Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) kicks off its annual conference in Philadelphia this week, President Biden appeared before thousands of attendees where he announced additional federal investments in HBCUs totaling $1.3 billion. The additional $1.3 billion in federal investments announced today will further build on the Administration’s commitments and on HBCUs’ demonstrated track record of delivering excellence.

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Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As a former educator on the south side of Chicago, I know firsthand the excitement and challenges of launching a new school year. The start of the school year sets the tone for what’s to come. We plan everything—the schedules, the curricula, the safety drills—but too often, mental health programming gets overlooked. And in today’s climate, that’s a mistake we can’t afford to make.

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Student Minds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Hollie reflects on her struggles with mental health during her first year of university, sharing what she wishes she had known. - Hollie Rose As the car rolled up the Bailey and the wheels moved over the cobblestones as we approached Durham Cathedral, I spotted my new home to my left, with iron gates opening onto the future I had been dreaming of for years.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

New research reveals that algorithms commonly used by institutions to predict student success may be racially biased against Black and Latinx students. The report, “ Inside the Black Box: Detecting and Mitigating Algorithmic Bias Across Racialized Groups in College Student-Success Prediction ,” shows that predictive models are more likely to predict failure for Black and Latinx students who succeed, compared to their White and Asian counterparts.

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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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Student Loan Planner

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A flurry of recent court activity has impacted several student loan forgiveness programs, and millions of borrowers are in limbo. While the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program isn’t directly targeted, the ripple effects of these lawsuits could still impact PSLF borrowers. The fate of the program may hinge on the outcome of upcoming elections,… The post Is Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Danger?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has released the 2024 High School Benchmarks report , which shows small improvements in college enrollment and persistence in public high school graduates. Data showed no change between 2022 and 2023 high school graduates when it came to immediately enrolling in college, but there was an increase of 3.2 percentage points between 2021 and 2022 graduates across nearly all high school characteristics in terms of enrolling in college within a year o

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Steve Keating

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Worrying is worthless! So don’t worry. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were that simple? Controlling worry and the stress that accompanies it is anything but easy. If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re human. That means you worry, at least sometimes. The more you can control worry in your life, the better your life will be. As hard as it is, it is possible to reduce the amount of worry we allow into our lives.

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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. TimelyCare‘s TalkNow Service is available for 24/7 emotional support. Someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes in the United States. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the country, particularly among young people.

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Ready Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

We are excited to announce the release of My Schedule, designed to enhance the student experience. This latest update is a key milestone in our ongoing commitment to Strengthening Student Engagement and Supporting Academic Success—two core focus areas in our Strategic Roadmap.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Dr. Jorge Burmicky, assistant professor at Howard University. Over 700 college and university presidents have responded to a new survey, providing a glimpse into the ever-evolving higher education landscape. Their insights along with those from four focus groups identified the leadership traits necessary to succeed in the current climate. The survey was highlighted in a new report titled, “2024 Competencies for the College Presidency: A National Study of Effective Leadership in Higher Educatio

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

If you are interested in being part of the 2025–26 FAFSA Beta, the Department has opened an interest form to complete. The Beta period which runs from mid-October until the end of November is open to community-based organizations, high schools, districts representing multiple schools, county or state organizations, and institutions of higher education.

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Steve Keating

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Sometimes I feel like doing nothing. I’m pretty good at it too. And to be clear, sometimes doing nothing is the most productive thing I can do. From time to time, we should all do nothing. As humans, we need time to recharge, reflect, and reinvigorate. It helps us be more productive when we decide to do something. There are also times when we must get something done when nothing is what we would prefer to do.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Almost every fall, I’d pull up the first college application I received, look at the details the college wanted me to provide on the secondary school report, and think, what on Earth does any of this have to do with the student who’s applying to college? You’re dubious? Let’s go for a ride. Class rank Since the college has the student’s GPA, and I’ve given (or will soon give them) the GPA scale we use, it isn’t all that hard to figure out how well the student has done

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry? That’s a great question. Both play a role in ensuring people have access to food. The main cause of hunger is not the lack of food but the lack of access to food. Food banks typically store food in large warehouses and distribute to local food programs, like food pantries. Food banks serve a specific geographic area.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Dr. David M. Johnson The reach, scope, and importance of the California Community College (CCC) System cannot be overstated. As the largest system of higher education in the nation, it comprises 90,000 employees, 73 districts, 116 colleges, and nearly two million students. The 2022 report, The Economic Value of the California Community College System, noted that the operations, construction, and student spending of the system, together with the enhanced productivity of community college alumni,

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Ahh! I’m so stressed out! How is it just the start of the semester and I’m already feeling overwhelmed and… The post Shift Your Mindset & Thrive appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Predictive modeling is commonly used to evaluate student performance and identify risk factors at many colleges and universities. Institutions can no longer rely solely on intuition and experience to address the factors influencing student outcomes. A study of Civitas Learning partners found that roughly 40% of students who left college had a GPA of 3.0 or higher —data that typically wouldn’t flag them as at-risk.

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Symplicity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Managing student conduct is crucial for the success of any higher education institution. Effective management in this area not only ensures a safe and productive learning environment but contributes to the holistic development of students. Good management is associated with communication, collaboration, and accountability; universities like Towson University are proof of this by effective management and use of Symplicity Advocate.

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Knack

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Scaling academic support in colleges of business is a powerful strategy that not only enhances student retention and persistence to graduation but also fosters job creation for students. By integrating more peer tutoring opportunities, colleges can achieve both educational and economic goals, creating a dual benefit for institutions and students alike.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom Undocumented students in California’s higher education system may soon be able to get a job in California’s public universities and colleges. California would become the first state in the nation to employ undocumented college students without legal work permits, pending a signature from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The landmark legislation, Assembly Bill 2586, passed the state legislature in a final 41-7 assembly vote last month.

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In a world where Karen’s get way more airtime than good deeds, we can often feel like common courtesy has… The post Manners Take You Places appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

By: Por Gabriel O. Bermea Las instituciones que brindan servicios a los hispanos (HSI, por sus siglas en inglés) son universidades donde al menos el 25% de la población estudiantil a tiempo completo de pregrado es hispana. Las HSI representan alrededor del 20% de todas las instituciones de educación superior en los Estados Unidos, Continue Reading The post La Familia, el Cariño, y lo Personalizado: Consejería académica en instituciones que brindan servicios a los hispanos appeared first on ED.

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, significant changes are being introduced in how financial aid applicants must report net income (or loss) from business or farm activities. Notably, the longstanding family farm and small business asset exclusion is being eliminated, … Read more ».

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Ready Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As Ready Education continues to expand and evolve, we are thrilled to announce the growth of our senior leadership team. To better serve educational institutions worldwide, we are excited to welcome Christine Hall as Vice President of Sales for the Americas and Tiago Mateus as Vice President and Managing Director for Europe to Asia-Pacific (E2AP).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Mpoli Simwanza-Johnson Mpoli Simwanza-Johnson has been named general counsel for the Colorado State University Foundation. She served as director of legal affairs at the University of Wisconsin Foundation in Madison. Simwanza-Johnson holds a juris doctorate from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Each of our speakers talk about the complex and evolving landscape of substance use, abuse, and its impact on individuals… The post Top Speakers for Alcohol and Other Drugs appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Federal Student Aid has updated Volume 9 of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide to include the a test data file of a 2025-26 Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR). This file is for use in system testing by schools, state agencies, software providers, and other agencies and entities. The file is a tool to ensure that institutions are… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide Updated with Test ISIR file The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide Updated with Test ISIR file fir

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In our blog, The Lost Art of Communication , we discussed the many ways we can communicate with each other in the office. The most used mode is email and we provided some best practices for your business communications. Communicating … Read more ».

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Wading through the world of financial aid can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re met with acronyms like SAI, SAR, and FAFSA. But don’t worry—I’m here to make it simple! Whether you’re applying to college or the parent of a soon-to-be-college student, understanding these terms is key to getting the financial support you need for college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Ronald M. Carrere Jr. Ronald M. Carrere Jr. has been named associate vice president of government and community relations at Xavier University of Louisiana. He serves as interim executive director of the Norman C. Francis Leadership Institute. Carrere holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance and real estate from the University of New Orleans and a master’s in sustainable real estate and architecture from Tulane University.

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Preventing burnout in students is crucial for their overall well-being and academic success. By addressing and managing stress, students can… The post CAMPUSPEAK’s Top Speakers on Preventing Burnout appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Earlier this year, the Department of Education amended regulations for mandatory and discretionary trigger reporting that went into effect on July 1 for institutions receiving Title IV funding. The electronic announcement below provides a summary of suggested documentation that schools can submit to meet the federal government based on a list of possible scenarios.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By: Isabel Prasad, Policy Intern, Office of the Deputy Secretary Isabel is a rising junior at UC Berkeley studying Political Science, concentrating in International Relations and minoring in Human Rights Interdisciplinary Studies. To build a globally adept citizenry, the U.S. Department of Education promotes biliteracy, collaborates with relevant domestic and international stakeholders, and participates in Continue Reading The post Lead the World: How the U.S.

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On July 31, Federal Student Aid (FSA) published Electronic Announcement CB-24-16 to alert financial aid professionals that the FISAP due on October 1, 2024, is now available on the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) website. If you have already completed … Read more ».

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ronnie D. Williams Ronnie D. Williams has been appointed Senior DEI Strategist and Advisor at Hendrix College. He is retired from the University of Central Arkansas, where he served as vice president of student services and chief diversity officer. Williams, a graduate of Hendrix College, holds a master’s from Arkansas State University.

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

To create and maintain healthy group dynamics, understanding the interplay between power and personal empowerment has become crucial. While power… The post Navigating Power Dynamics in Leadership: A Guide for Students and Advisors appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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