Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his support for new legislation that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields, Gov. JB Pritzker joining 24 other states that have implemented similar programs. The proposed bills, SB2482 and HB3717, introduced earlier this week, aim to make higher education more accessible and affordable, particularly for working adults and students in rural communities.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The first phase of Pell Grant Administrative Cost Allowance (ACA) payments for the 2024-25 award year, which help institutions cover the costs of administering federal aid programs, began on February 18 according to the Education Department. Schools can access their ACA payments via the G5 system and view their Electronic Statement of Account through COD’s… More The First Round of Pell Grant ACA Payments Begins for 2024-25 Award Year The post The First Round of Pell Grant ACA Paymen

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Since learning of Dr. A. Wade Boykins passing in January 2025, I have been rather distraught, wanting to ensure that his legacy is in the forefront of educators minds Dr. Donna Y. Ford and hearts as they seek to provide Black students with rigorous and relevant instructional styles and strategies. I want to inform and/or remind readers that Dr. James A.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Authored by Active Minds. Creighton University is recognized as Chapter of the Month for outstanding advocacy work promoting mental health accessibility and awareness on campus. Their efforts range from text-based booking for counseling appointments to hosting lectures and events about approaching mental health holistically. Creighton University’s dedication to breaking down barriers and making mental health care easier to access is aspirational.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders. The initiative, developed in partnership with HYA Search, comes at a critical time when only 5% of public school superintendents are women or from Black or Latino backgrounds.

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Steve Keating

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

I have heard there are some people who are resistant to change. Ive even met some of them. I cant imagine why anyone but me wouldnt fully embrace change at every opportunity. I know so many people who need to change, and the funny thing is, those seem to be the ones most resistant to it. Unfortunately, I am sometimes one of those people. As much as Im usually a big continuous improvement guy, I can also at times be a lets just leave well enough alone guy.

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