Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
A new paper from Dr. Denisa Gándara, an assistant professor at the University of Texas—Austin, begins on a dispiriting note: although there have been many policy efforts to increase educational opportunity since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Higher Education Act in 1965, they have largely failed to reduce ethnic and racial disparities at colleges and universities.
Active Minds
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Last year, more than 49,000 people were victims of suicide , the highest ever recorded in U.S. history. Although talking about mental health and suicide can be challenging, it is a conversation that we can’t avoid. Every year, too many young lives are impacted by mental health challenges, making suicide a significant concern. That’s where what Active Minds calls “Youth Champions” come in — parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and community leaders alike — who all have an essential
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Student Minds
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Alice shares her experience of how she reframed her mindset to see procrastination in a different way and how this has helped her to get things done. - Alice Procrastination: it is more than just being lazy, despite what some people may keep telling you. It’s not ignorance or blatantly not caring. It’s rooted a lot deeper. Now what exactly is procrastination?
Student Loan Planner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
If you have Parent PLUS Loans, you might not realize it, but you could be heading toward a cliff. Starting in 2025, the Department of Education will close a loophole that allows parent borrowers to find relief through income-driven repayment (IDR) and other programs. Once this “Parent PLUS cliff” hits, borrowers will experience reduced relief […] The post How to Prepare for the Parent PLUS Cliff in 2025 appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
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
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
As a Black woman who studies the educational experiences of Black women and girls, Dr. Tiffany Steele says she always felt like her work was never quite valued. “If you focus on minoritized populations, there’s a lack of understanding about why this research is relevant,” she says. Editors of top-tier journals couldn’t comprehend why she chose to focus on Black women instead of Black people generally, and if she wanted to talk about Black women and girls in the courses that she taught, she had t
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Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The ED Games Expo is the annual public showcase of game-changing forms of education technology created through more than 50 programs at the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, and across government. The 9th annual Expo will occur from September 19 to 22. In addition to its many in-person events at the Kennedy Continue Reading The post ED Games Expo 2023: Featuring a Livestreamed Science Is Cool (ScIC) Event on September 21 appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Student Loan Planner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
More than 40 million borrowers are simultaneously returning to repayment this month following the historic end of the student loan pause in August. As borrowers begin to report problems, a federal watchdog agency is warning loan servicers that it is monitoring student loan companies for unfair, deceptive, or illegal conduct. Here’s the latest. Student loan […] The post Student Loan Payments Resume: Federal Agency Warns Servicers, as Borrowers Face Hurdles appeared first on Student Loan Pla
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Dear Department Chair: Letters from Black Women Leaders to the Next Generation is a compelling book about leadership, service, and the importance of mentorship/sponsorship within the academy. The book is edited by Drs. Stephanie Y. Evans, Stephanie Shonekan, and Stephanie G. Adams. And its publication by Wayne State University Press earlier this month comes right on time, as a new academic school year gets underway.
Symplicity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Each and every day, our client managers across the globe help make our clients' day-to-day just a little bit easier so that they can better support their students. With a client support team that comes from across the student success spectrum, clients continuously speak to the dedication of our client support team, and we at Symplicity want to give them the attention they deserve.
Steve Keating
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Dealing with worry and stress is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being. While it’s natural to experience these emotions from time to time, chronic worry and stress can have a ton of adverse effects on your health. You likely won’t like hearing this but the truth is, most of the stress in our lives is self-inflected. We over commit, we allow others easy access to our time, and we struggle mightily to say the one little word that is a proven stress killer…no.
Student Loan Planner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Can you make student loan IDR payments while enrolled in graduate or professional school? And can you strategically take out certain types of loans to get the maximum amount of credit towards forgiveness? Amidst the confusion and chaos of borrowers entering repayment for the first time in years after the pandemic, many legitimate and questionable […] The post The SAVE Student Loophole: Making IDR Loan Payments While Enrolled in Grad or Professional School appeared first on Student Loan Pla
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Dr. Vernon B. Harper, Jr. will become interim president of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), effective Dec. 31, Bakersfield Now reported. Dr. Vernon B. Harper Harper is currently provost and vice president of academic affairs at CSUB. Previously, he was dean of academic programs at the school. “Dr. Harper is a highly principled and energetic academic leader, with a well-established track record of innovation, student success and inspiring faculty engagement and productivity,” said
COE
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Awards September 12, 2023 — by Maura Casey The Walter O. Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups | Serves: 4 Ingredients: 5 cups chopped vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onions, peppers, potatoes, zucchini) 1 tablespoon oil (canola, olive, vegetable) 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 turkey kielbasa (13 ounces) Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir together chopped vegetables, oil, ground black pepper.
Steve Keating
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Have you ever had the feeling that someone didn’t trust you? Since you’ve never done anything to cause them not to trust you it can be baffling as to why they wouldn’t. But many people don’t trust automatically. They wait to see if someone is trustworthy. So instead of asking yourself what you might have done to lose a person’s trust a better question might be, what have you done to earn it.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
When ChatGPT, the large language model (LLM) AI that can generate long, detailed answers to complicated questions, was first made accessible to the public in November 2022, it changed the landscape of education forever. “As you can imagine, people were and still are apprehensive. I would describe faculty as on a spectrum between sanguine and despairing,” says Dr.
COE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Isabel Wilkerson’s Powerful Address on America’s Caste System Opens the 2023 COE Annual Conference September 11, 2023 — by Maura Casey Isabel Wilkerson’s keynote at COE’s 2023 Annual Conference addressed America’s caste system, emphasizing collective responsibility for change and historical parallels. Author, journalist, and Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson brought her moral clarity and willingness to speak hard truths to the opening plenary session of the 202
Patter by Pat Thomson
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Gladstone’s library Yes, yes, yes. Too much literatures is a Real Thing. Of course you have to write with, from and about literatures. You need to situate your work in a specific field, showing what texts you are drawing on and what you will contribute to the field. In other words, you use literatures as the building blocks for your own research – you don’t have to start from scratch.
Student Loan Planner
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program offers borrowers a repayment relief option in exchange for service in the public sector. After 10 years of working for a qualifying employer, borrowers get a nice “thank you” from the federal government in the form of student loan forgiveness. Your remaining loan balance after making 120 qualifying […] The post Do Parent PLUS Loans Qualify for PSLF?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are getting some recognition from President Joe Biden. The White House has issued a proclamation designating this week, September 11-17, as National Hispanic-Serving Institution Week. "Education beyond high school should be a ticket to the middle class — and across our Nation, more than 500 Hispanic-Serving Institutions have helped to make that promise real, opening the doors of opportunity a bit wider for generations of Hispanic col
Counseling Today
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The executive director of Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance shares 10 tips for successful advocacy. The post Advocacy Update: An accidental advocate shares secrets to success appeared first on Counseling Today.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
By: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education National and State data sets released over the past several weeks underscore the need for urgent, collective action to improve regular school attendance. While the latest data reflect the 2021-22 school year, when impacts of the pandemic were much more acute, it is important to note that rates Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar for Consistent School Attendance appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Civitas Learning
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
A step-by-step, data-informed workflow to help your team deliver personalized, holistic support at scale. The post Proactive Student Support Starter Kit appeared first on Civitas Learning.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
A common state-mandated civics test policy in the U.S., the Civics Education Initiative (CEI), does not improve youth voter turnout, at least in the short term, according to findings from a recent study. Dr. Maithreyi Gopalan The study – published in AERA journal Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis – was administered by Penn State University graduate student Jilli Jung and public policy professor Dr.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Handling Difficult Conversations Handling Difficult Conversations Broadcast date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Learning how to navigate tough conversations is just as important as keeping up with regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance. Students and families are often frustrated or confused by the financial aid process. It can sometimes be difficult to explain to faculty and staff… More » Webinar: Handling Difficult Conversations (Recording) The post Webinar: Handling Difficult C
EAB
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Podcast Will the SCOTUS Ruling Influence Financial Aid Strategy? Episode 165. September 12, 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.
HEAG
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Resources Word In Wooden Cube Financial aid administrators are the unsung heroes of the academic world, playing a crucial role in helping students navigate the complex realm of financial aid and achieve their academic goals. To fulfill their responsibilities effectively, … Read more ».
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
We live in a world increasingly reliant upon data. Almost every action we take generates data, and corporations, governments and organizations are collecting and analyzing that data to better understand our behaviors. Society needs professionals trained to understand this modern landscape and how it impacts their lives and careers. Many, if not most, of our students will be working in a field impacted by data and its quantitative, computational analysis.
CAMPUSPEAK
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. This is a time to recognize… The post Hispanic Heritage Month Speakers who Make an Impact appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
EAB
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Blogs How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search Key insights from our 2023 Student Communication Preferences Survey The recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action has many HBCU leaders wondering whether they’ll see an influx of enrollment for fall 2024. And while I don’t have a crystal ball to tell me exactly how the impacts of the ruling will play out, one thing is clear: this cycle will be an especially important time for HBCU enrollment leaders to double dow
HEAG
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Remember the days before smart phones, text messaging and IM? If you don’t, we’ll give you an idea of what it was like. When you went to pick up a friend, you had to get out of your car, walk … Read more ».
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Faculty and staff at the University of Colorado Boulder walked out and protested for higher wages and other demands Thursday, CPR reported. Non-tenure track faculty, contracted staff, and student workers demanded raises and better working conditions. “Who do you think is doing the lion's share of the undergraduate teaching work on this campus? It's graduate students, it's adjuncts, and it's those of us who are non-tenure track professors,” said Dr.
CAMPUSPEAK
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. This is a time to recognize… The post Hispanic Heritage Month Speakers who Make an Impact appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
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