Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s not enough to make statements. It’s not enough to create working groups. It’s not enough to pay attention to only some parts of the larger problem. When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. (left to right, top to bottom) Dr. Shawnté Elbert; Dr.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 30, 2023

From middle to early high school, I struggled with suicidal ideation, depression, disordered eating, and other mental health challenges. I felt especially isolated in my rural community, where conversations about mental health were nonexistent and access to care was limited. I also dealt with the stigma associated with men’s mental health, further complicated by my sexual orientation and queerness.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

Nick Bates Nick Bates has been named director of the Howard Thurmond Center for Common Ground at Boston University. He served as the interim director. Bates holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice and master’s in higher education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

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Student Loan Planner

AUGUST 30, 2023

Historically, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program has been riddled with complicated eligibility requirements that have prevented borrowers from receiving loan cancellation. But recent student debt relief efforts are giving PSLF borrowers the opportunity to fast-track loan forgiveness by relaxing “qualifying payment” rules. This includes allowing some forbearance periods to count toward PSLF and […] The post Does Forbearance Count Toward PSLF?

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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

AUGUST 30, 2023

Halima Monds was a first-year student at Spelman College when she joined SpelREADS , a program that pairs undergraduate tutors with students in Atlanta Public Schools to help boost their reading ability. “With SpelREADS , it feels like I’m really making a difference,” Halima said at the time. “If a student is not reading on grade level, that’s a pipeline to prison.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

Art Coleman, co-founder of EducationCounsel LLC The Supreme Court’s June ruling ending race-conscious admissions practices left vast patches of uncertainty in its wake. It was very clear what was not allowed—giving applicants a benefit because of their race or ethnicity—but it was less certain how far the decision extended. In what ways could a college incorporate an applicant’s background into their decision-making if he or she disclosed it?

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Counselors' Corner

AUGUST 30, 2023

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. In the middle of a busy fall, there’s always a student who wants the big picture about college. Here’s a comprehensive intro that won’t throw your schedule apart. What is college? Most people think of college as a four-year experience, but that’s not the case at all. Take a look at these college options ; some may surprise you.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

Michael Newby Michael Newby has been appointed director of development for North Carolina Central University’s School of Business. He served in pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical services and business-to-business sales. Newby holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from North Carolina Central University and an MBA from American Intercontinental University.

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Mongoose

AUGUST 30, 2023

Have questions about how to connect across campus? Looking for insights into what works when it comes to engaging students, from their first inquiries to their first donation as alumni? Every Wednesday throughout August, the Mongoose team brought you answers! During our AMA sessions, we shared what we've learned from working with 950+ colleges and universities to Make Every Message Count.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

In 1958, when Charles J. Brown graduated from high school as class president, he decided to enlist in the U.S. Army. “My family were very poor — they didn’t have scholarships or student loans back then — and my only way of getting out of Mississippi was through the U.S. Army,” said Brown. Charles J. Brown Brown was keen-sighted on leaving his hometown of Hattiesburg, a segregated community saturated in decades of racism and bound by Jim Crow.

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