Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 8, 2023

A recent guest essay in the New York Times , “ The Worst People Run for Office. It’s Time for a Better Way ” made a seemingly radical suggestion—improve our democracy by doing away with elections and choosing our leaders randomly. Could this actually work? Two kinds of evidence speak to that question: experience and experiments. Dr. Sandra Peart Although not many examples of randomized leadership exist, it has been tried and found effective.

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Picture this: It’s my first semester at Central New Mexico Community College (CNMCC), and I’m knee-deep in textbooks, navigating the maze of college life. Like many of us, I was eager to learn and grow but realized that the pressures of academia can sometimes take a toll on our mental health. Stress, self-doubt, and the challenges of balancing coursework with personal life started to affect not only me but also many of my classmates.

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Federal student loan borrowers have access to a new income-driven repayment plan, the SAVE plan. Unfortunately, servicers have had enormous problems calculating what payments should be under that plan. Instead of billing borrowers an incorrect amount, servicers tend to use an administrative forbearance instead. This gives the servicer time to get a borrower’s payment calculated […] The post Administrative Forbearance for Student Loans appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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The Education Hub

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Schools and colleges play an important role in promoting and supporting the positive mental health and wellbeing of pupils and students.  To help those working with children understand the bigger picture when it comes to children’s wellbeing, we’ve published our State of the Nation report , which focuses on trends in mental health and wellbeing in academic year 2021/22.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. Additionally, five institutions that previously received the Seal have chosen to recertify their status by demonstrating how they continue to utilize the Seal’s principles.

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The FUTURE Act made it possible for a borrower to share their income automatically with their student loan servicer for the purposes of recertifying their income driven repayment (IDR). However, this requires an individual’s consent. The Department of Education has made it very easy to provide that consent, but you might realize that providing that […] The post How to Revoke Access for the IRS to Share Your Income for Student Loans appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A lot is going on in the world today. The news and response on social media can feel overwhelming. With the compounding stress of politics, the pandemic, war abroad, violence, and tragedies at home, it’s no wonder mental health is suffering in America and rampantly among college students. The question is, how do we cope with the mental exhaustion of life in our evolving new normal?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are proud parents of third grader, Mason. He has excelled in school, academic competitions (spelling bee), and sports (particularly tennis). He has been one of the top performing students every year of his short educational experience. Lately, they have been surprised and concerned about Mason complaining about being Black, a slave, and a ‘bad boy.

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Counseling Today

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Loneliness is a growing public health concern, but counselors can help clients examine the underlying cause of this feeling and learn to rebuild their connections to others. The post Addressing the loneliness epidemic appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key Takeaways: Many doctors, veterinarians and nurses have a high level of student loan debt. This can make it difficult for these borrowers to get a home based on traditional underwriting criteria, including saving up for a down payment. To help these otherwise qualified professionals access real estate, some financial institutions offer special programs with […] The post Simmons Bank Physician Mortgage Loan Review: Up to 102% Financing appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In an effort to address the needs of Black and Latinx men in higher education, male resource centers have been looking to increase belonging, persistence, and graduation rates. “You can see that there are gender disparities across higher ed — outcomes, enrollment — and generally find that men have worse outcomes than women,” says Dr. Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes, a nonpartisan policy and research organization focused on identifying solutions to California’s most critical higher educati

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Federal Student Aid has updated the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed? FSA updated Volume 4 – Record Layouts and Processing Codes and updated the standalone draft ISIR record layout in Excel format.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The fastest way to gain experience is to live. By my estimation it will take approximately 3 years to gain approximately 3 years of experience. You can make the process shorter by using someone else’s experience, not your own. But really, nothing beats your personal experience when it comes to making decisions and taking action. Years ago I wanted to develop a sales course focused on cold calling.

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Symplicity

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In September 2023, the Office for Students (OfS) launched the first large-scale survey on harassment & sexual misconduct in UK higher education providers. It will survey students at thirteen higher education providers to better understand how students’ experiences have affected their studies, and students' experiences of the reporting mechanisms that providers have in place.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Success for all students in higher education cannot simply be achieved with a “one-size-fits-all approach,” according to a new equity toolkit from Achieving the Dream (ATD). Francesca Carpenter “ To be clear, ensuring equity requires that we disavow the one-size-fits-all approach and that we intentionally consider institutional context and capacity for engaging in equity-minded work,” the report stated.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 13, 2023

“Every change starts with a single decision,” says Levi Hancock. “If I could go back to tell my younger self one piece of advice, it would be that all it takes to change from the person you are to the type of person you want to be is a single decision.” For Levi, a junior at Brigham Young University and a 2023 Scholarship America Dream Award Scholar, the turning point was when he was in high school.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The agonised cry of a researcher worried that they are going to be scooped. Pipped at the post. Someone else is going to get in and do what they are doing and publish beforehand. OK. It’s alarming at first. But someone doing what you’re doing is not necessarily A Bad Thing. Even in blue skies research we sometimes see the same “discovery” made by different teams.

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Biden Administration has released new regulations designed to prevent students from taking on significant student loan debt if their school is unable to provide them with a pathway to viable employment. The new regulations, called a “Gainful Employment” rule, were finalized and released last month. The rule, “will protect approximately 700,000 students a year […] The post Biden Administration Releases New Rules to Curtail Student Loans and Hold Schools Accountable appeared first on Stu

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is launching a center to train fundraising professionals with culturally informed expertise, racial justice, and social equity. United Negro College Fund The Philanthropy Institute (UNCFPI) – designed by fundraising professionals at Black and other underserved organizations – seeks to cater to the unique needs of fundraisers working with communities where Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) live.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Spooky season is upon us, but there’s nothing to be scared of when it comes to finding scholarships! A quick look at our Browse Scholarships page will treat you to lots of options—and applying doesn’t have to be tricky. To get you started, we’re featuring three partner programs that are open right now, including a brand-new $20,000 award from ServiceNow, a full-tuition scholarship from the Department of Defense (that includes a post-graduation job offer!

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Facing financial uncertainty can be challenging and downright scary. But with careful planning and a proactive approach, you can navigate these situations more effectively. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to face financial uncertainty: • Assess Your Current Financial Situation: Start by taking a close look at your current financial situation.

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Symplicity

OCTOBER 13, 2023

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month , a month-long celebration of the contributions American workers with a disability have made to the workforce in the past and present. The intention of the month is to advocate for more inclusive hiring and employment practices.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Dr. Sol Gittleman has penned a must-read book for anyone with a vested interest in the past, present, and future of American academia. An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education tells the unique story about what Americans think of higher education. Dr. Sol Gittleman Gittleman, who is the Alice and Nathan Gantcher University Professor Emeritus, has emerged as one of the nation’s most important interpreters of the history of higher education.

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HEAG

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Introduction Financial aid is the unsung hero in many students’ educational journeys, opening doors that might otherwise remain shut. But let’s face it, who enjoys sifting through heaps of paperwork, waiting weeks for approval, or fretting over potential errors? Enter … Read more ».

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EAB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Podcast The Big Shift in University Fundraising Episode 168. October 10, 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. Lola Mauer from Ball State University and Daniel Burgner from George Washington University join EAB’s Mark Shreve to discuss why they’re glad that US News and W

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CAMPUSPEAK

OCTOBER 13, 2023

I was once a first-generation college student with a really big goal that was deemed impossible early on. I wanted… The post 4 Tips to Accomplish Your Goals as a First-Generation College Student appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The University of Kentucky (UK) will be the nationwide coordination center for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative to train researchers on how to work with racial and ethnic minority populations. Dr. Danelle Stevens-Watkins The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Racial Equity Initiative – funded by a $3.4 million NIDA grant over five years – will see The UK Racial Equity Initiative Coordinating Center train and assist researchers as they investigate substance abuse-related heal

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Hello Blue Jays! It’s October! We can’t believe that the semester is flying by, but we hope that you’ve been treating yourselves well in the midst of midterm season. As the seasons change, so do our relationships, which is fitting as we’ve gotten a ton of questions about ending intimate relationships. Read more below for more about how to end a relationship the best way you can or what to do to make peace with a break-up.

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EAB

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Blogs The Power of a Diverse Donor Portfolio in Your Annual Giving Program 3 Non-Alumni Audiences You Should Be Engaging Today’s advancement leaders will need to access the untapped potential of key audiences beyond alumni stakeholders if they’re going to meet their constantly growing institutional goals. The good news is parents of alumni, community members, and the dedicated faculty and staff at your institution all represent promising contributors.

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Mongoose

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It's important to consider the impact of law and technology when crafting your law school enrollment strategy. Law school students have questions and little time to seek answers, which is why it's essential to have the right technology in place to provide prospective and current law school students with information. Conversational technology allows your school to do just that.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Surprise, shock, honor. Such were the emotions of many of the MacArthur Fellows selected this year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. "I was in total shock when I first learned about it,” said Dr. Linsey C. Marr , the Charles P. Lunsford Professor and University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech and one of the 20 individuals chosen to be part of the MacArthur Fellow Class of 2023.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As President Daniels shared with the community , we know members of our community are affected by the horrific recent violence and now war in Israel and Gaza. While our university works to support students on an institutional scale, we hope that at a personal level, you are taking good care of yourself and making use of every resource available to you to navigate these difficult and uncertain times.

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