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Ohio Pauses Race-Based Scholarships

Spokespeople at several Ohio universities, including Ohio State, Kent State and University of Akron, are reviewing race-based scholarships and programs for potential noncompliance with the law.

Private College Tuition Discounting Rises Again

At private, nonprofit universities, tuition discounting and undergraduate enrollment are on the rise, according to the 2023 NACUBO Tuition Discounting Study.

2025 HSA and HDHP Limits Announced

The annual limit on HSA contributions for self-only coverage in 2025 will be $4,300, a 3.6& increase from the $4,150 limit in 2024, the IRS announced May 9.

Religious Schools Endowment Trends

Following the release of the FY2023 study, Commonfund did a deep dive into the 59 participating schools who indicated they have a religious affiliation.

AI-Generated Deepfake Triggers School Investigation

A recent AI-generated deepfake of a public school principal making hateful comments has educators' vulnerability to AI misuse.

Positive Trends in LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

These rates, while still concerning, suggest progress in supporting LGBTQ youth's mental health.

How Accounting Firms Are Using AI

Whether they're fully embracing AI or still keeping it at arm's length, accounting leaders are already using these tools to address the pipeline crisis, surface insights and enable new efficiencies.

Fiduciary Duties for Nonprofit Boards

Nonprofit boards have ultimate legal responsibility and authority for the organization, but board effectiveness can vary widely. Understanding the board's role and duties can improve outcomes.

Copyright at Independent Schools

It is common for independent schools to grapple with copyright issues, including disputes over ownership of work created by teachers, unauthorized use of music or videos, and the impact of AI.

Campus Protests Impact Student Enrollment Decisions

Recent tensions over pro-Palestine protests on college campuses are impacting enrollment decisions for NYC high schoolers and students nationwide.

HEPI Predicts 3% Drop in Inflation Rate for Colleges

The Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) forecasts a 3% inflation rate for U.S. colleges and universities in fiscal year 2024, down from 4% last year.

EEOC Updates Workplace Harassment, Bias Guidelines

The guidelines’ definition of this harassment includes insulting remarks about others, forced outing, misgendering, and denying access to sex-segregated facilities like bathrooms and locker rooms.
  • Regulatory Updates

FLSA Overtime Rule Updated

The U.S. Department of Labor will publish a final rule raising the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum annual salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility in a two-step process.

Schools Urged To Remove Lunchables from Menus

A consumer watchdog group is urging schools to remove Lunchables and similar lunch kits from school menus after an analysis found elevated levels of heavy metals.

Universities Crack Down on Student Protests

After years of tolerating protests, some schools are starting to suspend and expel students, citing safety and security concerns.

FAFSA Delays Upend College Admissions

Out of the FAFSA applications, 1.2 million need corrections from students or contributors, mainly needing signatures.

University Leader Claims Mandatory Zoom Meeting Violated ADA

The plaintiff, a vice president and chief compliance and privacy officer, had asked for a private meeting or a switch to telephone due to her PTSD and anxiety.

Legal Developments and New Data in School Shootings

With the increasing frequency of school shootings in the United States, courts are now examining the responsibilities of parents, school officials, and gun manufacturers in these tragic events.
  • Change Management

  • Enrollment

  • Leadership

Episode 1: The Teamwork Behind a Turnaround

Episode 1 highlights the head of school-business officer partnership behind a remarkable enrollment turnaround at Lakefield College School, a day/boarding school in Lakefield, Ontario. Head of School Anne-Marie Kee and CFO and Tim Rutherford are guests.

Workers Feel Replaceable Despite Hiring Surge

More than half (53%) of Americans report feeling easily replaceable in their job position and 64% of workers say their company does not offer opportunities for internal mobility.

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