Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Regarding tests, it behooves me to share Janet Helms application of Boykins framework to test performance , and we discussed this in a special issue of the Journal of Negro Education (2012) entitled Testing and Assessing African Americans: Past, Present, and Future Problems and Promises.

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Student Research Foundation

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Many students want to stand out on their college applications and make a good first impression, but they are unsure where to start and what to include. Colleges review hundreds of applications and many prestigious colleges have low acceptance rates, so it’s important to be prepared before you start applying.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

Even applications are changing. Queens realized that students who were filling out its application were stopping when recommendations were requested. This year, with recommendations no longer required, a much higher percentage of applications were completed.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 6, 2025

Early decision application responses are being sent out and for some students, their college dreams are falling apart. After committing the time to create the dream college list and working hard to finalize applications – hearing crickets or receiving that decline now can be devastating. In some cases its not over until its over.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

Adam Lehman Eighty-seven percent of those polled said the events of Oct. It measures attitudes of Jewish parents of current or soon-to-be college applicants — current juniors or seniors in high school planning to attend a college or university.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 10, 2025

Here are eight smart, approachable ways to engage prospective financial aid applicants through your summer camps. Make these sessions approachable: No application forms No pressure to enroll Just honest, clear info about how financial aid works Include real scenarios or anonymous sample awards to show whats possible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

Information applicants share during recruitment will become part of their Navigate student profiles during matriculation, which will in turn will help staff identify students for additional assistance and support. It was tested in partnership with select community colleges and now will become available to more schools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

The first wave of the program tackled the enrollment funnel, simplifying the application process from initial recruitment to enrollment. Using Slate, institutions could track a student’s application and nudge both the student and enrollment manager on its status. So, we focused on admission and enrollment.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

By creating an environment that celebrates learning and curiosity, families can reinforce the notion that math is not just a subject but a vital skill applicable across daily life. Higher education institutions can collaborate to host STEM-oriented workshops and community events focused on math achievement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year. Williams, Jr., was seven years old, he and his family received an invitation to attend his friend’s birthday party at a local golfing country club. Williams, Jr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

The event was hosted by VUU’s Center for the Study of Historically Black Colleges & Universities and moderated by the center’s director, Dr. Terrell L. Moore III The webinar, “Federal Funding and HBCUs,” held on Wednesday, centered on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) efforts to support STEM research and education at HBCUs.

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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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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

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The utility of tech skillsets like competence in computer programming languages is multidimensional as it is used to build websites and software applications that operate cellphones, thermostats, airplanes, elevators, video games, social media, and so much more.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Canton and others participate in an African American Studies welcome event. Photo Credit: Michel Thomas Building momentum This year, there will be more events on campus, which helps build momentum. Practical applications Canton encourages students to identify what they are passionate about. Dr. David A.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The goal was to bring new and exciting events and speakers that were accessible to students and to build awareness and provide some educational and engaging programming and resources that would offer a sense of community and belonging to our students,” says Roth. This academic year, 575 students are being supported. Dr. Luis A.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Whether its researching schools, mapping out your academic path, or building a standout application, early planning sets the stage for success. Be an active member of your clubs and teamsoffer to run a meeting, plan an event, or ask your coach for extra practice. Colleges love self-starters! Want help building the perfect college list?

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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.” Sometimes it still surprises me when I think about the fact that we’re actually together,” said LaVar Charleston.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 15, 2025

On December 20, 2024, the Department of Education announced that it is temporarily pausing the processing of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge applications. In the past, the Department of Education had a contract with Nelnet, a student loan servicing company, to handle all applications for TPD discharges.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The event took place as part of University of Phoenix's Educational Equity Webinar Series. Systems can be programmed to ignore factors such as demographic information and assess applicant resumes more objectively, Hall claimed. “From Siri to self-driving cars, AI long became and is continuing to be an integral part of our daily lives.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Schools can ensure their financial aid policies, application processes, and available resources are clearly outlined on their websites, brochures, and admissions materials. Videos, quotes, and short profiles can be shared across newsletters, social media platforms, and during events.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Streamlining the transfer application process can significantly reduce the burden of paperwork and administrative tasks. 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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Active Minds

APRIL 5, 2023

Helping to address the needs of students in a time where young adult mental health is incredibly important, but even then, sometimes I can’t help but feel like the events only provide short-term stress relief for students on campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

college visits, application preparation, and scholarship information) and work-based learning opportunities (e.g., An example is attending community events. college visits, application preparation, and scholarship information) and work-based learning opportunities (e.g., internships). “Out with the old. BeliefsMatter.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 19, 2024

million applicants and 7 million applications—a 30% increase from 2019-2020. With the enormous number of applications being submitted, it can be challenging to figure out how to stand out among them. Activities and Personal Essay The next section in the application encompasses your activities and personal essay.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2023

There have also been times when I have tried to speak to colleagues at campus functions, only to have them give me The Look, which meant they would not engage me at public events.” Dr. Ronald W. Whitaker As noted, the dishonoring of Black scholars, is not a contemporary issue.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2024

Present-day racial wealth disparities are not merely a result of individual choices or chance events; they are shaped by a complex interplay of factors. This proved to be much more effective and increased the pressure for broader change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

As of now, we have over 300 applications for next fall from students that have applied for housing,” says Nicholas Hamel, vice president and dean of student services at Central Maine Community College (CMCC). Another 100 more have indicated on their admissions application that they may have interest.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

whether reviewers decline to write for the candidate, length of the letter). · Recognize that there may be fewer appropriate letter writers in the pool for diverse applicants. · Recognize that minoritized faculty seldom/rarely have the same social and cultural capital as their White peers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Steele remembers being at an event for new faculty. Dr. Tiffany Steele Steele says Rochester’s intention to support its cluster hires was clear during the application process. Louis Filmmakers Showcase and is scheduled to screen at the St. Louis International Film Festival in November.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. EAB attributed to this to the larger role that family connections, word of mouth, and community events often play in HBCU recruitment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. EAB attributed to this to the larger role that family connections, word of mouth, and community events often play in HBCU recruitment.

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IEFA

AUGUST 26, 2022

Your scholarship application should include information, but your scholarship essay should convince the committee that you should get the award. Because scholarship judges often read hundreds or even thousands of scholarship essays, differentiating your application from the other candidates is very necessary. The Planning Phase.

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Student Research Foundation

OCTOBER 9, 2024

While the college application process may seem straightforward on paper, actually going through it is another story. As such, many students struggle with how to organize school work while managing college application deadlines. How does the College Application process work? When should you start college applications?

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