Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Im accountable for facilitating access to quality, culturally relevant instruction and services designed to prepare students for fulfilling careers and to help empower lives of civic engagement. As college president, my primary responsibility is to put the needs of students first. We are there for them when they need us.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 17, 2025

The guidance includes application instructions for institutions, encouraging them to assist students by sharing FAFSA data with state agencies with prior consent.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. Currently, 60.1%

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The latest edition of the NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts is also available on the Federal… More Accessing the NSLDS FAT001 Report: Features, Request Instructions, and Student Data Management (Feb. 26 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services.

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School Counselor Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

You can access it here: TEMPLATE FOR SELF-CARE SELFIE FORM I created a slideshow on Canva to share the daily prompt with students and staff on the closed circuit TVs. You can access it here: TEMPLATE LINK FOR 12 DAYS Of SELF-CARE SLIDESHOW. I made a template of the form I am using so that you can use it too!

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SRI Education

JULY 22, 2025

Provide Direct Instruction on Mental Health and Well-being School community members recommended that students and staff learn about common mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and bullying to provide support to peers, increase self-care and coping strategies, and improve school climate.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 30, 2025

The latest edition of the NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts is also available on the Federal… More Accessing the NSLDS FAT001 Report: Features, Request Instructions, and Key Updates The post Accessing the NSLDS FAT001 Report: Features, Request Instructions, and Key Updates first appeared (..)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2025

When instruction includes novel, emotionally or intellectually stimulating features, students show greater attention, motivation, and cognitive performance, particularly in STEM and technical subjects (see Guo & Fryer, 2025 ; Hidi & Renninger, 2006 ). And the research supporting inclusive education is both robust and clear.

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Knack

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While strides have been made to increase access and inclusion, persistent gaps in achievement and retention continue to disproportionately affect students from underserved backgrounds. Equity in education remains one of the most pressing challenges in higher education. One of the most impactful tools in this effort is academic support.

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Student Privacy Compass

APRIL 29, 2025

Data Security: about 21 states list data security concerns as a focus, with some calling for AI systems to adhere to security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and authorization to prevent unauthorized access. In Context. The most effective guidance will provide direction in the context of generative AI.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 3, 2025

Four Ways Adaptable Analytics Drives Outcomes Turning data into actionable, accessible insights and getting it to the right people is a challenge many institutions face. To better support students, especially those hesitant to ask for help, institutions need to make these insights accessible across teams, with the right permissions in place.

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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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IEFA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

These university scholarships offer substantial financial aid and access to prestigious scholarship opportunities and research opportunities provided by a scholarship provider. These scholarships cover the full demonstrated need, including tuition and living expenses, ensuring financial barriers do not impede access to quality education.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. By creating a simplified application with flexible deadlines and clear instructions, schools make the process more accessible and user-friendly for transfer students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Schools find success in streamlining applications by offering clear instructions, online submission options, and readily available assistance. And if your current process feels accessible to families. Hosting workshops or webinars to guide families through the financial aid application process can also make a big difference.

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The Counseling Geek

JULY 25, 2025

Traditional methods—accessing academic databases, reading complete studies, cross-referencing multiple sources—require hours we don’t possess or multiple expensive subscriptions. Traditional research involves database searches, journal access, and hoping your findings reflect recent advances in selective mutism research.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 11, 2025

For several decades, colleges have experienced a substantial upswing in non-instructional spending on administrative services. Non-instructional spending outpaced instructional spending in the years 2010 to 2018, according to the Council of Trustees and Alumni. The ratio between faculty and administrators has shrunk.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

Schools that serve international families benefit greatly from using a financial aid solution designed with accessibility and flexibility in mind. The SSS platform was designed with accessibility and clarity in mind. K12 schools in 2023, with the majority attending private institutions.

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Good Tutors Finder

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Individualized Attention In a typical classroom setting, teachers must attend to numerous students with different learning profiles, making it difficult to offer the one-on-one instruction that students with dyslexia often need. Virtual sessions can be just as effective, thanks to interactive tools and video-based communication.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2025

Rosye Cloud Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Wednesday aimed at increasing men's access to skills training and higher education, citing concerns about educational disparities affecting male students. Too many men don't have the resources they need to succeed," Whitmer said at the signing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This law ensures that children with disabilities have access to individualized education programs (IEPs), specialized instruction, and necessary accommodations. Wealthier states might be able to uphold standards, while underfunded states could be forced to make cuts, leaving vulnerable students without essential support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2025

It instructed the University to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs under whatever name, and to cease any admissions or hiring practices that consider race, gender, or even proxies for race. When the federal government issued a letter to Harvard University on April 11, it was designed to create fear.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We hope Donald Trump means it when he says he wants a focus on project-based instruction, career and technical education and apprenticeships. million members. “We This will improve education and job options, making schools more relevant and engaging for young people.”

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The College Pod

JUNE 28, 2024

After submitting the FAFSA, you'll receive an email notification with instructions on how to access your FAFSA Submission Summary online. Promptly responding to these requests ensures a smooth financial aid process and allows you to access funds awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Case Study: University of Texas San Antonio UTSA created a student success partnership that unites the entire campus, using data and analytics to align goals and give teams access to valuable insights. With the ability to filter by activity and academic performance, SRU can target specific student groups for personalized outreach.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JULY 15, 2025

The Big Bill ends most Parent PLUS borrowers’ access to any Income-Driven Repayment plan. In addition to creating a new IDR plan, the Big Bill instructs the Department of Education to eliminate the PAYE, ICR, and SAVE plans by July 1, 2028 – and it could happen sooner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As the sector awaits federal guidance set by the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education, questions are swirling regarding how institutions of higher education approach student access, support, and belonging. Over 69% of our students identify as students of color, and over 55% are first-generation college students.

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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. Reducing the strain on on-campus mental health resources. Who is eligible? When should CEEP Be activated? hurricanes, wildfires).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2025

Trump signed an executive order he called Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, instructing federal agencies to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices and programs. On January 21, one day after his inauguration, President Donald J. Richland leadership did not respond to requests for comment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 11, 2025

Department of Education employees were instructed to vacate their offices by 6 p.m. Make no mistake: Todays action is a far cry from any thoughtful, comprehensive policy proposal to improve our education system," said Sameer Gadkaree, President of The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Employees placed on leave received notification that they would continue receiving full salaries and benefits but were instructed not to perform work-related tasks or enter office premises. Their email access was immediately suspended. The department emphasized in its communications that the leave was not for any disciplinary purpose.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2025

An Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructed agencies to pause federal financial assistance activities, effectively freezing research grants and public health program funds. Community health centers in at least 10 states couldn't access federal funds, leading to temporary closures and reduced services.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

MARCH 20, 2025

The Eighth Circuit also instructed the lower court to expand the scope of the preliminary injunction to block the entire SAVE Rule, not just the cancellation provided through the SAVE plan. In February 2025, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district courts order preliminarily enjoining (i.e.,

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Patter by Pat Thomson

JUNE 10, 2025

Mostly I hate lists and have to instruct Claude not to make them. But it is a typical Claude list with a load of bullet points. In this case it’s OK. I was going to get Claude to analyse a load of my academic writing and compare it to the blog, but it was rather preoccupied and refused.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A growing body of research has shown that race-matched instruction—when teachers and learners come from the same background—is beneficial for students. College students have been shown to be likelier to pass courses with race-matched instructors, likelier to receive higher grades in those courses, and likelier to persist in school.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2024

“The Riipen stuff just seems perfect for us, because it was an infrastructure that allowed us to build in [student-faculty-profession connections] but especially to weave in really thoughtful experiences directly into the instructional side.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2022

For close to a year, I have been strategizing and working with Randy Raymond, a software engineer at Google, to make access to computer science education the new “Space Race” and create models that schools can scale to deliver instruction to students.

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