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Assignment #1
Each higher education institution develops its own policies, practices, and procedures. Some policies are required by federal law, such as FERPA or Title IX, while some are state laws, such as gender-inclusive bathrooms. Even though there are federal and state policies, each campus needs to establish a standardized practice and/or procedure for implementation. Some policies are internal, such as general education requirements, codes of conduct, and minors on campus.
For this assignment, review the reading and resources to define the three terms: policy, practice, and procedure. Be sure that when defining each term, you provide a current example in higher education with support from scholarly research. Consider how each term is independent, as well as part of a larger policymaking process.
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Assignments #2
Read the latest edition of Inside Higher Education's report of their survey of college and university admissions directors. Review a few archives of Inside Higher Education's admissions section of their website. Additionally, review the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) website. Locate two primary sources of interest that you will use for your final admission policy report (e.g., a policy report, statistical trends, discussion papers, research reports, etc.). Identify and assess the types of policies that are most likely to help students overcome barriers to higher education. Consider how the interventions and perspectives listed in those reports intersect with the policies designed to increase college students' preparation for higher education.