Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2023
How many times have you seen something about “ways to increase students’ sense of belongingness lately”? I see it everywhere, especially within higher education. We have finally come to the conclusion that the way that higher education institutions make people feel matters. Sense of belongingness has been found to impact everything from academic success to graduation rate.
Active Minds
JUNE 15, 2023
Recently, Active Minds shared about the importance of advocacy and policy in championing LGBTQ+ rights and creating a world where everyone feels safe, accepted, and welcome to live authentically. A clear connection exists between ensuring that right and creating a world where mental health is valued and prioritized. That kind of change can’t happen overnight, but that doesn’t mean we can’t play a part in making it happen sooner than later.
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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
JUNE 15, 2023
Let’s be honest: in the summertime, no one wants to be reading up about interest rates or student loan options. But as parents of college students, we also all know that time flies by quickly. Pushing off research on loan options may seem like the. The post Researching Student Loan Options Can Save You Thousands of Dollars appeared first on CFAA.
Steve Keating
JUNE 11, 2023
Whenever I ask people in leadership positions where they need the most help I hear, “I need to be more inspiring.” “I need to help my people be more motivated.” Those are common responses. So is the response I get when I ask “what are you doing about that? The answer to that question is most often crickets! Becoming a more inspiring leader requires a combination of personal qualities, effective communication, and the ability to motivate and empower others.
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2023
The high school class of 2023 had an experience that was inevitably shaped by COVID-19. The pandemic hit when they were freshmen and many students endured over a year of remote learning, with limited access to school counseling services and extracurricular activities. Now, as the COVID cohort graduates and gets ready for higher education, a new report shows how the pandemic affected their college and career choices, both positively and negatively.
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Symplicity
JUNE 13, 2023
At the beginning of March, Symplicity Recruit conducted its second annual student survey to learn more about how Gen Z approaches the job search process as they near their college graduation dates. Through the responses, Symplicity Recruit gained a better understanding of some of the challenges students face throughout the application process and what their advice is for recruiters and career advisors looking to increase engagement.
Steve Keating
JUNE 15, 2023
It has been said that every decision we make, makes us. I believe that is true. It’s also true that the better our decisions the better our lives will be. Yet, many people struggle to make decisions. Their progress in life is hampered because they can’t, won’t or are simply afraid to decide. What they often fail to realize is that not making a decision is in fact a decision.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 13, 2023
In as little as two days, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to deliver a devastating verdict to advocates of affirmative action. Although the exact scope of the decision can’t be known, it seems clear that the court’s conservative majority will strike down the consideration of race in admissions. Now, Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce has released a report on the potential impacts of the decision and how higher ed and governments can react.
Student Loan Planner
JUNE 14, 2023
A key federal consumer protection agency is sounding the alarm that the upcoming end to the student loan pause could be catastrophic for many borrowers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an independent federal agency tasked with overseeing the financial services industry, issued a report last week warning that millions of borrowers may struggle with […] The post End of Student Loan Pause Could Be Disastrous, Warns Agency appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Ready Education
JUNE 14, 2023
Digital transformation in higher education has a significant impact on student success by enhancing various aspects of the educational experience. Using an enterprise solution like Ready Education can integrate multiple facets of your campus operations creating a more cohesive experience for your students.
Counseling Today
JUNE 15, 2023
Making friends isn’t always easy, but it can be especially challenging for neurodivergent adults. The post Forming friendships as a neurodivergent adult appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 16, 2023
The College Board will not be altering its Advanced Placement (AP) classes to accommodate new demands from Florida, The Hill reported. Gov. Ron DeSantis The educational testing company announced this decision in a letter last Thursday. “[College Board] will not modify our courses to accommodate restrictions on teaching essential, college-level topics,” the College Board said.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
JUNE 12, 2023
Now that the school year is over, rising seniors are beginning to think about attending college. The road ahead for college applications can be overwhelming. There’s a lot of tasks to do, deadlines to manage, and paperwork to complete. Summer break is here – and. The post How to Prepare for College Applications in the Summer appeared first on CFAA.
College Aid Services
JUNE 12, 2023
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Department of Education will hold a special webinar titled “The Legacy of HBCUs: A Juneteenth Celebration” on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET. The webinar will focus on the history and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The webinar description reads: “HBCUs are a source of… More » The Legacy of HBCUs Webinar The post The Legacy of HBCUs Webinar first appeared on College Aid Services.
Counseling Today
JUNE 16, 2023
This ACA book breaks down the counseling process and helps counselors cultivate their own counseling style. The post Behind the Book: Doing Counseling: Developing Your Clinical Skills and Style appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2023
The Mellon Foundation will award over $5 million to seven institutions to expand higher education opportunities and resources for those in carceral environments. Jessica Hicklin The organization seeks to support prison education programs that promote perspectives and leadership of those who have experienced the prison system and that help out overlooked populations and regions.
Civitas Learning
JUNE 13, 2023
Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Youtube In this episode, Dr. John Rindy covers a lot of ground when discussing proactive academic support. Dr. Rindy is the Assistant Vice President for Career and Academic Progress at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and has changed their strategies to be data-informed action. Dr. Rindy shares Slippery Rock’s initiatives on how to help all students succeed with increasing student needs and shrinking resources.
Patter by Pat Thomson
JUNE 12, 2023
Well it’s not very often you hear me referring to Greek drama. My main connection was being involved in productions of Aristophanes’ plays when I was at university. Yes, yes, I pranced about the stage in some kind of draped confection that bore no resemblance to any known historical wardrobe. As above. Why were we wearing tinsel halos I wonder? And I think this must have been a rehearsal as everyone has their hair down, not up, I’m wearing specs and I always went myopic for actual performa
Ed.gov Homeroom
JUNE 12, 2023
Since February, the U.S. Department of Education has invited national, regional, and local non-profits, foundations, businesses, and community-based organizations to share their bold commitment(s) to advance school sustainability, encompassing infrastructure, health, environmental sustainability education, climate, and environmental justice in America.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 16, 2023
Howard University’s Undergraduate Library will be renamed in honor of Howard President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick The announcement was made by the university's Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Laurence Morse during Frederick’s Jun. 8 farewell dinner. “There is, perhaps, no place on the Hilltop more revered than the Upper Quadrangle-Main Yard, known affectionately as “The Yard,” Morse said.
HEAG
JUNE 15, 2023
Excel is a powerful tool that can streamline tasks and improve efficiency for financial aid professionals. With its wide array of functions and formulas, Excel can help you organize, analyze, and make sense of large amounts of student data. In … Read more ».
EAB
JUNE 15, 2023
Use the resources provided on this page to see activities that Transfer Portal partners are often focused on and when they typically occur, and then map your own processes. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Transfer Portal Annual Calendar appeared first on EAB.
Student Loan Planner
JUNE 14, 2023
Key Takeaways: After sinking hundreds of thousands of dollars into your degree, homeownership might seem like a far-off dream. But physician mortgage programs, like the First Bank Professional Loan, allows residents, fellows and early-career attendings to secure a mortgage with $0 down or other low down payment options. With more flexible underwriting criteria, no private […] The post First Bank Professional Loan Program: Physician Mortgage Review appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 14, 2023
As a faculty member who has participated since 2005 in a variety of the rich academic experiences proffered by the Faculty Resource Network (FRN), including both summer and full semester scholar residencies, national symposiums both live and virtual, and week-long intensive seminars held at universities in Puerto Rico and Greece, I cannot overstate the value of my institution maintaining a membership in this lauded organization.
SRI Education
JUNE 13, 2023
The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General released a general advisory report in May 2023 on public health concerns related to youth’s use of social media. This report on Social Media and Youth Mental Health includes research on the positive and negative impacts of social media use on youth health and well-being. Read about what policymakers, technology companies, parents and caregivers, youth, and researchers can do to create safer and healthier online environments for children.
EAB
JUNE 13, 2023
Blogs The Role of VPEM as Change Leader A Q&A with Auburn University’s Dr. Joffery Gaymon Change is constant. We all learn to respond to it, but few master the art of inspiring transformation in the hearts and minds of those around them (we can’t all be Ted Lasso!). To shed light on what makes someone a true change leader, I sat down with Dr. Joffery Gaymon.
Student Loan Planner
JUNE 13, 2023
The state of Alaska is huge, though it has a small population relative to its size. According to the most current population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, as of July 2022, the state of Alaska has 733,583 residents. Despite its limited number of people, 47% of graduates in Alaska have student loan debt. Borrowers […] The post Alaska Student Loan Forgiveness Options for Student Loan Borrowers appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 14, 2023
Dr. Yolanda Vivian Williams-Goliday Dr. Yolanda Vivian Williams-Goliday’s first priority is to make sure that the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a supportive and inclusive space for its LGBTQ+, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary community. It is the responsibility and focus she carries as director of UIUC’s Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC), a role she has played for more than six months.
BetterMynd
JUNE 11, 2023
Many college students experience mental health issues. A recent survey from the American College Health Association reveals that 60% of college students feel overwhelming anxiety and that 40% are severely depressed. These issues affect students to the point that they find it difficult to function and perform daily activities. While there are often mental health programs available on college campuses, the pandemic has made it much harder to seek help.
EAB
JUNE 13, 2023
Podcast Will FAFSA Simplification Make Life Easier for Colleges and Applicants? Episode 154. June 13, 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.
Student Loan Planner
JUNE 12, 2023
Long-term disability insurance policies have many optional add-ons, called policy riders, that can enhance your coverage. One of the most popular disability insurance riders is the future purchase option (FPO). It allows you to increase your coverage later without additional medical underwriting. With rapidly increasing salaries and big life events on the horizon, all early-career […] The post FPO Disability Insurance: A Must For All Physicians and Dentist appeared first on Student Loan Pl
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 15, 2023
Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson will become provost and vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson Scott-Johnson, is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Monmouth University. Previously, she was dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at California State University, Los Angeles; interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and founding director of the psychometrics graduate program at Morgan State Uni
College Planners of America
JUNE 12, 2023
Millions of Americans lost their jobs after the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020. For many, this disrupted their ability to repay their Federal student loans, so repayments were suspended in March 2020. They were originally set to resume in September 2020, but the repayments pause was extended nine times because the U.S. jobs recovery was considered incomplete.
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