Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The exclusion and omission of Black history threatens to harm not just the Black community at large but also students and the very future of the nation, experts said during a Nov. 14 panel. Janel George The panel – part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s larger National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) Summit – brought together experts to discuss contemporary attacks against the inclusion of Black history in societal awareness and education.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Self-advocacy is a powerful tool, especially as we navigate a world with systems that are not structured to serve us. To me, as an immigrant, queer Latina, it is important to understand all of the factors that have played into my mental well-being. Growing up in a Hispanic household where mental health was not talked about nor prioritized, it was tough for me to know what resources were available to serve me.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Dr. Chinenye Anyanwu Chinenye Anyanwu has been named faculty director of the new Black Sisters Optimizing Unity & Leadership (BSOUL House) Learning Community at the University of Connecticut. Anyanwu holds a bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Connecticut as well as an MPH from George Washington University.

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Student Loan Planner

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Biden Administration announced last week that nearly 5.5 million borrowers have enrolled in a new income-driven repayment plan. The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan is being touted by top Administration officials as the “most affordable” income-driven repayment plan ever created. The plan features lower monthly payments, a higher poverty exclusion limit, and […] The post More Than 5 Million Borrowers Enrolled in Biden’s New Student Loan Repayment Plan appeared first on

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Dr. Charles L. Welch has been named president and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). He will succeed Dr. Mildred Garcia who left the organization in October to become chancellor of the California State University system. Dr. Charles L. Welch Welch is currently president of AASCU member Arkansas State University System and co-chair of the Executive Council of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Dr. Maris Lown Maris Lown has been appointed provost/vice president for academic affairs at Union College of Union County, New Jersey. She serves as the college’s vice president for academic affairs. Lown holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Boston College, a master’s in nursing from Boston University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Rowan University.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Podcast How UCA is Creating a Debt-Free Pathway to a College Degree Episode 173. November 14, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Dr. Terrance Mitchell Terrance Mitchell has been named executive director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in community college education from the University of Central Oklahoma as well as a Ph.D. in administration and leadership studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Blogs Key takeaways from government guidance on SCOTUS’s affirmative action ruling The Department of Education finally issued its eagerly anticipated follow-up guidance on the Supreme Court’s SFFA ruling in September. Did it deliver on enrollment leaders’ hopes and expectations? The answer is complicated. While higher education leaders found plenty to be appalled about in the SCOTUS opinion , one of the most troubling aspects of it was its lack of clarity on core practical questions related to

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Close the Gap Foundation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Meet Priyanka Malkan: From the traditional roots of Mumbai, Priyanka's trailblazing path has led her to one of the most coveted roles in tech. She's not just a Product Manager at Google; she's a testament to the impact of perseverance and extending outside of one's comfort zone. What brought you to Tech? Priyanka’s voyage into the tech world is not just a career; it's a narrative of breaking stereotypes and pursuing the true essence of self-worth beyond societal n

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Blogs To design microcredentials that meet student needs, follow these 3 steps Professional, continuing, and online education (PCO) units are facing pressure to quickly stand up microcredential offerings. And because there is not yet a clear standard for what a microcredential should be, and every institution is defining microcredentials slightly differently, deciding what specific action to take in response to that pressure can be overwhelming.

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Close the Gap Foundation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Meet Stella Shannon, currently a Product Manager at Google who's reshaping the Chromebook experience. Raised in Montana with a flair for the arts and languages, Stella's journey to tech was as unconventional as it is inspiring. What Brought Stella to Tech? It was the blend of creativity, community, and innovation that drew Stella to the tech industry. "Interest in building with a close-knit team, innovating to solve a problem I care about," she recounts, brought her into the te

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups | Serves: 5 Ingredients: 1 can (15.5 ounces) Mexican style tomatoes 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 cup frozen (or canned) corn 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 cups cooked chicken, diced 1 cup prepared instant brown rice (1/2 cup uncooked) 1/2 cup 2% reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: Mix the tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, and chicken in a large skillet.

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Knack

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Meet Kala Bryant, one of Knack's first tutors at University of Central Florida (UCF). Kala was a Knack tutor from 2016 to 2019, tutoring students in business courses such as Business Finance and Econometrics. Today, she works at Bank of America as a Quantitative Financial Analyst. As one of the platform's first tutors, we asked her to reflect on her time at Knack and share her story.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On Dec. 1–4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) will perform extended system maintenance to its G6 Grants Management System (G6). POSTED DATE: November 13, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT: ID GENERAL-23-98 SUBJECT: OUTAGE ALERT—G6 System Outage Dec. 1–4, 2023 – Impact to Federal Student Aid Processing and on Funds Availability… More » G-6 System Outage Planned Dec. 1-4, 2023 – Impact on Federal Student Aid Processing The post G-6 System O

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Knack

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The quest for student success in higher education is an ever-evolving journey. It's a path paved with the aspiration to not only educate but to ensure that each student thrives. The linchpin in this noble pursuit? Data. But not just any data—the right data, presented in a way that’s both actionable and scalable, ensuring that the support structures at colleges and universities can adapt and grow to help an ever-increasing and diverse student body.

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