Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cutting across political party lines, an overwhelming majority of Americans see veterans’ services as a priority (Schaeffer, 2021). Given that less than 1% of Americans have served in the military, administrative leaders across all education sectors often have a learning curve. Military friendly is a common phrase used by organizations to communicate an appreciation of military service members (Kirchner, et al., 2020).

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Steve Keating

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I think it was Mark Twain who said, “denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.” Denial is a big deal and it stunts people’s opportunity for success. Dealing with people in denial can be challenging. Especially when they are resistant to accepting facts or acknowledging a problem. Whether you’re trying to help someone with a personal issue or discussing a broader topic, like a political issue, here are some strategies to engage with individuals in denial: • Stay Calm and Patient: Remain composed

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Doug Waddell Doug Waddell has been named assistant dean for student services at Louisiana State University. Waddell holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master’s in student personnel services from the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In August, the U.S. Department of Education announced settlement agreements with five law schools after a Federal Student Aid investigation revealed that the schools improperly disbursed Title IV funds. The schools had distributed funds to students who were enrolled in unaccredited programs, resulting in nearly $2.9 million in ineligible disbursements made to 92 students across… More » Is your institution compliant with Title IV regulations?

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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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Student Privacy Compass

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

FPF K12 Student Privacy Train-the-Trainer 2023-2024 Program Since 2013, over 130 new student privacy laws have passed in 42 states,…

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs Insights from EAB’s new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners It may be hard to believe, but many of your current adult learners—and the students making their way through the enrollment funnel for your graduate and adult programs right now—belong to Gen Z. By 2024, 31% of the adult learner market will be Gen Z.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affirmative action in college admission decisions was unconstitutional sent shock waves throughout the higher education community. Many institutions seeking to balance the racial composition of their student bodies are left to wonder about the next steps. Seen as a victory for some who view themselves as a new unprotected class, the ruling represents a setback for others who have experienced marginalization based on their race.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

RIVERSIDE, Calif. U.S. Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal made an appearance at the Education Writers Association’s 2023 Higher Education Seminar for a moderated discussion and to answer questions from the assembled writers. Although Kvaal resisted giving many details of the department’s planned future responses to the twin higher ed Supreme Court decisions of last June—gutting race-conscious admissions practices and ending President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program—he touted t

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