Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Self-care is something that everyone talks about — but what does it actually mean, and how do you create a routine that is both effective and sustainable? As a student, self-care isn’t always easy to fit into my schedule, but it remains an important part of taking care of our mental health. As I’ve learned more about self-care over the years, I’m excited to share more about the art of nurturing our minds and bodies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Temple University acting President JoAnne Epps died Tuesday afternoon after collapsing onstage at the Temple Performing Arts Center. JoAnne Epps “It is with deep heartbreak that we write to inform you that Temple University Acting President JoAnne A. Epps suddenly passed away this afternoon,” Temple said in a statement. At an event honoring the late Charles L.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Insights from IHEP’s Community of Practice to Policy to Increase Degree Completion By Janiel Santos Higher education can be a pathway to economic security and social mobility – but only if a student earns a degree. Over 40 million Americans have earned some college credits but stopped short of receiving a credential. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4 million more people joined the some college but no credential (SCNC) population, deepening existing inequities in educational outcomes and soci

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Student Minds

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Sub-Editors, Emily and Sarah, come together to share their thoughts on a fresh start. - Emily A & Sarah (Sub-Editors) ⭐ Thoughts from Emily. ⭐ As a child of two teachers, Septembers have always been more significant as a new start to me than January ever will: I live by an academic diary and get far more excited for the Back To School buzz than the chimes of Big Ben on a cold and dark midnight, lit by fireworks.

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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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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director, Office of English Language Acquisition I clearly remember my first day of middle school as a newly arrived student from Mexico in Austin, Texas, I didn’t speak a word of English and was nervous to start a new life with my mother and sister. My first class Continue Reading The post Reaching Bilingual Teachers Earlier in the Pipeline: Proposed Priorities for the National Professional Development Program appeared first on ED.gov Blog

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Insights from IHEP’s Community of Practice to Policy to Increase Degree Completion By Janiel Santos Higher education can be a pathway to economic security and social mobility – but only if a student earns a degree. Over 40 million Americans have earned some college credits but stopped short of receiving a credential. Between July 2020 and July 2021, 1.4 million more people joined the some college but no credential (SCNC) population, deepening existing inequities in educational outcomes and soci

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Student Loan Planner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Millions of student loan borrowers will receive their first bills in a matter of days, as student loan payments resume following the end of the Covid-era moratorium. The Biden administration has taken several steps to ease the transition to repayment. The Education Department has discharged billions of dollars in student loan debt under a variety […] The post What Happens if You Don’t Make Your Student Loan Payments This Fall?

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Podcast Could Your Students Benefit from “One Front Door” Onboarding? Episode 166. September 19, 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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) has launched its new Center of Excellence for Social Justice. The center – helmed by N.C. A&T Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor Dr. Jelani M. Favors – will focus on fostering educational opportunities for students and faculty and innovating for social, economic, and racial justice.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The FAFSA is coming. For the 2024-2025 application cycle, the FAFSA will be released in December. If you’re attending college in the fall of 2024, then you’ll likely need to complete the FAFSA this winter. Be sure to review your college’s website to make sure. The post Everything You Need to Complete Your 2024-2025 FAFSA appeared first on CFAA.

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Counseling Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By working on basic developmental social skills, clients with insecure attachment and trauma histories can learn to build healthy, meaningful relationships. The post Essential skill development for meaningful social connection appeared first on Counseling Today.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Blogs Adult learners: who they are and what they want from college Across the last few years, colleges and universities have increasingly prioritized adult learner enrollment to offset declining undergraduate enrollment and diversify revenue streams. One hundred percent of the presidents and provosts EAB surveyed in 2022 said adult learner enrollment is a high or moderate priority for their institution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For over 20 years, I have been an avid reader of the Giving USA Report on Philanthropic Giving, an annual report on fundraising in America produced by the Indiana University Lily Family School of Philanthropy. Each June, I eagerly await its release and subsequently use it to direct my fundraising strategy for the ensuing year. In all of the recent fundraising trainings I provide, I posit that HBCUs are literally “leaving money on the table” due to the lack of attention paid to cultivating indivi

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Symplicity

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This month, U.S. News & World Report unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 Best Colleges Rankings , a comprehensive list that evaluates colleges and universities across the United States based on a variety of factors, including academic reputation, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving. However, this year’s rankings mark a unique change to the over 40+ years of these rankings with a change to methodology.

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Steve Keating

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Overcoming major disappointments can be a challenging and emotionally taxing process, but it is essential for personal growth and well-being. Here’s a bit of a news flash for some people reading this post… men are emotionally affected by disappointments every bit as much as women. They think they have to “man up” and hide the emotions. That’s not only silly, therapists would tell you it can be dangerous.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Press Release EAB Launches All-in-One Website for Students’ College Search Appily.com gives high school students free and easy access to all the resources they need to explore colleges, majors, scholarships, and more September 20, 2023 • 5 minutes Washington, DC (September 20) – Education company EAB today announced the launch of Appily , a website that helps high school students explore and evaluate their college options—and get offers of admission—in one place.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Indicators of high school grades and standardized test scores that account for available school, neighborhood, and family resources are strongly associated with those students’ college success, a recent study published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Dr. Michael Bastedo The study, published in AERA peer-reviewed journal AERA Open , examined high school, ACT testing, and higher ed data from an anonymous Midwestern state’s education department to investigate the efficacy o

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Ready Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that we have a new Chief Client Officer (CCO) joining the Ready Education team: Antoine (Andy) Kearney! Learn more about Andy's impressive background and why we're so excited to have him aboard.

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Student Loan Planner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Federal student loan borrowers can take advantage of income-driven repayment (IDR) plans that allow for low monthly payments and the opportunity for loan forgiveness. Repayment options have changed over time, adding to the layers of complexity that plague the student loan system. Therefore, borrowers can feel blindsided when they receive notification that they’ve been denied […] The post Are You at Risk of Being Kicked Off IDR?

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Patter by Pat Thomson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It’s amazing how much citations can add to your word count. Before you know it, you’ve amassed a few hundred words just filling in brackets. Of course you need citations. You can’t just leave them out. You can’t just assert. Citing your sources acknowledges the work you’re building in and on, the work you’re using, the work that other people in your field have done and that your work speaks with.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Georgetown University and the Jesuit community are pledging $27 million to descendants of enslaved people sold to fund the school, CNN reported. According to non-profit Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation , the pledge comprises $10 million from Georgetown and $17 million in money and plantation land from the Jesuits. This comes as part of the Jesuits’ plan to raise $1 billion for the foundation, which will then be used to support descendants’ education.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

On Tuesday September 19th, the Department of Education released the verification requirements and acceptable documentation for the 2024-25 Award year. A Dear Colleague Letter (GEN-23-12) was also published that supplements the 2024–2025 award year verification information provided in the Federal Register notice. So what’s new for 2024-25? Here are some of the changes: The implementation… More » 2024–2025 Verification Requirements The post 2024–2025 Verification Requirements first app

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Student Loan Planner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the United States, it’s important to consider your tax filing status when preparing your tax return. After all, the credits and deductions you’re eligible for — and the income tax you pay to the IRS — are based on how you file your taxes. When you have student loan payments, your filing status can […] The post How to Decide When to Use Married Filing Separately on Your Tax Return appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Steve Keating

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

I was going to write this post a while back but… okay, so that’s just too easy a joke for such a serious topic. Procrastination kills a whole lotta people’s chance at success. It’s almost like an addiction. Stopping procrastination can be incredibly challenging, but with the right strategies and mindset, you can overcome it. Here are some ideas to help you stop procrastinating right now. • Start by identifying the reasons behind your procrastination.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Artificial intelligence, if created and implemented responsibly, can help increase diverse, equitable, and inclusive recruitment and retention, DEI specialist Shayne Halls said during a University of Phoenix webinar Thursday. Shayne Halls Halls, president and CEO of Manifested Dreams , a company that connects organizations to AI services, spoke about the various ways AI can improve tasks and projects previously assigned to humans, removing human biases and time-intensive processes along the way.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

On Friday Sept 15th, the Department of Education announced the Comment Request period for 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The comment period is open until October 16, 2023. This is one of the final legal steps before the release of the updated FAFSA which is due out in December. Information on the… More » Comment Request for 2024-2025 FAFSA now open through October 16 The post Comment Request for 2024-2025 FAFSA now open through October 16 first appeared on Coll

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 18, 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 is this week from September 19 through 22, 2023 at the Kennedy Center REACH and locations across Continue Reading The post Join Us This Week at the 2023 ED Games Expo appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As higher education continues to shapeshift to meet the changing needs of students, many leaders are asking what role each department plays in supporting student success. “Everyone is responsible for student success” is easy to say but harder to do. Even in the best cases, many campuses struggle to put this idea into practice. Instead, campuses primarily tap traditional student success services like advising, academic coaching, and tutoring.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Properly upskilling and supporting immigrants, refugees, and asylees can help remedy the nation's predicted labor shortage, according to a new report from Upwardly Global. Jina Krause-Vilmar According to the organization, which seeks to help immigrants into the U.S. workforce, almost all U.S. working-age population growth for the next two decades is expected to be composed of immigrants, refugees, asylees, and their children.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

FSA’s Federal Student Aid Estimator tool has been updated for 2024-25. The update features the metrics and terminology that is found on the 2024-25 FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Students and families can use the form to help them estimate how much federal student aid they may be eligible for. The new… More » Federal Student Aid Estimator updated for 2024-25 The post Federal Student Aid Estimator updated for 2024-25 first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. 2023 may be remembered as the year artificial intelligence hit the world of college admissions head on. While AI has long been an integral part of the selection process for many colleges, the ability to use AI in application essays is leading to significant discussions of its impact on student essays in the application process.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Learn more about how advising appointments, notes, and outreach efforts impact student persistence at Civitas Learning partner institutions. The post Advising Impact Report 2023 appeared first on Civitas Learning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

After two decades, Morris Brown College (MBC) can again enroll and educate international students with the F-1 visa. David Goldman/AP “International students can now pursue their education at Morris Brown College, which happens to be one of the most affordable colleges in the entire state of Georgia, and the most affordable HBCU in Atlanta with a tuition fee of $4,250.00 per semester,” said MBC President Dr.

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