 
Political Standoff Over Title IX Puts Red State Colleges in No-Win Situation 
Inside Higher Ed | May 14, 2024 

In a special episode, Fred Lawrence, secretary and CEO of Phi Beta Kappa, returns to dotEDU to help explain how tensions between free speech and campus safety can lead to the unrest happening at some campuses in response to the war in Gaza. He also addresses how campus communities of different viewpoints can and should move forward to address conflicts before crises start.
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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
How Campus Protests of the Past May Inform Pro-Palestinian Student Demonstrations 
ABC News | May 6, 2024  
Negotiate? Call in the Police? University Presidents Try Range of Tactics as Protests Roil Campuses 
The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) | May 1, 2024 
How Student Protests Are Changing College Graduations 
NPR | May 7, 2024 

In this episode, ACE hosts Jon and Sarah, alongside special guests Lev Gonick, chief information officer of Arizona State University, and ACE's Derrick Anderson, delve into the dynamic world of generative AI in higher education. They unpack its benefits, from personalized learning to groundbreaking research, while candidly discussing the challenges, including ethical considerations, implementation, and regulation hurdles. Listen for an insightful exploration of how generative AI is shaping the future of academia and more.
Credit: The previous paragraph was generated by an AI language model.
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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
Nearly 300 People Arrested at Campus Protests Against the War in Gaza this Weekend 
NPR | April 28, 2024 
 
Schools Try to Balance Freedom of Speech and Security During Student Protests 
All Things Considered (NPR) | April 23, 2024 
   
Richard Cordray Takes the Fall for FAFSA Fiasco 
Inside Higher Ed | April 28, 2024 
 
Biden Administration’s Final Title IX Rule Goes into Effect Aug. 1  
American Council on Education | April 22, 2024 
 
2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now 
American Council on Education | April 29, 2024 
 
Why Conservatives Want New Title IX Rule Blocked 
Inside Higher Ed | April 25, 2024 
 
Arizona State University Collaboration with OpenAI Charts the Future of AI in Higher Education 
Arizona State University | Jan. 18, 2024   
 
AI Can Transform the Classroom Just Like the Calculator 
Scientific American | April 17, 2024 
Comments to OMB on Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence 
American Council on Education | Dec. 5, 2023 

With Congress back from spring break, Jon and Sarah look at what's on the agenda in DC, including a House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on “FAFSA Fail,” President Biden’s newly unveiled student loan forgiveness plan, and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s testimony on Biden’s education budget request. They also preview the latest House hearing on antisemitism, which focused on Columbia University.
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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
FAFSA Fallout on Capitol Hill
Inside Higher Ed | April 10, 2024
After the FAFSA Quake, a Flood of Corrections
Inside Higher Ed | April 15, 2024
Navigating the FAFSA Crisis: A Timeline
American Council on Education
New Data: FAFSA Completions Down 40% Through End of March
National College Attainment Network | April 8, 2024
Student Aid Woes Stalk Education Secretary in Appearance on Capitol Hill
The New York Times (sub. req.) | April 10, 2024
What to Know About Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 8, 2024
Columbia Leaders Face Scrutiny From Lawmakers on Campus Antisemitism
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 17, 2024
Final Overtime Rule Clears White House Review
Higher Ed Dive | April 12, 2024

Hosts Jon and Mushtaq are joined by ACE President Ted Mitchell to examine the complexities of college admissions in 2024. They discuss the potentially devastating impacts of the problems with the redesigned FAFSA form, reflect on the repercussions of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race in admissions, and examine the issues surrounding legacy admissions and the resurgence of standardized testing requirements. 
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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:
As Colleges Receive FAFSA Records, Some Ask: ‘How Do We Trust This Data?’
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | March 31, 2024
NCAN's FAFSA Tracker
National College Attainment Network
Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines
American Council on Education
Can You Create a Diverse College Class Without Affirmative Action?
The New York Times (sub. req.)  | March 9, 2024
OPINION: Banning Legacy Admissions Will Deliver Another Blow to the Children of Black Alumni
The Hechinger Report | March 30, 2024
Why Elite Colleges Are Bringing the SAT Back
Vox | Feb. 27, 2024

ACE’s Steven Bloom, assistant vice president of government relations, joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to explore the complicated relationship between student-athletes and unions. They also talk about efforts to get Congress focused on addressing the growing student mental health crisis on college campuses. Plus, they look at Congress’ federal spending bill for FY 2024 and what it means for the Department of Education’s spending levels.
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Congress, White House Agree on Spending but May Still Miss Deadline 
The Washington Post | March 18, 2024 
 
Biden Budget Proposes Pell Increase, Free Community College 
American Council on Education | March 13, 2024 
 
Pell Grants Are in Trouble, Threatening Financial Aid for Low-Income College Students 
MarketWatch | March 12, 2024 
 
Education Department Starts Sending Financial Aid Data to Colleges After Months of Delays 
Associated Press | March 12, 2024 
 
House Republicans Float Bill to Require Free Speech on Campuses 
Inside Higher Ed | March 18, 2024 
 
Dartmouth Players Are Employees Who Can Unionize, U.S. Official Says 
The New York Times | Feb. 5, 2024 
 
House Republicans Warn Against College Athlete Unions 
Inside Higher Ed | March 13, 2024 
 
House Holds Hearing on NLRB Student Athlete Ruling, ACE Submits Statement 
American Council on Education | March 13, 2024 

ACE Holds Student Mental Health Briefing on Capitol Hill 
American Council on Education | March 11, 2024