Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results. The ACPS, conducted by the American Council on Education and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, found that 61% of college presidents surveyed were men, and 46% were white men. Only 15% were men of color, and 13% were women of color.
Active Minds
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
In the face of a youth mental health crisis, the urgency for inspiring mental health change has never been more apparent. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has sounded the alarm, highlighting that a youth mental health crisis is already brewing. Startling data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that more than one in five youth ages 13 to 18 grapple with serious mental illnesses at some point in their lives.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
North Carolina is the only U.S. state where the average income for graduates falls below each state's living wage, according to findings from a recent ranking by business advice experts Venture Smarter. The rankings were formulated by comparing average entry-level graduate salaries for each state and state living wages, the latter being the minimum income necessary for a worker to meet basic needs.
Student Loan Planner
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
On Tuesday, Congressional Republicans announced a new effort to repeal President Biden’s new income-driven repayment plan, which administration officials have billed as the most affordable student loan payment plan ever. The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan is replacing the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) plan. Among other features, the SAVE plan will […] The post GOP Seeks to Repeal Biden’s New Student Loan Payment Plan as Millions Sign Up appeared first on Student Loan P
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Unionization efforts among higher ed student workers have risen immensely, amid an ongoing downward trend in overall workforce union density – the percentage of union members in the workforce, according to a new report from the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. Hunter College The “State of the Unions 2023” examines workforce labor trends in New York and in the U.S. at large, finding that despite organization efforts, successful strikes, growing public support, and plenty of media attentio
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Abby McNulty Abby McNulty has been named vice president of institutional advancement at Salt Lake Community College in Utah. She served as president and CEO of the Park City Education Foundation. McNulty holds a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College in Asian studies and studio arts and a master’s in public policy from Columbia University.
Ready Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Research has shown time and time again that feeling a sense of belonging to a campus community is essential to the long-term success of students. Whether they live on campus, commute to and from classes, or learn online, students need to feel connected to their peers as well as their teachers and advisors. When they face challenges later down the line––whether it’s a difficult academic class or a personal experience that makes them rethink the value of continuing the pursuit of their degree––it’
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Delisle Warden Delisle Warden has been appointed vice president for policy and general counsel at Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. He served as associate dean for the Center for Professional Development and Career Strategy at the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. Warden holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Emory University in Atlanta, an MBA from Washington University in St.
Counseling Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The recent rise in suicide rates among marginalized communities highlights the need for counselors to use culturally responsive practices when assessing suicide risk. The post Taking a culturally responsive approach to suicide assessment appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Susan Balboni-Graham Susan Balboni-Graham has been appointed executive director of wellness and accessibility services at North Shore Community College in Massachusetts. She served as the college’s director of accessibility services. Balboni-Graham holds a master’s in counseling and psychological services from Salem State University.
Scholarship America
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The new school year is here, and that means the start of another busy scholarship season! Now is the perfect time to start making your plans, researching the scholarships you want to apply for and brushing up on the do’s and don’ts of scholarship applications. To help you get started, we’re featuring four Scholarship America partners, including a $25,000 award from Chick-fil-A, a guaranteed scholarship for those who lost a parent in the fight against COVID, and programs for stu
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Sybil Newman Sybil Newman has been named college advancement officer for Guilford Technical Community College in North Carolina. She served as interim director of the GTCC Foundation. Newman holds a bachelor’s degree in in professional speech, theatre arts, and broadcast communication and a master’s in leadership studies and adult education from North Carolina A&T University.
Counselors' Corner
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. School has just started in many districts, and the counselor chat rooms are already rich with concerns about the subject we love to hate in the fall—schedule changes. No sooner do we get through with orientation sessions where we tell the students how much we care about them, and we’re saying no to a schedule change that “will ruin their lives.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
James Lancaster James Lancaster has been appointed vice chancellor of workforce development at Los Angeles Community College District. He holds an associate degree in automotive technology from Cerritos College as well as a bachelor's degree in vocational education and a master’s in industrial and technical studies from California State University, Long Beach, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership from Cal State, Fullerton.
Student Loan Planner
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Key Takeaways: Those with degrees in healthcare fields often have a lot of student loan debt, which can limit conventional mortgage options. If you’re looking for homeownership, though, you have some options for getting special financing. Some financial institutions, like First Community Mortgage, offer qualified borrowers access to special home loan programs.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Isrea Butler Isrea Butler has been named director of the School of Music at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He served as head of the department of music at Valdosta State University in Georgia. Butler holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in New York and a Doctor of Music degree from Rutgers University.
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
We have all, at some time or another, wondered what life could be if we could spread our wings and explore the world beyond our hometown. The new and exciting experiences and people we’re sure to meet are enticing reasons to set sail in wide open waters. Thoughts of who we’d be and what we’d do can consume every second of our daydreams. For some, college move-in day was just that!
EAB
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Blogs IGNITED 2023 sneak peek: Key trends shaping higher education today Each year, EAB creates a State of the Sector presentation, leveraging our global perspective to identify the big trends shaping higher education strategy and operational directions. This year’s presentation, Reckoning with Relevance, will debut at IGNITED , our annual summit convening presidents, provosts, CBOs, and heads of strategy.
The University Innovation Alliance
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Making Higher Education Work for All Students A Conversation With Becky Takeda-Tinker, President, Colorado State University Global bridget Thu, 09/14/2023 - 06:00 Higher Ed Leadership Remote Learning Weekly Wisdom Online learning became a critical component for many institutions during COVID. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) recognizes the ongoing usefulness of this higher education model for some student populations, so we invited Dr.
Ready Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Learn about the emerging trends and digital technology in education that are transforming the industry in a world that is constantly changing.
The Advisor That Cares
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
While written with IT Leaders in mind, innovative educators and support staff can benefit from these 10 Calls to Action for the Future of Technology in Higher Ed. #1 – Collaboration “Regular, reliable, and repeatable interactions with customers can also lead to greater customer satisfaction, productivity, and efficiency, along with a deeper appreciation of humans working together” (Gonick, 2023). “A key question arises: how can their organizations be prepared to make nece
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Over the past decade, several for-profit institutions have closed as regulations have tightened and a spotlight has been put on excessive student debt and little discernable results. However, many of these institutions still exist, offering promises that will lead to marketable skills and increased earnings. “Too many postsecondary programs are saddling students with more debt than they can afford to repay or are leaving their graduates in low-wage jobs,” reads a fact sheet from the U.S.
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