IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For example, we led the field in urging Congressional lawmakers to restore allowable uses of financial data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to evaluate programs, conduct research, and provide student support services. Weve kept close watch over changes in federal data collections and uses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 3, 2023

Their love story didn’t come to fruition until eight years after graduation, when they reunited at a mutual friend’s event. Since we reconnected at that event almost 19 years ago, we’ve been pretty much inseparable.” They collaborate on projects that improve access to graduate school for under-resourced students and students of color.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 13, 2023

In June, Head and Heart Philanthropy hosted its inaugural Presidential Cohort for HBCU Presidents at a two-day conference in New York, the first event held as part of two-year initiative centered around boosting sustainability and fiscal capacity for HBCUs.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 15, 2025

While the fall often brings a flurry of applications, admissions deadlines, and award notifications, the summer months offer breathing rooma perfect opportunity for financial aid directors to host a parent-focused workshop that is proactive, supportive, and deeply informative. But like any successful event, it requires thoughtful planning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Moreover, school counselors are in a position to impact the academic achievement of students of color, as well as contribute to closing opportunity gaps through collaboration with other school personnel and using data-driven approaches. collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, work ethic), technical skills (e.g.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. Students can participate in events and come into the CAMP office and discuss questions they may have. WSU’s CAMP was founded in 2006. There is a designated recruiter. Some work at CAMP as upperclassmen.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Reflections from our recent Postsecondary Value Community of Practice event By: Marián Vargas and Eleanor Eckerson Peters “ Postsecondary value is not just a framework, but a lens through which to see the world, [and] it must be infused into the DNA of our collective efforts.”

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 5, 2025

VenturEd Solutions was proud to be a Diamond sponsor at this annual event where over 3,000 educators, administrators, and industry leaders gathered to explore the future of independent schools. This years conference fostered collaboration, innovation, and inspiration.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 14, 2025

This exclusive event brought together financial aid directors, heads of schools, admissions and enrollment directors to celebrate a groundbreaking partnership between TaxStatus and School and Student Services (SSS)a collaboration transforming financial aid processing for private K-12 schools across the country.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2025

This enhancement reduces application barriers for families and enables schools to make timely financial aid decisions without relying on manual or outdated methods. NAIS has long provided schools with a trusted methodology to equitably assess family ability to pay school costs.

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

The information applicants share with schools during the recruitment process will populate their Navigate student profiles when they matriculate. Prospective students interact with colleges in multiple ways, such as through school websites, recruiting events, or high school visits.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

To be sure, the process of starting college, and the application process that accompanies it, can have its moments of anxiety and uncertainty. Applying to college opens students to scrutiny in ways few other events in life do, and the uncertainty that accompanies the college application process can be rife with doubts.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

JHU affiliates must complete an application before visiting the pantry. Engage in campus events or study groups to feel a part of the community. Find events and groups. Our department’s weekly newsletter includes an events round-up. You can also check out the events page of this site and of the Hub.

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Single Stop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Single Stop platform provides easy, seamless access for individuals to check their eligibility and begin the application process for dozens of essential government benefit programs.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This helps potential applicants understand the values Carleton holds, including collaboration, collegiality, and communication. Familiarize the team with the departmental strategic plan, goals, objectives, assignments, and actionable events including deadlines and timeframes as well as the distribution of work. December 1, 2022.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

JW: So I have worked in one of those before, where I worked for the CBO, but my office was actually in a public school building, and I was collaborating with the administrators and the district people there. You have a really broad national lens on CBOs, and particularly CBOs that are supporting students on their college application journey.

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EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Notable trends include a significant move towards digital fundraising and engagement, growing sophistication in data analytics, a rise in mobile giving, and the prominence of virtual events. Hybrid fundraising, ethical data use, and strong collaboration with alumni networks will also be key in this evolving landscape.

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EAB

MARCH 14, 2023

Doing so helps short-staffed admissions team streamline subsequent communication efforts to convert more inquiries into applicants and more applicants into successful, engaged students. Post-application, we are creating barriers in the onboarding process and that part shouldn't be overlooked either. So a lot of challenges.

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EAB

JUNE 8, 2023

The Sentient Syllabus Project , an academic collaborative exploring the use of AI in higher education, challenges instructors and students alike to observe the principle that "an AI cannot pass a course." Such collaborations can help address common challenges, reduce costs, and foster a broader ecosystem for AI innovation in higher education.

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EAB

APRIL 11, 2023

Let's get back to that event you mentioned earlier that was in LA with the folks from ASU and Dreamscape, tell us a little bit more about the format of the event and some of the takeaways for you in how higher Ed could integrate virtual reality as an instructional tool. And we use that word a lot. How will I use this.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If you host any admitted student days in February or early March, students who attend these events might not have your aid offers in hand yet—or worse, they might have offers from another institution but not from yours. Collaborate with other institutions for wider outreach. Anticipate challenges for events in February/March.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It was, in fact, this pursuit of assembling the perfect Ivy League college application that sparked my passion for service and introduced me to what would become my calling. With dedication and collaboration, we can ensure that all students have the chance to succeed and thrive, no matter their background.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It was inspiring and illuminating, but what struck me the most were the challenges that the team shared, many of which related to the collaborative nature of our creative process. We need pictures that show subjects that are unique to their campus, whether that’s an iconic building, a signature event, or a particular person.”.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

In this webinar, you will learn how the Ross School uniquely structures its program eligibility and applicant evaluation to support larger enrollment goals. So I think our application volume is still increased, it is high. JA: Before we dive in, some quick housekeeping items, please place any comments or questions in the Q&A box.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

JHU affiliates must complete an application before visiting the pantry. Engage in campus events or study groups to feel a part of the community. The Student Health Promotion & Well-Being weekly newsletter, This Week in Well-Being , includes an events round-up. email studentoutreach@jhu.edu. Catch a JHU Athletics competition.

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EAB

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For virtual tours, this means collaborating with current students when deciding what to feature in your tour and even involving them in concepting and scriptwriting. I also recommend showcasing live classes, athletic events, and dorm rooms decorated by actual students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Giving Tuesday takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving , which means this event will occur on November 29, 2022. Since the event’s inception, thousands of educational institutions have joined in to increase donations for targeted campaigns and annual funds. . Features include: Fast application delivery.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

But if you come together and say, ‘This is a community college project,’ and half of the community colleges in the state are all doing one application, you're more likely to find success. When I came back to West Virginia, I wrote a Strengthening Community Colleges project in collaboration with colleagues in Parkersburg.

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EAB

MARCH 7, 2023

It really a flashpoint being a climate related incident or an event that may cause some sort of disturbance in the community or media such as, you know, heightened levels of activism, media and public scrutiny. So that could be political events or federal policies. And I wanna start by maybe defining what that is. That's incredible.

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Steve Keating

MAY 15, 2025

This two-part blog post unpacks the importance of cultivating an always-learning mindset, digging into its benefits, practical applications, and strategies for implementation. Building Stronger Connections and Collaboration Being open to learning and growing is super important for building strong relationships and working together well.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Successful Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy Requires Cross-Campus Effort To answer this call for increased mental health support, EAB launched the Mental Health Collaborative in Spring 2022. We also provide more hands-on support through our newly launched Financial Performance Collaborative.

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EAB

MAY 11, 2023

However, districts are wrongly prioritizing the volume of applicants rather than the quality of applicants. Hiring the wrong applicant can cost an organization at least 30% of the candidate’s first-year earnings. States and districts have both tried to confront urgent staffing needs with many different strategies.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 30, 2025

College applications are a balancing act. Its not just another line on your application; its an opportunity to highlight your passions, resilience, and ability to contribute meaningfully to the academic community. My college application seemed generic, lacking the spark that would show who I truly was.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 6, 2023

Prior to this, from 2012 to 2015, she chaired the chemistry department at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, where she was instrumental in UNC’s collaboration with UMBC to launch the Chancellor’s Science Scholars Program. Dr. Sheares Ashby received her B.A. Doug and his wife, Kate Scharff, live in Bethesda, MD.

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