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CLHE submitted a comment on the proposed FERPA rules. These new regulations may be the biggest attack on student privacy rights since FERPA was enacted.

As stated in the comment: “It “may” be sound policy to push statewide longitudinal data systems, however, this does not give the Department the authority to ignore the plain language and intent of FERPA to achieve that policy objective.

For admissions officers, there may not be a more controversial and important topic than whether institutions should have some type of mechanism in place to learn about the prior criminal behavior of applicants. This special report is intended to provide some useful information to institutions as they wrestle with this question.

The long running controversy as to whether medical residents are subject to FICA tax drew to a close earlier this month when the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research et al. v. U.S. The Court ruled in favor of the government, holding that the patient care services that medical residents at the Mayo Foundation and the University of Minnesota perform as part of their respective medical residency programs do not qualify under the so-called “student FICA exemption” and that the wages paid to the medical residents for such services are therefore subject to FICA tax.

This special report analyzes the critical legal issues involved, as well as the Court’s opinion and the impact of the opinion.

The numbers of U.S. students studying abroad has increased by over 150% in 10 years. This means that the likelihood of students needing medical care or experiencing a crisis while abroad has also increased. One key tool in managing these situations and increasing a positive outcome for our students is their travel medical insurance. Though most education aboard professionals will shudder at the thought of an in-depth consideration of insurance, a little pain now will certainly pay for both your students and your organization. Do you know how travel medical insurance is handled for your education abroad students? Do you know how your practice compares to your peer institutions?

In recent years, the number of diploma mills and individuals falsely claiming a degree or other credential have grown rapidly. The percentage of Americans with college degrees has rapidly increased in the past several decades, fueled by employer expectations that applicants should have, at minimum, postsecondary degrees. The recent downturn of the economy has added even more fuel to the fire, compounding the importance of listing a degree on a resume. Now, more than ever, academic credentials are crucial in the job market. As a result, the allure of obtaining credentials (albeit false or questionable credentials) quickly and inexpensively can prove too good to resist.