Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2024

When journalist Nathan McCall released his 1994 autobiography, Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young Black Man in America , my mother was among the first wave of people to purchase a copy. She didn’t buy the book for me as a young aspiring journalist who was still in college at the time, although I’m sure she would have. Rather, my mother bought McCall’s book for herself because – like many readers – she was riveted by a report on NPR about McCall’s remarkable foray into the newspaper business after ha

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Student Loan Planner

MARCH 22, 2024

President Biden has taken several steps this month to push for reforms for student loan borrowers. Under several different proposals, Biden plans to reduce or eliminate so-called “junk fees” levied on borrowers under various circumstances, make student loan forgiveness permanently tax-free and increase funding for grants and the Office of Federal Student Aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2024

Community colleges have the ability to not only put students on the right path, but most importantly, ensure that students begin on the right foot. That right foot has so many implications, the first of which is the financial impact of attending a community college as the first step toward a bachelor ’ s degree. Currently, students are more immediately aware of the return on interest (ROI), and they want to know —up front — the lasting impact of their choices of when and how they engage in highe

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College Aid Services

MARCH 22, 2024

The Department of Education has discovered an error in the FAFSA that generates an inaccurate SAI calculation for dependent students who reported assets on their application; students who did not report assets are not impacted. Institutions who received ISIRs prior to March 21 should follow the guidance below to ensure that their students receive an… More » Incorrect SAI calculated on some ISIRs received prior to March 21 The post Incorrect SAI calculated on some ISIRs received prior to

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2024

Hillary Folsom Hillary Folsom has been appointed director of advancement and alumni relations at Gadsden State Community College. She served as financial director of, and marketing liaison for, Interfaith Ministries, a regional nonprofit organization focused on the homeless and unsuitably housed. Folsom holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and an MPA from Jacksonville State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2024

Dr. Diane Ryan Diane Ryan has been named vice president for academic affairs at Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland. She served as the vice president of academic affairs at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. Ryan earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a master’s in communication studies from Western Illinois University as well as a Ph.D. in community college leadership from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Student Loan Planner

MARCH 22, 2024

Working in the American healthcare system as a physician can lead to a comfortable income. The average physician salary was $352,000 in 2023, according to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2023. However, certain specialties pay much more — and in some cases, much less. Looking at data from the Doximity 2023 Physician Compensation Report we… The post Physician Salary by Specialty: 10 Highest-paid Specialties for Adult Care and Pediatrics appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2024

Ron Price Ron Price has been appointed vice president of the new Division of People, Culture, and Equity at the College of Southern Maryland. He served as the vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer for Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire. Price holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration from the University of Virginia.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 22, 2024

FSA has published an update to its previous electronic announcement regarding changes to the Student Aid Index and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide for the upcoming academic year. The latest versions of both documents include renamed sections, new map input fields, additional tables, and clarifications to better define specific topics such as family size or EITC.… More » 2024-25 Student Aid Index and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide (March 21 Update) The post 2024-25 Student Aid Index and Pell Gra

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2024

Kristen Miller Kristen Miller has been appointed president of Southern Maine Community College. She served as vice president of academic affairs at White Mountains Community College in New Hampshire. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and English from Sonoma State University in California, a master’s in education and education leadership from the University of New England in Maine, and a doctorate in higher education leadership from Capella University in Minnesota.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 22, 2024

Earlier today, the House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2882: Congress’ $1.23 trillion continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September and avert another shutdown at midnight. The spending package maintains the maximum Pell Grant award at $7,395 after weeks of negotiation and allocates a total $79.1 billion to the Department of Education for… More » Congress Unveils $1.23 Trillion FY2024 Budget, Preserving Maximum Pell Grant Funding The post Congress Unveils

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Student Loan Planner

MARCH 22, 2024

Earning a position as a resident or fellow is an exciting moment in a young physician’s career. After years of dedication and financial commitment to your education, it’s important to protect your investment and future earning potential. One of the best ways to protect yourself is by carrying an individual disability insurance policy in the… The post Don’t Miss These Residency and Fellowship Training Discounts: How to Save Money on Disability Insurance appeared first on Student Loan Planne

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Thrive Alliance Group

MARCH 22, 2024

March 1 was Employee Appreciation Day! We are celebrating our team members all month long by sharing their stories. Read more about Frank Harvey, Clinical Supervisor, and how he collaborates with his team to meet student needs. What is your favorite thing about working for Thrive Alliance Group? I have been in the mental health field for over 35 years and employed as a clinician and supervisor for Thrive Alliance Group (TAG) for the past 8 years.

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