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Pepperdine University Professor Seeks to Give High School Students a Head Start

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Pepperdine University professor has been working on a pilot instructional program to give high school students a head start when it comes to understanding math. Now, approaching its second year, the program has gained momentum. Dr. Kendrick Roberson Black and brown students have historically been on the lower end of educational attainment, said program creator Dr.

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Cardona’s letter to College Presidents: FAFSA Rollout Update

College Aid Services

On Friday March 15, Secretary Cardona sent a letter to College Presidents and Chancellors updating them on the FAFSA rollout. The letter included some recommendations for institutions, including to be prepare for the ISIRs, to extend decision dates and payment deadlines, and encourage returning students to apply for aid. You can access the letter here,… More » Cardona’s letter to College Presidents: FAFSA Rollout Update The post Cardona’s letter to College Presidents: FAFSA Rollout

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Single Parents Breaking Barriers Through Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we approach National Single Parents Day on March 21, it is imperative to shine a light on the extraordinary journey of single parents across the United States. Their resilience, determination, and strong commitment to their families serve as an inspiration to us all. At Generations College, nestled in the heart of Chicago, we have witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education for single parents.

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Deep Dive into Calculations: SAI and Pell Grant – Webinar (Recording)

College Aid Services

Deep Dive into Calculations: SAI and Pell Grant Deep Dive into Calculations: SAI and Pell Grant Broadcast date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 In this webinar we will be doing a deep dive into the calculations for both the FAFSA and the Pell Grant Calculations. Both these changes have caused a lot of changes for the… More » Deep Dive into Calculations: SAI and Pell Grant – Webinar (Recording) The post Deep Dive into Calculations: SAI and Pell Grant – Webinar (Recording) first appeared on College

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Educational Equity Key to Progress and Democracy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tina Tchen, left, and SLN CEO Yolonda Marshall sit in conversation at the Whole Girl Education National Conference. NEW YORK On the last day of the Student Leadership Network’s (SLN) Whole Girl Education National Conference: Closing the Gap, CEO Yolonda Marshall reminded attendees why they must continue to elevate and educate young women and gender expansive students: because the political and societal climate is dire.

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Diverse Recognizes Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs at ACPA Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The winners of this year's Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs gathered at the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) conference in Chicago to accept an award jointly presented by ACPA and Diverse. Student Affairs staff and students from Elon University, one of this year's honorees. The Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs (PPWSA) study was first proposed by Ralph Newell at Diverse as a partnership with ACPA-College Student Educators International in 2011.

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Meet Krista Seabrook, Clinical Supervisor

Thrive Alliance Group

March 1 was Employee Appreciation Day! We are celebrating our team members all month long by sharing their stories. Read more about Krista Seabrook, Clinical Supervisor, at Thrive Alliance Group and how she strives to provide a safe and supportive environment for her students. What is your favorite thing about working here? I love that no matter how much Thrive Alliance Group expands, it has always felt like a small family business full of people who were able to provide support for one another.

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JEFFREY A. DOGGETT

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jeffrey A. Doggett Jeffrey A. Doggett has been named president-elect at Wagner College. He serves as executive vice president, CFO, and chancellor of learning and student success at Merrimack College. Doggett holds a bachelor’s degree, an MPA, and an MBA from Northeastern University as well as an Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Sloppy Joes

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Serving Size: 1/2 cup meat, 1 bun | Serves: 5 Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup green or red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup tomato ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 5 whole wheat buns Directions: Combine ground beef, onion, celery, and pepper in a skillet. Add water.

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DAVID ROBINSON-MORRIS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. David Robinson-Morris David Robinson-Morris has been named executive director of the Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life at Dartmouth College. Robinson-Morris holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from Loyola University New Orleans, a master’s in public administration from the University of New Orleans, and Ph.D. in educational leadership from Louisiana State University.