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Jonathan Vogel Discusses What College Students Should Do If Their School Suddenly Closes

Jonathan Vogel Discusses What College Students Should Do If Their School Suddenly Closes

January 8, 2019
Categories: Higher Education and Student Loans.

On January 7, 2019, Jonathan Vogel appeared on WSOC-TV (Charlotte) news to discuss what college students should do if their school suddenly closes. Vogel noted that students who seek to transfer should ensure that they obtain a copy of their transcript and any school catalogs, course guides, and course syllabi. If they have earned a credential (degree/certificate) from the college prior to its closing, then they should ensure that they physically obtain it. With respect to the transfer of credits, the receiving school will likely examine whether the prior school was accredited, whether the credits were for on-campus or online
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New Sexual Harassment Regulations to be Issued by the Education Department will Impact Thousands of School Districts, Colleges, and Universities

New Sexual Harassment Regulations to be Issued by the Education Department will Impact Thousands of School Districts, Colleges, and Universities

January 2, 2019
Categories: Higher Education and K-12.

The public has until January 28 to submit comments on proposed regulations that were issued by the U.S. Department of Education in November concerning sexual harassment.  Once finalized, the regulations will provide new requirements under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 that impact the way in which school districts, colleges, and universities respond to allegations of sexual harassment. Title IX, which most people know as a law that contributed to the growth of athletic opportunities for girls and women, is more far-reaching than that.  It prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in all education
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