Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2023

Offering advice about professional development opportunities, shared governance, and health benefits were but some of the practices presented and discussed by Montgomery College and the Dominican University of California, the two winners of the 2022 Delphi Award, at a webinar onWednesday. Dr. Carolyn Terry The annual Delphi Award – sponsored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and the University of Southern California’s Pullias Center for Higher Education – comm

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Active Minds

APRIL 5, 2023

“Log kya kahenge?”, which translates to “What will people say?” is a phrase often explicitly or implicitly brought up in conversation in response to individual actions or words that do not align with the cultural norms of the South Asian community. As a South Asian woman, I have observed that mental health is still viewed as taboo to a certain extent; feelings tend to be talked about on a superficial level within families and friends, but interpersonal and systemic barriers to seeking and receiv

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 5, 2023

By: Lauren Bell and Jessica Vivar Appropriations season is here! It’s the time of year when the President sends a budget proposal to Congress, and federal lawmakers begin considering what programs should receive enhanced resources and what programs should not. It’s also when college access and success advocates step up efforts to ensure the programs that improve college affordability and student outcomes get the support they need.

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Counseling Today

APRIL 5, 2023

Using mental health apps as a supplement to counseling may help clients to foster their own healing. The post Mental health apps as therapeutic tools appeared first on Counseling Today.

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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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College Aid Services

APRIL 5, 2023

Draft versions of the proposed 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and the FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly known as the Student Aid Report) are available for public comment. These forms are used by individuals applying for federal student aid. Only comments regarding the FAFSA form and related forms should be submitted during… More » Notice of the Draft 2024–25 Federal Student Aid Application Materials The post Notice of the Draft 2024–25 Federal Student Aid A

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

The members of the Gender-Based Violence Prevention (GBVP) Team are confidential resources for all students and trainees at Johns Hopkins. Because we are confidential, we are not required to share accounts of gender-based violence (stalking, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and sexual harassment) with anyone, including other Hopkins departments, unlike responsible employees.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 5, 2023

Offering financial aid helps your school reach more families and build a vibrant, diverse school community. Plus, it helps your school remain competitive—the number of new students reported at private and independent schools positively correlates with the number of students who receive financial aid. According to our Community Brands K-12 Trends Report, the average financial aid award covers 40% of tuition!

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 5, 2023

A student loan borrower advocacy organization is warning that a Republican effort to repeal signature Biden administration student debt relief initiatives, including broad student loan forgiveness and an extension of the payment pause, could be disastrous for borrowers if enacted. President Biden has relied almost exclusively on executive action to implement a broad array of […] The post Republican Effort To Repeal Student Loan Forgiveness and Payment Pause Could “Wreak Havoc” On Borrowers

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

Blogs Districts are still struggling with low reading proficiency. These barriers are probably why. Third grade is a critical transition in K-12 education. However, despite district leaders investing significant time and resources on teaching reading, they often see few lasting results. Poor reading outcomes are costly for students, with unaddressed issues causing future learning and personal problems.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 5, 2023

Key Takeaways: Periodontists specialize in the preventative, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the gums and bones supporting the teeth. Because of their extensive knowledge and training gained through a periodontics residency or fellowship program, periodontists enjoy one of the highest dental specialty salaries. However, this high income could quickly be at risk if you experience […] The post How to Buy Disability Insurance for Periodontists: Costs and Coverage Decisions appeared first

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

Blogs Are your admission practices helping or hurting the diversity of your incoming class? 3 recommendations to make your admissions practices more equitable My previous enrollment leadership roles spanned admissions, financial aid, and advising, so I understand all too well how each phase of a student’s educational journey is impacted by policies in each of these offices.

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