EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
Podcast How to Build Belongingness to Boost Student Mental Health Episode 160. August 1, 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
AUGUST 4, 2023
College students struggling with hunger has been a growing concern for some time. Over the last decade, the number of food pantries on campuses has swelled from 80 to around 800. But surveys on the issue have been limited to colleges that participated voluntarily, leaving the true extent of the problem unknown. Now, new data from the 2020 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study has provided the first nationally representative picture: more than one in five undergraduates experience food insecur
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Active Minds
AUGUST 2, 2023
When I was 10 years old, my aunt used to take me for a walk to the nearby park, and before going there, I was always warned not to go near this lady. My aunt told me she had some “special unnatural problems.” Before learning about the different problems people may have due to their mental health and how the stigma associated with it discourages people from seeking treatment, I had no idea what she was trying to convey to me.
Student Minds
JULY 30, 2023
The 30th July celebrates International Friendship Day and the Editorial Team has come together to share how friendships have supported their mental health. - Student Minds Editorial Team ✨ Nurturing your friendships ✨ ⭐ Sarah (Student): Keeping in touch with friends can be hard when you’re not all in one place at university. This past year, I’ve been on my year abroad in Germany while my friends continued on with their degrees in Scotland.
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.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 4, 2023
On Friday August 4th, the Department of Education published a new Dear Colleague Letter (GEN-23-11) which provides a comprehensive summary of the changes occurring for 2024-25 due to the FAFSA Simplification Act. The full letter is available here: (GEN-23-11) FAFSA Simplification Act Changes for Implementation in 2024-25 and also published below for ease of reference.… More » New Dear Colleague Letter Summarizes the FAFSA Simplification Act Changes for Implementation in 2024-25 The post Ne
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 4, 2023
Some faculty at Spartanburg Community College (SCC) are criticizing what they allege is heavy-handed governance and changes without faculty input by the school administration since new leadership in 2020, The Post and Courier reported. There have even been calls for outside oversight agencies to investigate SCC. Meanwhile, SCC claims that it has had to intervene to quell distracting discontent.
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Student Minds
JULY 31, 2023
Heythem shares his experience on how he calms himself down before high-stakes situations, such as job interviews. - Heythem Naji A few years back, I found myself in a high-stakes situation. I was applying for an internship position in a psychosocial support centre for refugees. It was already quite late in the final semester of my undergraduate in psychology.
Symplicity
AUGUST 2, 2023
For many years, the Symplicity Recruit team has witnessed the success of our many clients through our platform. From improving outreach to increasing new hires, Symplicity Recruit has experienced immense growth in the last few years with the addition of new employers into our network. These employers are now able to benefit from the connections they make with students, and the relationships they forge with career centers, to bring awareness to the early talent space about all the opportunities a
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 4, 2023
Texas A&M University has reached a settlement for $1 million with Dr. Kathleen McElroy, a Black journalism professor whose hiring was sabotaged by backlash over her past diversity work, the Associated Press reported. Dr. Kathleen McElroy The school admitted “mistakes were made during the hiring process.” “I hope the resolution of my matter will reinforce A&M’s allegiance to excellence in higher education and its commitment to academic freedom and journalism,” McElroy said.
Scholarship America
AUGUST 1, 2023
Aubrey Stromberg has always had big dreams—and she immediately identified with a quote she saw on social media from Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf , the first woman to be elected head of state of an African country: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.” “Pushing through scary times is what allows you to step up and make a difference,” Aubrey says—a lesson she learned going through several challenges growing up.
Patter by Pat Thomson
JULY 31, 2023
The “wheel” is one way to approach literatures work. The wheel brings different literatures together and helps you write about them. The wheel is not the only way to do complex literatures work. It’s A way. Think of the wheel as an old fashioned cart wheel. There is a spindle in the middle – or a circle if you think of it diagrammatically. That circle is where you put the topic you are reading about.
College Aid Services
JULY 31, 2023
The Beta application site for the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan is now live. The SAVE Plan, like other income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, calculates your monthly payment amount based on your income and family size. The SAVE Plan provides the lowest monthly payments of any IDR plan available to nearly all student… More » Beta Application for new SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan now available The post Beta Application for new SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 4, 2023
Efforts to research, improve, and democratize artificial intelligence (AI) for use in numerous fields are underway, according to experts from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Michael Littman Leaders from multiple different NSF divisions gathered during a virtual panel last Thursday to point out how the federal agency was funding the use of AI in sectors such as climate, healthcare, education, and agriculture.
Symplicity
JULY 31, 2023
Students are no longer confined to traditional classroom settings but are encouraged to explore their passions through real-world experiences. Last month, Sue Walker, Symplicity’s Client Support Manager , and Bill Heinrich, PhD, Director of Mindset sat down to share major themes in experiential learning right now and how you can plan, execute, and reflect with Symplicity CSM tools.
Steve Keating
AUGUST 3, 2023
I have been blessed to have had outstanding mentors throughout my life. They have had a positive impact on both my personal life and my professional life. They have willingly given me their time and life experiences to help me be a better version of myself. And they have done that while expecting nothing in return except an effort on my part to continually improve.
Ready Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Today marks an important milestone in the history of Ready Education. We’re excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Jim Brigadier.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Supreme Court recently ruled that race could not be used in determining admissions at colleges and universities. The case pitted the values of diversity and righting past injustices against the value of equal treatment for individuals in equal circumstances. Rather than discuss how to balance those values, I offer observations about the ruling’s implications and an alternative approach to improve educational opportunities for those from historically disadvantaged groups.
College Aid Services
JULY 31, 2023
The Department of Education has announced updates to Volume 8, The Direct Loan Program of the 2023-2024 Federal Student Aid Handbook and to Volume 1, Student Eligibility, Chapter 3 of the 2023-2024 Federal Student Aid Handbook. The announcement with links can be found below. POSTED DATE: July 26, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT… More » Updates to Federal Student Aid Handbooks The post Updates to Federal Student Aid Handbooks first appeared on College Aid Services
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
AUGUST 1, 2023
Fall is on the way and the new season marks the beginning of college application season! The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be opening this December, instead of October (like usual). But we’re still encouraging families and students to start their prep work now! Many state and. The post What You Need to Gather for Financial Aid Applications appeared first on CFAA.
Counseling Today
JULY 31, 2023
Supportive friendships can improve people’s professional and personal lives and remind them that life is more than just work. The post Voice of Experience: The gift of friendship appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 3, 2023
Recently released data from the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration highlights a significant decrease in enrollment for post-secondary undocumented students and an increase in enrollment for students from immigrant families. The Presidents Alliance on Higher Education, the American Immigration Council, and the Migration Policy Institute hosted a webinar on Wednesday to discuss data enrollment trends of two new research and policy reports that provides new data for immigrant-
College Aid Services
AUGUST 4, 2023
EDExpress for Windows 2023-2024, Release 3.0 is now available for download. The new release incorporates new Campus-Based functionality that enables the reporting of Federal Work-Study (FWS) student earnings to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System. The new release also includes a minor adjustment to the “For School Use Only” section of the Origination (Pell)… More » EDExpress 2023–2024 Released The post EDExpress 2023–2024 Released first appeared on College Aid Services.
Student Loan Planner
AUGUST 1, 2023
The student loan pause is coming to an end for millions of borrowers. For the first time in over 40 months, borrowers will have to resume repayment on their federal student loans, which have had billing and interest suspended under the Covid-19 forbearance. While many borrowers were hoping for another extension of the student loan […] The post 5 Key Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Dates as Payments Resume appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Counseling Today
AUGUST 2, 2023
The ACA President discusses how counselors can foster more open, honest dialogue with their clients and themselves. The post From the President: Creating change through dialogue appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Letitia Williams Letitia Williams has been named associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of the West Indies, a master’s in education policy and leadership and a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Maryland College Park.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 1, 2023
To assist with planning and communicating changes to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, the Department of Education has released a presentation with information and screenshots of the 2024–25 online FAFSA form. POSTED DATE: July 31, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: APP-23-08 SUBJECT: 2024–25 FAFSA Form Preview Presentation… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Form Preview Presentation now available The post 2024–25 FAFSA Form Preview Presentati
Mongoose
AUGUST 3, 2023
Have questions about how to connect across campus? Looking for insights into what works when it comes to engaging students, from their first inquiries to their first donation as alumni? Join our August Ask Me Anything series for answers! Bring your questions to these 30-minute sessions, hosted every Wednesday at 2:00 pm ET throughout August, and the Mongoose team will bring what we've learned from working with 950+ colleges and universities to Make Every Message Count.
Catherine Cronin
AUGUST 3, 2023
by Catherine Cronin and Laura Czerniewicz Cross-posted at [link] Higher Education for Good: Teaching and Learning Futures is a book ( soon to be published ) that offers ways of thinking, conceptualising and creating possibilities for (re)making higher education, focusing on futures that foreground inclusion, equity, social justice, care and sustainability.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
After the U.S. Supreme Court’s ban on race-conscious admissions practices, the world of higher education has scrambled to find ways to maintain racial and ethnic diversity on campuses. One of the most commonly suggested methods is for colleges to put a greater focus on character, that bundle of mental and moral traits like determination, unselfishness, and curiosity that shapes outcomes inside and outside of the classroom.
IEFA
AUGUST 3, 2023
Imagine a world where financial barriers don’t stand in the way of pursuing an engineering degree. Sounds fantastic, right? Well, engineering scholarships can help make that goal a reality. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a variety of engineering fields, along with tips for applying and alternative funding options.
Knowledge Avatars College
AUGUST 2, 2023
Knowledge Avatars - Best AI Solution Emiliano for E… Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:45 The Knowledge Avatars Platform provides an AI-powered personal teaching assistant to help people learn new skills and knowledge. We are a 2023 finalist. Read the article on Ed Tech Digest.
EAB
AUGUST 2, 2023
EAB's new insight paper details perceptions from 160+ community college practitioners of student customer service practices and how they impact enrollment and retention. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners appeared first on EAB.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
The University of Virginia (UVA) will rework its legacy admissions policy, The Washington Post reported. An applicant’s familial ties to alumni will no longer be conveyed to admission officers in a direct “checkbox” way, UVA officials said. Instead, they will be able to write about a “personal or historic connection” with the school and how that influenced them.
Mongoose
AUGUST 1, 2023
Gil Rogers, the host of FYI, is joined by Laurie Pulido , CEO of Ease Learning , which she founded in 2003. Her company provides learning design services and technology solutions that transform the learner experience. Ease Learning focuses on making learning flexible, inclusive, and scalable. ? Click here to listen to the full episode ?
Knack
AUGUST 1, 2023
Supporting how our partners define and contribute to student success is at the heart of everything we do at Knack. This means we are always looking for new ways to improve not only the Knack experience for students but also for our partners.
EAB
AUGUST 2, 2023
This diagnostic is designed to help your institution identify areas where your college is excelling, as well as areas for improvement, within the realm of student customer service. We’ve grouped the assessment by five themes that correspond to the five recommendations made in our Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners insight paper.
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