An overview of the key topics faced by higher education professionals with citations to noteworthy cases, statutes, regulations, and additional sources.
An overview of the key topics faced by higher education professionals with citations to noteworthy cases, statutes, regulations, and additional sources.
Case name: Lan v. University of Texas at San Antonio, No. SA-22-CV-00769 (W.D. Tex. 06/30/24).
Case name: Barbuto v. Syracuse University, et al., No. 5:23-CV-245 (N.D. N.Y. 07/24/24).
Case name: Wallace v. Wesleyan University, No. 3:23-cv-01461 (D. Conn. 08/02/24).
At this point, you have heard about generative artificial intelligence and, most likely, dabbled with it. You may have tried out a prompt with Chat GPT or created an image using Microsoft Copilot. At first, you were a bit cautious, but it was less intimidating with practice. You felt these practice sessions were necessary — everyone is talking about generative AI — and, with yet another lecture or webinar scheduled on your campus to discuss generative AI, these “exercises” allow you to participate in the current higher education environment with some working knowledge.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights published new resources on Sept. 12, 2024 addressing compliance with the 2024 Title IX regulations. One resource, 2024 Title IX Regulations: Impact on Title IX Coordinator Duties, explains the new and updated requirements for Title IX coordinators.
Case name: Doe v. University of Kentucky, No. 22-6012 (6th Cir. 08/07/24).
Case name: Bonnewitz v. Baylor University, et al., No. W-21-CV-00491 (W.D. Tex. 07/26/24).