To improve student protection, the Education Department has released a series of problem papers outlining possible revisions to laws pertaining to state authorization agencies, accreditation, and other policy areas. To maintain institutional accountability, department officials underlined the importance of state authorization and accrediting organizations.
The roles of the federal and state governments in higher education have changed significantly, going beyond their traditional responsibilities to include accreditation requirements, financial distribution, tuition setting, and the creation of policies pertaining to online learning and privacy. This development highlights a critical juncture in higher education governance.
On December 5, 2023, Ohio University President Emeritus Dr. Robert Glidden, the renowned Founding Chair of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, passed away. A lasting legacy in higher education is left by Dr. Glidden's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and institutional accreditation, which is demonstrated by his leadership at Ohio University and the American Council on Education.
A plan that calls for short-term Pell Grants has been advanced by the House Education Committee; state and federal regulators and accrediting organizations would decide who is eligible for the program. A clause restricting federal student loans for private universities with significant endowments has alarmed Democrats.
Don't pass up the 2024 United States Commission of Higher Education (USCHE) Annual Conference, which will be held in Washington, D.C., from January 29 to February 1. Examine the conference schedule and reserve your place to interact with the international USCHE community on the "Quality Assurance Matters" theme.
