Category: Legislation
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Just Released: EDUCAUSE Research and Implemention of Copyright Education Laws
Three documents have been released over the past couple of days that are important and interesting: The ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2009 is the latest report from EDUCAUSE’s research arm focusing on undergraduate students and their use and perceptions of technology. It’s always a well-done study and EDUCAUSE makes the full…
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Guidance on Higher Ed P2P Laws Nearly Finalized
The Department of Education is close to issuing final guidance on the recently-passed laws that require colleges and universities to take action about online copyright infringement. On Friday, August 21, the Department issues its final “Notice of proposed rulemaking.” One of the final steps in enacting a law, these proposals are the result of public…
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Higher Education and Online Music Post-Ruckus
On Friday, Feburary 6 – just over a week ago – Ruckus shut down its online music service. Napster got out of the college campus business last summer and Cdigix threw in the towel about two years ago. Unless I mistaken, this means that there are no major online entertainment services that specifically cater to…
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First Amendment and Online Issues in Higher Education Webinar
NASPA and ASJA (the Association for Student Judicial Affairs) are presenting a webinar in October entitled “The First Amendment and Online Issues in Higher Education.” The abstract: College and university student use of online technologies and forums can present challenges for student affairs administrators at every level. The expanding terrain of cyberspace brings forth questions…
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Higher Ed P2P Legislation Passed
Late last week, President Bush signed into law legislation to renew the Higher Education act. There were some faint rumors (sorry, don’t remember where I read them) that he was not going to sign but he has, albeit without any comment. In connection with the provisions in the law that pertain to online copyright infringement,…
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Higher Ed Act Vote Expected Today
Rumor around the water cooler is that we may see a vote for the Higher Education Reauthorization Act today. The House of Representatives has passed the Higher Education Reauthorization Act with similar action expected of the Senate very soon. We’ve been following this for quite a while with interest focused primarily on the portion of…
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Copyright Update: Higher Ed Act Compromise, DMCA Spike, and RIAA Methods
Things are still busy on the copyright front. Among other interesting developments and relevant news: The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that lawmakers have reached a compromise on the online copyright infringement language in the Higher Ed Act. According to a draft being circulated by aides, “the compromise adopts the House’s requirement that colleges develop…
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Congress Still Considering Copyright Issues in Higher Education Act
Members of the House and Senate are still wrangling over the two different versions of the bills renewing and “updating” the Higher Education Act they passed this session to bring them into harmony so they can send them to the president to sign into law. Remember that the House version includes language that would institutions…
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House Passes Bill Addressing Higher Ed and Online Copyright Infringement
I’m sure that everyone interested in this topic already knows that last week the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4137 the College Opportunity and Affordability Act. This is the legislation that includes a section not only requiring colleges and universities to report to students their online copyright policies but also “develop a plan for offering…
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Latest Attempt at Higher Ed P2P Legislation: This Time It’s the Democrats
On Friday, House Democrats introduced “The College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007.” Ostensibly intended to “address the soaring price of college” and “ensure [that colleges and universities] operate in the best interests of students and families,” the bill includes the worst provision yet regarding peer-to-peer filesharing. Unlike previous attempts that would have only required…