April, 2023

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Navigating Mental Health with Art Therapy: Surviving Big Feelings

Active Minds

What happens when you link creative art therapy with a revolutionary treatment that helps people navigate their mental health? You get Alyse Ruriani’s The Big Feelings Survival Guide ! From scribbling out angry impulses to embracing confusion by working through an intricate maze, the illustrated workbook is packed with practical, creative exercises designed to improve your mental health and promote healthy coping strategies.

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Why Listening Well is Such a Big Deal

Steve Keating

People who listen well do well. They do well in most every area of their life. They do especially well in their relationships. Whether it’s professional or personal relationships you’ll be more approachable when you make the effort to listen to others intently. Here are some ways that listening well can help build and maintain relationships. When you listen well, it shows the other person that you care about their thoughts and feelings.

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Chatbots and AI in Higher Ed

The University Innovation Alliance

Chatbots and AI in Higher Ed Engaging Students and Strengthening Institutions Alan Thu, 04/27/2023 - 06:00 Chatbots Communication University Culture The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its February 27, 2023 discussion engaging students through chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI).

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New Report Offers Insight into HBCU ‘Secret Sauce’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

America has woken up to the unique benefits of HBCUs for Black students. Enrollment is up , and, after a century of underfunding , some money has been coming in, from sources both public and private. Suddenly, HBCUs have cultural cachet, thanks to celebrities like Beyoncé, who honored the schools in her 2019 concert documentary Homecoming , and Deion Sanders, who brought Jackson State University’s football team to national prominence before departing last December.

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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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My Thoughts on ChatGPT

Cal Newport

In recent months, I’ve received quite a few emails from readers expressing concerns about ChatGPT. I remained quiet on this topic, however, as I was writing a big New Yorker piece on this technology and didn’t want to scoop my own work. Earlier today, my article was finally published , so now I’m free to share my thoughts. If you’ve been following the online discussion about these new tools you might have noticed that the rhetoric about their impact has been intensifying.

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Top of Mind: putting yourself first, or learning how…

Student Minds

In this reflective blog, Emily explores how putting yourself first is essential to your wider well-being and how it impacts others too. - Emily Askew Throughout my entire life - education, relationships, work - I’ve always given everything my all, throwing myself into situations feet-first, and often blind to how deep the hole truly is. Yes, it’s instinctive and it is intrinsic to my nature to help those who need it without a second glance in the mirror to ask how it really makes me feel.

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The Difference Between Managing and Leading 

Steve Keating

I haven’t written on this topic in a while but a couple of recent conversations have provoked me into taking another stab at it. One of the conversations was particularly troublesome. A talent acquisition manager for a medical device company told me one of their main criteria when hiring was “ease of management.” I asked for clarification on exactly what that meant and they told me “someone who is easy to manage.

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‘Tis the Season for Appropriations: IHEP’s Federal Funding Priorities for FY24

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

By: Lauren Bell and Jessica Vivar Appropriations season is here! It’s the time of year when the President sends a budget proposal to Congress, and federal lawmakers begin considering what programs should receive enhanced resources and what programs should not. It’s also when college access and success advocates step up efforts to ensure the programs that improve college affordability and student outcomes get the support they need.

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Study: American College Presidency is Still Largely White and Male

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Although women and people of color have made small amounts of progress over the past half-decade, the college presidency is still mostly white and mostly male That’s the main takeaway from the American Council on Education (ACE)’s The American College President: 2023 Edition , released Friday. ACE’s study, performed approximately every five years since 1986, surveyed over 1,000 college presidents and chancellors about their experiences and backgrounds during 2022.

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Mental health apps as therapeutic tools

Counseling Today

Using mental health apps as a supplement to counseling may help clients to foster their own healing. The post Mental health apps as therapeutic tools appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Relief

Student Minds

Madeleine describes the feeling of recovering from poor mental health and the relief it brings. - Madeleine Chamberlain Relief pours through my veins I feel myself becoming me again A thousand colours blended into one Fitting together like an imperfect jigsaw I think sometimes it takes a blend of grey To reach the calm of the night sky I feel the shame wash away As I rinse my fears with glimmers of hope You’re not crazy for feeling the extremes Just human We know that experiencing mental health

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“Home is Where the Heart Is”: Protecting My Mental Health as a Third-Culture Kid

Active Minds

Before the age of 11, I traveled frequently between Kenya, my home country, and the United States. I also switched schools four times. At the time, I considered all of this constant change and movement to be normal. I rarely took the time to form strong friendships with those around me because I knew I’d be changing schools soon. Not only that, but my mother’s inability to be fully present in my life compared to the parents of my peers as a result of her demanding work for the United

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Leading Reluctant Followers

Steve Keating

Leading people is challenging enough when the people you’re leading want to be led. Leading people who don’t want to be led can be an even bigger challenge, but it’s not impossible. Leading reluctant followers requires that you always keep top of mind why you’re leading. If you’re an Authentic Leader that “why” is to make a positive difference in the lives of the people you lead.

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Danielle Steel and the Tragic Appeal of Overwork

Cal Newport

Based on a tip from a reader, I recently tumbled down an esoteric rabbit hole aimed at the writing habits of the novelist Danielle Steel. Even if you don’t read Steel, you’ve almost certainly heard of her work. One of the best-selling authors of all time, Steel has written more than 190 books that have cumulatively sold over 800 million copies.

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Law Significantly Cuts Prison Time for Higher Ed Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Research has repeatedly found that higher education programs in prisons reduce recidivism. And the higher a degree an incarcerated person earns, the less likely they are to re-offend, down to a 0% recidivism rate for those who have earned a master’s, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Now, Colorado, which has the fourth-highest recidivism rate in the United States , has taken one of the boldest steps of any state to incentivize people in prison to get a credential.

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Building Strong Partnerships to Advance Digital Equity for Learners

Ed.gov Homeroom

By Roberto Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, and Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology During the U.S. Department of Education’s National Digital Equity Summit, Secretary Miguel Cardona emphasized that “interagency collaboration matters.” Siloing efforts to close the digital divide between different sectors can impede the capacity for collective, Continue Reading The post Building Strong Partnerships to Advance D

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Getting creative

Student Minds

The Editorial Team have come together to share their experiences on how they've dealt with difficulties and helped their mental health through creativity. - Student Minds Editorial Team ✨ How do you get creative to help your mental health? ✨ ⭐ Emily T (Student): At the end of a stressful day, I always find myself reaching for the crochet hook. As I spend so much time reading and writing, crocheting allows me to express my creativity in a different way!

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How to Support LGBTQ+ Young Adults With Silence

Active Minds

The numbers are staggering: it’s been revealed that 82% of LGBTQ+ students reported experiencing first-hand bullying or harassment. The impact of this behavior, coupled with a lack of safe spaces, contributes to LGBTQ+ youth reporting higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Creating inclusive spaces for historically oppressed communities, like individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, is pivotal in facilitating a more just, and thus healthier, society.

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Prospering from Difficult Conversations

Steve Keating

No one enjoys difficult conversations. But skilled communicators and Authentic Leaders have them anyway. They know that avoiding difficult conversations helps no one. They know that avoidance makes whatever situation is driving the need for the conversation worse. Having difficult conversations is an important skill to develop. Especially if you want to have healthy relationships with others.

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The impact of telebehavioral health on clinical practice

Counseling Today

As telebehavioral health continues to reshape the profession, counselors are adapting the clinical skills they use for in-person therapy to better fit an online environment. The post The impact of telebehavioral health on clinical practice appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Dr. Ontario Wooden Appointed Interim President at Alcorn State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Ontario Wooden has been appointed interim president at Alcorn State University, the Clarion Ledger reported. Dr. Ontario Wooden Wooden is currently provost and senior vice president at Alcorn State. He previously served in multiple roles at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), including associate vice chancellor for student success and academic outreach; associate vice chancellor for innovative, engaged, and global education; interim associate dean of the school of education; and associ

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Second Chances: Education and Justice Involved Students

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education On the first work day of April, during which we celebrate Second Chance Month, I had the honor of joining colleagues from the Department of Justice and local and state leadership at an event held at a Miami-Dade College campus located Continue Reading The post Second Chances: Education and Justice Involved Students appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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6 Student Loan Forgiveness Updates for Public Service Borrowers

Student Loan Planner

The Education Department is in the process of processing hundreds of thousands of student loan forgiveness applications for borrowers who have committed to careers serving their community or the public. And many more borrowers may qualify for relief in the coming months. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program can eliminate the federal student loan […] The post 6 Student Loan Forgiveness Updates for Public Service Borrowers appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Five Simple Stress Awareness Events to Host on Your Campus

Active Minds

Nobody knows stress better than students — and at the same time, no one knows better how to help young adults manage stress than other young adults. April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to check in on what we’re doing each day to mitigate stress and manage negative emotions surrounding productivity, burnout, and fear. Without intentional care, stress can be a consuming part of our lives, making proper support from the community critical.

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Keeping Your Ego in Check

Steve Keating

If you’re human then you have an ego. It’s healthy to feed it from time to time with positive affirmations and careful, honest introspection. If you’re a leader then one of your responsibilities is to also feed the ego of your people. Small portions are definitely recommended here. Positive, thoughtful recognition will help your people stay engaged in your organization.

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Recognizing burnout and compassion fatigue among counselors

Counseling Today

Counselors have a responsibility to take care of their own mental health before they can help others with their well-being. The post Recognizing burnout and compassion fatigue among counselors appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Oprah to Deliver Keynote Speech at Tennessee State University Commencement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oprah Winfrey will be the keynote speaker for Tennessee State University’s (TSU) spring undergraduate commencement on May 6, a return home for the TSU alumna. Oprah Winfrey “To have Ms. Winfrey as our speaker will be a life-changing moment for graduates and the University,” TSU President Dr. Glenda Glover said. “She is someone who has walked the TSU campus as a student, sat in some of the same classroom, and knows first-hand the value of a TSU education.

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Spring 2023: Top 10 Job Fields

Community College Review

The job market is changing at warp speed. Find out which job fields are the most promising for community college graduates.

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Updated College Scorecard Will Help Students Find High Value Postsecondary Programs

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Roberto J. Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development We need a system that’s inclusive, that delivers value, and that produces equitable outcomes. We need transparency in data more now than ever before. – Secretary Miguel Cardona The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard is a free online tool to help Continue Reading The post Updated College Scorecard Will Help Students Find High Value Postsecondary Programs appeared first on

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Why I Advocate for Open Conversations and Culturally-Competent Care

Active Minds

“Log kya kahenge?”, which translates to “What will people say?” is a phrase often explicitly or implicitly brought up in conversation in response to individual actions or words that do not align with the cultural norms of the South Asian community. As a South Asian woman, I have observed that mental health is still viewed as taboo to a certain extent; feelings tend to be talked about on a superficial level within families and friends, but interpersonal and systemic barriers to seeking and receiv

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Choosing Your Words Wisely

Steve Keating

Choosing your words carefully is an important element to Authentic Leadership. Actually, it’s important to every relationship you have. Your words have the power to influence and impact people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The way you communicate can either build or damage relationships. It can affect how people perceive you and your message.

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The protective side of anger

Counseling Today

Exploring the potential positive and protective aspects of anger can help clients accept their feelings and learn to regain control in safe, healthy ways. The post The protective side of anger appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Throughout her life and career, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson has proven to be a leader, innovator, and motivator. Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. Jackson was a 2009 recipient of the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award but was recognized at this year’s American Council on Education (ACE) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. — regrettably, the award ceremony was cancelled

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Making the grade: how to be your best self-advocate when navigating university and mental health

Student Minds

Rachel shares how she prepared for university and how she continues to advocate for the best support for her needs whilst studying. - Rachel Lawrence As a mentally ill student, I knew from the get-go that going to university would be no easy task. I would be leaving behind my family and friends and my newly put-in-place mental health support system.

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Celebrating our Nation’s Community Colleges

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education With the founding of Joliet Junior College near Chicago, Illinois in 1901, America’s community colleges have a long history of transforming lives and serving as on-ramps to economic and social mobility. Over the past 122 years, our nation’s community colleges have Continue Reading The post Celebrating our Nation’s Community Colleges appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Gen Z Shares How to Support Mental Health Policy

Active Minds

At Active Minds, we believe policy is key to enacting lasting mental health change – and students play a huge role in facilitating this change. Our new policy platform identifies core policies that we value as an organization and helps us determine what actions to take and legislation to speak out about. Last month, we unveiled our legislative agenda, which includes four priorities that aid in promoting social equity: The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act The Improving Mental He