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Day 2 of the Committee Markup of H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act Day 2 of the Committee markup included amendments by Republicans to include the proprietary sector in short-term Pell; a delay on the implementation of the College Affordability Act until the ED Secretary, in consultation with the VA and DoD Secretaries, certifies that the bill will not impact military preparedness or limit veterans’ access in higher education; and a repeal of gainful employment. Dr. Foxx (R-NC) also entered into the record a letter signed by over 100 veterans involved with Veterans for Career Education (VCE). The letter urges the Committee to respect freedom of choice among veterans and military-affiliated students. The markup began today at 9:00 a.m. eastern. Watch live at https://youtu.be/jtq4ohMZx44 Be sure to check your email for the full Day 2 update sent last night - email from cecugovernmentrelations@career.org. CECU Comments on Access Threat Posed by the College Affordability Act Steve Gunderson, president and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities, released the following statement regarding the markup of The College Affordability Act in the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee: “The College Affordability Act, approved by the House Education and Labor Committee today, is a far cry from the comprehensive and bipartisan reauthorization of the Higher Education Act that the Committee leaders promised.” Click here to continue reading. Education Politics and Policy Student Assistance General Provisions, The Secretary’s Recognition of Accrediting Agencies, The Secretary’s Recognition Procedures for State Agencies – Federal Register The Secretary amends the regulations governing the recognition of accrediting agencies, certain student assistance general provisions, and institutional eligibility, as well as makes various technical corrections. Democrats’ College #unAffordability Act: What They’re Saying Instead of working with Committee Republicans on a bipartisan proposal to fix our broken higher education system, the Democrats are advancing legislation that doubles down on failed policies that hurt students, families, and taxpayers. Day 1 of Democrats’ Markup of Partisan College #unAffordability Act Committee Republicans offered commonsense measures to improve the bill, but they were blocked by Democrats. Miss the first day of the markup? Here’s what you need to know. CECU Webinar Understanding the Entry-Level Driver Training Regulation Join Don Lefeve, President of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association as he covers the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule, taking effect February 7, 2020. This webinar will discuss how the changing requirements impact both the student and instructor, as well as regulation requirements, state requirements and potential issues at the state level. Presenter: Don Lefeve - President, Commercial Vehicle Training Association Date: Wednesday, November 6th Time: 2pm EDT Register Now! Member Spotlight Full Sail University Proudly Announces 11th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Class Full Sail University is proud to announce the 2019 Full Sail University Hall of Fame induction class comprised of six graduates recognized for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, technology, media, and the arts. Veterans for Career Education (VCE) (Video) Back in September the Pennsylvania Gunsmith School welcomed Veterans for Career Education and supporter Pete Hegseth to their campus. School President, Bob Thacker, speaks on the 70 year history of supporting veterans at the Pennsylvania Gunsmith School in his interview. Click here to watch the video. Opinion The Sketchy Legal Ground for Online Revenue Sharing – Inside Higher Ed The federal guidance that allows colleges to share tuition dollars with contractors that help them recruit students — as long as they provide other services, too — conflicts with the law and should be revoked, Robert Shireman argues. Education News Five Predictions About U.S. Higher Education In 2040 – Forbes Prediction #1: 50% of U.S. college degrees will be awarded to students who have spent three years or less on a college campus. A Futuristic Report Staked Out 4 ‘Provocations’ for Higher Ed. Small Changes Might Matter Even More. – The Chronicle of Higher Education Part thought experiment, part design exercise, “Stanford 2025” added some creative fuel to the discussions about new directions for the college experience and the future of higher education. Reports
Report Finds That 36 Million Americans Have Some College But No Degree – NASFAA Most researchers agree that college is one of the best methods of career advancement and a step toward financial stability. Yet there are 36 million people in America who have started but not finished degrees, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. 2019 STATE OF COLLEGE ADMISSION – NACAC Highlights from the 2019 State of College Admission report include findings related to the transition from high school to postsecondary education in the United States, gathered primarily through NACAC’s annual Admission Trends Survey and Counseling Trends Survey. Comments are closed.
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