Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Amid the build up to the 2024 presidential election, the report found that respondents were skeptical about digital messaging via social media; doubted election candidates using negative campaign advertisements; and wanted proof of tangible, substantial actions from those elected.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 29, 2024

“Huie’s article, which included a purported confession by the killers, shaped the perceptions of many white Mississippians and others who wanted to believe Till was a man-rapist who feared no one,” said Dr. Davis Houck, the Fannie Lou Hamer Professor of Rhetorical Studies in the School of Communication at Florida State.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 19, 2024

If a concern or discrepancy arises with FTI on an ISIR, never include FTI information via email communications. The full announcement is below.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Getting access to perform testing has been Brice and Masier’s goal since they first filed a motion for discovery in February, in hopes that they could better identify what toxins at Poe Hall might have contributed to Masier’s acute myeloid leukemia. com at the end of June 2024. “In And I said, ‘Not that I know of,’” says Masier.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

AccessLex Institute, a nonprofit organization that advocates access to legal education, released its biannual summary of demographic, financial, and academic data about U.S. Access is important, but law schools must also focus on supporting students of color along their academic journeys, she said. law students and applicants.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

ED has had several stumbles following an overhaul of the FAFSA form, as mandated by Congress’s FAFSA Simplification Act, starting the 2024–25 award year. Even before it launched, the 2024-2025 FAFSA form faced criticism for its calculations not accounting for inflation, a now-fixed issue that was part of the reason for this most recent delay.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin closed its Gender and Sexuality Center, transferring some of its activities and services to the university’s Women’s Community Center, which UT then closed in May. It is a space to establish community, which is important for persistence and student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2024

A May 2024 report by the Education Data Initiative found that four years after graduation, Black borrowers owe an average of 188% more than white borrowers and hold an average of $53,000 in debt. As of December 2023, 43.2 million Americans have student loan debt, according to the Federal Student Aid office.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

The power of collaboration and the importance of building paths for others to follow were topics , front and center , during the 2024 White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence. Arati Prabhakar, noting that, on average, Black workers in STEM are paid 78% and Hispanic workers in STEM are paid 83% of what their white counterparts make.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

communication, University of Southern California; and Ph.D., communication, University of Southern California Career mentors: Dr. Rudy P. Enabling critical research and technological access can be the key to sovereignty for communities of color. Tenured: No Age: 40 Education: B.A., Guevarra, Jr.,

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 12, 2025

But even the most capable students can struggle if they don’t have access to basic resources like quiet study spaces, reliable Wi-Fi, group meeting areas, and academic support services. Access to physical spaces like libraries and technology hubs also play a critical role.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We welcomed new colleagues, celebrated a long-time equity champion , and commemorated 30 years of advancing equitable college access and success. Policy and Advocacy We engaged with federal, state, and institutional policymakers, to advance policies that improve data, access, affordability, and quality in higher education.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A successful program requires more than just financial resources, effective communication tools are equally vital to ensure transparency, build trust, and provide a positive experience for families. Providing Clarity: Clear communication helps families understand the financial aid process, eligibility requirements, and award decisions.

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Timely MD

JANUARY 24, 2025

The Goals of CEEP include: Providing immediate, accessible support to students and the community during/after the event. Offering students a range of ways to access support tailored to their needs. CEEP is designed to address a wide range of emotional emergencies that affect campus communities. Who is eligible?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

According to EdChoice, as of early 2024, 32 states offer at least one private school choice program, and more than $4 billion is distributed annually through ESAs, tax credits, and voucher systems. To promote equitable access: Use a consistent, objective assessment tool like SSS.

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Single Stop

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

During his tenure, Hanna led Single Stop through a period of transformative growth, driving the build and launch of a next-generation technology platform and establishing pivotal partnerships , which expanded access to benefits and supports to tens of thousands of families nationwide.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A November 2024 article , from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) highlights that total financial aid awarded by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and SAIS schools has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting schools commitment to supporting families. million during the same period.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. The 2024-25 FAFSA represents the final implementation of the rules stipulated in the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020 , some of which have already been released in the 2122-23 and 2023-24 FAFSA’s.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

JANUARY 6, 2025

Approvers, advisors, and students will have an improved user experience as well as access to new features that were previously unavailable. advisor forum from October 2024 and/or the blog post linked below. The minutes from the Transfer Advising Committees latest meeting can be found below.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Homewood community on Friday May 3, 2024. Dear Homewood Affiliates, Due to the ongoing protest at the Beach, Homewood campus buildings have temporarily shifted to JCard swipe access-only. All university affiliates have full access to buildings upon swiping in.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 23, 2023

The 2023-2024 Your Voice Is Your Power (YVYP) Student Advisory Board comprises four young adults who will help Active Minds research and develop new mental health resources for college-aged BIPOC and LGBTQ+ young adults. C harles Ellis Charles (he/him/his) is 20 years old and originally from Reynoldsburg, OH.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Release PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students Users of the Naviance platform will now have easier access to offers of college admission and financial aid via EAB’s Concourse technology September 12, 2023 FOLSOM, CALIF.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the weeks prior to the start of the Spring 2024 semester, Mental Health and Primary Care Services will begin to implement a new electronic health record (EHR) system called Point and Click , a leading vendor specializing in campus health. During these periods, learners will continue to have access to after-hours care as they always do.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

, many students and families are left wondering how financial aid distribution will work for the 2024-2025 school year. 2024-2025 FAFSA Updates For the 2024-2025 college application cycle, the FAFSA will be open to students and family by December 31, 2023. Unfortunately, that means we’re not 100% sure when that opening day is.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey. The challenge will intensify with the expected spike in fall 2024 enrollment due to the ACC Free Tuition pilot program.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

Students who apply to Missouri State and complete their FAFSA forms by May 1 will be eligible for all need-based financial aid including the Mo State Access Award. The Mo State Access Award assures free tuition and fees for Missouri students who are Pell eligible.

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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.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 20, 2025

To tackle this challenge, they partnered with Civitas Learning to implement a centralized student support systema move that proved invaluable when they faced an even greater test: responding to the emergency caused by Hurricane Helene in Fall 2024. ” Regine Criser, Ph.D,

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Knowledge Avatars College

MAY 1, 2024

Revolutionizing Knowledge Transfer through Trainable Bots Emiliano for E… Wed, 05/01/2024 - 14:51 In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), advancements are happening at a pace that's almost too rapid to keep track of. These massive models are redefining the way we communicate with AI technology.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Anticipate Pell expansion Qualification for Pell Grants will change and should provide broader access and support for low-income students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Petersburg, FL, October 10, 2024 – Education Brands, formerly part of Community Brands, a leading provider of cloud-based software, services, and payment solutions for schools, today announced its rebrand to VenturEd Solutions , a new education-focused entity led by CEO Nick Laird. “It

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The latest news from the federal government suggests that students and families will be able to access the new form at the end of December, but data from the new FAFSAs will not be available to schools until the end of January. Next steps for navigating the FAFSA delay Over-communicate processing delays.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

To achieve these goals, it was imperative to improve access to student information and facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between teams – specifically faculty and staff who faced challenges sharing student information. increase in registration from Fall 2022 to Spring 2024.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey. The challenge will intensify with the expected spike in fall 2024 enrollment due to the ACC Free Tuition pilot program.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 26, 2024

Advisors used various tactics to help students plan, from spreadsheets to handwritten worksheets but lacked a centralized system for communication. Read the Blog Unified communication and advising documentation This intuitive approach to planning leads to more impactful advising conversations. Specifically: 3.9

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Tuesday January 23, 2024. Dear Johns Hopkins Community: It’s the time of year when preparing to file 2023 income taxes becomes top of mind, and we have some important updates and information to share with you.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 7, 2024

But you move that along by having constant communication. Note: This interview in the Weekly Wisdom Series originally aired on February 19, 2024 as part of the University Innovation Alliance’s Innovating Together podcast, appearing live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. Some folks are never going to be satisfied.

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