The Higher Education Act: Changes to Impact Students, Faculty, and Institutions
Webinar Description
It’s undeniable that the landscape of higher education is constantly changing. So too must the federal policies that provide the foundation for how higher education operates in America. As AACN and its colleagues continue to analyze and advocate for our membership during the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, it is important for deans, faculty, and students to understand the implications of proposed policy changes that may radically impact federal student borrowing, repayment, and regulations impacting our programs.
Objectives:
- Discuss the Higher Education Act and it’s potential impact on your School of Nursing.
- Demonstrate how members could utilize their resources to minimize the impact
Speakers
Joseph Bañez
Legislative Analyst
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Mr. Bañez is a legislative analyst for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which represents all 149 accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools; nearly 400 major teaching hospitals and health systems, including 51 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and more than 80 academic societies. Among other duties, Joe is charged with monitoring activities of Congress and relevant Federal agencies primarily related to the federal budget, research, public health, and student financial assistance. Joe’s past work experience includes stints at the White House, U.S. House of Representatives, campaigns and other advocacy organizations. His passion for advocacy and civic engagement started with his involvement with the California State Student Association.
Lauren Inouye, MPP, RN
Director of Government Affairs
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Ms. Inouye is the Director of Government Affairs for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, which represents over 810 baccalaureate and graduate schools of nursing across the country. In this role, she works to advance policy and advocacy initiatives surrounding higher nursing education, research, and practice. Lauren also manages AACN’s Grassroots Network, which is comprised of over 11,000 AACN member deans, faculty, students, and practicing nurses. In her previous role as a Registered Nurse in the Adult Medical ICU at Georgetown University, she collaborated with the administration and her colleagues to host interprofessional events surrounding end-of-life care policies and legal implications for hospital clinicians, and convened staff nurses with a passion for advocacy. She is a member of Women in Government Relations and the Campaign for Action’s District of Columbia Action Coalition.
Pricing and CE Credit
This webinar is free to deans, faculty, staff and students from AACN member schools of nursing. All non-member audiences will be required to pay a $59 webinar fee.
Continuing Education Credits
Eligible attendees may receive one continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hour for participating in this webinar. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is an accredited CNE-provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.