Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2025

For the third consecutive year, undergraduate certificate programs have reached a 10-year high in completion rates while traditional degree programs continue to decline, according to new data released Thursday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The annual Undergraduate Degree Earners report reveals shifting student preferences toward shorter, more affordable credential options in higher education.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 10, 2025

The Department of Education has proposed reinstating previously approved version of the Consolidated Annual Report and the State Plan Guide under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. The changes aim is to remove additional reporting requirements as well as the need for updated numerator and denominator formulas. Public comments on… More Latest Federal Comment Requests Propose Streamlining CAR and State Plan Submissions The post Latest Federal Comment Requests Pr

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Steve Keating

APRIL 10, 2025

I saw a story this past weekend about a guy who had foolishly lost everythinghis house, his business, and his entire 401kbetting on NFL football last season. I felt bad about his house and business; I really hope he didnt have a family that he caused to be homeless. But when it came to his 401k, my first thought was lucky SOB. Ill bet hes not worried about what tariffs are doing to his retirement accounts.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 10, 2025

For many private K12 schools, summer is a time to slow down, regroup, and prepare for the coming academic year. But for families whose children attend your summer campsespecially those not currently enrolledthis season is a golden opportunity to plant seeds for future enrollment. And when it comes to families who may be unfamiliar with private education or concerned about affordability, offering insights into your financial aid process can be the game changer that turns a great camp experience i

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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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Symplicity

APRIL 10, 2025

Earlier this year, we shared how Symplicitys AI advantage has been quietly powering institutions around the globe from surfacing smart recommendations to automating student support. With the release of CSM 9.5 , that vision is no longer in the background. Its front and center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2025

Rosye Cloud Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Wednesday aimed at increasing men's access to skills training and higher education, citing concerns about educational disparities affecting male students. The directive, signed at Oakland Community College during a College Promise convening, instructs the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to conduct targeted outreach

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