March 15, 2009

Student Affairs Leader - March 15, 2009 - Full Issue PDF
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Responding to New HEOA Provisions: What Do We Do Now?
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) has colleges and universities in a tough spot. It makes several new demands of campuses--including their student affairs divisions--but does not offer much detail about how to meet those demands. The U.S. Department of Education will issue compliance regulations in the coming months. But what should we do until then?

New Requirements for Campus Crime Reporting
By Dennis Black
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) updates campus security and crime statistic requirements in four key areas.

Four More HEOA Mandates That Will Impact Student Affairs
In addition to expanding requirements for campuses’ annual security reports, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) includes four other mandates that will impact student affairs practice and administration.

‘Sense of Congress’ Strengthens Intellectual Diversity Language
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) adds language that strengthens the previous Higher Education Act’s support of students’ free speech, association, and religious liberty rights.

News Capsules
No policy = no enforcement; Clery reports and consumer protection; Student leadership retreat tip; Expectations and grade disputes; Emergency management guide

Responding to Religious Diversity on Campus
How should we respond to the diverse religions, beliefs, and practices within our campus communities?