Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

Testing and research giant ETS, is offering a number of scholarships for underrepresented students who demonstrate academic excellence. The scholarships – administered by the organization's Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) – include the ETS Presidential Scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the ETS-Trenton Central High School (TCHS) Scholarship; the ETS Cares Scholarships; the Lenora M.

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Active Minds

MARCH 8, 2023

Happy International Women’s Day to all the women who continue to stay strong and work hard to fight the injustice that clouds our reproductive rights. As a woman, mother of three, and student, I’d like to talk about the impact of recently proposed policies concerning reproductive freedom on student mental health and the importance of reproductive rights in protecting our well-being.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have made a pledge for educational equity, and institutional and organizational partnerships will help make that pledge a reality. The seven community colleges in the CCC system currently have a 30% completion rate for Black students and 33% completion rate for Latinx students. But CCC has committed to reaching a 55% completion rate for all by fiscal year 2032.

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Student Minds

MARCH 8, 2023

In light of University Mental Health Day, Sam shares her tips for opening up about your mental health and discusses the importance of seeking help and building a support network. - Samantha Buss University Mental Health day is an important day that brings attention to the mental health challenges that students face while pursuing their academic and personal goals.

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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

MARCH 8, 2023

Dr. KerryAnn O’Meara will become vice president for academic affairs, provost, and dean of the college at Teachers College, Columbia University, effective Jul. 5. Dr. KerryAnn O’Meara O’Meara is currently professor of higher education, a distinguished scholar teacher, and special assistant to the provost for strategic initiative at University of Maryland (UMD).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

A bill proposed in the Missouri legislature may prohibit Missouri public colleges and universities from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements when hiring, the News Tribune reported. Rep. Doug Richey HB 1196 – presented by State Rep. Doug Richey, – defines "discriminatory ideology" in state statute; bans public higher ed institutions from requiring applicants, employees, students, or contractors from endorsing it; and stops schools from requiring DEI statements.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

MARCH 8, 2023

It’s Women’s History Month, and this year’s national theme—Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories—honors women of all ages and backgrounds who shape and share the story of America, while expanding our understanding of the human condition and strengthening our connections with each other and our world.   Over generations and now, every day, women are removing Continue Reading The post An Open Letter from Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten on Women’s Histor

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

Hope Chicago is launching a program to support the parents/guardians of Hope Scholars through postsecondary education pathways, thereby reducing economic and social inequity. The Parent Scholar Program includes debt-free higher education options for more than 4,000 Chicago students and their parents. Parents/guardians will get the chance to complete college degrees, build work skills, or pursue a new career.

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Counselors' Corner

MARCH 8, 2023

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I offered my condolences to the father of a student turned down by their dream school. The father seemed to be taking the news in a calm, but disappointed, manner. But his goodwill had its limits, which was clear when he talked about the letter his child had received. “The second half of this letter is absolute nonsense” he said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

Joelle Lester Joelle Lester has been named executive director of the Public Health Law Center at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lester earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and women’s studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 8, 2023

During the spring months, every letter or email arriving for your high school senior brings potential news about their college applications. From acceptance letters to waitlists, the news will run a whole range of emotions. But, some of these letters, especially your financial aid offers, The post How to Read Your Financial Aid Award Letters appeared first on CFAA.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 8, 2023

A personal financing company that oversees student loan refinancing products is suing the Department of Education (ED) to immediately end the ongoing freeze on federal student loan repayments and interest accrual — only for borrowers who are not eligible for loan cancellation — arguing that the latest extensions offered by the administration were unlawful.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 8, 2023

A group of lawmakers have signaled their support for the Biden administration’s federal student debt relief plan in a letter sent to the president. Sen. Alex Padilla The letter – signed by 126 members of Congress – was led by Sens. Alex Padilla, (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Reps. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), and Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.

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