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The Case for More Data on Faculty Diversity

To make progress with DEI goals, institutions must collect data that documents the social identities and background characteristics of faculty among other things.

Kids Books Teach Economic Lessons

Planet Money podcasters explored how concepts such as exponential growth bias and the labor market matching process can be explored through a range of classic children's books.

To Prevent Chronic Illness, Consider Workplace Wellness

Of the top 5 chronic conditions, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes are conditions associated with lifestyle and are frequent targets of condition management and wellness programs.

Treating Cardiac Arrests in Student-Athletes

Two in 50 U.S. high schools can expect a sudden cardiac arrest event each year. Guidelines from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine advise using an AED within three to five minutes.

Most Ed Tech Passes Student Data to Third Parties

A resounding 96% of apps used regularly in schools have data-sharing practices that “are not adequately safe for children,” according to a new report by the nonprofit Internet Safety Labs.

Bill Proposed To Establish Minimum Public Teacher Salary

Two U.S. Representatives have proposed a bill to establish a minimum salary of $60,000 for public teachers across the nation.

Transgender Status May Be Covered Under ADA, Says Fourth Circuit

A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has broken new ground in the area of transgender rights under federal law.

Accounting Professionals Predict Top Challenges for 2023

Hiring and retaining talent is the most difficult task facing CPAs over the next 12 months, according to a survey from Accounting Today.

Helping Students Navigate the Holiday Blues

For students and adults struggling with chronic mental illness, the holidays can amplify feelings of loneliness and depression, according to the National Association on Mental Illness. 

New Law Limits Non-disclosure Agreements in Sexual Harassment Cases

Last week, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Speak Out Act, which prohibits the use of nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements in cases of sexual harassment or sexual assault. 

How Does Facilities Quality Impact Enrollment?

The survey of 2,000 undergraduates also found that Black students are the most likely racial group to say that facilities factored “a great deal” into their decision to enroll at their college.

DOL Proposed Rule: Self-Correcting Delinquent 401(k) Contributions

The DOL has proposed updates to its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction (VFC) Program, including adding a new self-correction component for employers that fail to send 401(k) salary withholding contributions or participant loan repayments on time. 

New Rates for PCORI Fees Payable

The IRS is raising the fee that insurance issuers or sponsors of self-insured health plans pay annually to fund the federal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) trust fund.

Vendor Management: Legal Tips

(from Venable) When contracting with vendors that support independent schools, be it in programs or operations, consider the following provisions of any vendor agreement.

Demographics Forecast Enrollment Cliff

Rather than focusing on building up campuses, college presidents will be focused on "deconstructing" campuses and rightsizing facilities to meet new needs, some say. 

Pay Transparency Has Quantifiable Benefits

Employers that list their pay ranges in job postings save an average of 67 cents per online engagement, a recent report found.

Strategies for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is the use of design and the built environment to reduce opportunities for disputes and violence and promote positive behavior.

Schools Weigh Their Future on Twitter

In the weeks since Elon Musk's takeover of the Twitter, schools are expressing concerns over content moderation and a rise in hate speech on the platform.

Gen Z Employees Feel Disconnected, Survey Shows

Compared with older generations, young people entering the workforce today are more likely to experience stress and work-related burnout, according to Gallup's 2022 Workforce Panel study.

International Student Enrollment Rebounds Post-Pandemic

International student enrollments in the US returned to pre-pandemic levels, rising by nearly 4% in the 2021-22 school year, according to a new report from the Institute of International Education.

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