2019

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Students Need High-Quality Data to Make Informed College Decisions

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

by: Molly Hall-Martin. Deciding where to attend college, what to study, and how to pay for it are some of the most important decisions a student will make in their academic career. But many students and families are left without the data necessary to make an informed college choice. For example, information currently available to students cannot help them answer basic, yet critical questions, including: .

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Community Colleges vs. State Schools: Which One Results in Higher Salaries?

Community College Review

A recent report found that graduates from Florida community colleges earned more than their state university counterparts. Learn more about the interesting results and their implications for your future earnings.

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Exams, Holidays, Then What?

Castleton Trio

In a few days, it will all be over. You’ll finish your finals, turn in any last papers, and go home. We hope you’ve had a good semester and wish you a relaxing break. You deserve it! We also hope you reflect a bit on the semester and think about the one ahead. Just as the New Year allows you to make a fresh start, a new semester gives you a clean slate.

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Suicide Prevention: Kevin Hines Interview Part II

Welltrack Connect Blog

6 min read Kevin Hines is a suicide prevention advocate who survived an attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge at the age of 19. Suicide is the number… The post Suicide Prevention: Kevin Hines Interview Part II appeared first on Welltrack Connect Blog.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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National Immunization Awareness Month

Lewermark Blog

Every year, preventable diseases strike thousands of people in the U.S., including international students. National Immunization Awareness Month is a campaign held each August to highlight the importance of vaccinations and how they can prevent certain, often highly contagious diseases. For international students, receiving certain immunizations should be an utmost priority.

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Social Media – Best Practices

Pamela Hunnisett

This is my 2nd post for the UofC Continuing Ed course – BMC 312 Social Media Essentials. This assignment requires us to “identify 2 specific learnings you have had about social media content best practices.” These past few weeks have been interesting as I am taking in so much info regarding Social Media – realizing […].

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Health and Social Science for All

Clair Kamp Dush

Recently, I have been reflecting on the state of health and social science in the US. How competitive is it to get an NIH grant? The number of submissions to the National Institutes of Health has grown continually over the past 20+ years; in 2018, NIH received more than 55,000 grant applications, of which about 20% were funded, though the success rate varies by NIH institute.

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Dear David: An Open Letter to The Collegeboard

The Counseling Geek

Dear David: An Open Letter to The College Board. Dear David: It’s Time You Listened. Mr. Coleman et al – as I pen this letter of frustration, it is the week before the annual two weeks of AP Exams. So yes – my frustrations are high already. But this has been long coming. The amount of time that I am required to spend as a school counselor is absurd to fulfill the needs and expectations of your massive organization.

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Update: National Registry EMT Test Now Available at GCC!

MCC Academic Advisement Resources

From an email sent out by Adrienne Tabar Wednesday, October 23rd It’s official! We now offer the National Registry EMT test through Pearson Vue Computerized Testing Center at GCC Testing Services. This is a long-awaited, over two-year application process. We now can support our students and community with this business and industry certification test.

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Mental health & disorders

WashU Institue for Public Health

Written by Juliet Enow, DrPH candidate, Jackson State University and participant in the 2019 Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Public & Global Health Track. The past four weeks of the Institute of Public Health Summer Research Program – Public and Global Health Track have been an enriching and rewarding professional experience and I am glad I accepted the offer to work here.

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On the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill, Military-Connected Students Need The College Transparency Act

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

by: Tanya Ang, Vice President, Veterans Education Success. Seventy-five years ago, on June 22, 1944, the GI Bill was enacted. At the bill signing, President Roosevelt recognized the sacrifices of Americans who served in the military and acknowledged the moral responsibility of the American people to support our veterans as they returned home. With this legislation, President Roosevelt also affirmed the unique potential of higher education to make real the promise of economic and social advance

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How Your Smartphone Can Help You Earn Better Grades at Community College

Community College Review

Your iPod can stream so much more than simply music! Learn about how you can view your community college lectures on your smartphone, using this small piece of technology to improve your grades and academic experience.

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Finals Week: Survive, Thrive, and Celebrate!

Castleton Trio

It hardly seems possible, but in just eleven days, the semester will be over. Chances are, you’re excited about break – and can’t wait until finals are behind you. After all, Exam Week means study sessions during which you cram for finals and churn out one capstone essay after another. Being nervous about the semester’s end is normal. But staying up all night to review notes and finish assignments isn’t healthy or effective.

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Suicide Prevention Month: Kevin Hines Interview

Welltrack Connect Blog

7 min read Kevin Hines is a suicide prevention advocate who survived an attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge at the age of 19. Suicide is the number… The post Suicide Prevention Month: Kevin Hines Interview appeared first on Welltrack Connect Blog.

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Take it or Leave it: International Student College Edition

Lewermark Blog

“Did I forget something?” says almost every international student who leaves their home for the airport. It is a question tinged with apprehension. Packing for college is a balancing act; you need to bring enough, but you also know you probably will live in a small room with roommates. Space matters—a lot. As a recent […] The post Take it or Leave it: International Student College Edition appeared first on LewerMark - Student | Advisor Login.

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I think I can, I think I can … Can I?

Pamela Hunnisett

Again – this is a discussion response in a Career Foundations Course I’m taking through the UofC. Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) has self-efficacy at the heart of the model and I believe that one’s successful pursuit of careers or interests is always best served by the concept of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy begins the journey up […].

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Swirling: New Connecticut Trend of Taking Courses at Different Colleges

Norwalk Community College

There’s a new trend among students when it comes to earning a college degree, the swirl. Today’s students working toward a Bachelor’s degree are faced with additional pressures, especially … Continue reading "Swirling: New Connecticut Trend of Taking Courses at Different Colleges". The post Swirling: New Connecticut Trend of Taking Courses at Different Colleges appeared first on Norwalk Community College.

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Recommendations for Interviewing Job Candidates

Clair Kamp Dush

Photographs of a Brown University community member sharing their experience with racial microaggressions and microaffirmations. [link] [link]. I teach a PhD Job Market course on a biennial schedule, and we always talk about ways to combat gender and race microaggressions during interviewing. Over the past year or so, it has also come up in my family development course when we discuss the motherhood penalty , and in talks I gave to the Fisher Women in Business organization at Ohio State’s F

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Efficient Educators: Using autoCrat to take the tedium out of school counseling and teaching

The Counseling Geek

Efficient Educators: Using autoCrat to take the tedium out of school counseling and teaching. AutoCrat: A tool to help you automate your forms. I am excited to get to share a video tutorial for a tool that has been around for a few years, but I use a lot in my school counseling program to help save time and dedicate my energy to working with students.

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Update on GWCC’s Sonography Program

MCC Academic Advisement Resources

I spoke with Lucy Granillo at GWCC this afternoon and learned that there are currently 460 students on the wait list for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. They accept an average of 25 students per year each fall. In May of 2018 they moved from a point system to a first-come, first-served, application process. They … Continue reading Update on GWCC’s Sonography Program.

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Taking research from Saint Louis to New Delhi

WashU Institue for Public Health

Written by Biva Rajbhandari, programme officer at the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation in New Delhi, India and alumna of the Summer Research Program- Public & Global Health Track. I learned about the Summer Research Program during my first year as a Masters’ candidate in Public Health and Social Work at the Brown School. From the beginning, I saw it as a stepping stone to the world of research.

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Data-Informed College Decisions: Students Deserve Clear, Consistent, and Complete Financial Aid Offers

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

by: Tim Kinoshita. Earlier this month, millions of students nationwide made the life-changing decision to attend college. For these students and their families, enrolling in school is the culmination of years of hard work and determination, and these students have much to celebrate. Unfortunately, recent research suggests that many students are not provided clear, concise, and accurate information they need to fully understand the financial implications of the choices they have made.

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How to Maintain Your Financial Aid

Community College Review

Are you still eligible for financial aid? Learn about the GPA and coursework requirements to ensure that you can maintain your financial aid every quarter or semester.

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Back to therapy & school: 5 articles for providers

Welltrack Connect Blog

3 min read Nearly 20 million Americans are starting or heading back to school in these coming weeks. In this post we highlight several articles for providers we found helpful for when your students come back to therapy this fall! The post Back to therapy & school: 5 articles for providers appeared first on Welltrack Connect Blog.

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Part II: Dr. B. Hibbs “The Stressed Years of Their Lives” on how to support college students

Welltrack Connect Blog

4 min read College counseling centers are experiencing a dramatic rise in student demand for mental health services. This is part two of our interview with co-author, Dr. B. Janet Hibbs, where she shares ways parents, counseling centers, and community providers can support college students. The post Part II: Dr. B. Hibbs “The Stressed Years of Their Lives” on how to support college students appeared first on Welltrack Connect Blog.

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Minority Mental Health Articles for Universities and Providers

Welltrack Connect Blog

2 min read This month we are highlighting articles to support your university counseling center or practice with helpful resources on minority mental health. The post Minority Mental Health Articles for Universities and Providers appeared first on Welltrack Connect Blog.

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How International Students Can Avoid the Summer Bummers

Lewermark Blog

Lounging on the couch to watch television is a dull way to spend the summer months. If you are an international student studying in the U.S. for the summer, there are countless opportunities for some fun in the sun. So, put down that TV remote, get off the couch, and learn how to avoid the […] The post How International Students Can Avoid the Summer Bummers appeared first on LewerMark - Student | Advisor Login.

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5 Mental Health Articles for Providers – July

Welltrack Connect Blog

2 min read The Shrink Space highlights articles this month with a particular focus on student mental health and technology. The post 5 Mental Health Articles for Providers – July appeared first on Welltrack Connect Blog.

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Put a Bandage on Blood Supply Shortages

Lewermark Blog

Blood Is Constantly Needed While driving across town, you might see a sign that reads “Blood Drive Today, Please Donate.” Make no mistake; this is not a simple statement. It’s a cry for help! Blood banks constantly request and collect donations because hospitals are in an almost constant blood shortage crisis for surgeries and […] The post Put a Bandage on Blood Supply Shortages appeared first on LewerMark - Student | Advisor Login.

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Four Reasons to Consider Community College

Norwalk Community College

In the past decade, community college has become a more viable option for many looking to continue their education. Today’s community colleges have become more academically rigorous with high … Continue reading "Four Reasons to Consider Community College". The post Four Reasons to Consider Community College appeared first on Norwalk Community College.

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Distinguishing Student Loans, Grants and Scholarships

Norwalk Community College

It is no secret that student debt continues to increase. It is estimated to total nearly $1.5 trillion today. The fact is that around 70% of students graduate with … Continue reading "Distinguishing Student Loans, Grants and Scholarships". The post Distinguishing Student Loans, Grants and Scholarships appeared first on Norwalk Community College.

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How to File Your Taxes as an International Student

Lewermark Blog

IMPORTANT: The main tax form for residents is 1040-R. This has certain laws and deductions that the form for tax non-residents (1040-NR) do not get. If you file a 1040-R as a tax non-resident, you will be penalized. Scholarships exceeding the value of school costs (tuition, fees) are taxable income. Plan accordingly. (Athletes, this means […] The post How to File Your Taxes as an International Student appeared first on LewerMark - Student | Advisor Login.

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NEW RN to BSN Nursing Program with Charter Oak

Norwalk Community College

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) President Mark Ojakian has signed an agreement between six Connecticut Community Colleges and Charter Oak State College – Connecticut’s public online college – that … Continue reading "NEW RN to BSN Nursing Program with Charter Oak". The post NEW RN to BSN Nursing Program with Charter Oak appeared first on Norwalk Community College.

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5 Important Things to Remember if You are Planning to Study Abroad this Summer

Lewermark Blog

Taking the first steps to study abroad in another country is understandably both exciting and a little bit scary. But studying in another country will not only help you exceed academically, it will also open new perspectives that you would have never known about. 5 Important Things to Remember if You are Planning to […] The post 5 Important Things to Remember if You are Planning to Study Abroad this Summer appeared first on LewerMark - Student | Advisor Login.

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Certificates that Can Boost Your Business Career

Norwalk Community College

The common perception is that once you receive a degree, whether it’s an Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s, that is all the education you need. However, in some industries, that … Continue reading "Certificates that Can Boost Your Business Career". The post Certificates that Can Boost Your Business Career appeared first on Norwalk Community College.

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Criminal Justice: Outside Law Enforcement

Norwalk Community College

You’re interested in studying criminal justice, but don’t see yourself on the front lines, say as a police officer, state marshall, FBI agent or in another law enforcement role. … Continue reading "Criminal Justice: Outside Law Enforcement". The post Criminal Justice: Outside Law Enforcement appeared first on Norwalk Community College.