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Washington Update-The Federal Policy Changes Putting Title IV Eligibility at Risk - Changing Higher Ed podcast 330 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton with guest Tom Netting

Washington Update: The Federal Policy Changes Putting Title IV Eligibility at Risk and What the 2026 Midterms Could Change:

Changing Higher Ed podcast 330 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

For many colleges and universities, the most immediate threat to Title IV eligibility over the next two years is a number no one on campus controls. Student loan default and repayment rates have continued to be calculated through years in which collections stopped and borrowers were told they did not have to pay. Those rates drive eligibility decisions for every institution of higher education. They are running considerably higher than normal, and no regulatory accommodation has been made for them. That exposure sits on top of a federal agenda moving on several fronts at once. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) regulatory packages are final, including an earnings accountability metric that reaches every program at every institution. The Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking has produced proposed rules that

September 22, 2026 October 2, 2026
Changing Higher Ed podcast 252 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting - Washington Update: Dismantling the Department of Education and Redefining Oversight for Higher Ed

Washington Update: Dismantling the Department of Education and Redefining Oversight for Higher Ed:

Changing Higher Ed podcast 252 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

  The Department of Education is being systematically dismantled, reshaped, and redistributed. With massive staff reductions, rollback of key civil rights regulations, and a stunning shift of student loan collection authority to the Small Business Administration, higher education institutions now face a regulatory landscape unlike any before. These developments have immediate and long-term consequences for college presidents, boards, financial aid departments, and the students they serve. To help institutional leaders understand the scope and implications of these changes, this week’s podcast features returning guest Tom Netting, president of TEN Government Strategies. With over 30 years of experience in federal higher education policy, Tom is a frequent contributor to the program and a trusted Washington insider. He joins Drumm McNaughton to provide a detailed, real-time update on the evolving legislative, regulatory,

March 25, 2025 June 27, 2026
Changing Higher Ed podcast 238 washington Update-Implications of the 2024 election on higher ed part 2

Washington Update: Implications of the 2024 Elections on Higher Ed — Part 2:

Changing Higher Ed® podcast 238 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

  Higher Education Policy in the 119th Congress Part 2 of this podcast continues with Tom Netting, president of TEN Government Strategies and our Washington Update expert, examining ways in which the outcome of the 2024 US elections will transform higher education. Drawing from over three decades of policy expertise, Netting provides an insider’s perspective on the anticipated changes a Trump administration and the 119th Republican-controlled Congress could bring to higher education. Netting analyzes shifts in key Congressional committees, focusing on the implications for higher education funding, accreditation, and the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. He also addresses the impact of potential regulatory changes, executive orders, and court decisions on issues such as student loan repayment and Title IX. Finally, he offers advice to higher education institutions on preparing

December 17, 2024 June 27, 2026
Changing Higher Podcast Podcast 206- Washington Update- NPRM, FAFSA,NC-SARA 1,500+ Pages of Title IX with guest Tom Netting

Washington Update: NPRM, FAFSA, Title IX, NC-SARA:

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 206 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

  With over 1,500 pages of new Title IX regulations, ongoing FAFSA simplification challenges, and a flurry of proposed rules on student debt relief, gainful employment, and institutional accountability, higher education leaders are facing a perfect storm of regulatory change. Navigating this complex landscape requires a deep understanding of the issues, strategic foresight, and agility. In this Washington Update, Dr. Drumm McNaughton engages in a frank and wide-ranging discussion with Tom Netting, President of TEN Government Strategies and a veteran advocate for private colleges and universities. With over three decades of experience working with Congress, federal agencies, and state governments, Netting brings a wealth of insights to bear on these pressing challenges. From the nuances of the new Title IX rulebook to the downstream effects of FAFSA glitches on fall

May 7, 2024 June 27, 2026
Changing Higher Ed 201 Washington Update- Neg Reg 2024 March Review

Washington Update: Neg Reg 2024 March Review:

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 201 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting

  Negotiated Rulemaking: Program Integrity and Institutional Quality Committee In this Washington Update, we welcome back our frequent guest and public policy expert, Tom Netting, president of TEN Government Strategies, who joins us to discuss the latest developments in higher education policy coming out of Washington. As U.S. policymakers continue to maintain a frenetic pace in 2024, higher education leaders must stay well-informed about new regulations, negotiated rulemaking (Neg Reg), leadership changes at the Department of Education, and shifting perspectives on issues that impact higher education.    Neg Reg 2024 March Consensus: One Out of Six The first quarter of 2024 has been dominated by three intense sessions of federal negotiated rulemaking (Neg Reg), officially named the Program Integrity and Institutional Quality Committee. This committee tackled a wide range of

April 2, 2024 December 11, 2025
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Washington Update: Higher Ed Policy, Regulations, and Insights:

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 182 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting

  Insights on New Policies in Higher Education This episode of Washington Update examines the dire need for HEA reauthorization. Drumm McNaughton and Tom Netting focus on the Higher Education Act of 2019 (HEA), the FAFSA Simplification Act, and various Title regulations.   The discussion highlights the Biden-Harris administration’s active role in Negotiated Rulemaking since late 2020, bringing about a comprehensive set of regulations affecting higher education.   The Higher Education Act (HEA) was signed into law in 1965 and is supposed to be renewed every five years. However, the last reauthorization was in 2008, and it has been running on temporary extensions ever since.   Washington Update Key Discussion Points: Higher Education Act 2019 Changes: Emphasis on the need for a comprehensive review of the act, touching on Title

November 21, 2023 December 11, 2025
Washington Update: Title IX, Student Debt, NC-SARA, and Debt Ceiling Negotiations - Changing Higher Ed Podcast Cover with a picture of Drumm McNaughton and Tom Netting

Washington Update: Title IX, Student Debt, NC-SARA, and Debt Ceiling Negotiations:

Changing Higher Education Podcast 158 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting

  A lot has been happening up on The Hill that affects higher education. In this Washington Update podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton catches up on the latest news with Tom Netting, president of TEN Government Strategies, who advocates before Congress, federal agencies, and state governments on behalf of private institutions of higher education and post-secondary education companies.   Tom discusses the parts of the infamous debt ceiling bill that are important to the higher ed community, the two-year cap on discretionary spending that will impact the Department of Education, the House and Senate voting in favor of disapproving the Biden administration’s proposal for student debt cancellation, income-driven repayment changes being proposed at the regulatory level, and the return to the repayment, the Department’s reaction to the Biden administration’s Notice of

June 7, 2023 April 7, 2026
Washington Update: Student Debt, Omnibus, and Regulatory Changes

Washington Update: Student Debt, Omnibus, and Regulatory Changes:

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 137 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting

Washington Update: Student Debt, Omnibus, and Regulatory Changes: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 137 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting Higher education is facing a whirlwind of legislative and regulatory changes that college and university presidents should stay apprised of in the coming year. Although in effect, the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan currently faces litigation issues that could impact how the effort will develop in 2023, causing delays in critical campus processes. Additionally, the recent passage of the Omnibus Appropriations Bill contains critical details on what areas of higher education received additional funding, which will inform campus leaders on what areas they can expand upon. In addition to delays in upcoming regulations, changes in Congress will also affect higher education policies and procedures in the new

January 10, 2023 July 17, 2023
Changing Higher Ed Podcast 113 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting – Washington Update: Proposed Changes to Title IX and Protecting Vulnerable Students

Washington Update: Proposed Changes to Title IX and Protecting Vulnerable Students:

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 113 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 113 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting – Washington Update: Proposed Changes to Title IX and Protecting Vulnerable Students In our last Washington Update podcast with Tom Netting, we discussed the outcomes of Neg Reg 2022 and the 16 complex issue papers that were brought to the table, including those that failed to reach a unanimous consensus. At the time, we were eagerly anticipating the release of proposed rule changes to Title IX. In this episode, Tom Netting returns to the show for an intensive discussion about the proposed amendments to Title IX as well as the recently released notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) relating to several key issues left over from this year’s Neg Reg process, including borrower defense to repayment (BDR)

July 20, 2022 November 5, 2024
Washington Update: University Regulations and New Stimulus Package

Washington Update: University Regulations and New Stimulus Package:

with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 051

University regulations and new stimulus package – what it means for higher ed institutions. Federal policymakers are trying to figure out their next steps in relation to higher education in the wake of the pandemic. In addition, these policymakers are continuing in developing and implementing regulations. TEN Government Strategies CEO Tom Netting, a regular guest on this podcast, provides an update on new regulations that are coming online as well as recent and proposed federal legislation, including the CARES Act, which provides short-term financial and policy guidance. Federal University Regulations Even as the nation focuses on the coronavirus pandemic, the regulatory environment remains omnipresent. The U.S. Department of Education is focusing on developing a number of new regulations while also overseeing the implementation of regulations. A number of these rules

July 16, 2020 July 15, 2023
Neg Reg 2019 and HEA updates Podcast

Neg Reg 2019 and HEA Updates:

Higher Ed News Washington updates with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 027

Neg Reg 2019 and HEA updates on this Higher Ed News Washington update podcast with guest Tom Netting. The Department of Education published final regulations that had achieved unprecedented consensus prior to the reporting deadline for the master calendar. However, two of the three regulations were not finalized in time for the publishing deadline and so will not go into effect on July 1, 2020, but at a later date. The House Democrats completed their comprehensive proposal to reauthorize the Higher Education Act. However, this act is not assured of getting out of the House due to a significant price tag. Many are watching the Senate to see if negotiations between Senator Lamar Alexander and Senator Patty Murray will serve as the impetus for passage of this long-delayed update. Neg

November 20, 2019 July 15, 2023
Neg Reg 2019 Washington Update Higher Ed

Neg Reg 2019 Washington Update with Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed 025

Neg Reg 2019 Washington Update Podcast with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Tom Netting. Federal legislators and policymakers continue to try to work through policy and legislative changes that will have significant impacts on higher education. These include efforts by the U.S. Department of Education to alter rules developed during the Obama Administration. In addition, Congress continues to focus on trying to come up with a workable plan to update the Higher Education Act. Negotiated Rulemaking Regulatory Activity The Department of Education has been attempting to make a number of revisions to rules created during the Obama Administration. Most recently, the Department made a seismic shift on gainful employment on June 28. The department soft-launched a final rule that overturns the 2009-2010 regulations as well as the 2014 regulations, including Subpart Q

August 6, 2019 July 24, 2023
Education Department Reorganization, Neg Reg Process, and the 116th Congress

Education Department Reorganization, Neg Reg Process, and the 116th Congress:

with Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed 013

  Since seating the 116th Congress three weeks ago, there has been a lot going on in Washington. Tom Netting of CSPEN, the Central States Private Education Network, which represents schools nationwide to public policymakers in Washington and throughout the nation, joins us to give an update on what we can expect out of the 116th Congress with respect to higher education, the 2019 Negotiated Rulemaking process, and the Education Department reorganization. The 116th Congress Given a split Congress, we can expect some changes in higher ed, and perhaps this may be what is needed to move the Higher Education Act and other policies through. Changing Players The big news coming out of the Senate is that Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn) has announced this will be his last two years

January 24, 2019 January 16, 2024
Neg Reg 2018 Washington Update

Neg Reg 2018 Washington Update:

with Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Jeri Prochaska, and Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 007

 Neg Reg 2018 Washington Update with the Changing Higher Ed podcast host, Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Jeri Prochaska, and Tom Netting of CSPEN, the Central States Private Education Network, represent higher ed institutions nationwide to public policymakers in Washington and throughout the nation. CSPEN is focused on making sure that the education industry has all the information that’s coming out of Washington.  They believe communication is the key, thus allowing the industry to advocate for itself. Here’s their latest Washington Update. Legislative Gridlock Over the HEA Results in Regulatory Guidance In the absence of action from both houses of Congress, we are seeing the Trump administration pushing through political agendas through as regulation in lieu of statutory guidance, and they have been massive. This is no more evident than in

November 6, 2018 July 15, 2023

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