In ruling on Title IX, lower federal courts have had to determine whether it affords a private cause of action for alleged violations in addition to the disciplinary procedure explicitly established under the Act. In Cannon v. University of Chicago the Supreme Court confronted this issue for the first time. (MLW)

The federal government should act quickly to formulate a rational policy that will encourage the use of part-time faculty members as a means for promoting affirmative action in colleges and universities. (Author/IRT)

Explains constitutional and statutory underpinnings of the Supreme Court's shift from broadly deferring to executive regulation to imposing a more critical inquiry. Discusses why some executive regulations are merely advisory and not "rules of law" that require either judicial deference or university compliance. Analyzes key Supreme…

Discusses current bankruptcy law relating to the student loan debtor and outlines permissible activities of a university with respect to such a debtor during and after the bankruptcy proceeding. Advises universities to develop a set of guidelines and procedures for dealing with student loan debtors who file for bankruptcy relief. (MLF)

The Secretary of Education's Commission on the Future of Higher Education and the subsequent review of federal regulations dealing with accreditation by the U.S. Department of Education have energized a national dialogue on fundamental issues concerning student learning, quality assurance, educational effectiveness, and transfer of credit. We…

The Department of Education (Department) issued these final regulations to adjust the Department's civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for inflation. A CMP is defined in the statute as any penalty, fine, or other sanction that is: (1) for a specific monetary amount as provided by Federal law, or has a maximum amount provided for by Federal law; (2)…

In May 2002, President Bush signed in to law the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform Act (Public Law No. 107-173), which contains provisions that will affect foreign students and colleges and universities. In addition, the U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has implemented proposed and interim regulations that affect visa…

The ways in which the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 162, provides special benefits for educators with respect to educational expense deductions is demonstrated. Because of the special benefits, there have been problems and difficulties of interpretations. Guidelines for educators' use of the regulations are suggested. (Author/MLW)

Examines the process of awarding federal grants for education programs, including application procedures, terms and conditions of awards, required reports and monitoring, and the issue of the accountability of the administering agency and of grantees. (SK)

Introduces this special issue by outlining the issues (enrollment decline, federal budget restraints, federal cost containment guidelines, and inflation) that will be addressed. (IRT)

Table details crime data 1991 and 1992 from 774 colleges and universities including reported incidents and number of arrests by type of crime. Shows robberies and assaults on college campuses are increasing. However, because of confusion about the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, the federal law requiring colleges to report crime…

Because higher education institutions have become dependent on federal funding for academic and research activities, compliance with federal regulations is mandatory. Keeping up with these regulations, implementing them, and providing necessary certifications requires careful planning and management. Accomplishing this efficiently will both help…

Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions receiving any federal funds. Until 1988, college athletics were exempt from compliance. Examines the results of some recent court cases to see how the law was interpreted and concludes what schools should do to be proactive in the struggle for gender equity in collegiate sports. (72…

The Government Performance And Results Act requires all federal agencies to manage their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities. Agencies must state clearly what they intend to accomplish, identify the resources required, and report their progress to Congress. The Act calls for improved effectiveness of all TRIO…

The Secretary is adopting as final, with changes, interim final regulations in: 34 CFR part 691 for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) programs; 34 CFR part 668 (Student Assistance General Provisions); and 34 CFR part 690 (Federal Pell Grant Program).…