AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoImmigration & College Access: Elgin Community College’s We Rise ECC is stepping up for undocumented students after a federal judge blocked Illinois in-state tuition and financial aid tied to the RISE, Acevedo, and DREAM Acts—forcing students to rethink plans and rely on legal clinics and scholarships. AI in Classrooms: English departments are debating how to handle generative AI, with some pushing screen-free reading/writing and others warning that AI use can undercut what writing courses are meant to teach. Student Safety Online: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new laws aimed at reducing addictive social media features for kids under 16, adding another state-level push for stronger protections. Higher Ed Policy & DEI Language: University of Maryland’s senate voted to replace “equity, diversity and inclusion” terms with “belonging and community” in bylaws, signaling a broader campus shift. International Students’ Work Rights: Georgetown University in Qatar and Georgetown U.S. students face tighter CPT off-campus work rules after DHS memos, limiting internships and summer jobs. 9/11 Teaching & Memory: Educators and historians are grappling with how to teach Sept. 11 to students with no lived experience, while lawmakers still require it in only about half the states. College Value Rankings: Stevens Institute of Technology again earned a top spot in Money’s 2026 “Best Colleges” list, boosting its ROI-focused reputation.
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