Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2024

Activism is hardly optional in today’s world. I feel the calling in my bones. My family is deeply Jewish, with both Sephardic and Ashkenazic roots, and taught me the core lessons of tikkun olam (repair the world), tzedakah (create justice), g’milut chasadim (engage in loving kindness), pikuach nefesh (life matters), and ometz lev (courage). These values anchored my identity even as the academy challenged it, trying to make me quieter, smaller, and less effective.

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Student Minds

APRIL 22, 2024

Abi shares her experiences while travelling during a study abroad, expressing a priority in making sure to take time to rest and recharge - Abi A side of travelling that is not so commonly spoken about or showcased across social media accounts is the effect of loneliness and exhaustion, particularly for solo travellers. It can be very easy to get caught up when jumping from place to place or travelling somewhere new or with new people.

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Active Minds

APRIL 19, 2024

In the symphony of life, mental health often plays a leading role. Like a well-conducted orchestra, maintaining harmony within oneself requires a balance of many elements. Music stands as a universal language, and has the power to soothe the mind, uplift the spirit, and facilitate healing. It is important to explore the therapeutic benefits of music and offer practical tips on incorporating it into your mental health regimen.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

APRIL 24, 2024

The deadline to apply to consolidate many older federal student loans to be included in the one-time payment count adjustment is Tuesday, April 30th. Do I need to consolidate my loans to get additional credit toward debt relief? How do I know if I have FFEL Loans, Perkins Loans, or Health Education Assistance Loans (HEAL) that are privately held? I have loans I need to consolidate – what do I do next?

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 18, 2024

FSA has notified institutions that it will suspend batch processing for the Common Origination Disbursement System (COD) as it makes important updates in preparation for the 2024-25 academic year. The outage is scheduled to occur between 11 p.m. ET on April 20, 2024 and 11 a.m. ET on April 21, 2024. In addition, users will… More » COD Implementation for 2024–25, Outage Scheduled for April 20th The post COD Implementation for 2024–25, Outage Scheduled for April 20th first appeared on Colleg

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 17, 2024

By Pam Eddinger, President, Bunker Hill Community College During my 11 years at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, Massachusetts, I have received many visits from global educators curious about the uniquely American phenomenon of the Community College. In our exchanges, we inevitably observe that we are a place that prepares individuals for the future Continue Reading The post Made for Our Times: Mobility, Vibrancy, and the Next 123 Years of the Community College Movement appeared first on

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Counselors' Corner

APRIL 17, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Students, I get it. I used to work for the US Department of Education, and they’re supposed to be helping you get an education—but it sure doesn’t seem that way, if you’ve applied for financial aid for life after high school. They changed the FAFSA form—the one used to apply for aid—and it was supposed to make applying easier.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

APRIL 18, 2024

Overview The Department of Education is temporarily pausing processing of PSLF applications & forms PSLF borrowers should download their information from their MOHELA account before April 30th Why is the Department pausing PSLF processing? Is my account still with MOHELA during the pause? Is MOHELA still going to service my loans after the transition to the new BPOs?

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College Aid Services

APRIL 18, 2024

The Department of Education discovered yesterday that IDSA25OP and IGSA25OP, two ISIR message classes, were accidentally replicated and sent to the SAIG mailboxes numerous times. In response, ISIR transmissions along with the duplicate files were temporarily suspended to prevent institutions from receiving inaccurate data while officials researched the cause of the issues.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2024

A college education gave Aracely Bahenat access to a career in health care that enabled her to provide a better life for her three sons and escape violent domestic abuse. Aracely’s return to school 20 years after her first try wasn’t only about earning a degree. It was about overcoming adversity, gaining control of her life and finding a path to a better future.

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COE

APRIL 24, 2024

Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity April 24, 2024 — by Tommy Walls At the heart of TCDP lies a commitment to reducing income and wealth disparities, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the tools and resources necessary to thrive in today’s competitive job market. Did you know that participation in an internship increases a student’s likelihood of employment?

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Counselors' Corner

APRIL 24, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. This is the time of year when many parents aren’t quite sure what to do with themselves. Years and years—and years—of chauffeuring kids here and there created a portal into their lives college doesn’t offer. In a way, that’s good; kids aren’t raised to be perpetually dependent. On the other hand, it’s wise to want to be there when their reality of adulthood is less than their vision of what it’s supposed to be.

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Student Privacy Compass

APRIL 24, 2024

Schools and districts around the United States are currently grappling with how to vet new edtech tools that incorporate generative AI. Whereas various groups have produced frameworks designed to help schools review these tools holistically, they frequently say very little about how to vet them for privacy compliance. To address this gap, the Future of Privacy Forum’s Vetting Generative AI Tools for Use in Schools explains the steps schools should consider incorporating into their more general e

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College Aid Services

APRIL 19, 2024

FSA has released a reminder to institutions about the importance of safeguarding Federal Tax Information (FTI). If a concern or discrepancy arises with FTI on an ISIR, never include FTI information via email communications. The full announcement is below. POSTED DATE: May 12, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GENERAL-23-34 SUBJECT: Access and… More » Safeguarding 2024–25 Federal Tax Information The post Safeguarding 2024–25 Federal Tax Information first appeared

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2024

Civil rights icon Opal Lee will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University (SMU). Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is expected to receive the honor during the university’s May 11 commencement ceremony. She led a national grassroots campaign that resulted in the 2021 establishment of Juneteenth, the June 19 federal holiday.

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Knowledge Avatars College

APRIL 23, 2024

Unlock Your Learning Potential with AI Companions Emiliano for E… Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:30 How many times have we wished for someone to guide us exactly how we want to, at our pace, with our learning style? Guess what? The future is already here! Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, envisions an era where each individual will have their own AI companion.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 23, 2024

By: Frances W. Hopkins, Director of the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award and Director of President’s Education Awards Program. A charge: Shine a Light on the staff that have been designed to have such impact within the school walls. These staff are often not highlighted nor recognized nearly enough. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) Continue Reading The post 2024 RISE Awardee Announced appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 23, 2024

Whether you are in a 4-year or 2-year institution, a variety of factors can complicate a student’s path to graduation. Surprisingly, many who delay their degree are near graduation. A Civitas Learning analysis found that one in five students finishes 75% of their degree before hitting pause. The story behind this unfortunate statistic often boils down to students not knowing which classes they need, where to get help, and what steps lie ahead to get to the finish line.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 24, 2024

Three new reports that are designed to help institutions meet the federal government’s Financial Value Transparency Gainful Employment requirements are now available to administrators through the NSLDSFAP website. We recommend that administrations log into their NSLDS accounts to confirm that they have access to the following reports: FVT/GE Program Enrollment Detail Report (SHDPE1), FVT/GE Program… More » FSA Implements New Gainful Employment Reports, Announces Webinar Training on M

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

Twenty-three universities are expected to receive a share of $4.6 million to advance Black student success in California. Dr. Dilcie Perez The California State University (CSU) recently announced the one-time allocation ($4,630,846) as part of the university system’s $10 million, three-year Black Student Success funding commitment. It will help fund programs and projects that meet recommendations outlined in the Black Student Success report released in June 2023.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

APRIL 23, 2024

Water makes up about 50% to 70% of your body weight. It is essential for maintaining body temperature; lubricating and cushioning joints; and getting rid of waste. Drinking water during or after a meal also aids digestion. The amount of water your body needs depends on many factors, including your health, how active you are, and where you live. You are likely getting enough water if you rarely feel thirsty and your urine is colorless or light yellow.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you’re a senior weighing your financial aid options or a junior gearing up for college visits this summer, remember: the financial aid office is your friend! I know that it can seem like a super overwhelming and scary place to visit, but they really are there to help you! The folks there, especially the director, know their stuff. When you chat with the financial aid office, asking the right questions is key.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 22, 2024

Long-term disability insurance protects a portion of your personal income if you become disabled, giving your family peace of mind. But what happens to your practice if you’re unable to work? Business overhead expense insurance can help keep your practice doors open and operating smoothly in your absence. What is business overhead expense insurance?

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College Aid Services

APRIL 23, 2024

Examining the ins and outs of Satisfactory Academic Progress Examining the ins and outs of Satisfactory Academic Progress Broadcast date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Join us for an in-depth look into Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and how they impact student success. Our panelists will provide insight into measuring progress and discuss examples of how… More » Examining the ins and outs of Satisfactory Academic Progress – Webinar (Recording) The post Examining the ins

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2024

Mellon Foundation has awarded a total $25 million in grant funding to five public colleges and universities to establish paid internship programs for humanities majors. The foundation announced that California State University, Fresno (Fresno State); the City College of New York (CCNY); Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia (ODU); the University of Missouri - Kansas City; and the University of North Carolina (UNC) Greensboro will receive $5 million each to promote the study of the humanit

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 22, 2024

Last Friday concluded the Department’s #FAFSAFastBreak Campaign. This Week of Action was a national effort to drive FAFSA submissions among high school seniors and returning college students. We were so thrilled to have over 200 commitments from high school counselors, principals, superintendents, after-school programs, parent groups, non-profit organizations, and other local and state education Continue Reading The post Recapping the FAFSA Week of Action: Thanks to All Who Took a #FAFSAFastBrea

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Timely MD

APRIL 18, 2024

Creating a supportive environment where every student can succeed is essential, but it also requires supporting educators. According to a 2023 RAND Report , 23% of teachers said they were likely to leave their jobs by the end of the 2022-23 school year. Teacher Turnover K-12 workers have the highest burnout rate of any industry in the United States.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 21, 2024

Long-term disability insurance (LTD) generally protects up to 60% of your gross income against an unexpected injury, illness or medical condition. However, most insurance companies have a maximum disability insurance allowed, which typically caps out around $15,000 to $30,000 per month, depending on specialty and other determining factors. For most professions, the maximum benefit amount… The post How to Get the Maximum Disability Insurance Allowed as a High-Income Earner appeared first on

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College Aid Services

APRIL 18, 2024

Federal Student Aid has announced the publication of Volume 3 of the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook which discusses the academic calendar, payment period, and disbursement requirements for awarding aid under the Title IV student financial aid programs, determining a student’s cost of attendance, and packaging Title IV aid. Additionally, the following edits have been… More » Now Available: Volume 3 of the 2024-25 Federal Student Aid Handbook The post Now Available: Volume 3 of the 2

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

School: University of Mississippi Major: Psychology Year: Senior University of Mississippi psychology major Madison Scott is exceptional as a student and athlete of character, according to Yolett McPhee- McCuin, head coach of Ole Miss Women’s Basketball. As a point guard and forward, Scott was a First Team SEC All-Conference Basketball Selection and participant in USA Basketball.

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COE

APRIL 17, 2024

From Port-au-Prince to Policy: A TRIO Upward Bound Journey of Service and Success April 17, 2024 I was born in Boston but grew up in Port-au-Prince, where I spent the first fifteen years of my life. When I left Haiti, I pledged to my family that I would serve those who need it the most upon receiving my share of the American dream. When I got to Boston, my cousin insisted I enroll in TRIO Upward Bound.

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I'm First!

APRIL 19, 2024

My phone pinged with an email message: Check your WashU Pathway. My heart fluttered and my anxiety kicked in. Admission decisions were out this early? What if I got rejected? Would everything that I worked so hard for in high school be a waste?

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 20, 2024

When discussing disability insurance with clients, many of whom are surgeons or dentists, it’s clear that even a simple hand injury can dramatically affect their ability to work. Other professionals, like certified public accountants (CPAs), are less likely to have a disability impact their employment. But that doesn’t mean they should skimp on their insurance… The post Disability Insurance for CPAs: How to Find the Best Policy appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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