Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Dr. Badia Ahad will become dean of Oxford College at Emory University, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Badia Ahad Ahad is currently vice provost for faculty affairs and professor of English at Loyola University Chicago. “I think my most important role as dean will be to ensure that students, faculty and staff have the tools and the resources that they need to be and to do their best,” Ahad said.

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Active Minds

JUNE 1, 2023

With the golden sun of June upon us, we’re diving into the heart of Pride Month, a time for reflecting on strides made in LGBTQ+ rights, acknowledging persistent barriers, and recommitting ourselves to the path of inclusivity and respect for all. In the spirit of this celebration, we’re taking a stand against book bans and the attacks on transgender students, reinforcing our unwavering support for the rights of our LGBTQ+ youth and young adults and working to safeguard their mental health in eve

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Minnesota students who are undocumented immigrants will be eligible for the state's new tuition-free college program , Axios reported. Sen. Omar Fateh The "North Star Promise" aims to cover tuition at two- or four-year schools in the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State systems for those whose families make $80,000 or less a year. "We want to make sure that when we're expanding opportunities for everybody, we're doing it for all Minnesotans, regardless of background, regardless of their do

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Steve Keating

JUNE 1, 2023

Creativity and innovation are crucial for driving growth and staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving world. Most people would say that’s true especially for companies that manufacture products. But it’s true for all organizations; for profit companies, nonprofit organizations and government entities. Change is everywhere and it’s picking up stream.

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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

JUNE 1, 2023

Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) first chief diversity officer (CDO), Dr. Jamica Love, has resigned, The Washington Post reported. She will step down at the end of June. Dr. Jamica Love Love’s departure comes almost two years after being her being appointed into the inaugural role amid a state-ordered independent investigation into racism on campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Stony Brook University has received $500 million – one of the largest gifts to a U.S. university – from a foundation formed by an alumnus and a former faculty member, The New York Times reported. Drs. James and Marilyn Simons The funds will go towards the school’s current endowment of $370 million and come from the Simons Foundation, formed by Dr. Jim Simons, a former Stony Brook math professor who made billions as a hedge fund manager, and his wife Dr.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

The Challenge: Deliver on the mission to provide holistic services that support the success of every student every day. The Strategy: Adopt an integrated and holistic student success management model and implement a unified student success platform to make personalized support feasible at scale. The Outcomes: An 8% increase in retention, improved advising efficiency, and more effective cross-functional collaboration.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and NCAA President Charlie Baker clearly have different opinions when it comes to the future of diversity, equity and inclusion. Recently, DeSantis signed a biill that will defund programs at all public universities in the state that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. That’s a stark contrast to the comments Baker, the former governor of Massachusetts, made recently at the NCAA Inclusion Forum.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs). However, before building new programs, institutions should carefully consider the needs of this population as well as the regulatory requirements intended to protect them from predatory p

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Dr. Pamela Haney will become president of Moraine Valley Community College, effective Jul. 1, Patch reported. Dr. Pamela J. Haney Haney is currently vice president for academic affairs at Moraine Valley. Previously, she has served as program administrator and assistant professor of communication arts at Defiance College; and assistant professor of speech communication at Norfolk State University.

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Student Loan Planner

JUNE 1, 2023

If you have student loan debt and want a home loan, your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) will be considered by mortgage lenders. How student loans are treated in a home purchase varies based on the lender and mortgage program. Depending on the outstanding student loan balance, it could be prohibitive for home buyers. But there’s some […] The post FHA Student Loan Guidelines: What You Need to Know appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Six more universities are joining the Association of American Universities (AAU), an invitation-only club of top research institutions, The Washington Post reported. This brings the club’s membership to 71. The six are George Washington University (GWU), Arizona State University; the University of California at Riverside; University of South Florida; University of Miami; and University of Notre Dame.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 1, 2023

At College Aid Services, we are thrilled to join the world in celebrating Pride Month! As an organization we strongly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for all. Did you know that College Aid Services is a Certified LGBTBE® (Certified LGBT Business Enterprise®) by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity… More » Celebrating Pride Month and Embracing Diversity at College Aid Services The post Celebrating Pride Month and Embracing Diversity at C

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Dr. Michael P. Shannon will become president of The University of North Georgia, effective Jul. 1, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Dr. Michael P. Shannon Shannon is currently interim executive vice president for administration and finance and interim chief business officer for Georgia Tech. “I’m thrilled to serve as the president of the University of North Georgia,” Shannon said in a statement.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 1, 2023

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan deal aimed at raising the debt ceiling and addressing future spending levels, thereby avoiding potential consequences of a default on the national debt. The bill received a vote of 314-117, with support from both Democrats and Republicans. In addition to raising the debt ceiling, the bill includes… More » End of Student Loan Payment Pause Imminent The post End of Student Loan Payment Pause Imminent first appeared on College Aid Se

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Rico Munn Rico Munn has been named chief of staff to the president of Colorado State University. He served as superintendent of the public school systems in Aurora, Colorado. Munn is a graduate of Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska, and earned a juris doctorate from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver.

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Scholarship America

JUNE 1, 2023

As the high school class of 2023 graduates, around two million of its members are poised to join the college class of 2027. Those students’ high school careers were thrown into disarray by the COVID pandemic. But, as higher education settles into its post-pandemic reality, what can those students expect to face—and how can private-sector scholarships help as they work toward their associate’s, bachelor’s and graduate degrees?

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CAMPUSPEAK

JUNE 1, 2023

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to… The post Impactful Speakers to Bring to Your Community this Pride Month appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JUNE 1, 2023

By Kyra Taylor , National Consumer Law Center and Winston Berkman-Breen , Student Borrower Protection Center This blog is the third post in a three part series about the IDR Account Adjustment and the continued flexibilities available to borrowers seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Information about the IDR Account Adjustment is available in the first post and second post here.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to deliver a ruling that outlaws affirmative action as early as next week, the 35 th National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE), which has drawn over 5,000 administrators, scholars, and students to New Orleans, featured a session Wednesday on how colleges can respond. The well-attended presentation, titled “Racial Justice on Campus in a Post-Affirmative Action World: What Colleges Can (and Must) Do Now,” was delivered by Tim Wise, t

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Some New York college campuses will be considered temporary housing sites as the state’s public higher education system readies to lend a hand with the ongoing migrant situation, Spectrum News reported. This potential remedy will be temporary given that dormitories will be back in use by students starting August. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has not yet named which specific campuses in particular will be used, but officials are considering campuses in Albany, Buffalo, and Stony Brook, Spectrum New

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