Overview
Steptoe partners Patrick Linehan and Alex Wolf, and associates Evelyn Hudson and John Geilman, authored an article for Law360 titled, "What To Expect In Higher Ed Enforcement Under Trump." The article discusses potential changes in higher education enforcement with the transition to President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Key areas likely to be affected include antitrust litigation and a potential revival of a "China Initiative" targeting economic espionage and academics' and institutions' ties to China. Title VI and Title IX enforcement may shift focus, deemphasizing diversity and inclusion initiatives and focusing on antisemitism. Oversight of for-profit schools is expected to decrease, while congressional investigations into universities may increase – especially "elite" universities. Institutions should prepare for significant policy changes affecting operations, funding, and compliance.
