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Researching Student Loan Options Can Save You Thousands of Dollars

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Let’s be honest: in the summertime, no one wants to be reading up about interest rates or student loan options. But as parents of college students, we also all know that time flies by quickly. Pushing off research on loan options may seem like the. The post Researching Student Loan Options Can Save You Thousands of Dollars appeared first on CFAA.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Race-Conscious Admissions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a pair of votes, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down race consciousness in college admissions on Thursday, upending four decades of precedent. The court voted 6-3 against the race conscious practices of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and 6-2 against the practices of Harvard, due to the recusal of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson The court’s opinion, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, articulated three main reasons that the affirmative action programs at Harvard and UNC violated the eq

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How to Advocate for LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults in Rural Communities

Active Minds

I have learned firsthand how difficult it is to be authentically yourself living in an area that simply does not support that. I was born and raised in a typical rural Alabama town. A population of 14,000 created that “everyone knows everyone” atmosphere where anything outside the social norm was hard to hide and typically shunned. Everyone’s journey with acceptance and coming out is different, and the shared ideals of my community shaped mine significantly.

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Putting my wellbeing first

Student Minds

Sub-Editors, Sarah and Madeleine, share their thoughts and experiences about how they put their well-being first. - Student Minds Editorial Team ✨ How do you put your well-being first? ✨ ⭐ Sarah (Student): University stress can certainly take a toll on my well-being, which is why I take extra good care of myself during semesters. I think one of the hardest parts about university life for me is that I’m already so drained from classes and assignments that finding the energy to do a billion extrac

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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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Updated Equitable Value Explorer Data Provide New Insights on Disaggregated Student Earnings

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

By: Marián Vargas and Kim Dancy Are today’s students getting ahead, getting by, or even falling behind when it comes to their post-college earnings? IHEP’s an Equitable Value Explorer , interactive data visualization tool that compares the post-college student earnings for more than 4,000 colleges and universities across the country , is helping to answer that question.

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Supreme Court Student Debt Cancellation: What You Need to Know

Student Loan Planner

The Supreme Court will decide on student debt cancellation on June 30, 2023. To hold off on such a monumental decision until the last day in the term suggests that cancellation has a better chance of being struck down than upheld. And the entire question rests on a technicality. We’ll discuss what this means for […] The post Supreme Court Student Debt Cancellation: What You Need to Know appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Report Describes Pandemic Impact on College Choices of the COVID Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The high school class of 2023 had an experience that was inevitably shaped by COVID-19. The pandemic hit when they were freshmen and many students endured over a year of remote learning, with limited access to school counseling services and extracurricular activities. Now, as the COVID cohort graduates and gets ready for higher education, a new report shows how the pandemic affected their college and career choices, both positively and negatively.

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How to Eradicate Mental Health Stigma From Boys to Men

Active Minds

I was very emotional when I was a kid and was so hard on myself for being that way. I needed someone to help me understand my feelings and how they affected me. Instead, I used those emotions against myself, creating a sense of disconnect. Back then, mental health wasn’t always openly discussed when I was young, especially for boys and men, due to stigma.

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Addressing intimate partner violence with LGBTQ+ clients

Counseling Today

Intimate partner violence among LGBTQ+ individuals often goes unacknowledged and untreated, despite occurring at rates equal to or greater than those experienced by heterosexual couples. The post Addressing intimate partner violence with LGBTQ+ clients appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Updated Equitable Value Explorer Data Provide New Insights on Disaggregated Student Earnings

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

By: Marián Vargas and Kim Dancy Are today’s students getting ahead, getting by, or even falling behind when it comes to their post-college earnings? IHEP’s Equitable Value Explorer , an interactive data visualization tool that compares the post-college student earnings for more than 4,000 colleges and universities across the country , is helping to answer that question.

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How to be a More Inspirational Leader

Steve Keating

Whenever I ask people in leadership positions where they need the most help I hear, “I need to be more inspiring.” “I need to help my people be more motivated.” Those are common responses. So is the response I get when I ask “what are you doing about that? The answer to that question is most often crickets! Becoming a more inspiring leader requires a combination of personal qualities, effective communication, and the ability to motivate and empower others.

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Physician Loan Review of Liberty Federal Credit Union

Student Loan Planner

Key Takeaways: After going through medical school and getting a degree in a healthcare field, there’s a good chance that you might have a high amount of student loan debt, limiting traditional mortgage options due to your debt-to-income ratio and difficulty in saving up for a down payment. However, some financial institutions, like Liberty Federal […] The post Physician Loan Review of Liberty Federal Credit Union appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Dr. Valerie Kinloch Appointed President of Johnson C. Smith University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Valerie Kinloch , will become president of Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), effective Aug. 1. Dr. Valerie Kinloch and Trustee Steven Boyd Kinloch is currently the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. She previously was associate dean and professor at The Ohio State University; assistant professor of English Education at Columbia University; and assistant professor of English at University of Houston-Downtown.

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Get to Know Active Minds’ Summer 2023 Interns and Their Passion for Mental Health

Active Minds

Welcome to our summer 2023 interns! We’re excited to learn and grow alongside these passionate mental health advocates for the duration of their internship. Our interns are involved in every facet of our work, from our communications and social media to Active Minds’ daily operations, to our mental health programming and community-building. Keep your eyes out — you might just spot them at our Conference this summer!

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Integrated Approach to Student Success Leads to 8% Retention Lift at Northwest Missouri State University

Civitas Learning

The Challenge: Deliver on the mission to provide holistic services that support the success of every student every day. The Strategy: Adopt an integrated and holistic student success management model and implement a unified student success platform to make personalized support feasible at scale. The Outcomes: An 8% increase in retention, improved advising efficiency, and more effective cross-functional collaboration.

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How we’re supporting university students with their mental health

The Education Hub

Going to university is a fun and exciting time for most students – but it comes with unique challenges and stresses. We believe that all students’ mental health and wellbeing should be properly supported during their time at university. There is a range of mental health support available to students, from online mental health and wellbeing platform Student Space to counselling and one-to-one support.

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Thinking Strategically

Steve Keating

I’ve always found thinking to be a good thing to do. That’s especially true before you say something. Our thoughts create our words and our words frequently become our actions. We need to think about that in particular. But I sometimes think that “overthinking” causes as many problems as not thinking. Different problems for sure but problems all the same.

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Legislative bills increase fear and trauma in transgender community 

Counseling Today

Advocates and allies say counselors can take additional steps to offer support, both professionally and politically. The post Legislative bills increase fear and trauma in transgender community appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Dr. Badia Ahad Named Dean of Oxford College at Emory University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Badia Ahad will become dean of Oxford College at Emory University, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Badia Ahad Ahad is currently vice provost for faculty affairs and professor of English at Loyola University Chicago. “I think my most important role as dean will be to ensure that students, faculty and staff have the tools and the resources that they need to be and to do their best,” Ahad said.

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The Importance of LGBTQ+ Rights in Mental Health Culture

Active Minds

With the golden sun of June upon us, we’re diving into the heart of Pride Month, a time for reflecting on strides made in LGBTQ+ rights, acknowledging persistent barriers, and recommitting ourselves to the path of inclusivity and respect for all. In the spirit of this celebration, we’re taking a stand against book bans and the attacks on transgender students, reinforcing our unwavering support for the rights of our LGBTQ+ youth and young adults and working to safeguard their mental health in eve

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients June 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm These outstanding alumni of the Federal TRIO programs have demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing educational opportunities and breaking barriers for underprivileged students. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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All About API

Symplicity

If you, like me, are a career services professional just making your way through this crazy, high-tech world to stay connected to your students, Application Programming Interface (or API) probably doesn’t mean much to you!

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Leading an Innovative Team

Steve Keating

Creativity and innovation are crucial for driving growth and staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving world. Most people would say that’s true especially for companies that manufacture products. But it’s true for all organizations; for profit companies, nonprofit organizations and government entities. Change is everywhere and it’s picking up stream.

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How Drexel and Saxbys Partnered to Boost Experiential Learning

EAB

Podcast How Drexel and Saxbys Partnered to Boost Experiential Learning Episode 155. June 20, 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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Oregon Higher Ed Commission Approves Student Success-Centric Funding Model for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oregon is changing how $550 million-plus in annual local and state taxpayer funding will be distributed to the state’s 17 community colleges. Ben Cannon This new approach – approved by Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) – is a student-focused distribution model that allocates a portion of money to support Oregon’s community college student success and equity.

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A Young Adult’s Guide to Organizing for Mental Health Policy

Active Minds

Recently, Active Minds shared about the importance of advocacy and policy in championing LGBTQ+ rights and creating a world where everyone feels safe, accepted, and welcome to live authentically. A clear connection exists between ensuring that right and creating a world where mental health is valued and prioritized. That kind of change can’t happen overnight, but that doesn’t mean we can’t play a part in making it happen sooner than later.

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End of Student Loan Pause Could Be Disastrous, Warns Agency

Student Loan Planner

A key federal consumer protection agency is sounding the alarm that the upcoming end to the student loan pause could be catastrophic for many borrowers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an independent federal agency tasked with overseeing the financial services industry, issued a report last week warning that millions of borrowers may struggle with […] The post End of Student Loan Pause Could Be Disastrous, Warns Agency appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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How Career Services Can Enhance ‘Soft-Skills’ in Students

Symplicity

In today's job market, having the right technical skills is no longer enough to succeed. Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who possess a range of soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These skills are essential for building strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and customers, and for adapting to the changing demands of the workplace.

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How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

Steve Keating

Cultivating a growth mindset as a leader and encouraging it in your team is crucial for building a culture of continuous learning and innovation. You’re either growing or you’re falling behind those who are. If you’re interested in consistent growth there are some well defined steps that can help you develop a growth mindset as a leader and promote it within your team.

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Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

COE

Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. June 9, 2023 — by Holly Hexter For the last 17 years, East Central University (ECU) Veterans Upward Bound in Ada, OK, has co-sponsored a Veterans and Military Appreciation Day in May, almost always during the week of Armed Forces Day, according to Mary Meeks , program director.

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Judge Allows FAMU Students' Class Action Lawsuit Alleging State Discrimination

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Florida judge has allowed a class-action lawsuit to proceed with accusations the state discriminates against a historically Black university while prioritizing its largest public university, a predominantly white, NBC News r eported. Six Florida A&M University students filed suit in September alleging, in part, that the University of Florida receives a larger state appropriation per student than Florida A&M.

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3 considerations for prison education programs

EAB

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs). However, before building new programs, institutions should carefully consider the needs of this population as well as the regulatory requirements intended to protect them from predatory p

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3 Things to Watch for as The Supreme Court Decides Student Loan Debt Relief Fate

Student Loan Planner

The Supreme Court is set to rule on President Biden’s signature student loan debt relief plan in a matter of weeks – or days. Over 40 million borrowers will be impacted by whatever the Court ultimately decides. The Biden-Harris student debt relief plan is designed to provide $10,000 in federal loan cancellation for most borrowers […] The post 3 Things to Watch for as The Supreme Court Decides Student Loan Debt Relief Fate appeared first on Student Loan Planner.