Policy and Legal Affairs

With students overextending themselves and their time spent online, it is imperative to monitor their play and health while protecting the interests of the school

COVID infection rates at Vermont's colleges and universities remain staggeringly low after 13 institutions teamed up on a comprehensive plan to control the virus.

While many in higher ed want to see more nontraditional students earning credentials and certifications, hurdles remain for growing these short-term programs.

Colleges and universities across the U.S. continue to report enrollment increases—including for in-person students—while also maintaining a semblance of traditional campus life. 

Free-college programs, including Democratic presidential nominee's Joe Biden's proposal, cost between $28 billion and $75 billion in the first year but pay for themselves within a decade.

The national athletic association that represents small colleges will allow its players to earn outside money from their name, image and likeness and represent their schools