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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. The numbers tell a compelling story of transformation for the historically Black college and university (HBCU).

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Single Stop Announces Record-Breaking $698 Million of Benefits Unlocked by 116,700 Individuals in FY24 

Single Stop

Single Stop Announces Record-Breaking $698 Million of Benefits Unlocked by 116,700 Individuals in FY24 Single Stop Puts an Average of $20,200 Back into Families Pockets Single Stops Screening Tool Drives a 78% Increase in Benefits Achieved and a 35% Growth in Individuals Served Over Three Years, Demonstrating Scalability NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2025 Single Stop, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting individuals and families with eligible public benefits, case management, and wrap-a

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A Hope Built on Things Eternal: A Scholar’s Vision for Black Education - Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr. Title: Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tenured: Yes Age: 36 Education: B.A., Political Science, Tulane University; Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison Career mentors: Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr.

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The Master Schedule and Career/College Curriculum

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I dont see why some counselors have been put in charge of building the master schedule. Its not like we had a course on this in graduate school. Still, its one of those things many of us have to deal with-- so, as we tell our students, its time to make lemonade on lemons. Heres how you can advance your career and college counseling curriculum as you keep your boss happy by doing their job for them: Design (then require) a career discovery class Old school answers to ca

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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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MCT Foundation Names Three Graduate Scholars to Study Student Mental Health Across Diverse Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation has selected three master's students from diverse institutions across the United States for its 2024-2025 MCT Araceli Negrete Scholars program, with a focus on investigating student mental wellness in today's challenging environment. The scholars - Araceli Negrete from California State University Fullerton, Xavier Cason from Indiana State University, and Corey Earl Ballance, Jr. from North Carolina Central University - will conduct research on men

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Featured ASCA Magazine article: Tools for Self-Care - Promoting Self-Care to Students, Educators, and Graduate Students

School Counselor Blog

I am excited to share that an article I wrote, Tools for Self-Care , is featured in the January/February 2025 issue of ASCA School Counselor Magazine ! This issue highlights the importance of school counselor and student mental health. In Tools for Self-Care , I provide practical ways to promote, model, and encourage self-care to students, educators, and graduate students!

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What is an Articulation Agreement and Why Should You Care?

Community College Review

Many students enter community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year college or university. Unfortunately, the path can be fraught with challenges. Articulation agreements between schools help students navigate the pitfalls to ensure an easier, more successful transition.