What the New Congress and Biden Administration Have in Store for Higher Ed in 2023

Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by Terry Hartle to talk about what the new Congress means for higher education policy this year. House Republicans have announced committee assignments and are already talking oversight hearings, and the debt ceiling debate begins. They also discuss the Department of Education’s aggressive regulatory agenda for 2023, including proposed amendments to accreditation, state authorization, and distance education rules. Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu. Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show: DACA Remains Intact as Appeals Court Sends Case Challenging Its Legality Back To Lower Court in Texas The Texas Tribune | Oct. 5, 2022 Here’s the Education Department’s Next Regulatory Agenda Higher Ed Dive | Jan. 5, 2023 Federal Student Loan Office Has Lots To Do but No New Money To Do It CNN | Jan. 16, 2023 Pace of FAFSA Simplification Concerning Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 10, 2022 Biden Administration Proposes New Student Loan Repayment Plan That Could Cut Some Payments in Half CNBC | Jan. 10, 2023 Education Department Plans To Publish List of Low-performing Programs Inside Higher Ed | Jan. 13, 2023 DOL Plans May Release for New Overtime Threshold Higher Ed Dive | Jan. 6, 2023