dotEDU: Higher Education Policy Explained
American Council on EducationEach episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts Mushtaq Gunja, Jon Fansmith, and Sarah Spreitzer lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as Department of Education policy, college costs and affordability, and more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 163 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationBusinessNon-Profit | |||
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Higher education is looking ahead to a busy fall, with midterm elections shaping the political landscape, an unfinished government funding process for FY 2027, and a wave of proposed rules working their way through various federal agencies. In the la... more
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) higher education provisions are effective July 1, and financial aid offices are on the front lines of putting them into practice.
Melanie Storey, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial A... more
The Department of Education is shifting civil rights investigations to the Department of Justice, a move that undermines the resolution-focused approach to resolving complaints that has supported students and campuses for decades.
The dotEDU team b... more
The hosts talk live to an audience of ACE Fellows about the White House's new proposal to rewrite the rulebook that governs how campuses manage federal grant funds, along with other higher education policy developments we're watching this summer.
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United States5 months ago - Informative!
I’m grateful to ACE for this podcast. It’s very informative and the hosts provide great insight into current higher education policy issues.
Apple Podcasts5BC06MCKUnited States5 months ago - The Best Higher Ed Pod
Loved seeing Emmanuel Guillory again! And look, Mushtaq might be my favorite, but I would definitely like to take them all out for sandwiches and coffee and just let them talk about everything forever. I’m smarter after every show. I’m getting through the year thanks to M, S and J. Thank you to all!
Apple Podcasts5CouatlUnited States5 months ago - Valuable Content!
Sarah and Jon do such a good job covering a variety of topics. The guests offer valuable insight as well. I would recommend this podcast to anyone looking to be inspired and informed!
Apple Podcasts5megan@podcastingyouUnited States5 years ago - Mansplaining
Jon kept interrupting Sarah when she speaks.
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Policy-focused discussions on higher education governance, funding, and regulation drive this show. Across episodes, hosts and frequent ACE-affiliated guests analyze OCR changes, federal funding shifts, accreditation debates, TRIO programs, and the politics shaping college costs and access. Notable strengths include data-driven policy debates, a steady stream of expert guests from colleges, associations, and policy circles, and a pragmatic, campus-level perspective designed to help administrators and policymakers navigate complex federal rules. The format often centers on how rules, funding, and oversight affect students, institutions, and affordability, making it particularly helpful for listeners in university leadership, policy, and comm... more
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