Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 12, 2024

Christopher Edley Jr., a prominent legal and public policy scholar who co-founded the Harvard Civil Rights Project with Dr. Gary Orfield, died over the weekend. He was 71. Christopher Edley Jr. “Chris Edley was a smart, caring, determined advocate for justice who could move easily and powerfully through the mazes of top levels of law, politics, and research,” said Orfield, who is Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA Graduate School of Education and co-director of The Civil Rights Project at

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Active Minds

MAY 13, 2024

In recent years, there has been an increase in awareness surrounding mental health. Individuals from every generation have taken the initiative to shine a light on mental health and work towards decreasing the shame and misconceptions associated with mental health. With this being said, it is important to understand that everyone’s mental health journey is not the same.

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Student Minds

MAY 10, 2024

Callum discusses the student lifestyle and accessing support at University - Callum - Centre for Mental Health For as long as there have been students, there has been the notion of a ‘Student Lifestyle’. Across all sections of society, including the student body itself, there is an expectation that students must lower their standards for living. Students are meant to be poor, to have low quality housing, and to drink to excess.

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Believe in Students

MAY 7, 2024

Like many young girls of my age, I spent many hours as a child “playing school” in my basement. Occasionally I had to be the student while my younger sister bossed me around, but mostly, I was the teacher. Looking back, there were a shocking number of unruly imaginary students in my classroom, but mostly, I loved creating worksheets, explaining concepts, and telling my students what a great job they did.

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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

MAY 10, 2024

Today the Department released several 2024-25 FAFSA updates including the timeline for processing Paper FAFSA forms and when school-initiated corrections will become available. In addition the deadline has been extended for reporting Direct Loan, Pell Grant, and TEACH Grant program disbursements. Key points include: The Department will begin processing 2024-25 paper FAFSA forms – including… More » 2024-25 FAFSA: Update on Processing Paper FAFSA Forms, Implementing School-Initiated Correcti

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Steve Keating

MAY 12, 2024

I am frequently asked about the difference between managing and leading. I am frequently asked that by people who don’t believe there is a difference. I know almost instinctively that the people who do not believe there is a difference between managing and leading are not leading people. They are attempting to do the impossible, which is manage another human being.

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Student Minds

MAY 10, 2024

Callum shares his experience with drinking culture at university and student financial hardship Callum - Centre for Mental Health As a student, like many students before me, I have been known to drink. Heavily. At universities, there is a pervasive drink and drug culture. To many students, drinking feels like an essential activity. In my own experience, alcohol consumption was tagged onto nearly every enterprise.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

MAY 7, 2024

There is a famous phrase amongst Indigenous people about walking in two worlds: one being a path of traditional teachings, and the other being a path in the western world. I’ve related to and reflected on this statement all throughout my educational journey, but especially as I’ve worked to instill Native language & culture in Continue Reading The post Walking a Path Towards Indigenous Education appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Counselors' Corner

MAY 8, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. There isn’t a lot of research on the best way to talk about college with students who would be the first in their family to attend, but it’s a research field that’s growing. The Journal of College Access is a space devoted to such research (full disclosure—I am a founding editor), so I’ve had a chance to peruse some quality work on this topic.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2024

Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher has been named the Renée and Richard Goldman Endowed Dean of the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. “I am honored and excited to serve as the Renée and Richard Goldman Endowed Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education,” said Zamani-Gallaher, a professor in the Pittsburgh’s Department of Educational Foundations, Organizations, and Policy.

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Steve Keating

MAY 9, 2024

It is a bit surprising how many people in leadership positions are unaware how important feedback is to the people they lead. Some just don’t like giving feedback. Some think providing feedback could lead to a confrontation so they avoid it like the plague. Some, sadly, are simply too damn lazy to make the effort required to provide meaningful feedback.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Here are some things to know about the opioid fentanyl, and how harm reduction tactics can reduce its impact. 1. Fentanyl is an opioid 50 times more potent than heroin. Opioids are pain killers that people sometimes use recreationally for their euphoria and relaxation effects. Fentanyl has medical uses, primarily to control severe pain after surgery and in advanced-stage cancer treatment.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

MAY 8, 2024

By: Abigail Swisher, Rural Impact Fellow, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Spanning 37,000 miles across Alaska, the Northwest Arctic Borough School District has struggled to hire and retain enough new teachers. The eleven villages within the district – many of them above the Arctic Circle – are sparsely populated and remote. The winters are Continue Reading The post How Mentoring is Reaching New Teachers in Rural Alaska appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Timely MD

MAY 13, 2024

Mental health care is often nuanced, multifaceted, and deeply personal. Every individual’s experience is unique, and influenced by many factors ranging from biological predispositions to environmental stressors. In navigating this complex landscape, providers are responsible for effective counseling and therapy that support healing and ensure tangible progress toward well-being.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2024

Dr. Melissa Smiley Melissa Smiley has been named chief of staff and university relations officer at Wayne State University. She served as chief of staff at WorkMoney. Smiley holds a bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College as well as an MPH, a Master of Urban Planning degree, and a Ph.D. in epidemiological science from the University of Michigan.

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Symplicity

MAY 10, 2024

Each and every day, our client managers and implementation managers across the globe help make our clients' day-to-day just a little bit easier so that they can better support students and employers. With a client support team that comes from across the student success spectrum, clients continuously speak to the dedication of our client support team, and at Symplicity want to give them the attention they deserve.

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Believe in Students

MAY 10, 2024

#RealCollege Curriculum - Course One Welcome to the Spring Pilot We are thrilled to welcome you to the spring pilot group for Course One of the #RealCollege curriculum. As a participant, you have early access to Course One – which means your insights and experiences are invaluable to us! Before you dive into Course One, please take a moment to complete the pre-assessment.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home May 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm This comprehensive report provides a 50-year historical trend analysis, shedding light on the state of equity in higher education and offering insights to policymakers, educators, and the public on how to improve educational opportunities and outcomes.

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Student Loan Planner

MAY 10, 2024

Student loan borrowers have been experiencing significant turbulence, with the landscape constantly shifting beneath their feet. New student loan forgiveness and repayment programs, many with complicated eligibility criteria and disparate timelines, offer borrowers opportunities for relief and confusion. The path for borrowers appears to be ever-changing, leaving many feeling lost and unsure of their next… The post 3 Major Student Loan Shakeups That Impact Forgiveness and Repayment appeare

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2024

Florida A&M University has paused moving forward with the $237.75 million donation in support of student success initiatives and athletics. Dr. Larry Robinson President Dr. Larry Robinson announced the decision at an emergency meeting Thursday of FAMU’s fundraising foundation. Board members expressed grave reservations about the donation, which drew national attention as one of the largest ever for one of the country’s historically Black colleges and universities.

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CAMPUSPEAK

MAY 9, 2024

In our quest to lead sexual violence prevention efforts, it’s imperative to delve beyond the surface and examine the broader… The post Shifting the Culture: Preventing Sexual Violence Through Community Conversations appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report bridget Thu, 05/09/2024 - 00:10 Image Graduation Higher Ed Leadership Student Success University Innovation Lab This coming October, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) will celebrate ten years of collaborating with higher education institutions to increase their graduation rates. Our starting goal in 2014 was awarding an additional 68,000 undergraduate degrees above baseline over the next decade – a goal that our 11 founding institutions reached four yea

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College Aid Services

MAY 8, 2024

In a Dear Colleague letter, The Department of Education has shared a slew of resources to its YouTube channel on its on its 2024-25 FAFSA Fast News Blog to help students and contributors make corrections to their applications. These videos include guidance in both English and Spanish for topics such as adding signatures as well… More » Department of Education Adds Better FAFSA Resource Videos to Youtube Channel The post Department of Education Adds Better FAFSA Resource Videos to Youtube C

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Student Loan Planner

MAY 8, 2024

If President Trump wins the 2024 election, will he seek to repeal the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan? Right now, it seems more likely than not that he would. We’ll discuss how a SAVE plan repeal would happen if Trump wins and what options borrowers might have for their student loan debt… The post Could the SAVE Plan Survive a Trump Presidency?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2024

A new study measures “return on investment” in California higher education for low- and moderate-income learners and analyzes whether they can quickly recoup their costs of attending. Eloy Ortiz Oakley Golden Opportunities: Measuring Return on Investment in California Higher Education for Low- and Moderate-Income Learners was commissioned by College Futures Foundation with a specific focus on the state’s low- and moderate-income learners.

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Knack

MAY 7, 2024

Colleges and universities are continuously challenged to innovate and adapt their support services to meet the evolving needs of their students. Dr. Dan Reardon , Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T), sat down with us in April to provide valuable insights into the transformation of peer tutoring and its pivotal role in fostering student engagement and success.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

MAY 7, 2024

According to the Global Council on Brain Health, one way to keep your brain healthy is to make changes in your lifestyle. To reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, follow these tips: Make healthy food choices—eat berries, whole grains, fatty fish, vegetables, and lean protein. Complete crossword puzzles, read books, or take anew class to stimulate your brain.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

MAY 12, 2024

I haven’t often thought about the work that’s done in email signatures. But I do generally have a look at what people have sitting there underneath their name. And I’ve recently been struck by five things: a lot of colleagues put a prepared corporate logo from their university or research centre in their signature. I have never used any of those ready-made shiny happy decals, partly because my email doesn’t seem to like them, but also partly because I like to think that my email is for me not ju

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 12, 2024

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Sunday May 12, 2024. Dear Johns Hopkins Community, Late last night we reached an agreement with the student protesters to end the encampment on the Beach at our Homewood campus. As of this afternoon, the encampment is in the process of being dismantled. Over the past 13 days, we have spent many long hours in discussion with multiple groups of protesters, and, with the support of members of our faculty, we have ar

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2024

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has renamed its Academic Classroom Building, one of its most high-profile buildings. The building, with its angular green and white façade, will be known as Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye Hall, named after two of its most prominent alumni, 1953 graduates Justice Henry Frye and his wife, Shirley Frye.

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WACADA

MAY 7, 2024

The Call for Proposals is open for the Fall 2024 Conference! Your idea does not need to be finalized to submit a.

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HEAG

MAY 10, 2024

In our blog, Exit Counseling: Can We Do it Better?, we discussed how integrating student loan wellness into a continuous financial wellness program is beneficial for students. But what about our new alumni? Federal loan repayment is probably as confusing … Read more ».

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College Planners of America

MAY 9, 2024

After working hard to qualify for admission, high school seniors look forward to their college years with high hopes. But what happens to their hopes if they enroll in a college that closes its doors soon after they matriculate? Some students may choose to attend an associated college that has made an arrangement with their school. However, the associated colleges often fail themselves, forcing a second transfer in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree.

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