Civitas Learning

AUGUST 6, 2024

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript As technology evolves and students’ needs change, institutions are looking to stay ahead of the curve by making data-informed decisions. In a conversation with Chris Campbell, Chief Information Officer at DeVry University, we learn how their institution is closing student opportunity gaps through its award-winning technology systems and continuous data evaluation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 26, 2024

DJ Windsor American Institute for Boys and Men Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) experienced a drastic decline in Black student enrollment during the decade between 2010 and 2020, according to a new report from the non-partisan research group, American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM). “ HBCUs at a Crossroads: Addressing the Decline in Black Male Enrollment ” is analyzed data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System regarding Black male enrollment at HBCUs.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 14, 2024

It is officially the start of the new school year in our home. For me, the last few days have been packed with back-school-shopping for my new middle schooler, orchestra supplies, theater fundraisers, and monitoring my own mental health as a single parent during this time. For you, though, I imagine the back-to-school transition is exciting and kind of terrifying.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

AUGUST 27, 2024

When the University of New Mexico implemented student sense of belonging interventions, the rate of A and B grades in those courses increased and withdrawal rates decreased. Attending to student experience and fostering students’ sense of belonging can be crucial for boosting student success because when students feel connected to their campus community, they are more likely succeed academically and persist toward earning degrees.

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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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Patter by Pat Thomson

AUGUST 29, 2024

So you want to write from your PhD thesis. Where to start, you might ask? Your first job is to decide whether your PhD is a book – or not. Perhaps the thesis could be a book but won’t because of the job and career demands you’re facing. Either way, let’s start this conversation by assuming that there’s no book, or at least not yet. You’ve decided to write papers for peer reviewed journals.

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Steve Keating

AUGUST 8, 2024

Several years ago, I was part of a group welcoming summer interns to the company where I worked. As one of my colleagues was talking about what success in business looks like, they told this group of high achievers to “say yes to every request and figure out how you’re going to do it later.” I knew, for several reasons, that was about the worst advice you could give anyone.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

If Dr. Valerie Kinloch could tell her teenage self anything, she’d say “Girl, stop doubting yourself and do not listen to anyone who tells you that you cannot achieve your dreams and goals.” As she pictured herself at 18, she began to uplift and encourage her younger self. Dr. Valerie Kinloch “I would sit Valerie down and tell her, ‘If you want to be a president, get to working on and learning what that means.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 28, 2024

Are you a college student who sometimes feels overwhelmed by the pressures of academic life? Are you struggling to manage stress and find the support you need on campus? Look no further! Active Minds and First Aid Beauty have partnered to engage college students like you to share your voices and impact your communities today, and for years to come. If you’re feeling the stress of school and personal life, we want to help.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

AUGUST 27, 2024

When the University of New Mexico implemented student sense of belonging interventions, the rate of A and B grades in those courses increased and withdrawal rates decreased. Attending to student experience and fostering students’ sense of belonging can be crucial for boosting student success because when students feel connected to their campus community, they are more likely succeed academically and persist toward earning degrees.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

AUGUST 11, 2024

Imagine that you are an examiner. You are reading a doctoral thesis. And you’ve nearly got to the end. You’ve read a lot of carefully crafted words which have explained what the research is and why it is as it is. You’ve read the results and what these mean and how they fit with the current understandings in the field. Along the way the doctoral researcher has explained their choices and decisions to you and provided enough detail for you to follow what they did, when and why.

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Steve Keating

AUGUST 15, 2024

Even though I may have never met you, I know something about you that is irrefutable. What I know is that you have a basic human need to know that you matter. That you are significant to someone. That you make a difference in the world. I would like to think that I don’t personally have that need. In some ways, it almost feels like a weakness to me.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program August 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm A group picture of participants from the 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders program with group leaders in the Netherlands. Study abroad programs are more than just academic experiences; they are opportunities for personal growth, cultural immersion, and the development of global perspectives.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

By mid-July, the attorney F. Bryan Brice, Jr., and his client Dr. Darren Masier, an assistant professor of human resource management at Meredith College, had petitioned for an independent examination of the potential cancer cluster at Poe Hall at North Carolina State University (NC State). Getting access to perform testing has been Brice and Masier’s goal since they first filed a motion for discovery in February, in hopes that they could better identify what toxins at Poe Hall might have contrib

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Active Minds

AUGUST 20, 2024

Did you know that nearly half of all adolescents in the United States have experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives? That’s a staggering statistic, and highlights the importance of a recent development in the U.S. Senate. Last month, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 769 (S.R. 769), a groundbreaking declaration of the youth mental health crisis in the United States.

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Symplicity

AUGUST 8, 2024

In a recent study conducted by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) , significant insights emerged about the future landscape of good jobs and the role of four-year degrees in securing them by 2031. For career services professionals, understanding these trends is crucial in guiding students towards successful career paths.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 30, 2024

Institutions now have access to the 2024-25 FAFSA Verification-IRS Return Transcript Matrix to compare data between a selected family’s tax data and the information submitted through the FAFSA application. The matrix is currently available as an excel document and is divided into five specific sections. Transcription Matrix Breakdown Column #1: Lists the nine FAFSA information… More » Now Available: 2024-25 FAFSA Verification-IRS Tax Return Transcript Matrix The post Now Available: 2

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Steve Keating

AUGUST 11, 2024

I’ve worked with many people who wanted to be a boss. They would make comments such as, “When I’m the boss, they will have to do what I tell them to do.” They aspired to a position of leadership so they could force people to follow “orders.” I had a ready-made answer for those people. The answer was, “you may be able to get them to do something, but it’s highly unlikely you’ll get them to do it well.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 1, 2024

Join us for a conversation on the details of the 2024 Student Success Impact Report and what leaders should know about the latest trends. The post Insights to Action: An inside look at the 2024 Student Success Impact Report appeared first on Civitas Learning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2024

Dr. Eli Capulouto The University of Kentucky is disbanding its Office of Institutional Diversity. Meanwhile, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced on the same day that it would also dissolve its Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto announced the dissolution Tuesday, asserting that office workers would be reassigned to other offices at the university.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 6, 2024

As the curtains close on the 2024 Active Minds Mental Health Conference, we find ourselves reflecting not only on the inspiring conversations and thought-provoking ideas shared over the weekend but also on the palpable energy that filled every session. From keynotes that uplifted the voices of Gen Z and allies, to interactive workshops, this year’s conference brought together passionate students, advocates, and experts, all with lived experiences in a collective mission to reshape the conversat

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Timely MD

AUGUST 29, 2024

Michael “MJ” Curtis Jr. is accustomed to success. He graduated from the honors program at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville College of Nursing. He led a wide range of student groups, from the Student Government Association to the Multicultural Mentoring Program to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. In addition to being widely involved, he was well-known and respected by his professors and peers.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Department of Education has released a new online course designed to guide financial aid administrators through each part of the FISAP and reviews commons mistakes that users will encounter throughout the process. This self-paced training is helpful for institutions who must complete the FISAP report by October 1st; it is available through the FSA… More » FSA Launches Online Training Course for 2025-26 FISAP Submission The post FSA Launches Online Training Course for 2025-26 FISAP Subm

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Steve Keating

AUGUST 22, 2024

I think everyone feels a little blue from time to time. Some people simply hide it better than others. There are lots of reasons why that happens and all of them are associated with this thing we call life. Most of the time, we get past the blues without taking any specific action. Something good happens, and we snap out of it. But sometimes, the blues hang around a little longer than they should.

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Thrive Alliance Group

AUGUST 9, 2024

Many educators tend to put the needs of others before their own needs. That may seem like a good thing for people working with children, but it actually leads to poor outcomes for everyone. Setting boundaries at work can help administrators, teachers and support staff to be more effective and satisfied in their jobs. Here’s what you need to know. What exactly are boundaries and why do we need them?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 12, 2024

In a matter of days, our Black boys and girls will be returning to school. For some, especially our boys, this is not a time of celebration, as it should be. Instead of being taught, they are being unjustly punished - hyper-surveilled and hyper-penalized. The dismal numbers tell the story when it comes to discipline - suspension and expulsion. They do not lie.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates. The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey. The Outcomes: Achieved significant improvements in persistence and streamlined processes through a data-informed approach and strong faculty partnerships.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

You’re conducting a virtual job interview and the person cannot be bothered to turn on their camera. A potential entry-level hire can’t maintain eye contact during your conversation. You receive an email from a candidate with a request for unreasonable compensation based on the role and the person’s experience. Sound familiar? You may have had a similar experience.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 26, 2024

Federal Student Aid has released the first four volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Available Volumes: Introduction: This section provides an overview of the information in… More » 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (August 2024 Update) The post 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (August 2024 Update)

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Steve Keating

AUGUST 1, 2024

There is one great weakness that all leaders have. It makes no difference if they are a leader by title or position, and it makes no difference if they are an Authentic Leader. That weakness is that they are human beings. For an Authentic Leader that is also their greatest strength. But they never lose sight of the fact that it is also a potentially dangerous weakness.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 20, 2024

Earning college credit can take some time to accumulate. Depending on your goals, what degree you want, or your grade level—it can feel like it’s taking forever to get where you want to go. To reach your goals faster, consider other college credit opportunities that are offered outside a traditional classroom. Alternative college credit opportunities provide students with more options to get ahead in their education and can also help them be more in charge of their learning experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community. Now, as we face a growing backlash against DEI efforts across the country, I find myself deeply concerned about the future of higher education and our nation'

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Counselors' Corner

AUGUST 28, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. It never fails. You run wonderful, detailed workshops, lunch talks, and seminars on the benefits of college throughout junior year, but it’s only now that a couple (dozen) seniors realize that maybe, just maybe, they should start thinking about life after high school. Now, when you are up to your ears in schedule changes, new students, 504s and other duties as assigned.

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Student Loan Planner

AUGUST 26, 2024

Millions of student loan borrowers are about to confront soaring income-driven repayment (IDR) payments far higher than most realize, and it’s going to start happening in waves in 2025. This “IDR recertification time bomb” could have major implications for the economy, and the pending challenges to the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan could… The post The IDR Recertification Time Bomb: Borrowers’ Payments Will Soar in 2025 appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Department of Education has issued key reminders for institutions to ensure efficient processing of originations and disbursements through COD now that the peak processing period for 2024-25 has begun. Here are their recommendations: Origination and disbursement responses are processed throughout the day and are often sent to schools within hours.

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Steve Keating

AUGUST 18, 2024

I’ve been very blessed to seldom find myself in a situation where I have to interact with a truly cruel person. You know the type. Those people who actually take pleasure in causing pain and anguish in someone else’s life. Whether it’s mental anguish, physical pain, or just wreaking havoc in someone’s life, they delight in seeing other people struggling.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

Starting college can be stressful for many students. During your first two years of college, you’ll likely be in a whole new environment, surrounded by all new people, and maybe even living on your own for the first time. For many students, the first two years of college can be a huge adjustment period! If you’re worried about starting college, it helps to know what you can expect.

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