Amy Fabiano Writes “10 Things I know about … Colleges surviving the academic year”
Colleges and universities across the country have faced numerous challenges and regulation changes this year while also being plagued with complaints about cost, diversity, and the value of higher education. With the transition to the Trump administration in January of 2025, Amy Fabiano notes that institutions can expect even more changes. In her article in the Worcester Business Journal, Amy provides 10 tips colleges and universities can focus on to make it through the academic year. Here is an excerpt:
5) Comply with new government regulations on sex discrimination. The federal Title IX regulations were updated last month. Under the new regulations, colleges must update policies and procedures and hold annual training sessions for faculty and staff. Expect the federal Title IX regulations to be updated again under the incoming Trump administration, but implement the current law now.
4) Don’t forget about recent government decisions on race discrimination. Consider strengthening non-discrimination policies by setting up a non-discrimination office and creating policies and procedures that respond to discrimination based on shared ancestry, race, and ethnicity. Expect the incoming Trump administration to pay close attention to student protests and related issues.
Continue reading “10 Things I know about … Colleges surviving the academic year” on the Worcester Business Journal website (subscription required).
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