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Florida’s Anti-DEI Actions Hit Hard for Alumna and Mom of Recent Grad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And my equity journey continues. Four years ago, I wrote a column about sending my son off to college and my fears for him as a young Black man finding his way as a student and citizen. Today, I’m the proud mom of a college graduate. Though the world shut down during my son’s freshman year, and he spent his early college experience staring at a screen in his dorm room, he overcame every obstacle to reach his goal.

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Let Girls Be Girls: Navigating the Maze of Girls’ Mental Health

Active Minds

There seems to be a pop culture shift happening. The word “girl” has gone from once being used as a schoolyard insult to an everyday compliment with phrases like “That’s so girl,” its own budgeting strategy with “girl math,” an exercise with “hot girl walks,” and even 2023 being marked as the “Year of the Girl.” Young girls can now watch Barbie and see a woman as president or listen to Beyoncé and hear the most decorated Grammy-winning performing artist of all time.

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Diversity, Equity and Student Success Conference Plots Agenda for the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

PHILADELPHIA— Despite the ongoing attacks to diversity, equity and inclusion within higher education, more than a thousand educators gathered in-person and virtually late last week to share strategies and brainstorm ways to center equitable outcomes for the students who attend their institutions. Sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), this year’s “Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Access: What Unites Us,” drew faculty, students, administrators

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Scrap Loan Fees, Make Forgiveness Tax-Free and Approve More Relief: A Look at Biden’s 2025 Budget Proposal

Student Loan Planner

President Biden has taken several steps this month to push for reforms for student loan borrowers. Under several different proposals, Biden plans to reduce or eliminate so-called “junk fees” levied on borrowers under various circumstances, make student loan forgiveness permanently tax-free and increase funding for grants and the Office of Federal Student Aid.

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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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Listen to the Whispers

Steve Keating

Many CEOs around the world would be shocked to learn what is really going on in their organizations. Most know only what their direct reports want them to know. They receive “sanitized” reports on what’s happening around the organization. Those reports are rarely lies. But, they also lack the “color” that would greatly impact how the CEO receives the report.

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Tracy Dabbs' Perspective on Balancing Work and Family Life

Ready Education

As part of our Women's History Month celebration, we opened up a discussion about the delicate balance between work and personal life for women. Hear from Tracy Dabbs, Ready’s Performance Marketing Director, as she shares her experience.

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On MAL-attribution

Patter by Pat Thomson

I was recently reviewing a paper and saw my own work cited. Very nice, you might think. However, I was cited for saying a thing that I didn’t say – a thing that I would never ever say. It was a thing that I have railed against in almost everything I’ve written on the topic. Now I know that meanings are not fixed. People interpret. And that’s generally good and we writers like to make people think their own thoughts.

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Finding Happiness

Steve Keating

There was a popular song from years past that said “don’t worry, be happy.” It was a catchy tune and it hung around as a favorite song for longer than average. While the song actually had some decent advice for fighting worry like “In every life we have some trouble but when you worry, you make it double.” Which is in fact true. But just saying don’t worry, be happy isn’t going to get it done for most people.

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Incorrect SAI calculated on some ISIRs received prior to March 21

College Aid Services

The Department of Education has discovered an error in the FAFSA that generates an inaccurate SAI calculation for dependent students who reported assets on their application; students who did not report assets are not impacted. Institutions who received ISIRs prior to March 21 should follow the guidance below to ensure that their students receive an… More » Incorrect SAI calculated on some ISIRs received prior to March 21 The post Incorrect SAI calculated on some ISIRs received prior to

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National University Students Given Access to Work-Based Learning Via Online Platform

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For the past three years, students at National University (NU) have been given the chance to bolster their in-classroom learning with integrated real-world work experience via a partnership between NU and work-based learning platform Riipen. Dr. Mark Milliron The partnership, in the form of a pilot program which kicked off in 2021, has allowed NU faculty to use Riipen’s online platform to source employers willing to offer work experience and project opportunities to students and add these projec

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Why Your Benefit Period Matters: Understanding How Long Disability Insurance Lasts

Student Loan Planner

Long-term disability insurance protects your income if an injury or medical condition prevents you from working for an extended period of time. But how much disability insurance pays and for how long depends on your policy and its benefit period. How do long-term disability benefits work? Long-term disability insurance is a highly customizable financial product,… The post Why Your Benefit Period Matters: Understanding How Long Disability Insurance Lasts appeared first on Student Loan Plann

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Meet Taylor Ricciardi, Therapist

Thrive Alliance Group

March 1 was Employee Appreciation Day! We are celebrating our team members all month long by sharing their stories. Read more about Taylor Ricciardi, Therapist, and how much she enjoys seeing her students grow and flourish. What is your favorite thing about working here? I love collaborating with different staff and working with the kids. What keeps you coming to work each day?

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Consider Best Value Colleges

College Planners of America

The annual ranking of Best Colleges published by U.S. New & World Report (U.S. News) receives plenty of press coverage when it’s released in September. Perhaps as a result, the U.S. News rankings are relied upon by many students and parents in their search for the right college. Other publications with Best Colleges rankings include Forbes, Princeton Review, Money, Kiplinger, New York Times Higher Education, and the Wall Street Journal.

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FSA announces ISIR training webinar

College Aid Services

In response to the influx of inquiries regarding ISIR files, Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced a webinar entitled “2024-25 ISIR Highlights.” Scheduled for Friday, March 29th at 3 PM ET, the webinar will focus on how data is organized within ISIR blocks, new identifiers, and new codes. In addition, FSA will also cover what… More » FSA announces ISIR training webinar The post FSA announces ISIR training webinar first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Rhodes College Plaza Honors Historically Black Sororities, Fraternities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rhodes College will unveil and dedicate its new National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza on March 23, at 11 a.m., south of the Bryan Campus Life Center. The plaza, in the heart of the campus, pays tribute to the nine National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) fraternities and sororities, commonly known as the Divine Nine. In 2022, a group of students made a request to Rhodes College President Dr.

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How to Find the Best Financial Advisor for Physicians

Student Loan Planner

When it comes to financial planning for physicians, you need a comprehensive approach to wealth building that factors in the unique opportunities and challenges that come with your line of work. An experienced financial advisor for physicians can take the guesswork out, helping you to reach major life goals like owning a home or retiring… The post How to Find the Best Financial Advisor for Physicians appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Smartphone Apps and Fitness Trackers May Be Helpful Ways to Increase Physical Activity

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

If you are looking for ways to be more active, you may want to consider using an app or fitness tracker. Look at different apps and decide if there is one best suited for the activity you enjoy. Consider asking a friend to join you in using the same app. If you are competitive, a physical activity app might be effective at getting you moving and staying on track.

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Congress Averts Shutdown, Levels Funding for TRIO and GEAR UP Programs in FY24

COE

Congress Averts Shutdown, Levels Funding for TRIO and GEAR UP Programs in FY24 March 23, 2024 — by Owen Toomey Because the Fiscal Responsibility Act, also known as the debt limit deal, capped federal spending at FY23 levels, the Federal TRIO Programs received level funding at $1.191 billion. Congress averted a government shutdown by passing the final appropriations bills for FY24 over the weekend.

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Federal Government Passes FY2024 Budget, Pell Grant Maximum Maintained at $7,395

College Aid Services

The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 2882 in the early Saturday morning after missing the deadline to fund three-quarters of the government before sending the bill to President Biden’s desk. Now that the continuing resolution has been signed into law, the Department of Education will receive $79.1 billion for the 2024 fiscal year and sustains the… More » Federal Government Passes FY2024 Budget, Pell Grant Maximum Maintained at $7,395 The post Federal Government Passes FY2024 Budget, Pell Gra

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30 Years After Its Release, Nathan McCall’s Makes Me Wanna Holler Still Resonates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When journalist Nathan McCall released his 1994 autobiography, Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young Black Man in America , my mother was among the first wave of people to purchase a copy. She didn’t buy the book for me as a young aspiring journalist who was still in college at the time, although I’m sure she would have. Rather, my mother bought McCall’s book for herself because – like many readers – she was riveted by a report on NPR about McCall’s remarkable foray into the newspaper business after ha

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How to Compare Disability Insurance Quotes Like a Pro

Student Loan Planner

Long-term disability insurance policies come in many flavors that vary based on the insurance company and the individual policyholder. As a physician or other specialty professional, it’s crucial you take the time to compare policy options to understand how your coverage and benefits might differ. Plus, doing a disability insurance quote comparison can ensure you’re… The post How to Compare Disability Insurance Quotes Like a Pro appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Meet Frank Harvey, Clinical Supervisor

Thrive Alliance Group

March 1 was Employee Appreciation Day! We are celebrating our team members all month long by sharing their stories. Read more about Frank Harvey, Clinical Supervisor, and how he collaborates with his team to meet student needs. What is your favorite thing about working for Thrive Alliance Group? I have been in the mental health field for over 35 years and employed as a clinician and supervisor for Thrive Alliance Group (TAG) for the past 8 years.

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Enrollment Experience Impact Report 2023

Civitas Learning

Learn how the student registration experience impacts student persistence across Civitas Learning partner institutions. The post Enrollment Experience Impact Report 2023 appeared first on Civitas Learning.

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2024 Virtual Training Conference Announced; Registration Opens This Fall

College Aid Services

The annual training forum for Financial Aid Professionals will be virtual once again to continue reaching a larger audience and is scheduled from December 3rd to the 6th. Federal Student Aid will release further details later this summer and participants can register for the conference in the fall. POSTED DATE: March 22, 2024 AUTHOR: Federal… More » 2024 Virtual Training Conference Announced; Registration Opens This Fall The post 2024 Virtual Training Conference Announced; Registration Ope

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The Overlooked Factor in College Success: Belonging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The problems in higher education are well known. As costs rise and graduation rates stagnate, some wonder if college still holds the same value in 2024 as it did for previous generations. However, most of the young adults I work with at the Come to Believe Foundation — students who are first-generation, students who are from low-wealth backgrounds, and students who are often on the margins of high-quality higher education programs — know the value of a college degree.

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Disability Insurance Student Loan Riders: Are You Making This Big Mistake with Your Disability Insurance?

Student Loan Planner

Student loan riders are an optional addition to a long-term disability insurance policy. They’ve gained popularity over the past several years due to the huge accumulation of student debt among U.S. college graduates. A student loan rider offers a monthly payment benefit toward your student loan debt during the disability period. This sounds like a… The post Disability Insurance Student Loan Riders: Are You Making This Big Mistake with Your Disability Insurance?

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2024-2025 Pell Grant Eligibility:A Three-Step Process

HEAG

In all the hubbub around FAFSA ® Simplification, we haven’t really had time to talk much about the new methodology for awarding Pell Grants. Throw your Pell charts away and read on for the three steps to a Pell grant.… Read more ».

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The Waiting Game

I'm First!

I applied to only a few schools my senior year of high school. I got into every school except for one, which was a school in Colorado that I was applying to just for fun. One of my dream schools accepted me, but unfortunately it was not realistically possible for me to afford it.

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2024-25 Student Aid Index and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide (March 21 Update)

College Aid Services

FSA has published an update to its previous electronic announcement regarding changes to the Student Aid Index and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide for the upcoming academic year. The latest versions of both documents include renamed sections, new map input fields, additional tables, and clarifications to better define specific topics such as family size or EITC.… More » 2024-25 Student Aid Index and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide (March 21 Update) The post 2024-25 Student Aid Index and Pell Gra

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Community College: The Right Path and the Right Foot

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges have the ability to not only put students on the right path, but most importantly, ensure that students begin on the right foot. That right foot has so many implications, the first of which is the financial impact of attending a community college as the first step toward a bachelor ’ s degree. Currently, students are more immediately aware of the return on interest (ROI), and they want to know —up front — the lasting impact of their choices of when and how they engage in highe

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Physician Salary by Specialty: 10 Highest-paid Specialties for Adult Care and Pediatrics

Student Loan Planner

Working in the American healthcare system as a physician can lead to a comfortable income. The average physician salary was $352,000 in 2023, according to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2023. However, certain specialties pay much more — and in some cases, much less. Looking at data from the Doximity 2023 Physician Compensation Report we… The post Physician Salary by Specialty: 10 Highest-paid Specialties for Adult Care and Pediatrics appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Can we talk?

WACADA

Please let us know your thoughts on the Spring PD [link]

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Post-Grad Planning

I'm First!

The world is filled with opportunities, and I never truly realized this more in my life than I do now as I am almost graduating. The first main thing you should do by your senior year is create your LinkedIn profile.

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