Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has died, NBC News reported. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver Oliver, 71, had been hospitalized this week for unspecified “medical care. “It is with incredible sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey,” her family said in a statement.
Scholarship America
AUGUST 1, 2023
Aubrey Stromberg has always had big dreams—and she immediately identified with a quote she saw on social media from Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf , the first woman to be elected head of state of an African country: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.” “Pushing through scary times is what allows you to step up and make a difference,” Aubrey says—a lesson she learned going through several challenges growing up.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
The University of Virginia (UVA) will rework its legacy admissions policy, The Washington Post reported. An applicant’s familial ties to alumni will no longer be conveyed to admission officers in a direct “checkbox” way, UVA officials said. Instead, they will be able to write about a “personal or historic connection” with the school and how that influenced them.
EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
Podcast How to Build Belongingness to Boost Student Mental Health Episode 160. August 1, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
A new study by Yale University finds that Black students are more likely to leave medical school than their white peers. The results of the study indicate an achievement gap in the bio-medicine field during a time when many universities are struggling to find new ways to diversify the field. Mytien Nguyen, an M.D.-Ph.D. student at Yale School of Medicine and lead author of the study, said when research and innovation are equitable, physicians are better equipped to care for diverse populations.
Student Success Central brings together the best content for student success professionals from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Dr. Yolanda Lawson will become the next president of the National Medical Association (NMA). Dr. Yolanda Lawson Her appointment took place during the organization’s 121st Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, a five-day conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lawson is the founder of MadeWell OBGYN and currently the associate attending at Baylor University Medical Center.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
AUGUST 1, 2023
Fall is on the way and the new season marks the beginning of college application season! The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be opening this December, instead of October (like usual). But we’re still encouraging families and students to start their prep work now! Many state and. The post What You Need to Gather for Financial Aid Applications appeared first on CFAA.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is postponing making racial literacy classes mandatory for the 2023-24 school year, NBC 12 reported. The two courses that offer the requirement’s criteria – “Introduction to Race and Racism in the United States” and “Reading Race” – alone do not have the necessary seats for more than 4,000 first-year students, VCU officials stated.
Ready Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Today marks an important milestone in the history of Ready Education. We’re excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Jim Brigadier.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Having spent more than a half-century as a faculty member, administrator, and advocate in higher education, I lost count a long time ago of the number of meetings I have attended, as well as the number of speeches and presentations I’ve made, all of which I gifted to the Indiana University Archives. But I recently attended a national event that is indelibly etched in the crevices of my memory.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 1, 2023
To assist with planning and communicating changes to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, the Department of Education has released a presentation with information and screenshots of the 2024–25 online FAFSA form. POSTED DATE: July 31, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: APP-23-08 SUBJECT: 2024–25 FAFSA Form Preview Presentation… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Form Preview Presentation now available The post 2024–25 FAFSA Form Preview Presentati
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Aleigha Mariott Aleigha Mariott has been named assistant vice president in the Division of Student Affairs at Oklahoma State University. Mariott has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and criminology from Kansas State University, a master’s in higher education student affairs from Missouri State University, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies at Oklahoma State.
Mongoose
AUGUST 1, 2023
Gil Rogers, the host of FYI, is joined by Laurie Pulido , CEO of Ease Learning , which she founded in 2003. Her company provides learning design services and technology solutions that transform the learner experience. Ease Learning focuses on making learning flexible, inclusive, and scalable. ? Click here to listen to the full episode ?
Knack
AUGUST 1, 2023
Supporting how our partners define and contribute to student success is at the heart of everything we do at Knack. This means we are always looking for new ways to improve not only the Knack experience for students but also for our partners.
EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
Blogs 4 Things You Need for a Successful Graduate Enrollment Management Plan My colleagues at EAB have conducted several surveys to learn about the state of graduate enrollment management over the past few months, and the results have been revealing. For instance, we found that 42% of surveyed graduate leaders faced increased enrollment goals in 2022, yet only 39% are on track to meet those goals.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Experts across the medical field and policymakers gathered earlier this week to discuss gun violence prevention efforts in Black communities across the nation. The panel, hosted by the National Medical Association (NMA) at its 212th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly in New Orleans, explored the concerns surrounding young people affected by gun violence and alternative solutions to help communities affected.
EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
How University of Denver Strengthened its Strategy with an Improved Value Proposition University of Denver's partnership with EAB's Strategic Advisory Services About The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States.
EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
Infographic 3 Reasons Why Faculty and Staff Leave Their Jobs Due to Climate How higher ed institutions can foster inclusive interactions with leaders, managers, and colleagues This infographic outlines ways that institutions can foster an inclusive campus climate among leaders, managers, and colleagues. Download the infographic or explore EAB's report to learn more about creating a higher ed workplace culture that makes faculty and staff want to stay.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
244 
Let's personalize your content