IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
NPSAS:20 analysis reveals the diversity of today’s students and where they attend college. By: Pearl Lo and Kim Dancy Understanding the experiences and backgrounds of today’s college students is a crucial step in addressing inequitable outcomes, tailoring support services, and allocating resources in ways that shape a higher education system that works for every student.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Adler University will offer a tenure program to full-time faculty for the first time beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, university officials announced on Monday. The Chicago-based institution which provides master's and doctoral degrees, said that all full-time Adler faculty will have the opportunity to apply for tenure upon completing five years of service at the University and achieving the rank of associate professor.
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Student Minds
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The Editorial Team have come together to share their thoughts on Social Media Kindness Day. - Student Minds Blog Editorial Team ⭐ How can we use social media to spread kindness and find our community? ⭐ ? Taylor : Social media truly is a world of its own! We've created a platform where the most love can be shared and communities can be created. It doesn't go without its negatives but, for those who are new to university or just want to 'find their people', then social media certainly is the plac
Ed.gov Homeroom
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Nathan Sotherland, Kevin Stange, and Jordan Matsudaira The U.S. postsecondary education system provides students with many flexible pathways to earning a bachelor’s degree. One of the most important of these is the opportunity to start a degree at a community college and transfer to a four-year degree program. Community colleges provide access to postsecondary education Continue Reading The post New Measures of Postsecondary Education Transfer Performance: Transfer-out rates for community colleg
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.
Single Stop
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Single Stop Adds LIHEAP to Nation-Leading Benefits Screener LIHEAP Assists Low-Income Households with Energy Bills and Energy-Efficient Home Improvements New York, NY– Single Stop, a nonprofit organization that helps low-income individuals and families access vital resources and services, has expanded its benefit screener with the addition of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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Student Minds
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Madeleine explores how social media can be used for good, and what positive impacts it can bring to mental health. - Madeleine Chamberlain I have always had a love-hate relationship with Instagram. I first downloaded the app and others (like Facebook) when I was finishing up school, and so I missed the influence of social media while I was growing up.
Ed.gov Homeroom
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
By: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Democracy thrives when there is a well-educated and informed citizenry. Raising the Bar in education means that every student is provided with a well-rounded education, and that includes creating opportunities to learn deeply about American history, understand the U.S. Constitution and how our system of government works, and Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar for American History and Civics appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Counseling Today
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The co-authors of the second edition of Interactive Group Work discuss the benefits and challenges of group work and what it takes to be an effective group leader. The post Behind The Book: Q&A with the authors of Interactive Group Work (second edition) appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. Moreover, the syllabus speaks to the course structure, description, assessment and grading, resources, learning objectives and outcomes, and legal and administrative information.
Timely MD
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
It was a freak accident. As a freshman Division I gymnast at the University of California, Berkeley, I was living my dream of competing at the collegiate level. In just seconds, my gymnastics career came crashing down – literally – during a dismount from the bars. It’s a skill I had performed countless times before, but this time, I landed straight on my head, breaking T3 and T5 vertebrae and tearing a muscle in my neck.
Symplicity
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Throughout an organization’s recruiting lifecycle, recruiters go through a variety of hiring needs. Depending on the season and company needs, they may look for candidates to fill out short-term temporary roles to full-time permanent opportunities, with short-term roles, like internship opportunities, lasting anywhere from a few months to an entire season.
Counselors' Corner
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. November 1st is finally in the rearview mirror, giving counselors a chance to breath just a little until the November 15th deadline, and a chance to reflect on how things went in the early application period: Lists are beyond aggressive A number of counselors are reporting more students with college lists that seem to be based more on hope than anything else.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Women pursuing careers in technical fields can benefit from campus career services, according to a joint study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and Cornell Tech initiative Break Through Tech. Dr. Judith Spitz The study, " The Impact of Career Services on Women Pursuing Tech Careers ", examines the current landscape for women pursuing careers in technical fields and how to improve said landscape.
Patter by Pat Thomson
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
I have just finished three days at a writing retreat. My job was to set a timetable each day, talk a bit about writing and facilitate goal-setting and debriefing. But I didn’t organise quite a lot of important retreat business. Other colleagues did the work of finding and booking the venue and the choosing the various places we had lunch and dinner.
Student Loan Planner
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The Biden administration is taking a big step forward this week in developing a new student loan forgiveness plan. The program, which officials hope will be a more legally-sound replacement for Biden’s initial student loan forgiveness plan that was struck down by the Supreme Court in June, is going through a process called negotiated rulemaking. […] The post 4 Updates on Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Counseling Today
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
People with chronic health conditions often face uncertainty and psychological distress, which is why validation and emotional regulation are crucial in helping clients learn to cope and live productive lives. The post Coping with the stress and uncertainty of chronic health conditions appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Grand Canyon University (GCU) P resident Brian Mueller has said that GCU will not pay the $37.7 million fine from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for alleged deceptive practices, The Christian Post reported. Baptist News Global "The amount of the fine is absolutely ridiculous, but the point is, whether it was one dollar or $38 million, we're not paying a dime," Mueller said.
College Aid Services
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
FAFSA Application Update – Goodbye EFC and Hello SAI FAFSA Application Update – Goodbye EFC and Hello SAI FAFSA Application Update – Goodbye EFC and Hello SAI Broadcast date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Financial aid administrators are invited to join us as we explore the upcoming changes in the 2024-25 Application Processing Cycle. Our knowledgeable… More » Webinar: FAFSA Application Update – Goodbye EFC and Hello SAI (Recording) The post Webinar: FAFSA Application Update – Goodbye EFC and
Student Loan Planner
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
If you’re readjusting to making monthly federal student loan payments again, you might consider getting on a new repayment plan. You can change your student loan repayment plan whenever you want, at no cost to you. This benefit is typically reserved for student loan borrowers with federal loans from the U.S. Department of Education. Private […] The post How to Successfully Change Your Student Loan Repayment Plan appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Steve Keating
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Dealing with sudden loss, such as the loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship, or any other significant change, can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally distressing experience. Coping with sudden loss requires time, self-care, and support. You need to be careful with your feelings during times of sudden loss. They are capable and convincing liars.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Dr. Ronald S. Rochon has been appointed chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) Board of Directors. Dr. Ronald S. Rochon University of Southern Indiana Rochon is currently president of the University of Southern Indiana (USI), a role he has had since 2018. He is also chair of AASCU’s Millennium Leadership Initiative Executive Steering Committee.
College Aid Services
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
The 2024-2025 College Financing Plan on the Office of Postsecondary Education’s website. The College Financing Plan is a consumer tool that participating institutions use to notify students about their financial aid package. It is a standardized form that is designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so that… More » 2024-2025 College Financing Plan Tool Now Available The post 2024-2025 College Financing Plan Tool Now Available first
Student Loan Planner
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
What you owe on your student loans is likely more than you borrowed. It can be jarring to see your loan amount go up, compared to your principal balance. So what increases your student loan balance, exactly? In many cases, interest is the culprit. Interest is the price of accessing loans. But if you leave […] The post 5 Reasons Why Your Student Loan Balance Increases appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Scholarship America
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, the scholarship season continues heating up! Our featured Scholarship America partner programs for November 2023 include the $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (which also offers 400 students the opportunity for a paid internship at Amazon), and the prestigious and generous Equitable Excellence Scholarship, providing $750,000 in awards to students all across the United States.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
It is crucial to pave clear pathways for students to obtain industry recognized credentials in today’s challenging economic landscape. One of the fundamental aspects of supporting students on their route to industry recognized credentials is starting these pathways early. By introducing students to various career options and credentialing opportunities in middle school, they can make informed decisions about their educational journey.
College Aid Services
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Last week, Nasser H. Paydar, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Postsecondary Education, published a Dear Colleague letter regarding the regulations governing the recognition of accrediting agencies, institutional eligibility, and arbitration. The full letter is posted below. PUBLICATION DATE: November 03, 2023 DCL ID: GEN-23-14 SUBJECT: Regulations Governing the Recognition of Accrediting Agencies, Institutional Eligibility,… More » Regulations Governing the Recognition of Accrediting A
Student Loan Planner
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Student loans are rapidly becoming part of everyday life for many people. When paying down your student loan balance, student loan interest, your monthly payment and your principal all interact through a process called amortization. As a borrower, understanding how your amortization schedule works can help you pay down your debt faster, whether you have […] The post How Student Loan Amortization Works and How to Handle It appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Scholarship America
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Scholarship America Dream Award scholar Lily Meienburg has faced many challenges throughout her life. “As someone with Type 1 diabetes, I was bullied as a child,” said Lily, a Findlay, Ohio native who was diagnosed at age 4. As she grew up, she realized the bullies were acting out of fear of what they don’t know or understand—and in high school, she founded Type Kind, an organization to promote a more inclusive environment for all children and end misconceptions about Type 1 diabetes and other c
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The University of San Diego (USD) has launched a master's program for restorative justice. University of San Diego "Restorative justice is a much-needed approach to harm and conflict in our highly divided society," said Dr. David Karp, director of the USD Center for Restorative Justice and co-principal investigator of the National Center on Restorative Justice.
College Aid Services
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
PRESS RELEASE – NOVEMBER 8, 2023| Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly 5.5 Million Borrowers Are Enrolled in the SAVE Plan SAVE plan data shows 2.9 million borrowers have $0 payments, enrollees are in every congressional district The Biden-Harris Administration released data today showing that nearly 5.5 million borrowers are now… More » Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly 5.5 Million Borrowers Are Enrolled in
Steve Keating
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
If leadership was easy then everybody would be doing it. The fact is, leadership is not easy. It’s not easy because leadership is about people. People come in all shapes and sizes. They bring with them all kinds of backgrounds and upbringings. They carry with them past experiences, good and bad. Sometimes they even bring with them a chip, one they carry on their shoulder.
EAB
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Podcast How to Boost Graduate Enrollment Episode 172. November 7, 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. EAB’s Sian Blake and Val Fox offer growth strategies for institutions that have grown increasingly reliant on their graduate programs to compensate for shrinking under
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
I, Adriel A. Hilton, a young Black professional at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), wrote an op-ed in Diverse Issues in Higher Education , entitled “Are career paths of young Black professionals in higher education being impeded by implicit racism?” I concluded that the answer is yes. Dr. Adriel A. Hilton Referencing Professor Pearn Kandola ’s article, How Micro-incivilities Can Impact Wellbeing , I outlined the various ways in which young Black professionals in higher education are
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