Sarah WoodPolicyLegislation Protecting Funding for Tribal Nations and Military School-Aged Children Made Into LawThe “Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief” Act, which secures education funding for tribal nations and military school-aged children throughout COVID-19, was signed into a law by President Donald Trump this month, Journal Inquirer reported. U.S. Rep. Joseph D. Courtney (D-CT) introduced the legislation in August, which was then passed by the House in October and Senate […]December 18, 2020PolicyLegislation Brings Update to Federal Diversity Training ProgramsNew legislation will require employees at the United States Department of Defense to participate in revamped diversity training programs, Vox reported. The introduction of the “Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” (REMEDI) Act by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) comes after President Donald Trump attempted to eliminate some diversity training programs within the federal government. Under the […]December 18, 2020Other NewsJob Preferences to be Given to Veterans in South CarolinaAs part of a new regulation in South Carolina, United States Armed Forces veterans who were “honorably discharged” will take priority in certain job applications across the state, according to WAVY-TV. During the hiring process for higher education institutions and government agencies, one eligible veteran must be interviewed for every available full-time position posted. Beginning in 2021, to […]December 11, 2020AcademicsWebinar Analyzes Prior-Learning Assessments’ Impact on Adult Student OutcomesUsing firsthand accounts of student experiences and input from higher education leaders, Lumina Foundation’s webinar on Thursday noted the impact of prior-learning assessments (PLA) on adult student outcomes. The event, which brought together over 300 people virtually, also used data from Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and the Council for Adult and Experiential […]December 11, 2020AcademicsU.S. Naval Community College Partners With Institutions to Offer Military ProgramThe United States Naval Community College named Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) as one of five institutions to implement a pilot program on campus to serve military members, EchoPress reported. Beginning in January, around 600 servicemembers plan to participate in the program. At ATCC, 90 of them will complete online classes in areas such […]December 4, 2020Other NewsU.S. Army, Howard Establish Center of Excellence Focused on Artificial IntelligenceIn a $7.5 million collaboration with the United States Army, Howard University will create a “Center of Excellence” to research artificial intelligence technology, FedScoop reported. The three main research areas at the “Howard University Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,” include “AI applications for the Department of Defense, trustworthy AI technologies and […]December 4, 2020AcademicsU.S. Coast Guard Offers Program to College StudentsThe United States Coast Guard offers a program designed for college students interested in receiving military work experience, Big Island Now reported. Under the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), students are enlisted into the U.S. Coast Guard, where they complete basic training and a leadership course. Participants will receive a salary as well as have […]December 4, 2020AcademicsVCCS Named as a Partner for U.S. Naval Community College ProgramVirginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS) was named as one of five partner institutions for the newly-established U.S. Naval Community College program, according to Yahoo!Finance. The other chosen institutions include The State University of New York system, Alexandria Technical and Community College, the University of Arizona and the University of Maryland Global Campus. In January 2021, up to 600 […]November 29, 2020VeteransUniversity of Maine’s Program Trains Veterans on Food ProductionThrough the University of Maine’s new program, military veterans and their families as well as farmers with disabilities can receive food production training, according to Bangor Daily News. The program, Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers, offers “safe food handling, pest management and crop planning” training, the Bangor Daily News reported. Participants complete the program online from January through May […]November 29, 2020AcademicsTwo West Point Cadets Receive U.S. Rhodes ScholarshipTyrese Bender and Evan Walker, United States Military Academy at West Point cadets, were among 32 awardees to receive the U.S. Rhodes Scholarship, the school announced. The Rhodes Trust offers scholars full financial support to attend the University of Oxford. Scholars are chosen based on their academic success and leadership potential. Walker plans to earn a […]November 29, 2020Previous PagePage 2 of 5Next Page
