In this episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the campus protests that have been making headlines nationwide and how Congress and the Biden administration are responding to these concerns in Washington.

They also talk about state challenges to the new Title IX regulations, some positive news regarding the rollout of the new FAFSA, a congressional hearing on legislation to help DACA recipients, and more.

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House Passes Antisemitism Bill With Broad Bipartisan Support Amid Campus Arrests
NBC News | May 1, 2024

Bill Summary: The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090/S. 4127)
American Council on Education

Dear Colleague Letter: Protecting Students from Discrimination, such as Harassment, Based on Race, Color, or National Origin, Including Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
Department of Education | May 7, 2024

The Campus Speech vs. Safety Tightrope: A Conversation With Fred Lawrence
American Council on Education | May 13, 2024

Education Department Boosts FAFSA Outreach Efforts to Close Completion Gap
Higher Ed Dive | May 6, 2024

Dreamers Urge Protections in Senate Hearing on Immigrant Youth
NBC News | May 8, 2024

US Committee Targets Georgia Tech’s Alleged Ties to Chinese Military Linked Research
Reuters | May 9, 2024

2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
American Council on Education | April 29, 2024

Resources on Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault Regulations
American Council on Education

Over 20 GOP-Led States Sue Biden Administration Over Title IX Rules for LGBTQ Students
NBC News | May 8, 2024

Political Standoff Over Title IX Puts Red State Colleges in No-Win Situation
Inside Higher Ed | May 14, 2024

In a special episode, Fred Lawrence, secretary and CEO of Phi Beta Kappa, returns to dotEDU to help explain how tensions between free speech and campus safety can lead to the unrest happening at some campuses in response to the war in Gaza. He also addresses how campus communities of different viewpoints can and should move forward to address conflicts before crises start.

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How Campus Protests of the Past May Inform Pro-Palestinian Student Demonstrations
ABC News | May 6, 2024

Negotiate? Call in the Police? University Presidents Try Range of Tactics as Protests Roil Campuses
The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) | May 1, 2024

How Student Protests Are Changing College Graduations
NPR | May 7, 2024

In this episode, ACE hosts Jon and Sarah, alongside special guests Lev Gonick, chief information officer of Arizona State University, and ACE's Derrick Anderson, delve into the dynamic world of generative AI in higher education. They unpack its benefits, from personalized learning to groundbreaking research, while candidly discussing the challenges, including ethical considerations, implementation, and regulation hurdles. Listen for an insightful exploration of how generative AI is shaping the future of academia and more.

Credit: The previous paragraph was generated by an AI language model.

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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

Nearly 300 People Arrested at Campus Protests Against the War in Gaza this Weekend
NPR | April 28, 2024

Schools Try to Balance Freedom of Speech and Security During Student Protests
All Things Considered (NPR) | April 23, 2024

Richard Cordray Takes the Fall for FAFSA Fiasco
Inside Higher Ed | April 28, 2024

Biden Administration’s Final Title IX Rule Goes into Effect Aug. 1
American Council on Education | April 22, 2024

2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
American Council on Education | April 29, 2024

Why Conservatives Want New Title IX Rule Blocked
Inside Higher Ed | April 25, 2024

Arizona State University Collaboration with OpenAI Charts the Future of AI in Higher Education
Arizona State University | Jan. 18, 2024

AI Can Transform the Classroom Just Like the Calculator
Scientific American | April 17, 2024

Comments to OMB on Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence
American Council on Education | Dec. 5, 2023