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Going from Family Engagement to Family Partnerships With Black Marginalized Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By this time, I was 13 years into teaching, and too often my schedule would conflict with my son’s school events. Conflicting schedules- work schedules may not align with the times that events are taking place. Language barriers- Some families' first language is not English and communication may be challenging for them.

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Department of Education Resumes Federal Student Loan Collections After Four-Year Pause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The book is scheduled to be released in September 2025. Defaulted borrowers will receive email communications over the next two weeks urging them to contact the Default Resolution Group to make arrangements for repayment. Additionally, nearly 1.9

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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many called for more transparent and accessible communication about available resources, with one student suggesting institutions make a comprehensive list of all resources in one place. These findings suggest that merely offering services is insufficient if students cannot effectively access them when needed.

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Making the Most of Scheduling Season

Counselors' Corner

Most high school counselors have a love/hate relationship to scheduling. If building schedules is part of your duties, you get to actually see all of your students, and that’s good. Provide examples Really effective advanced communication goes the extra mile, and provides students with examples of schedules to consider.

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Address 3 Common Course Schedule Planning Challenges with Actionable Analytics

Civitas Learning

Higher education leaders strive to create a course schedule that is both efficient to build and easy for students to enroll in necessary courses. Despite this intention, course schedule planning is often a reactive process that can lead to increased workloads for staff and frustration for students during active registration periods.

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Building Rapport: The Secret to Effective Team Leadership

Steve Keating

Improved Communication : When rapport exists, communication flows naturally. Encourage Open Communication: Create a culture where open communication is encouraged. Regular check-ins: Schedule one-on-ones to discuss not just work but also their goals or challenges. Over time, this built a culture of openness.

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Learn why our Fall 2024 Interns Advocate for Mental Health

Active Minds

It could also mean restructuring economic systems to ensure fairer wages and compensation, a healthier work schedule, and opportunities for everyone to succeed without the extreme concentration of wealth. I graduated with a BA in Graphic Design and am returning to the University of Akron for a Masters in Communication.