Counselors' Corner
MAY 3, 2023
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I got involved in research as an undergraduate for the same noble reason all undergraduates do—I needed the credits to round out my schedule. It turned out to be a real game changer: I did the work at my own pace, on my own schedule, in a semester when Michigan State’s campus was at its most beautiful, and its least populated.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 4, 2023
HBCUs are attracting students at record numbers and experiencing an uptick in philanthropic support, both of which are chipping away at decades of underfunding. It’s a promising trend—one that we have a responsibility to ensure isn’t just a blip. Even with these successes, the long-term viability of many HBCUs remains precarious if we don’t take advantage of this moment to create lasting, systemic changes to advance the ways HBCUs operate and provide more Black Americans with access to the dis
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Active Minds
MAY 2, 2023
Graduating from high school and college are monumental milestones in life, marked with enthusiasm for the future and bittersweet moments of closing one chapter in life before moving to another: adulthood. A defining moment of adulthood is deciding on a career path to pursue. Thousands of young adults in the Active Minds network graduate from high school and college every year wondering how they can continue to champion a culture that supports mental health as they pursue their careers.
Student Minds
MAY 3, 2023
Oscar shares how learning that he’s autistic has impacted on his mental health recovery. - Oscar Sharples I started experiencing symptoms of depression around age 11, and for the next eight years, my life was consumed by the difficulties that these diagnoses presented as I grew through my teenage years. But the journey to another diagnosis also made a huge difference: learning that I am autistic has been one of the most transformative things in my mental health recovery.
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.
Steve Keating
MAY 4, 2023
Dealing with people who use “alternate facts” can be a difficult and complex task. Sometimes the alternate facts are meant to “protect” the person they have been shared with. Other times the alternate facts are small in nature, these are often called little white lies. Occasionally, your relationship with the “truth challenged” individual is so insignificant that it doesn’t matter if they are living in some alternate universe.
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Active Minds
MAY 1, 2023
When I founded Active Minds nearly twenty years ago, a few things were clear to me. First, we needed to open up the conversation about mental health — stigma was incredibly pervasive, and far too many people were struggling in silence. Second, I knew where I had to start: college campuses. Young adults were going to be the ones to change social norms because as a generation we just weren’t afraid of talking about mental health anymore, and as a recent college grad myself, I was confident that t
Cal Newport
MAY 4, 2023
Not long ago, my kids’ school asked me to give a talk to middle school students and their parents about smartphones. I’ve written extensively on the intersection of technology and society in both my books and New Yorker articles, but the specific issue of young people and phones is one I’ve only tackled on a small number of occasions (e.g., here and here ).
Steve Keating
APRIL 30, 2023
Leading people is challenging enough when the people you’re leading want to be led. Leading people who don’t want to be led can be an even bigger challenge, but it’s not impossible. Leading reluctant followers requires that you always keep top of mind why you’re leading. If you’re an Authentic Leader that “why” is to make a positive difference in the lives of the people you lead.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 4, 2023
Music is a medium commonly used as an instrument to motivate individuals through different facets of life. In 2017, hip-hop became the most streamed genre in the United States of America. While hip-hop may not often be referenced as tantamount with higher education, many artists have referenced the academe within their works. Dr. Jeremy C. McCool Whether you are analyzing Ye’s multiplatinum and highly regarded debut album “College Dropout” or J.
The Counseling Geek
MAY 5, 2023
The Ultimate School Counseling Hack ChatGPT for School Counselors How School Counselors Can Use ChatGPT to Enhance Their Comprehensive School Counseling Programs As schools continue to evolve and adapt to new challenges, one thing remains constant: the importance of providing comprehensive counseling services to support student well-being and success.
Timely MD
MAY 2, 2023
It’s never been more important to understand and address the unique challenges facing transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) students, raise awareness about support available to them on- and off-campus, and prioritize equitable health and well-being resources that embrace their backgrounds, identities, and experiences. According to a recent poll from The Trevor Project , 86% of transgender and nonbinary (TGNC) youth say recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
MAY 4, 2023
Spring is a time of moving up for high school students. Seniors are moving up to college after graduation, and high school juniors become seniors for the fall. The transition from high school junior to senior is full of many changes. There’s so much to. The post How to Prepare Your Rising Senior for Financial Aid Deadlines appeared first on CFAA.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 3, 2023
On average, historically Black college and universities (HBCUs) received 178 times less funding from foundations than Ivy League schools in 2019, according to a report from research group Candid and ABFE, a nonprofit advocate for investments in Black communities, the Associated Press reported. The May 2 study found that the eight Ivy League schools received $5.5 billion from foundations in 2019.
Symplicity
MAY 1, 2023
For many employers and HR professionals today, increasing diversity in their recruiting strategy is at the top of their priority list. Yet, talent acquisition teams tend still to focus their recruitment strategy on the same core schools every year – three to five schools where most of the hiring process occurs. While it’s true that having a core school strategy is effective for some organizations, it’s also true that it can limit employers in building a diverse talent pool of qualified candidate
Timely MD
MAY 1, 2023
A recent nationwide survey found nearly 60% of Gen Z college students have received mental health care before arriving on campus – during their K-12 years. Released in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, this alarming statistic underscores the urgency of warnings from the CDC to the U.S. Surgeon General to increase awareness and action around a youth mental health crisis.
EAB
MAY 2, 2023
Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. May 2, 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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 4, 2023
Every so often, we get to see a college president overjoyed by the honor of awarding their son/daughter a diploma at commencement. That was the case for Dr. David K. Wilson, of Morgan State University in Baltimore, who in 2021, presented a degree to his son, alongside hundreds of other cheering Morgan graduates. But rarely do we see a college president preside over a commencement ceremony where they get to award a degree to their spouse.
Counseling Today
MAY 3, 2023
Being able to apply wellness and self-care long term allows you to build long-term strategies that can be applied in every aspect of your life. The post From the President: Benefits and barriers to wellness appeared first on Counseling Today.
Student Loan Planner
MAY 4, 2023
The Biden administration implemented a major bankruptcy policy change last year that’s designed to make it easier for some borrowers to discharge their federal student loans in bankruptcy. This new policy is not as far-reaching as what could be achieved through legislation (Bankruptcy reform legislation appears to be stalled in a bitterly-divided Congress.
Patter by Pat Thomson
MAY 1, 2023
Planning. We all have to do it to get by. A lot of us hate it. Many of us overdo it. Some of us are serial planners while others make a plan and then sigh as it slips past. This post is for the planners who fail and the continual plan-adjusters. Some of the more successful planners might find it of interest, even if it only makes you feel better about your own relative prowess with the plan.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 4, 2023
Although the pandemic has negatively impacted enrollment across the world of higher education, the drops for minoritized men at community colleges have been especially precipitous. African Americans and Native Americans have been particularly affected, suffering declines of 24% and 26% respectively between fall 2019 and fall 2021. These decreases are especially concerning because of how popular a path community colleges have been for these groups: 44% of all Black undergraduates and 57% of all N
College Aid Services
MAY 5, 2023
Gallup and Lumina Foundation have released a new report titled The State of Higher Education 2023. The organizations partnered together to identify barriers to enrollment and what encourages current students to either stay or leave their current programs. The report is based on web surveys conducted between October 26 and November 17, 2022. A total… More » New Enrollment Report: The State of Higher Education 2023 The post New Enrollment Report: The State of Higher Education 2023 first appe
Student Loan Planner
MAY 4, 2023
The Biden administration implemented a major bankruptcy policy change last year that’s designed to make it easier for some borrowers to discharge their federal student loans in bankruptcy. This new policy is not as far-reaching as what could be achieved through legislation (Bankruptcy reform legislation appears to be stalled in a bitterly-divided Congress.
Counseling Today
MAY 5, 2023
This advocacy update provides an overview of select key legislation. The post Advocacy Update: Update on key legislation appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 3, 2023
Dr. Ben Vinson III will become president of Howard University, effective Sept. 1, The Washington Post reported. Dr. Ben Vinson III Vinson – a historian of the African diaspora in Latin America – is currently provost at Case Western Reserve University. Some of his previous roles include dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences at The George Washington University; vice dean for interdisciplinary programs and graduate education at Johns Hopkins University; and founding director of the Cen
I'm First!
MAY 5, 2023
The most dreaded but most anticipated time of the year is upon us – finals week and the end of the school year! During this time it is important to remember that this week is only as hard as you make it.
Student Loan Planner
MAY 2, 2023
Buying a home can feel daunting, no matter your situation. For medical professionals, however, a combination of high student loans and just starting out in your career can make saving a down payment difficult as a first-time homebuyer. The good news is that there are down payment assistance programs for healthcare workers. Let’s look at […] The post Your Guide to Getting Down Payment Assistance for Medical Professionals appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Ready Education
MAY 3, 2023
The end-of-year exams are coming. Stress, lack of sleep, anxiety… Students (and institutions!) are put to the test during this most demanding time of the year. It is your responsibility to guide them through this crucial period and do everything you can to help them succeed. Here are our tips to best support your students through mobile technology during this stressful time.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 1, 2023
Within the academy, the field of higher education, it is not difficult to find examples of racism in the form of micro-civilities, or implicit bias. This is the case even at our storied Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which are diversifying their workforce with non-Black senior-level administrators and members of the professoriate.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
MAY 5, 2023
May brings the end of the school year for many students. As high school seniors graduate, juniors are rising to take their place. Rising seniors have many decisions to make throughout the next school year. It’s important that rising seniors and their families begin to. The post 5 Questions to Ask Financial Aid Offices During Campus Visits appeared first on CFAA.
EAB
MAY 5, 2023
Blogs How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors Colleges and universities face a slew of “ pandemic ripple effects ” that pose long-term threats to student success. Of these, the rise in demand for student mental health services stands out as one of the most urgent and swiftly evolving, with as many as three in four students now saying that they considered leaving college at some point over the last six months due to emotional stress.
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
MAY 4, 2023
The end of the semester is finally here! We know that you all have been working hard and hope that you take the time to congratulate yourselves on another wonderful semester. We are also celebrating that we now have a full semester on the books reading your questions, writing our responses, and having such amazing conversations with you all, so thank you for reading.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 3, 2023
As legislative sessions in many states head towards their conclusions, new attempts to exert control over higher education have continued to appear. Among the latest efforts are HB 715 in North Carolina, which would remove tenure for future faculty in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system and at public community colleges, and SB 266 in Florida, which would give the state more control over the content of core classes and limit funding for DEI efforts.
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