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A ‘Modest but Important Step’ Against Transcript Withholding
The proposed ban comes as more states are restricting colleges and universities from withholding transcripts when a student owes money to the institution. The planned federal ban would only apply in some cases.
Weekly Wisdom | Interview with UIC Interim Chancellor Javier Reyes
Enjoy a special interview with University of Illinois Chicago Interim Chancellor Javier Reyes
Classroom Implications of AI Plagiarism and Fabrication
Conversations around AI in the classroom need to be more explicit about addressing the opaque nature of technologies such as Chat GPT.
The Benefits of Student Swapping
Without it, wealthy students would just enroll in the flagships in their home states, making no more room for low-income students.
Some UVA Trustees Seek Information on Faculty and Student Political Views
Reconsidering Extracurriculars in Admissions
To increase equity in admissions and reduce student stress, colleges should consider reducing the number of extracurricular activities applicants can list, Pearl Lo writes.
Admissions News in Recent Weeks
Senate passes measure to block loan forgiveness; Americans back affirmative action; Texas moves against diversity offices; catching cheaters.
Public Lifelines for Private Colleges
A new state loan program for struggling private colleges will likely save Birmingham-Southern College from closure. But experts don’t expect similar efforts to catch on.