GR Update 03/21/2024 A new complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s gainful employment rule. | 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 03/20/2024 Jason Altmire speaks with Patty Knecht, VP and Chief Nursing Officer for Ascend Learning, to learn more about the reasons for this drastic shortage and how to address this multifaceted problem. | 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 03/19/2024 Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) is introducing the Clock Hour Student Protection Act this week. This bill restores the 150 percent clock hour rule that was vacated by the Department of Education under its rule-making procedure. | 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 03/11/2024 President Biden released his proposed FY 2025 budget, which includes increases to the Pell Grant and puts it on a path to double by 2029. However, students attending for-profit colleges are excluded from the increase. | 3/11/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 03/08/2024 After extensive discussions on the Department’s proposed changes to regulations on state authorization, distance education, and accreditation, and despite multiple additional revisions by the Department, the negotiators did not reach consensus on any | 3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Student Stories 03/08/2024 MaryRose Leivas, a shy but determined educator and licensed esthetician, discovered her voice and purpose through touch. Inspired by mentors and driven by her own journey, she is now guiding future estheticians. | 3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Publication 03/07/2024 Career Education in the United States is the most comprehensive publication available on the pivotal role of for-profit colleges in postsecondary education. | 3/7/2024 9:00:00 AM |
GR Update 03/07/2024 Emotions ran high during the continuation of the discussion on proposed changes to the cash management regulations, and the session concluded with a review of the proposed changes to the accreditation regulations. | 3/7/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 03/06/2024 Negotiators from institutions and states reiterated concerns that the Department's proposed changes would restrict state autonomy. | 3/6/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 03/06/2024 The founder of Safkhet Capital, Fahmi has taken down giants across the financial world and has been profiled in multiple documentaries. Now, she’s turning her attention to the for-profit education sector. | 3/6/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 03/04/2024 Negotiators debate attendance requirements for distance education courses and prohibitions on asynchronous instruction. | 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM |
News 03/04/2024 CECU is pleased to announce the formation of CampusWise Advisors (CWA), a new consulting firm created to assist institutions of higher education with a variety of compliance, accreditation, finance, business operations, and strategic planning issues. | 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM |
News 03/03/2024 We are thrilled to announce that CECU was named a TRENDY award winner in TWO different categories — Best Annual Report, and Best Exhibitor Marketing Kit for a trade show or convention. | 3/3/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 02/28/2024 The majority of the second day was spent discussing the Council on Occupational Education’s (COE) compliance report. | 2/28/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 02/27/2024 The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has published the materials for the third and final negotiated rulemaking session on Program Integrity and Institutional Quality taking place on March 4-7, 2024. | 2/27/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Success Stories 02/27/2024 The Williford-Johnson family stands as a testament to Lincoln Tech's enduring impact. Their diverse stories, united by a common thread of dedication and success, illustrate the institution's ability to empower individuals. | 2/27/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 02/23/2024 The U.S. Department of Education (Department) finished the additional fourth session of its Negotiated Rulemaking on Student Loan Debt Relief today, reaching consensus among the negotiators on the final version of the proposed regulatory language. | 2/23/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 02/22/2024 The U.S. Department of Education (Department) began an additional fourth session of its Negotiated Rulemaking on Student Loan Debt Relief with a discussion of proposed regulatory language regarding determinations of borrower hardship. | 2/22/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 02/21/2024 ason Altmire talks to Lindsay Daugherty, a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, about the value of stackable credentials. They discuss which fields offer the greatest opportunities for increased earnings through stackable credentials. | 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Allied Health 02/20/2024 “The health care industry must make education attainable and affordable to confront the nursing shortage and other challenges, and Post University has done exactly that,” Chad says. “I’m very pleased with the education I’ve received.” | 2/20/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 02/15/2024 This fourth session was added specifically to discuss hardship criteria for debt relief. Under "factors that substantiate hardship" the Department proposes as one of 17 factors the "sector and level of institution attended." | 2/15/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 02/08/2024 The Department proposes a couple of significant changes with strongly divided opinions between institutions and accreditors on one side, and consumer advocates and legal aid organizations on the other. | 2/8/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 02/07/2024 As in past sessions, negotiators representing civil rights organizations and veterans argued that the current accrediting system is failing and needs significant additional regulation from the Department. | 2/7/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 02/07/2024 Jason Altmire discusses Georgia's pressing manufacturing workforce shortage with Stephanie Scearce, Director of Workforce Development at the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM). | 2/7/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 02/06/2024 The Department proposes several new criteria for a state authorization reciprocity agreement in order for institutions to rely on participation in the agreement as an exemption to state authorization. Here the Department enters new territory. | 2/6/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Allied Health 02/05/2024 Carolyn Brewster began the Dental Assistant (DA) program with a significant disadvantage. She was facing financial difficulties and struggling to keep her home for herself and her children. | 2/5/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 02/05/2024 Negotiations focused on the Department’s proposed revisions to cash management regulations. The session focused specifically on changes that were made to the proposals between the first session and the second. | 2/5/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 01/31/2024 The House Education and the Workforce Committee held a markup of the College Cost Reduction Act, a partisan bill introduced by Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to reform college cost transparency, quality assurance, and federal financial aid. | 1/31/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 01/30/2024 It is vital that negotiators and Department leaders hear positive stories from all stakeholders in the sector. | 1/30/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 01/26/2024 The outcome could significantly impact future litigation over federal education regulations, including in many areas of particular interest to the proprietary sector. | 1/26/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 01/24/2024 YouScience uses a unique approach to help students connect to future careers by understanding their natural aptitudes and aligning them with educational pathways | 1/24/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 01/16/2024 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a Final Rule with amendments to the 85/15 Rule that eliminate current exemptions for certain categories of students to be considered “non-supported” for purposes of the 85/15. | 1/16/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 01/11/2024 The Program Integrity and Institutional Quality Negotiated Rulemaking committee discussed the Department of Education’s proposed regulatory changes for accreditors and accreditor recognition. | 1/11/2024 6:00:00 PM |
GR Update 01/11/2024 The legislation would eliminate a number of burdensome regulations for proprietary institutions. | 1/11/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 01/10/2024 The Department of Education (Department) and negotiators addressed the Department’s proposals for Return of Title IV funds (R2T4) (Issue Paper 4) and Accreditation (Issue Paper 5). | 1/10/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 01/10/2024 Jason Altmire and Cheryl Oldham, Vice President of Education Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, explore the critical issue of workforce shortages in America through the Chamber’s America Works Initiative. | 1/10/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 01/09/2024 The Department expressed concerns over the ineffectiveness of the process for state notification complaints and the influence that regulated entities have over the current reciprocity system. Read our summary here. | 1/9/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 01/08/2024 The negotiators spent the most time discussing topics regarding the disbursement of funds, including the return of “flex” meal plan balances to students, the prohibition of including the cost of books and supplies in tuition and fees, and more. | 1/8/2024 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 12/22/2023 On December 22, our friends at the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) filed a complaint challenging the Biden administration’s new Gainful Employment regulations. | 12/22/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 12/21/2023 The Department notified the negotiators for the upcoming Negotiated Rulemaking on Program Integrity and Institutional Quality. | 12/21/2023 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 12/20/2023 Jason Altmire speaks to Trace Urdan, Managing Director at Tyton Partners, about the challenges facing higher education, including school closures and consolidations, the rising costs of college, and insight into online program management. | 12/20/2023 11:38:04 AM |
Success Stories 12/12/2023 Jenna Abeyta, a graduate of Post University, was awarded the Accounting Excellence Award by Crowe LLP. She thanked her family and Post University for the support that led to this achievement. | 12/12/2023 7:26:06 PM |
GR Update 12/12/2023 The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act and A Stronger Workforce for America Act both received bipartisan support as they advanced through the committee. The committee-approved Workforce Pell bill includes proprietary schools. | 12/12/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 12/12/2023 Although some negotiators continued to raise concerns about limits on loan waivers and the lack of hardship waiver language, final voting on 15 sections of regulatory text yielded consensus on 7 of those sections. | 12/12/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 12/11/2023 The proprietary sector negotiator asked for clarification on whether the Department intended to use the gainful employment rule’s evaluation of “financial value” in the instances “financial value” is referenced in the debt relief draft regulation. | 12/11/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 12/08/2023 The Committee on Education and the Workforce will mark up three bills and one resolution. Included in the mark up will be two bills resulting from bipartisan negotiations between Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA). | 12/8/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 12/07/2023 Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) have negotiated bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). | 12/7/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 12/07/2023 The bill creates quality assurance and outcome-based criteria for program eligibility, and disqualifiers from eligibility for certain adverse oversight actions. | 12/7/2023 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 12/06/2023 Host Jason Altmire speaks with Jennifer Maher, the executive director of the TechForce Foundation, about their commitment to helping individuals find career education opportunities. | 12/6/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 11/29/2023 The webinar summarized the five adopted proposals and additionally raised a current consideration to increase institutional fees for SARA participation. | 11/29/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 11/28/2023 The Department of Education published for public inspection a notice to establish a rulemaking committee on Program Integrity and Institutional Quality Committee. | 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 11/15/2023 Guest Dr. Van Davis shares his research with host Jason Altmire. Dr. Davis explains how colleges are using AI, as well as the benefits and challenges of incorporating AI. | 11/15/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 11/07/2023 The Department of Education convened Day 2 of the second session of the Negotiated Rulemaking on Student Loan Debt Relief. | 11/7/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 11/06/2023 The Department of Education convened the second session of the Student Loan Debt Relief Negotiated Rulemaking. | 11/6/2023 1:00:00 AM |
GR Update 11/03/2023 The U.S. Department of Education (Department) published in the Federal Register the official version of its Final Rule on Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, and Ability to Benefit (ATB). | 11/3/2023 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 11/01/2023 In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Dr. Barbara Mistick about working toward equity and navigating complicated regulatory, funding, and policy issues in higher education. | 11/1/2023 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 10/18/2023 In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with economist Dr. Beth Akers about the value of a college degree, the ramifications of student loan forgiveness policies, and the role of data in higher education accountability. | 10/18/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 10/13/2023 CECU's 20-plus-page comprehensive analysis of the Final Rule. We are providing this analysis and the related recommendations to assist schools, allied members, and affected stakeholders with the compliance process. | 10/13/2023 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 10/04/2023 Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health, about tackling the workforce shortage by providing a consortium of education partners and offering a human touch healthcare program, making healthcare careers accessible to a broa | 10/4/2023 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 09/20/2023 Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Justin Draeger, President and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), about financial aid reform and the onslaught of borrower defense claims. | 9/20/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 06/30/2023 U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order pausing the July 1, 2023, effective date of the Biden administration’s borrower defense to repayment (BDR) rule. | 6/30/2023 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 04/18/2023 In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Rich Thau of Engagious about how the use of dial testing focus groups and in-depth interviews can help create a message that resonates with your audience. | 4/18/2023 12:00:00 AM |
GR Update 04/13/2023 The Department contacted CECU to express concern that nearly 600 institutions still have not submitted their Year 3 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Annual Performance Report (APR). | 4/13/2023 12:00:00 AM |
Podcast 01/11/2023 In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to discuss how Congress can improve postsecondary education so students and taxpayers will benefit from a better system. | 1/11/2023 12:00:00 AM |