Steve Keating

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

I have heard there are some people who are resistant to change. Ive even met some of them. I cant imagine why anyone but me wouldnt fully embrace change at every opportunity. I know so many people who need to change, and the funny thing is, those seem to be the ones most resistant to it. Unfortunately, I am sometimes one of those people. As much as Im usually a big continuous improvement guy, I can also at times be a lets just leave well enough alone guy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A child of the Great Depression born into multigenerational poverty in rural Mississippi, Carlton Eddie Gilmer plowed the fields that fed his sisters, seven of whom Dr. Chris Gilmer survived childhood, Ruby to baby Wynette and him their only brother. He quit school in the first grade, could not read or write, and assumed adult responsibilities alongside his parents from the age of seven.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

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 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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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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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 20, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his support for new legislation that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields, Gov. JB Pritzker joining 24 other states that have implemented similar programs. The proposed bills, SB2482 and HB3717, introduced earlier this week, aim to make higher education more accessible and affordable, particularly for working adults and students in rural communities.

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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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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Update on Feb. 21, 2025: We updated Volume 3 Electronic Data Exchange and FAFSA… More 202526 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2025 Update #2) The post 202526 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2025 Update #2) first appeared o

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The fear-fueled call to abandon core principles that uplift economies and empower individuals took an authoritarian turn last Friday when college leaders received a Eloy Ortiz Oakley Dear Colleague letter from the U.S. Department of Education s Office of Civil Rights. Before our nations college leaders and society at large react to the political zeitgeist and tear down the actual practice of mindfully seeking fairness and justice, lets level set on what it is we are talking about here.

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Visiting colleges is one of the most exciting parts of the college search process! It is a student’s chance to explore campuses, get a feel for the community, and decide if a particular school is the right fit for you. But with so many schools to choose from, how do you create a plan to visit schools that makes the most sense? Building the perfect “must-see” list requires a balance of excitement and practicality.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The first phase of Pell Grant Administrative Cost Allowance (ACA) payments for the 2024-25 award year, which help institutions cover the costs of administering federal aid programs, began on February 18 according to the Education Department. Schools can access their ACA payments via the G5 system and view their Electronic Statement of Account through COD’s… More The First Round of Pell Grant ACA Payments Begins for 2024-25 Award Year The post The First Round of Pell Grant ACA Paymen

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Since learning of Dr. A. Wade Boykins passing in January 2025, I have been rather distraught, wanting to ensure that his legacy is in the forefront of educators minds Dr. Donna Y. Ford and hearts as they seek to provide Black students with rigorous and relevant instructional styles and strategies. I want to inform and/or remind readers that Dr. James A.

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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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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

One in four adults is at risk of poor health due to a lack of money to purchase healthy foods. Nutrient-rich foods like produce, dairy, grains, and lean meats contain a variety of nutrients for health. Not having enough of these foods can lead to increased health problems, hospitalizations, and loss of independence due to disease. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps eligible adults afford nutrient-rich foods to supplement their food supply.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Education Department released its 2024 Experimental Sites Initiative (ESI) annual report, which contains updates on current findings and experiments. These reports are designed to test the impact of regulatory flexibilities in Title IV aid programs, review important topic such as Pell grants for incarcerated students, Federal Work-Study programs, and competency-based education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

After steering America's community colleges through unprecedented challenges and opportunities, Dr. Walter G. Bumphus announced he will retire as president and Dr. Walter G. Bumphus CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) at the end of 2025, capping a remarkable 15-year tenure that helped reshape higher education access nationwide.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Conflict occurs in all areas of our lives, from personal relationships to group projects to roommate arrangements and more. At the Office of Student Conduct , we see the positives and negatives of conflict. In this post, we discuss the different ways you can engage in conflict when it inevitably arises. Conflict is an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals ( Hocker et.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Authored by Active Minds. Creighton University is recognized as Chapter of the Month for outstanding advocacy work promoting mental health accessibility and awareness on campus. Their efforts range from text-based booking for counseling appointments to hosting lectures and events about approaching mental health holistically. Creighton University’s dedication to breaking down barriers and making mental health care easier to access is aspirational.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Federal Student Aid has updated the 202425 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 202425 award year. Update on Feb. 21, 2025: We updated Volume 5 Edits and Rejects and Volume 7 Comment Codes. The changes made are specified in… More 202425 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2025 Update #2) The post 202425 FAFSA Specifications Guide (February 2025 Update #2) first appeared on Coll

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

PHILADELPHIA-- In a significant recognition of their transformative efforts in higher education, Chattanooga State Community College and Southwestern Oregon Community College have been awarded the prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award by Achieving the Dream (ATD). The announcement, made at ATD's annual DREAM conference in Philadelphia, highlights these institutions' exceptional work in improving student outcomes and closing equity gaps.

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School Counselor Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Bringing all the happy daisy vibes to my school counseling office! Two years ago I got the idea from Mrs. Fairchild on Instagram to add daisy decals in my School Counseling Office. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Adding the daisies brought a cheerful and welcoming vibe to my School Counseling Office. To add the daisies to my School Counseling Office, I purchased one pack of daisy decals.

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WACADA

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

December 2024: Issue No. 2 January 2025: Issue No. 3 February 2025: Issue No. 4 March 2025: Issue No. 5 (Coming.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The deadline to submit information for the 2023-24 Direct Loan Program Year is July 31, 2025 and all school data must be received and accepted by this date to finalize the ending cash balance. Institutions must also complete reconciliation, resolve discrepancies, and confirm their successful closeout through the COD website to avoid penalties for remaining… More 2023-24 Direct Loan Closeout: Key Details to Know Before the July Deadline The post 2023-24 Direct Loan Closeout: Key Details to

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders. The initiative, developed in partnership with HYA Search, comes at a critical time when only 5% of public school superintendents are women or from Black or Latino backgrounds.

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HEAG

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For most people, February means appearances by groundhogs and cupids; however, when you are responsible for your institutions CDR it means its time to review new draft data. If you havent already, you will shortly receive the draft CDR data … Read more .

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Knack

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

At Fort Valley State University (FVSU), students seeking academic support have a true champion in Devonte Payton. With over 500 hours of tutoring completed on Knack, Devonte has made a lasting impact by helping his peers succeed. His dedication, expertise, and passion for education set him apart as one of the top tutors at FVSU.

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I'm First!

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Hola! I am back to write another blog which will be about my new year resolutions. Cant believe that we are in 2025. With this new year, I thought it would be fun to share my upcoming goals and aspirations. The first one is about looking after my mental and physical health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Enrollment data for the first law school class since the Supreme Court struck down the affirmative action in college admissions was released last December, and Dr. Sari Kisilevsky there was much concern about sharp declines in admission of Black and Hispanic students to elite law schools. The topline takeaway was the decline in the enrollment of Black students at Harvard , though other publication focused on the drop in Black and Hispanic students across the T14 or elite law schools , and a brie

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Steve Keating

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

I used to be shocked when so-called forward-thinking organizations couldnt say who would be leading their organization in ten years. Worse than that, they had no idea who within their organizations would even be a good candidate. They were essentially rolling the dice on the future of their organizations every single day. Im not surprised by any of that these days because its actually very common.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Department of Education has uploaded the NSLDS Post-screening Eligibility Changes files to the TG mailbox, accessible through SAIG, after resolving an issue reported last week. Below is a breakdown of the key details that institutions need to know about this update: Availability and Download Instructions Files were uploaded to the TG mailbox associated with… More NSLDS Post-Screening Eligibility Changes Files Now Ready for Download in TG Mailbox The post NSLDS Post-Screening Eligibili

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Boston College announced the appointment of Rev. John T. "Jack" Butler, S.J., as its 26th president, marking a significant leadership transition at one of the nation's Rev. John T. "Jack" Butler, S.J. premier Jesuit institutions. Butler, who currently serves as the Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, will succeed William P. Leahy, S.J., when he steps down in summer 2026.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A troubling new survey reveals that nearly one-third of American Jewish college students believe faculty members on their campuses have promoted antisemitism or created learning environments hostile to Jews, highlighting growing concerns about discrimination in higher education. The findings, released Wednesday by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International as part of AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report, paint a stark picture of Jewish students' experiences on cam

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The University of South Florida's first alumna president, Rhea Law, announced Monday her plans to step down from her leadership role, marking the end of a Rhea Law transformative period that saw the institution achieve several major milestones including membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Law, who has served as president since March 2022, will remain in her position until a national search identifies her successor.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Last May, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Governors voted to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices. At the Dean Raul Reis states flagship, UNC Chapel Hill, cut at least 20 positions and reassigned nearly 30 more, resulting in around $5.4 million in spending cuts. The move aligned Chapel Hill with other public universities in states with Republican-controlled legislatures such as the University of Florida that have similarly banned diversity spendi

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a sweeping directive ordering educational institutions to eliminate race-based considerations from admissions, hiring, and other programs, sparking immediate opposition from civil rights organizations, educational leaders, and advocacy groups. In a Dear Colleague Letter to schools receiving federal funding, the Department mandated the cessation of race preferences in areas ranging from admissions and hiring to scholarships and disciplinary actions.

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