Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 10, 2023
Performers, academics, and music enthusiasts gathered at Howard University on Thursday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The conference titled, "Hip Hop 50: Past, Present, and Future," is one of dozens of events taking place across the nation and included workshops focused on women in hip-hop, artificial intelligence in the music industry, and mental health.
Active Minds
AUGUST 9, 2023
In 2021, U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, declared that mental health challenges had devastating effects on younger populations. Since then, The Biden Administration has shown a keen interest in addressing the mental health crisis in America through policy. And progress has been made — including expanded crisis response services and mental healthcare access in schools.
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Student Minds
AUGUST 10, 2023
Madeleine describes what life can be like after university and how she coped with moving to a new city for work. - Madeleine Chamberlain The transitional period of heading home after completing university can be a tricky one. When I graduated, I felt a little like I was regressing by being back in my parents' house. The growth and independence I had gained at university seemed a world away.
College Aid Consulting Services
AUGUST 8, 2023
Student loans forgiveness; what you need to know now in 2023. Back in March of 2020 President Trump put a pause on payments on federal student loans. The plan temporarily set interest rates at 0%. Now interest on all federal loans begin accruing in September and regular payments resume in October. All borrowers should receive a statement at least 21 days prior to when their first payment is due from the U.S.
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
Grinnell College is launching a Department of African Diaspora Studies. “Part of Grinnell College’s mission is to help create citizens that go out to do wonderful things in terms of social justice and community,” said Dr. Stephanie Jones, an associate professor at Grinnell. “I think we’re living in a time right now of grave misinformation, of suppression of history, and of rolling back of civil and human rights, and we need to know how we got here.
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Timely MD
AUGUST 7, 2023
While much attention has been given to the mental health challenges faced by college students, it’s crucial for higher education leaders to recognize the personal and professional hardships experienced by faculty and staff as well. According to a study by Academic Matters, a consortium of 17,000 university faculty and academic librarians, “Almost two-thirds of academics reported experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety, psychological distress, depression, and burnout, at some poi
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Blogs Design strategy for continuing and professional education at the University of Texas at Dallas August 9, 2023 Lance K. L. Bennet Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support, t he University of Texas at Dallas The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 8, 2023
Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad, is planning to step down as dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year when her three-year contract expires. Phylicia Rashad is currently the dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University. Even while serving as dean and professor at her alma mater, Rashad has continued her acting career.
Student Loan Planner
AUGUST 11, 2023
Lenders consider many factors, like your credit score, when deciding on whether to lend you money. However, another factor that’s just as important is your debt-to-income ratio or DTI. If you’re a student loan borrower, your monthly payment and loan amount might hurt your DTI, making you a less attractive applicant to lenders. Keep reading […] The post How Do Student Loans Impact Debt to Income Ratio?
Ed.gov Homeroom
AUGUST 10, 2023
For far too long, there have been invisible walls between K-12, higher education, and workforce systems treated like they’re set in stone. That you need to complete one before moving on to the next. But the reality is that there’s a lot more overlap, and it’s time to Raise the Bar and reimagine high school Continue Reading The post Launching the Career Connected High School Grant Program appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Counseling Today
AUGUST 7, 2023
With childhood anxiety increasing at an alarming rate, early assessment and treatment can help children struggling with anxiety live a healthy life. The post Treating anxiety in children appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Drs. Donna Y. Ford, Erik M. Hines, Edward C. Fletcher Jr, Tanya J. Middleton & Renae D. Mayes The new school year is upon us. With it comes our individual and collective hopes and concerns about the quality of life in schools for Black students. Simultaneously, we have hopes and concerns about the preparation of teachers – majority white (80%) and females (77%) -- and others -- to work in anti-racist, equitable, and culturally responsive ways with Black students.
Civitas Learning
AUGUST 8, 2023
Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Youtube | Full Transcript Today, we are joined by Dr. Steve Wilkerson and Dr. Tammy Wyatt of the University of Texas San Antonio. Dr. Wilkerson is the Associate Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer, and Dr. Wyatt is Vice Provost for Student Success. You can catch an earlier conversation with Dr.
Student Loan Planner
AUGUST 7, 2023
Key Takeaways: Many medical doctors, dentists and veterinarians have a lot of student loan debt, which can limit traditional mortgage options, due to a high debt-to-income ratio. Additionally, residents might have difficulty saving up for a down payment toward their dream home. Some financial institutions, like SouthState Bank, offer access to special homeownership programs that […] The post SouthState Bank Physician Mortgage Loan Review: Zero Down and No PMI appeared first on Student Loan
Ed.gov Homeroom
AUGUST 11, 2023
By: Andrea Suarez Falken, Special Advisor for Infrastructure and Sustainability, U.S. Department of Education Before presenting this year’s awards, Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten addresses the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) at the ceremony on August 8th in Washington, D.C. On August 8, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) recognized Continue Reading The post Celebrating the U.S.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 8, 2023
Land-grant universities (LGUs) that are historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are significantly underfunded compared to predominantly white LGUs, according to a new report by the Center for American Progress (CAP). Dr. Sara Partridge LGUs categorized as 1890 and 1994 institutions – those recognized as HBCUs and TCUs – serve students from predominantly low- and low-middle-income backgrounds but are given far less resources, the report sta
Civitas Learning
AUGUST 8, 2023
The Challenge: A preliminary analysis of early alert trends revealed that students were not performing well in Lakeland’s mandatory First Year Experience course. The Strategy: First Year Course Advisory Committee looked deeper using course insights to better understand the course’s impact on persistence and graduation and identify potential opportunities to address barriers to student success.
Patter by Pat Thomson
AUGUST 7, 2023
It’s time for a look at the problem of too many words. Is this really a widespread problem I hear you ask? In a word, yes. You see, despite the worries about whether we will write enough, the reality is that a lot of us write too much, rather than write too little. Often far too much. Despite our best laid plans, Tiny Texts and word budgets, when we finally put a first draft together, there are just TOO MANY WORDS.
Counseling Today
AUGUST 10, 2023
Counselors can decrease their risk for sexual boundary violations, but first they have to talk about it. The post Reducing the occupational hazard of sexual boundary violations appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 10, 2023
Dr. Donna E. Shalala, a veteran higher education leader and former U.S. Congresswoman, has been named as the interim president of The New School in New Dr. Donna Shalala York City. Shalala is expected to begin the new job next week. She replaces Dr. Dwight A. McBride, who recently stepped down from the presidency to accept a position as an endowed professor and senior advisor at Washington University in St.
Civitas Learning
AUGUST 10, 2023
Whether learning remotely, on-campus, or as a hybrid, students begin their higher education journey to build their future. But what makes some students persist to graduation and others not? The answer lies in both tried-and-true initiatives, as well as investment in novel areas. In Civitas Learning’s most recent Student Success Impact Report , we examined a broad range of student success initiatives across 48 institutions.
Steve Keating
AUGUST 6, 2023
So why the heck am I writing about a positive attitude in a leadership blog? Why am I not staying on topic here and talking about leading people? Why go all Pollyanna and say everything will be better just by staying positive. Well here’s why. Because every single aspect of your life WILL IN FACT be better if you CHOOSE to have a positive attitude.
Scholarship America
AUGUST 8, 2023
Scholarship America, the nation’s largest scholarship provider, is proud to announce the launch of our Community-Based Organizations (CBO) Pilot Program. In conjunction with Wallin Education Partners, All-In Milwaukee and Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, Scholarship America’s Community-Based Organizations Pilot Program will experiment with new ways to bring together private-sector scholarship dollars and wrap-around supports provided by community-based organizations, in order to help stude
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
During the developmental period between adolescence to adulthood, students of color, similar to all students, confront social, academic, and psychological stresses. However, there are major differences in the lived experience of students from communities of color due to structural inequities, racial bias, and discrimination which can exact a toll on their psychological well-being.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 8, 2023
On Monday, Federal Student Aid released electronic announcement GENERAL-23-63 titled Key Terms, Definitions, and Systems Related to FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts. This handy guide features the definitions for the following terms: FAFSA Processing Account Username and Password (FSA ID) Contributor Controlled Unclassified Information/Specified Tax (CUI//SP-TAX) FAFSA FTI Consent FAFSA Submission Summary Family Size Federal… More » New handy guide of key terms (with definitions) for th
Steve Keating
AUGUST 10, 2023
The great author and motivator Dale Carnegie said that “Enthusiasm is the little recognized secret to success.” He believed that enthusiasm helped people accomplish great things. In fact, he believed few things of any significance were accomplished without it. But remaining enthusiastic during challenging or down times can be difficult. Sometimes it may even seem downright impossible.
Scholarship America
AUGUST 11, 2023
Arleen Alcaraz-Cano is the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants and faced unimaginable challenges as a teenager. Newly immigrated to Texas, her family lived paycheck to paycheck. Arleen was the only one in her household who understood English, so she ended up translating documents for her parents and helping her siblings with their English homework.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 6, 2023
He was arguably one of this generation’s most astute legal minds. But Charles J. Ogletree, Jr., was more than that. Like Thurgood Marshall, Charles Hamilton Houston, and Oliver W. Hill Sr., Ogletree used his legal prowess to significantly advance the cause of Black Americans. Ogletree—who was affectionately known as “Tree”—died on Friday, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
COE
AUGUST 8, 2023
EQUALITY, Summer 2023 August 8, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm COE’s 2023 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program was more than just a trip to the Netherlands—it was a life-altering journey that left an indelible mark on 18 TRIO college students. July to September 2023 COE’s 2023 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program in the Netherlands was a life-altering journey for 18 TRIO college students.
Counseling Today
AUGUST 11, 2023
ACA's aims to empower its members by equipping them with the tools needed to successfully advocate on the federal, state and local levels and let their voices be heard. The post Advocacy Update: Becoming your own advocate appeared first on Counseling Today.
Civitas Learning
AUGUST 10, 2023
Whether learning remotely, on-campus, or as a hybrid, students begin their higher education journey to build their future. But what makes some students persist to graduation and others not? The answer lies in both tried-and-true initiatives, as well as investment in novel areas. In Civitas Learning’s most recent Student Success Impact Report , we examined a broad range of student success initiatives across 48 institutions.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 6, 2023
In the summer of 2020 during the time of painted sidewalks, murals, along with street and building renamings, some of the easily convinced proclaimed the period of what seemed to be a racial reckoning as a start. Institutions and organizations began making promises that walked hand-in-hand with the black boxes posted on social media by celebrities. Everyone seemed to be in a place of introspection, unlearning/relearning, and beginning their anti-racist journeys toward co-conspiratorship.
Student Loan Planner
AUGUST 10, 2023
As President Biden tries to move on from the Supreme Court ruling in June that struck down his unprecedented student loan forgiveness plan, the administration is encountering more legal hurdles. The Education Department is in various stages of implementing new loan forgiveness initiatives. These programs are intended to provide relief to borrowers in the wake […] The post Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Faces New Legal Obstacles appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
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