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Higher Education Can Connect Diverse Students to Lucrative, Technical Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Technical jobs are receiving fewer applications from younger generations. According to Handshake, a network of institutions and employers that helps connect students with early career opportunities, trade careers saw 49% fewer applications in 2022 than 2020. Applications for jobs like automotive technicians or respiratory therapists went from an average of 10 applications each to only five.

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Preventing Academic Burnout as a Medical Student

Active Minds

Medical school is a very exciting yet challenging time, with each year revealing different challenges. For example, first-year students often struggle with coping with work demands and adjusting to study habits. Second-year students find themselves stressing about the first part of the national board exam and juggling classes and clinic rotations. Third-year students are faced with the challenge of integrating coursework into real-world clinical settings and applying for externships for the foll

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Human Speed Bumps 

Steve Keating

Authentic Leadership can be complicated. It’s about people and every person you lead will have the own experiences, challenges and motivations. There is no “one size fits all” leadership approach. That’s what makes it so much harder (and rewarding) than managing. We manage things, stuff like budgets, buildings and equipment. None of those things are capable of adding emotions into the mix.

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Modified REPAYE Guide: How Biden’s New IDR Plan Would Reduce Payments for Millions

Student Loan Planner

In one of the most potentially transformative policy changes in the history of higher education policy, President Biden’s Department of Education proposed on January 10, 2023, to completely redo the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) program to make it more generous for millions of borrowers. Two groups of borrowers will see the biggest benefits: […].

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Spaces of Belonging: Schools Look to Design to Help First-Gen Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over half of undergraduate students in the U.S. are the first in their family to attend an institution of higher learning. These first-generation students are likelier than their peers to be from minoritized backgrounds, to face economic challenges, and to juggle jobs and families in addition to school. And they may be less familiar with the “hidden curriculum”—the implicit norms and knowledge that help students navigate college life.

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The Family Conundrum

Student Minds

Artemis's short story explores the complexity and difficulty of relationships with family, especially over the Christmas and holiday season. - Artemis My family is the Christmas gift you say you love with an abnormally high-pitched voice and a festively plastic smile. We are tightly wrapped, us four, in our own awkward packages, and the doors are closed.

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Helping youth who self-harm

Counseling Today

As increasing numbers of youth turn to self-injury, counselors can offer empathy while guiding young clients to better tolerate their emotions and find healthier ways to cope. The post Helping youth who self-harm appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Emory Replaced Loans with Grants for Over 1,500 More Students Last Fall, University Announces

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An additional 1,600-1,700 students at Emory University received grants and scholarships instead of loans in their financial aid packages this fall, the Atlanta-based institution announced recently, more than doubling the number of undergraduates expected to finish school with limited or no debt. The increase is due to the expansion of the university’s Emory Advantage program, which replaces loans with grants for students from low and middle-income families, to every student receiving need-based

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5 Money Lessons to Teach Your Children for Better Financial Health

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

As parents, there’s so many things we need to teach our children. How to manage money is definitely one of those things. Learning how to be fiscally responsible is an important life lesson for every child. The money management skills we teach our children will. The post 5 Money Lessons to Teach Your Children for Better Financial Health appeared first on CFAA.

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The Common Bond That Ties

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. A representative from College Board was talking about some boilerplate changes to the SAT—changes in registration procedures, notifications of new products—but she held almost all her enthusiasm for what she clearly saw as a big deal. “As you know, we’ll be recentering the SAT this year” she gushed, even though she was battling a head cold.

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6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023

EAB

Blogs. 6 ways leaders are rethinking their student affairs organizational charts in 2023. Between a pandemic, a national racial reckoning, and increasing challenges to the higher education business model, student affairs leaders have spent the past few years looking for ways to innovate and collaborate more effectively across the cabinet. One avenue leaders have explored to do so is changing their org chart: moving units, combining units, or setting up dual reporting lines.

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Association for the Study of African American Life and History to Host Third Annual Black History Month Festival

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will host a series of events as part of its Third Annual Black History Month Festival this year. The theme for this year is Black resistance. “Black Resistance has taken many forms throughout history. As the late Congressman John Lewis advised, ‘Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble,’” said ASALH officials.

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Suggested Single Audit Procedures Related to NSLDS Enrollment Reporting

College Aid Services

Posted: January 12, 2023 Author: Federal Student Aid Subject: Suggested Single Audit Procedures Related to NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Federal Student Aid (FSA) is issuing this Electronic Announcement to summarize the issues that arose following the July 2022 implementation of the modernized NSLDS Professional Access website and to communicate our expectations of auditors evaluating institutional compliance […].

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How to Know If You Need a Consult with Student Loan Planner®: 7 Situations to Consider

Student Loan Planner

If you’ve clicked on this article, you’re likely feeling a pain point with your student loans. ​​Student loans can be overwhelmingly complex, so don’t feel like navigating your plan should have been easy. Federal student loans are unlike any debt out there for a few big reasons: Income-based repayment (REPAYE, PAYE, IBR and ICR) is […]. The post How to Know If You Need a Consult with Student Loan Planner®: 7 Situations to Consider appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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The impact of cultural resiliency on traumatic loss

Counseling Today

Trauma and resiliency are not individualistic experiences, so approaching traumatic loss through a cultural resilience framework helps strengthen clients’ healing process and prevent severe mental health outcomes. The post The impact of cultural resiliency on traumatic loss appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Georgian Court University Boasts Women-Led Majority Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Georgian Court University (GCU), women leaders are the norm. The private Roman Catholic university boasts a leadership of majority women, with women leading all four of the school's academic schools as deans. Dr. Janice Warner GCU’s four academic deans now are: Dr. Mary Chinery, d ean of the School of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Jennifer Edmonds, dean of the School of Business & Digital Media; Dr.

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writing on the fly

Patter by Pat Thomson

New year, new me. Well probably not. But 2023 me has been in a new place, working away from home and from the office. And I’ve been reflecting on what I want and need in order to write. I’m quite well set up for mobile work. The house where I am staying – yes the view the view – has good internet access almost all the time. I have a couple of mini devices – tablet and MacBook – with me, and they speak unobtrusively and easily to each other.

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Department Announces $160 Million in Grants to Raise the Bar for Student Success and Innovation

Ed.gov Homeroom

Secretary Cardona has challenged us to not just refine the same strategies but to make the most of this once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform education. We have a clear challenge to reimagine our schools, and the Department is making investments in education innovation through programs like EIR and other federal grants. The Department recently announced $160.

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Five Things You May Not Know About Financial Aid

Scholarship America

By Annie Berge for Scholarship America. Navigating financial aid can be confusing and overwhelming for students and their families, especially for those who are new to the process. Here are a few things you might not know about financial aid that could help you navigate the process more effectively. Financial aid can come from many sources. Your institution may offer you scholarships, grants, loans and/or work study.

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CUNY Replaces Stand-Alone Traditional Remedial Courses with Corequisite Course Model

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Starting this fall, the City University of New York (CUNY) has replaced traditional remedial math and English courses with more equitable “corequisite” courses, an accomplishment in CUNY’s seven-year effort. Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez Corequisite courses give students academic support to help them succeed; count toward degree requirements; and, unlike non-credit bearing remedial courses, count for academic credits.

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10 higher ed podcasts to stream in 2023

EAB

Podcasts are booming, and higher ed podcasts are no exception. We rounded up ten of our favorite higher ed podcasts that capture some of the most pressing issues facing today’s institutions. Each podcast has a different focus, from enrollment marketing strategies to IT & tech to student-centricity. Read on for our picks and a brief synopsis of each show!

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Radiation Oncologist Disability Insurance: How to Buy

Student Loan Planner

Key Takeaways: Disability insurance for oncologists can help replace a portion of your monthly income if you become too injured or ill to work. Radiation oncologists have access to disability insurance premiums that can be affordable as compared to some other medical specialties. As a radiation oncology fellow or resident, you have access to discounts […].

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Information about COVID-19, flu and RSV

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on January 13, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins Community, As we prepare to start a new semester, we would like to keep you informed about COVID-19, flu , and RSV and how these illnesses affect our campus and community. The Maryland Health Department has rated the respiratory illness activity in Maryland as Moderate.

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Richard Bland College Seeks Independence from The College of William & Mary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Richard Bland College (RBC) is looking to establish independence from parent institution The College of William & Mary, The Progress-Index reported. The school is asking the General Assembly to allow its operation as a separate school, with legislation introduced the week of Jan. 9 to create a governing 12-member board of visitors – appointed by Virginia Gov.

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4 key takeaways from an analysis of the U.K. IT labour market

EAB

Blog. 4 key takeaways from an analysis of the U.K. IT labour market. The U.K. is facing a severe shortage of tech professionals as mounting job vacancies in tech exceed vacancies in any other labour area. A growing shortage of digital skills leaves few qualified candidates to fill these roles. What’s more, the HE sector is struggling to recruit tech talent due to competitive salaries and greater remote work flexibility outside of the sector.

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Cardiologist Disability Insurance: How to Buy It & What to Know

Student Loan Planner

Key Takeaways: As a cardiologist, you’re one of the highest-paid physicians, with an average salary ranging from $350,000 to $490,000. But your high income comes with a price, often resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical school debt and countless sacrifices made over more than a decade of training and education. You can […]. The post Cardiologist Disability Insurance: How to Buy It & What to Know appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Dear Tyler and Jay: Submit questions to our new relationship advice column

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Calling all readers! Health Promotion and Well-Being is kicking off 2023 with brand new content : a relationship advice column to answer all your questions about all your interpersonal relationships, friendships, love, dating , and more. . Why We’re Doing This. We want to promote connection and create a space for open dialogue about what students and learners experienc e in their intimate relationships.

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Breaking the Assimilationist Trajectory

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Alex Red Corn Title: Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Kansas State University College of Education. Age: 39 Education: B.S., education, University of Kansas; M.S., education, University of Kansas; and Ed.D., educational leadership, Kansas State University Career mentors: Dr. Cornel Pewewardy, Portland State University; Holly Mackey, White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges

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Modern Student Experience Diagnostic for Community Colleges

EAB

Resource. Modern Student Experience Diagnostic for Community Colleges. Modern student expectations are everchanging—can your community college keep up? Use this diagnostic to help you begin thinking holistically about how your community college can improve student outcomes by providing a more efficient, customized, and supportive path through the academic journey.

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Financial Aid for Private School: Tips for Administrators

School & Student Services by Community Brands

When providing financial aid for students at private schools, administrators have the important job of organizing and managing who receives funding and deciding how to keep track of each recipient. From learning how to manage funding to choosing or planning different financial aid programs, administrators are responsible for fairly organizing their funds.

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7 Big Student Loan Forgiveness Updates to Ring in 2023

Student Loan Planner

The New Year is off to a big start for student loan borrowers. Here are some of the most significant student loan forgiveness updates for borrowers as 2023 kicks off. Student loan forgiveness battle ramps up at Supreme Court The legal wrangling over President Biden’s sweeping one-time student loan forgiveness initiative is going before the […].

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NC A&T to Host 63rd Annual Sit-in Anniversary Breakfast and Wreath Laying in Honor of the A&T Four

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) will host the 63rd Annual Sit-in Anniversary Breakfast and Wreath Laying at 7 a.m. on Feb. 1 in honor of the A&T Four, the four NC A&T students who started a national movement by sitting in protest at a department store lunch counter in 1960. The four are Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair Jr.), Gen.

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Your New Year’s Resolution – Work Smarter, Not Harder: Compliance and Awarding Tools Available for 2023-2024

HEAG

We work in a wonderful community where agencies — both private and government — provide us with the tools we need to understand regulatory changes that may impact our processes or maybe just best practices that help us better serve … Read more ».

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Stalking Awareness Month

Winona State University Wellness blog

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking Stalking is a crime of power and control, and defined as “a course of conduct directed at a specific person that involved repeated (two or more occasions) visual or physical proximity, nonconsensual communication, or verbal, written, or implied threats, or a combination thereof, that would cause a reasonable person fear.

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DCL: Community Service Requirements in the FWS Program

College Aid Services

Posted: January 10, 2023 Author: Office of Postsecondary Education Subject: Community Service Requirements in the FWS Program Summary: This letter reminds institutions that mentoring positions, including for the purposes of tutoring, in public K-12 schools fulfill the community service requirement in the Federal Work Study (FWS) program. The Federal Work Study […].

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Dr. Kristina Whalen Appointed President of Foothill College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Kristina Whalen will become president of Foothill College, effective Mar. 31. Dr. Kristina Whalen Whalen is currently vice president of academic services at Las Positas College and vice president of the California Community Colleges Chief Instructional Officers Association. She has previously been dean and associate vice chancellor of instruction, enrollment management and instructional support services at City College of San Francisco and director of forensics and assistant professor at Cal