As federal regulatory requirements grow in number and complexity, many institutions are struggling to balance compliance with fulfillment of their educational missions, says Peter Lake, a professor of law and director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University College of Law.

Not Just a No-Show: Understanding Faculty Absence at Graduation
Each spring, university campuses are spruced up: Lawns are mowed and stages assembled, and rows of chairs fill the arena. Graduation is a time-honored tradition, celebrating students’ hard work and


