Ensuring Transparency in Higher Education Admissions
Impact Score: 3
Timeline: Enhanced reporting requirements to begin within 120 days of August 7, 2025, aligning with the 2025-2026 school year
Summary: This presidential memorandum mandates transparency in higher education admissions by addressing unlawful race-based practices despite Supreme Court rulings. It directs the Secretary of Education to overhaul the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for improved reporting accuracy and accessibility. The policy aims to ensure accountability in federally funded institutions through expanded public data reporting and remedial actions for non-compliance, thereby supporting fair admissions practices and safeguarding national interests.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt’s Admissions Office should update data processes for compliance; Institutional Research and IT to implement IPEDS upgrades; legal teams to monitor federal requirements; and Federal Relations to engage policymakers. Opportunities include enhancing reputation through transparency and partnering for best practices.
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