Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

In the search for its ninth permanent president, Sacramento State University didn’t have to look far. Dr. J. Luke Wood, a Sac State alum, was appointed to the position today. He’ll take over for retiring President Robert S. Nelson on July 16 th. Wood is currently San Diego State University’s (SDSU) vice president for student affairs and campus diversity and chief diversity officer.

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Student Loan Planner

MAY 24, 2023

Getting a loan as a first-time homebuyer can feel like a daunting task. After all, it’s one of the biggest and most complex purchases that you’re likely to make. But getting a home loan as a new physician can also come with its own pitfalls. With possibly six-figure debt from undergraduate and medical school, it […] The post A Physician’s Guide to Mortgage Loans for First-Time Homebuyers appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has selected the 29 senior-level higher education professionals for its 2023 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI). Dr. Mildred García MLI – launched in 1999 – is a leadership development program that aims to equip higher ed leaders from traditionally underrepresented communities with skills and networks to become college presidents.

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Student Loan Planner

MAY 24, 2023

The Biden administration has released sweeping new regulations designed to protect students who enroll in career and vocational programs, some of which have been known to saddle borrowers with crippling student loan debt and little financial benefit. The proposed rules, called “gainful employment” regulations, would, “establish the strongest set of safeguards ever to protect students […] The post Biden Administration Releases Sweeping New Rules for Career Schools That Can Saddle Borrowers

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

The resulting self-censorship and fear among people caused the DeSantis administration’s efforts to alter higher education are damaging the quality of Florida’s public higher education, according to a new American Association of University Professors report. And these negative sentiments are also affecting the state’s private schools. Gov. Ron DeSantis These findings come from a preliminary report from a special American Association of University Professors (AAUP) committee that was created earl

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

Jessica Madison Jessica Madison has been appointed executive director of strategic communications and marketing at Alabama State University in Montgomery. She served as assistant athletic director for development and marketing at the university. Madison earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sport management from Troy University in Alabama.

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MAY 24, 2023

Planning for the next academic year is best done with ready-to-use data. Now more than ever, administrators need proof to validate the need for supplemental programs, additional staff and departmental changes.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 24, 2023

The last few years in education have forced school administrators into thinking, operating, and forecasting differently —from acquisition strategies to marketing, budgeting, engaging, and everything in between.   The good news is that schools are continuing to be agile, determined, and rising to challenges with adaptability and strength. Private schools, in particular, are thinking of innovative new ways to provide a best-in-class experience for students and families that boosts retention and

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IEFA

MAY 24, 2023

Prior to joining a university in the U.S., it’s crucial for international students to check for medical insurance requirements. Many U.S. institutions mandate health coverage for enrollees. Some institutions may offer their health insurance coverage to students, while some require students to find their insurance policy from a private insurance company before enrolling.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

MAY 24, 2023

Including Parent PLUS Borrowers Who May Receive Credit Towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) By Kyra Taylor , National Consumer Law Center and Winston Berkman-Breen , Student Borrower Protection Center This blog is the first post in a three part series about the IDR Account Adjustment and the continued flexibilities available to borrowers seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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Active Minds

MAY 24, 2023

I remember when I was beginning to struggle with my borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms. I asked my psychiatrist, “What is my diagnosis?” and she refused to tell me. I later learned that I fit the criteria for BPD, but my psychiatrist did not want to label me. When I went on the internet searching for support groups, I found stories of people who had been abused by those with BPD, and that marked us as manipulative and attention-seeking.

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