Wed.Jul 12, 2023

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TERRY-ANN JONES

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Terry-Ann Jones Terry-Ann Jones has been named the deputy provost for undergraduate education at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and Latin American and Caribbean studies from York University in Toronto and a master’s and a Ph.D. in international studies from the University of Miami.

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Final Regulations released for Income Driven Repayment of the Federal Direct Loan and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Programs

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The U.S. Department of Education issues final regulations governing income-contingent repayment plans by amending the Revised Pay as You Earn (REPAYE) repayment plan and restructuring and renaming the repayment plan regulations under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, including combining the Income Contingent Repayment (ICR) and the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plans… More » Final Regulations released for Income Driven Repayment of the Federal Direct Loan and th

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Survey Shows Gen Z’s Unique Perspective on Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As Americans’ perception of higher education continues to slide , research is showing that the youngest are the most skeptical. In a 2022 poll by Morning Consult, only 41% of adults from Generation Z—those born between the mid-90s and the late aughts, —said that they tended to trust U.S. colleges, 14 points lower than the rate of Baby Boomers. Now, a new report from ECMC, a nonprofit focused on educational opportunity, has added texture to these findings by showing that although Gen Z does value

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Understanding Disability Insurance Occupation Classes: What You Need to Know

Student Loan Planner

Long-term disability insurance can be a financial lifesaver if you experience an injury or medical condition that prevents you from working. Disability policies are custom to the individual. Insurance carriers consider your age, gender and medical history. But your job also matters when determining your coverage and premiums — specifically your disability insurance occupation class. […] The post Understanding Disability Insurance Occupation Classes: What You Need to Know appeared first on

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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AASCU President Dr. Mildred García Appointed Chancellor of the California State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Mildred García, president and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will become chancellor of the California State University (CSU), effective Oct. 1. Dr. Mildred García Once she steps into the role, García will be the first Latina president of the CSU, which is the nation's largest and most diverse four-year university system.