The preservation of pure self-interest • Frank Bongiorno Five years later, does the future of Australian universities in the post-Covid era look any rosier?

Excellent - sad but funny - account by Uni of Canberra historian Frank Bongiorno of how universities ended up in their current parlous state:
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Want real change in the way our universities run?
More accountability and transparency in decision-making; more staff and student voice?
Get your submission in by 1 March.
More on the inquiry and making a submission: nteu.info/telltheinquiry
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Submissions close on Sunday! Last few days for uni staff to tell policy-makers what's been going on at our universities and how to improve the way they run.
More on the inquiry and making a submission: nteu.info/telltheinquiry
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It's the closing week for submissions to Victoria's university governance inquiry (ends 1 March).
Tell the inquiry how your uni runs and how it could be better - this is our chance to make genuine, lasting change.
Read more: nteu.info/telltheinquiry
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Committee advances bill to let students seek alternatives to coursework that conflicts with conscience The House Education Committee approved the first substitute to HB204 by roll call (8–1). Sponsor Representative Peterson and legal expert Robin Fretwell Wilson said the bill protects students at state institutions from compelled speech and allows alternative assignments unless they cause a ‘fundamental alteration’ to required learning outcomes.

A new bill in Utah could empower students to request alternative assignments when coursework clashes with their religious beliefs, raising questions about free speech in education.

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#UT #FirstAmendmentRights #EducationFreedom #CitizenPortal #HigherEdPolicy

Social work matters—and so does your voice! Over 23,000 have signed to fight new Dept. of Education rules that could limit MSW student loans. Add your name today:
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Social work matters—and so does your voice! Over 23,000 have signed to fight new Dept. of Education rules that could limit MSW student loans. Add your name today:
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Social work matters—and so does your voice! Over 23,000 have signed to fight new Dept. of Education rules that could limit MSW student loans. Add your name today:
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Federal shifts are reshaping community colleges.
Opening Keynote Dr. Mike Gavin will break down what’s ahead at Innovations 2026.
Join us in Indianapolis, March 15–18. https://www.league.org/inn2026
#INN26INDY #HigherEdPolicy

Graphic for the NCHEMS' 2025 Annual Report with photos and text reading, "ICYMI: Explore our Annual Report!"

ICYMI: NCHEMS' inaugural Annual Report highlights how we help leaders turn data into strategy for higher education. Explore our work to learn the story of evidence, collaboration, and statewide impact.
Read now: tinyurl.com/ytkc9zba
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The old honor code is broken. We need clarity, consistency, and alignment. See our comprehensive breakdown of new AI policies and the ethics of the algorithmic co-pilot. #AIInnovationsUnleashed #HigherEdPolicy #AILiteracy
www.aiinnovationsunleashed.com/?p=2895

Washington's Strategic Plan for 70% to have credentials beyond high school YouTube video by Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

‪Washington's goal is for 70% of 25–44 year–olds to achieve a credential beyond high school. Here's the WSAC Strategic Action Plan in a video. And btw, WE @ #womanofwonder provide #collegescholarships, that's our jam. #WAEdEquity #StrategicActionPlan #HigherEdPolicy www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMJY...

UT-Austin board of regents mum on Trump compact Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

UT Austin is one of two universities that has not publicly rejected the Trump administration’s Higher Education Compact. The proposal offers preferential federal funding in exchange for changes to admissions, curriculum, and campus governance.
#HigherEdPolicy #AcademicFreedom #UTAustin

MIT President already stated they "cannot support the proposed approach." 🙅‍♀️ Strong pushback expected from faculty & institutions who value independence. 🗣️ #MIT #HigherEdPolicy

Senate Democrats Demand Answers as Trump Administration Suspends Student Loan Forgiveness for Millions Democrats have accused the Department of Education of misleading Congress and failing to notify the 3 million borrowers enrolled in IBR about the suspension, which affects those who have been making p...

Millions who met requirements for student loan forgiveness are in limbo after the Trump admin abruptly suspended IBR relief. No timeline, no transparency, just more debt and uncertainty. Senate Dems demand answers. #StudentDebtCrisis #HigherEdPolicy www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-p...

🎓 This week, we celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the Pell Grant! AASCU aims to #PreservePell because it is a proven strategy for student success and educational opportunity for all.

Read our issue summary to learn more: tinyurl.com/mrycds7y

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U.S. Education Department to Resume Collections on Defaulted Student Loans Amid Ongoing Confusion | AI News Brew <p>NEW YORK - The U.S. Department of Education has announced plans to resume involuntary collections on defaulted student loans, potentially affecting approximately 5.3 million borrowers [1][2][3][4]....

U.S. Education Department to Resume Collections on Defaulted Student Loans Amid Ongoing Confusion
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#StudentLoans #EducationDept #DebtCollection #LoanRepayment #HigherEdPolicy

University of Kentucky Cancels Diversity-Focused Graduation Ceremonies Amid Federal Crackdown | AI News Brew <p>PHOENIX (AP) - The University of Kentucky has canceled several diversity-focused graduation ceremonies, including those for first-generation, Black, and LGBTQ+ students, in response to the Trump ad...

University of Kentucky Cancels Diversity-Focused Graduation Ceremonies Amid Federal Crackdown
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#DiversityInEducation #GraduationCeremonies #HigherEdPolicy #StudentRights #DEIPrograms

How Republicans plan to shake up Pell grants and student loans House Republicans are pushing wholesale changes to financial aid, advancing a conservative agenda to curtail the federal role in education financing.

House Republicans propose significant changes to federal student aid, including eliminating subsidized loans and capping borrowing limits. Critics warn of increased costs and reduced access for low-income students. 

🔗 www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

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Regional public universities are fueling workforce growth through innovation, industry partnerships, and regional impact.

📘 Read AASCU’s latest issue summary to learn more: tinyurl.com/ye24fh76

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#CommunityColleges #StudentSuccess #HigherEdPolicy #CUatTC

Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell Over Tariff Comments, Escalates Pressure on Harvard | AI News Brew <p>In a significant escalation of tensions between the White House and the Federal Reserve, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, April 17, 2025, suggested that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell'...

Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell Over Tariff Comments, Escalates Pressure on Harvard
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#TrumpVsFed #HarvardVisa #TariffTensions #FedIndependence #HigherEdPolicy

Ready. Set. Go.
Excited to be presenting about the Stop Campus Hazing Act with my dear friend Megan from Stop Hazing / Hazing Info at #MoMinds25
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Florida House of Representatives enacts changes for private universities effective July 2025 Florida House approves legislation impacting private universities, taking effect July 2025.

Florida's House Bill 179 could revolutionize funding for private universities, sparking heated debates on the future of higher education in the state.

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#FL #StudentAccessibility #CitizenPortal #EducationFunding #HigherEdPolicy

#NAFSAAdvocacyDay #InternationalEducation #HigherEdPolicy #NAFSARegionVII #GlobalCitizenship #InternationalStudents #IndianStudents #SouthAsianStudent #Desi #HigherEducation #StudentAffairs #SouthAsianIEN #Advocacy

Chairman Walberg Requests Examination of College Sports Spending’s Impact on Student Tuition and Fees

As NIL & revenue-sharing reshape college sports, Chairman Walberg asks GAO: How do schools fund athletics? What role does federal aid play? Are tuition dollars being diverted? #HigherEdPolicy bit.ly/3EoLL4Q

AASCU’s 2025 Public Policy Agenda is here!

Focused on affordability, campus operations & quality, this plan aims to strengthen the federal-state partnership and support regional public universities in serving students and communities.
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#HigherEdPolicy #Advocacy

Transforming assessment policy: improving student outcomes through an immersive block model This paper describes how one Australian university achieved deep assessment reform through transition to the Southern Cross Model: a 6-week, immersive block learning approach. There are few studies...

Pleased to see a new paper online on #assessment policy reform, and its impact, at a #highered institution.

Led by Prof Erica Wilson and co-authored with Prof Thomas Roche.

#highereducation #higheredpolicy #blockmodel

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The Institute of Education Sciences is out with a report an experimental sites program that allowed the use of Pell grants for very short programs 8-10 weeks.

A couple of takeaways include...
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The Harsh Reality of Parenting Student Homelessness Hundreds of college students with children are experiencing homelessness. Policymakers need to do more to ensure their success.

Hundreds of thousands of college students with kids are homeless.

@richardodavisjr.bsky.social and I have a the first of several pieces that will dig into the scale of the problem, and what can and should be done about.

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