Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In a fast-paced society influenced by various factors, including commercialism, political discourse, technology, social media, and economics, the term self- Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee care fails to be a mainstream pillar in culture, practice, and conversations. Instead, a nation desperately in need of skills on how to participate in civil discourse and navigate complex decision-making has found cancel culture, knee-jerk reactions, and manipulative fear-laced tactics to be the best ways to address

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Higher education should be a gateway to greater economic and workforce opportunities. But in some cases, students’ return on investment varies widely because factors like race, income, and geography contribute to disparities in student outcomes. To address these variations, the Institute for Higher Education Policy launched the Value Data Collaborative , an initiative to help higher education leaders better understand and measure the value of postsecondary education.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Authored by Rae James. Black History Month is a special time to reflect on the past, present, and future accomplishments of Black Americans and individuals in the diaspora. It is also a time (as it should be year-round) to uplift the voices and words of the next generation, something that often gets overlooked. Reflecting on my journey, I realized that speaking up and using my voice were actions I had never considered.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Its been a very busy fortnight. Ive been immersed in a very deep research hangout. So what is a deep research hangout I hear you ask, and why was I in one? Well, even though I am currently in Australia I am still working with a team in England on a big research project looking at the sustainability of school leadership. Its a three year project which finishes at the end of this year.

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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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Steve Keating

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

If you have the audacity to call yourself a leader, then you best be certain that you have some followers. Actual followers, people who are committed to you as a leader. People who follow you because of what youve done for them or other people in the organization. Absent some level of commitment, there is no true followership. And this is key; any level of commitment requires trust, a two-way street kind of trust.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Federal Student Aid has announced two additional webinars in their Wednesday Webinar Series, which cover a variety of topics related to the Title IV programs. The webinars provide the most recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, including statutory and regulatory updates. Operational information and reminders are also shared. Participants are encouraged to ask… More New FSA Webinars Provide Updated Guidance on Academic Calendars and Title IV Program Administration The post

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CAMPUSPEAK

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As a licensed psychologist, I’ve spent nearly 30 years working with individuals and organizations, addressing inequities that cause stress and… The post Helplessness to Hopeful Action: Learning from the Past, Acting for the Future appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Authored by Elena Smith. The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research. Active Minds is proud to facilitate change by supporting our fellows through funding, mentorship, and amplification.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

I am currently working on a second edition of one of my co-authored writing books, Writing for peer reviewed journals. Strategies for getting published. The book was published in 2013 and written in 2012. A lot has changed in the publishing world since then. My co-author Barbara and I now have to decide how to address: large language platforms like Chat GBT, Open Access policies and possibilities, the increasing expectations of early career researchers, the growth of PhDs by publication and the

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Dr. Rhonda Stanton, Azaria Hogans, and Karmen Brewer will be recognized as the recipients of the 2025 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards at the Kathy J. Davis Master Advisor Reception on March 10, 2025, from 4-5 p.m. in the Ballroom East in Plaster Student Union. Each will be presented with a plaque and $1,500 award. Stanton is an associate professor and professional and technical writing program director in the English department.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The 2025-26 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools is now available as an online document and an integrated search function for applicants navigating the fafsa.gov website. Institutions who wish to update their FSC information must complete the Electronic Application for Approval to Participate in the Federal Student Financial Aid Programs (E-App) and follow… More 2025-26 Federal School Code List Released: How to Access and Update (February 2025 Update) The post 2025-26 F

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Nearly 3 in 4 college students are struggling to meet their basic needs, according to a new report released by The Hope Center. The "Student Basic Needs Survey Report," which analyzed responses from over 74,000 students across 91 colleges in 16 states, reveals alarming rates of food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health challenges among today's college students.

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Steve Keating

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

There was a well-known CEO of a major US company who had many accomplishments in business. He was sought after for his leadership advice and even wrote a few books on the subject of leadership. I agreed with much of what he said, but not everything. He was a tough son of a gun who demanded the best from his people. On Christmas Eve, he called the President of one of his divisions.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Higher education institutions that bring together previously disjointed approaches to student care gain greater clarity and drive measurable improvements in retention, completion rates, career readiness, and the overall student experience. Discover: Common challenges that institutions face in aligning care. Four actionable steps to centralize and streamline student support.

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Counselors' Corner

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. The COVID crisis threw a lot of things into disarray, from families to schools to school counseling curricula. Eighteen months or online school/in-person-no-wait-online school first required counselors to figure out how to put their counseling curriculum online, then sent them scattering when some districts seemed to arbitrarily decide when to put school online, and when to hold it in person.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Looking for scholarships for Indian students? This guide covers the top options, their benefits, eligibility criteria, and application tips to help you get started. Key Scholarships for Indian Students in the U.S. Before: Navigating the myriad of scholarship programs can be daunting, but knowing where to start simplifies the process. Notable scholarships for Indian students include the Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships and the Tata Scholarship for Cornell University.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Federal Student Aid has provided guidance on how borrowers who made federal student loan payments in 2024 should report this information to the IRS for the upcoming tax year. The electronic announcement outlines next steps for borrowers who paid less or more than $600 in interest, along with additional details based on the number of… More Federal Guidelines for Reporting Student Loan Interest Paid in 2024 The post Federal Guidelines for Reporting Student Loan Interest Paid in 2024 first a

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. Wilson enrollment. University President Dr. David K. Wilson has announced the formation of a specialized task force to investigate and reverse this downturn, which mirrors a broader national challenge facing HBCUs across America.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Did you know that private school enrollment is steadily growing? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of students attending private K-12 schools has increased by 7% over the last decade, with more than 4.7 million students currently enrolled. As demand rises, so does the need for a streamlined and transparent financial aid processmaking it essential for private and independent schools to efficiently manage applications, reviews, and awards.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Patter is in the advice business. When I started this blog thirteen years ago I wanted to provide advice and resources about academic writing and doctoral research. Along the way I sometimes meandered into more general academic issues and occasionally things that were more about me. Sometimes I shared what I was writing. As in the last post where I posted about a metaphor for writing for publication.

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Good Tutors Finder

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Tutor Can Help a Student With Dyslexia: Empowering Success Through Specialized Support Dyslexia affects millions of students worldwide, influencing how they process language and making tasks such as reading, spelling, and writing more challenging. For students coping with dyslexia , school assignments and everyday learning activities can become sources of frustration and anxiety.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

If youre an international student wondering how to navigate the U.S. student visa process for international students, this guide is here to help. Well cover everything from understanding the F-1 visa requirements to preparing for your visa interview, making the process clearer and more manageable. Understanding the F-1 Visa The F-1 visa is the cornerstone for international students aspiring to pursue their studies in the United States.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Institutions have until March 3, 2025, to close out their Campus-Based program awards for the previous academic year using information from the Fiscal Operations Report for 202324 and Application to Participate for 202526 (FISAP). Schools must also reconcile their Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) awards in G5 with the amounts… More March 3, 2025 Deadline Set for Final Closeout of 2023-24 Campus-Based Awards The post March 3, 2025 Dead

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As the country witnesses the shuttering of multiple diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and as businesses retract their plans to intentionally diversify their employees and leaders, one college-based program in New York City, originally designed to support the education of young Black men, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with no signs of slowing.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For students heading to college, there is an immense pressure that comes with managing academic responsibilities and trying to determine how to pay for school. For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. But sometimes, the aid you initially receive may not fully meet your needs, or unexpected circumstances might affect your ability to pay.

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Timely MD

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Higher education traditionally focuses on academic excellence, career preparation, and personal growth. Yet, one critical skill is often overlookedfinancial literacy. For students navigating newfound independence, financial understanding can mean the difference between thriving in college and struggling to stay afloat. Financial literacy is more than knowing what a credit card is or how interest rates work.

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Knack

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Business school can be challenging, and not every student comes in with the same level of preparation. Thats why Temple Universitys Fox School of Business has made it a priority to ensure all students have access to the support they need to succeed. A key part of that effort has been its partnership with Knack , a peer tutoring platform that connects students with fellow classmates who have already mastered the material.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In recent years, there’s been a notable increase in families across various income levels seeking financial aid for private K-12 education. According to the National Association of Independent Schools, about 17% of families applying for financial aid through SSS earned less than $50,000, but almost a quarter (23.1%) of aid seekers earned more than $200,000.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Happy Financial Aid Awareness Month! Every February we recognize the crucial role that financial aid offices play in higher education and reaffirm our commitment to improving college accessibility. This year is particularly significant, given all of the challenges that we’ve faced in the past yearfrom ISIR processing delays to regulatory changes, technical glitches, and concerns… More Financial Aid Awareness Month: 5 Tips for Student Outreach in 2025 The post Financial Aid Awareness

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) welcomed Howard University's announcement late last week of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's appointment Dr. Crystal A. deGregory as a history professor and director of the Howard Institute for Advanced Study. Kendi, a historian and antiracist activist, has made waves since publishing Stamped from the Beginning , which won the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Its no secret that college is expensive. Higher education becomes even more expensive when students receive their financial aid offers – and theyre smaller than everyone hoped. While opening those offers and realizing theres a gap between what you can afford and what youre given is frightening, it isnt the end of your college journey. Heres 6 things you can do when your college financial aid falls short of expectations: 1.

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The College Pod

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Every year, millions of families skip filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) because they assume they won’t qualify for financial aid. Some think they make too much money, while others believe their student won’t be eligible for grants. But here’s the truth: skipping the FAFSA could mean missing out on thousands of dollars in aid—not just need-based aid, but other forms of financial help as well.

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Knack

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

At Jacksonville University (JU), student success is always top of mind. Like many institutions, JU understands that fostering meaningful academic support and engagement is key to helping students persist and thrive. Thats why the university has embraced an innovative approach to peer learningone that is not only scalable but also high-impact.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A November 2024 article , from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) highlights that total financial aid awarded by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and SAIS schools has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting schools commitment to supporting families. The article cites that in 2024, NAIS schools awarded over $1.6 million in financial aid, up from $555,710 in 2004, while SAIS schools increased their financial aid from $405,396 to $1.59 million

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The Department of Education has announced another extension of the submission deadline for evaluating Completers’ List and reporting data for Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) to September 30, 2025. This extension gives additional time to institutions who were not able to meet the the February 18, 2025 deadline or to correct information previously… More Completers’ List & FVT/GE Reporting Submission Deadline Extended to September 30, 2025 The pos

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

To be Young, Gifted and Black. This brilliant song by Nina Simone often resonates with me when I think of our Black youth in schools, and certainly during Black Dr. Erik Hines History Month. However, the narrative for some people tends to be the opposite, particularly for Black males. Far too often, Black boys and young men are seen from a deficit paradigm riddled with low academic expectations for not exhibiting behaviors that reflect western Eurocentric values.

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