Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2025

A new survey of shared governance practices at community colleges reveals a complex landscape where faculty exercise strong authority over academic matters but have minimal influence on administrative decisions like budgeting and strategic planning. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) released its first-ever study of community college shared governance, surveying faculty leaders at 59 public community colleges across the nation.

Faculty

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JULY 15, 2025

On July 4th, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (“Big Bill”) into law. The biggest changes for borrowers include new limits on how much they can borrow in federal student loans, big changes to both current and future borrowers’ repayment options, and changes that will make it harder for borrowers who were harmed by their schools to get debt relief.

Student loans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2025

More than 1,300 HBCU leaders, faculty, students, and advocates will gather in Atlanta next week for UNITE 2025, the nation's most influential annual convening dedicated to advancing sustainability and excellence in historically Black colleges and universities. Hosted by the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building from July 20-24 at the SIGNIA by Hilton Atlanta, this year's gathering operates under the theme "Together We Lead" and will bring together 54 current and former HBCU and PBI presidents, al

Mental health

Patter by Pat Thomson

JULY 15, 2025

I’m often asked about predatory journals. So I recently went on a hunt for something other than lists and found a 2022 report on predatory journals and conferences from the InterAcademy Partnership. OK it’s not 2025, but it’s still well worth looking at. The IAP is a global network of over 140 science, engineering, and medical academies that work together to address the world’s most challenging problems using the best available scientific evidence.

Mentoring

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.

Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2025

A new report from StarRez reveals troubling trends in student housing that signal a fundamental shift in how higher education institutions must approach residential life. The company's second annua l State of the Student Housing Industry Report , shows resident satisfaction rates have dropped nearly 7 percentage points from 2024, even as student expectations continue to evolve rapidly.

Students

College Planners of America

JULY 15, 2025

Students who have been accepted by a college through an Early Decision (ED) program should consider themselves fortunate, and most do. They’ve applied to a school at or near the top of their target list and have been admitted before most of their fellow students have even applied to colleges. They can rest easier and enjoy their senior year without the stress of admissions hanging over their heads.

Financial aid

COE

JULY 15, 2025

The Council for Opportunity in Education Launches Inaugural Award for Institutional Effectiveness to Scale TRIO Student Support Services Practices Campus-Wide July 15, 2025 — by Terrance L. Hamm COE is inviting community colleges—with or without a current SSS program—to apply for the inaugural COE Award for Institutional Effectiveness, which will bestow $10,000 each on three campuses that have successfully embedded TRIO Student Support Services practices into their wider student success strategi

First generation

College Aid Services

JULY 15, 2025

The latest version of FSA Partner Connect successfully launched on July 14th. With this implementation, FSA Partner Connect is now the primary enrollment and user management service for Federal Student Aid and organizations can submit new or updated Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) enrollment and access requests through FSA Partner Connect’s Account Access Management Center… More » SAIG Enrollment Functionality Now Live on FSA Partner Connect The post SAIG Enrollment Functionality Now L

Access

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

JULY 15, 2025

We live in a fast-paced world with many stressors. Do you stress about being stressed? Here are some simple tips to manage stress: Recognize Stress as Normal. Stress can motivate and energize. Reflect on times when stress helped you succeed. Change Your View. See challenges as a chance to grow. Replace negative thoughts with positive ones like “I can do this.

College Aid Services

JULY 15, 2025

The FISAP (Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate) is an important part of an institution’s eligibility for and participation in Title IV aid programs. Allocating time and resources to preparing and updating your FISAP is essential. Join us as we discuss the significance of the FISAP and cover important timelines and best practices for… More » Preparing and Planning for your FISAP – Webinar (Recording) The post Preparing and Planning for your FISAP – Webinar (Record

Title IV

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2025

Dr. Alecia Shields-Gadson Alecia Shields-Gadson has been appointed Director of Athletics at Mississippi Valley State University. Shields-Gadson most recently served as Deputy Athletic Director at Alcorn State University, where she was responsible for strategic planning, executive consultation, and departmental oversight. Prior to her time at Alcorn, she served as Director of Athletics at Delaware State University, where she led 19 Division I varsity programs to historic achievements, including

Educational leadership

College Aid Services

JULY 15, 2025

On Monday July 14, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a temporary order from its emergency docket that allows the Department of Education to proceed with significant layoffs affecting approximately 1,400 employees, reversing a lower‑court ruling. This decision empowers the Administration’s efforts to downsize and delegate federal education responsibilities to state and local authorities.

Education

College Aid Services

JULY 15, 2025

Over the past few months, the Department of Education has provided information about 2023–24 Direct Loan Program Year closeout (see the Feb. 20, 2025 Electronic Announcement and the May 19, 2025 Electronic Announcement). Today, announcement DL-25-04 was released which supplements the previous guidance. Electronic Announcement ID: DL-25-04 Subject: Additional 2023–24 Direct Loan Program Year Closeout Information… More » Additional Guidance for the 2023–24 Direct Loan Program Year Closeout

Education