Tue.Apr 18, 2023

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SUNY Old Westbury to Become a University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SUNY Old Westbury will be transitioning into a university, effective Jul. 1, The school made the announcement Apr. 14, during the inauguration of Dr. Timothy Sams as its president. Sams had been appointed president of the school two years ago, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and his inauguration had been held off as the school began to return to full swing.

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IDR Waiver: How to Qualify and Get Your Loans Forgiven Faster

Student Loan Planner

Key Takeaways: If you’re a student loan borrower paying back your federal student loans using an income-driven repayment plan (IDR plan), the Biden Administration’s IDR waiver is a big deal. Any time in repayment and many periods of forbearance or deferment can now be counted towards the 10 year Public Service Loan Forgiveness and 20 […] The post IDR Waiver: How to Qualify and Get Your Loans Forgiven Faster appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Higher Ed Braces for Historic SCOTUS 'Affirmative Action' Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education is expecting a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill cases argued Oct. 31, 2022. The cases, led by anti-affirmative action activist and SFFA President Edward Blum, allege these institutions discriminated against Asian American applicants by unfairly prioritizing underrepresented minority applicants in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Achieving Financial Stability with Student Success

Civitas Learning

Explore four essential steps for building a student success model that generates ROI and supports fiscal stability in this leadership brief. The post Achieving Financial Stability with Student Success appeared first on Civitas Learning.

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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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RENARDE D. EARL

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Renarde D. Earl Renarde D. Earl has been named vice president of public safety and chief of police at Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. He served as associate vice chancellor for police/public safety and chief of police at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. Earl holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from North Carolina Central University.

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MONIKA WILLIAMS SHEALEY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monika Williams Shealey Monika Williams Shealey has been appointed chair of the board of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. She serves as senior vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Rowan University in New Jersey. Shealey received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Florida, and she holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of Central Florida.

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New Report: The complication with FAFSA simplification

College Aid Services

A new report, The Complication with FAFSA Simplification, was recently published by the Brookings Institution’s Center on Children and Families. It was authored by Phillip Levine, a Nonresident Fellow of Economic Studies at Brookings Institution’s Center on Children and Families, and Jill Desjean, Senior Policy Analyst for NASFAA. “The goal of the 2020 FAFSA Simplification… More » New Report: The complication with FAFSA simplification The post New Report: The complication with FAFSA simpli

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CHRISTOPHER CANO

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Christopher Cano Christopher Cano has been named the Riverside Community College District chief of police. Cano served as a lieutenant with the El Monte Police Department. He is a graduate of Mt. San Antonio College with a degree in emergency medical services and holds an MPA from the University of La Verne.

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Using Actionable Analytics to Prioritize Student Engagement

Civitas Learning

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Youtube Season 2 is just around the corner! While we wait, here’s a bonus episode exploring one theme that came up repeatedly in season 1. Our guests continued to return to the idea of not limiting your use of data to historical analytics that revealed past trends. Instead, they recommend using a broad range of actionable analytics to engage with students needing help proactively.

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BENJAMIN E. ROHDIN

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Benjamin E. Rohdin Benjamin E. Rohdin has been appointed vice president for enrollment management at LaGuardia Community College in New York. He served as associate vice president for enrollment management and student success with New Jersey City University. Rohdin has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Fordham University and an M.P.A. from Baruch College.

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How to Unlock New Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for Nurses

Student Loan Planner

The Biden Administration’s new student debt relief plan has unique benefits for registered nurses with undergraduate degrees. Many of these nurses didn’t derive much benefit from student loan forgiveness in the past. This is because their monthly payments on income-driven repayment plans (IDR) didn’t leave much of their balances left for forgiveness when they became […] The post How to Unlock New Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for Nurses appeared first on Student Loan Planner

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Facing Imposter Syndrome

Close the Gap Foundation

Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that affects many people, but it can be incredibly challenging for first-generation, low-income students during internships or job interviews. This syndrome refers to feeling inadequacy and self-doubt that can arise in a new or difficult situation. It can be exacerbated by societal pressures and stereotypes that affect marginalized groups.

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Understanding a College’s Cost of Attendance

College Planners of America

Students and families should analyze the cost of attending a particular college. Cost of Attendance (COA) is the term used for the total of the direct and indirect costs of one academic year of undergraduate study at a college. It’s the maximum amount that a student would pay if no financial aid were available to defray the cost. It is often referred to as the college’s “sticker price”.

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Are the Benefits of OPM Partnerships Worth the Risk?

EAB

Podcast Are the Benefits of OPM Partnerships Worth the Risk? Episode 147. April 18, 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. EAB’s Carla Hickman and David Kuehl trace the evolution of online program managers and offer advice to today’s university leaders on how to partner w

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Resources to Help You Move More

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Getting regular exercise and physical activity benefits everyone, including those with Parkinson’s disease. Being physically active can improve your mood, help you focus, reduce stress, and improve sleep. Adults need a mix of aerobic (such as walking or biking) and muscle-strengthening activity to stay healthy. Aim for at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week and muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week.

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3 Ways Advancement Teams Can Achieve More with Less

EAB

Blogs 3 Ways Advancement Teams Can Achieve More with Less Many advancement professionals are all too familiar with this scene: you propose a new plan or innovation to leadership, and the conversation ends with “we don’t have money for that.” The almost inevitable guidance is to better utilize your existing resources. Though frustrating, that conversation can create opportunities to increase your ROI without spending more.

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Are OPM Partnerships Your Ticket to Online Growth?

EAB

Podcast Are OPM Partnerships Your Ticket to Online Growth? Episode 147. April 18, 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. EAB’s Carla Hickman and David Kuehl trace the evolution of online program managers and offer advice to today’s university leaders on how to partner wit

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What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes

EAB

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. And as any good strategist would tell you, it’s not too early to think about how these changes will impact your prospective students and subsequently, your communication and financial aid strategy.

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