Active Minds

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

College is not easy. This fall, I began my sophomore year at Union College, and it is definitely much more challenging than the previous year, especially since I have all upper-level classes this term, two of them being biology classes and one other intensive political science class. Though students often jokingly debate which is more rigorous, future-proof, and overall superior, humanities and STEM students alike face the need to manage the stress of juggling academics, extracurriculars, a soci

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has released a new ad about President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ record $7 billion in funding for HBCUs, theGrio reported. Vice President Kamala Harris The ad, Possibilities , highlights and celebrates the funding, which have been used to help close funding gaps between HBCUs and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) and pay for campus improvements ($3.6 billion), educational grants ($1.7 billion), and student debt relief ($1.6 billion).

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

By Elenaor Eckerson Peters Last week, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. The webinar , “State Lessons for Implementing Evidence-Based Postsecondary Success Programs,” explored two recent case studies about data and evidence-based programs that are helping more students complete college.

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Student Loan Planner

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The first month of repayment following the end of the student loan pause has been a bit of a mess. Hundreds of thousands of borrowers have had their student loan payments miscalculated by their loan servicers, according to reports from The Washington Post and The New York Times. And this week, the Education Department revealed […] The post 8 Tips for Reviewing and Fixing Student Loan Payment Errors Amid Widespread Servicing Problems appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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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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Steve Keating

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Okay, I’d be the first to admit that on the surface, there is a whole lot to complain about these days. I won’t list them all here cause I like to keep my posts under a million words. But we know what the big ones are. When we add in our own little pet peeves it’s pretty easy to be complaining all the time. But that is incredibly unproductive. It’s also unhealthy.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

EQUALITY, Fall 2023 November 1, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Discover the latest updates in education as Kimberly Jones takes the helm at the Council for Opportunity in Education on October 1, 2023. October to December 2023 On October 1, 2023, Kimberly Jones assumed the presidency of the Council for Opportunity in Education. In this issue, we also highlight upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which will be known as the “Better FAFSA;” our work to help low-

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Counseling Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

"Professional counselors. seek to empower individuals and communities to challenge and transform the systems and structures perpetuating violence and inequality." The post From the President: Recovering historical memory appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , as of 2021, labor force participation has grown in diversity with an increased number of race and ethnicity groups making up the employed population. Along with a rise in diversity, there's also been a steady incline in the number of foreign students graduating from American colleges and obtaining authorization to work in the U.S., especially among those in STEM fields.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (Hawai’i), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, listens to testimony and asks tough questions about our country’s interactions with African nations, he does so with first-hand experience. That’s because he studied abroad with our School for International Training program in Kenya as a college student over 30 years ago.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

House Elects U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-4) as Speaker, Promise to Move FY24 Appropriations Bills Quickly Follows October 31, 2023 — by Diane Shust We must not miss an opportunity to raise the importance of increased TRIO funding with Members of Congress, especially since work will continue on the FY24 funding bills. On Wednesday, October 25, the House elected Rep.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Doctoral writers are expected to show “criticality” in their thinking and writing. But what does this actually mean? Criticality has a specific academic meaning. A meaning that isn’t quite the same as the one that is in ordinary use. It’s a bit like “argument”. Outside the scholarly world, an argument is where people disagree with each other. Inside the scholarly world, an argument is about making a persuasive case, using evidence from published and new work to back an interpretation and claims

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We’re used to our favorite cereal costing $3.50 per box, so when the price goes up to $4.00 it’s something we notice. But do we notice when the box contains only 15 ounces instead of the 18 ounces it used to hold? From fewer toilet paper sheets to less toothpaste ounces, consumers are reporting “shrinkflation”—reduced product amounts for regular purchases, due to inflation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 29, 2023

As schools and workplaces return to in-person post-pandemic, so is college recruiting, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Dr. Mary Gatta The 2023 Recruiting Benchmarks Report examines survey data from a NACE survey conducted from April-May 2023. The association asked employers – 334 organizations responded – about their recruitment and hiring practices and preferences.

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be used to augment, not replace, human creativity and intelligence. The term, coined in 1955 by John McCarthy, was defined by him as “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines.” Historically, AI techniques like machine learning have been used to make recommendations and help us better understand information.

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Counseling Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We still don’t know the long-term effects of living with long COVID, but counselors can help people learn to manage the emotional toll that comes with living with this chronic condition. The post Treating clients with long COVID appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 29, 2023

History is rife with examples of good companies, even great ones, that were excellent right up until they were bad. At least it seems that way. The truth is, they were good right up until the point they slowly began turning away from the principles and practices that made them good. Companies rarely turn from good to bad overnight. It’s a decision here and a tough break there that add up over time.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Domestic abuse can have a lasting impact on the wellbeing and academic trajectories of not just adults but children as well, according to a new report from student parent success organization Generation Hope. Marlee Breakstone The report, " Student Parents and Intimate Partner Violence " lays out research from various sources on the extent and effects of domestic violence on survivors, student parents, and children.

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Ready Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We are delighted to share the exciting news of Jean Teillon joining our team as Chief Product Officer.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How Howard University’s Holistic Approach to Strategy is Leading to New Levels of Excellence Howard University's Partnership with EAB's Strategic Advisory Services About Howard University (Howard) is a private, federally chartered historically Black research university in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1867, its mission is to provide exceptional educational opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8. Pictured above: In 2022 the First-Gen+ Center and campus partners at George Mason University created events to celebrate, center, and empower their first-generation Patriots.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

CHICAGO-- The journey to diversify the workforce can be long and arduous, but should be one of the nation’s top priorities, said a group of corporate executives who appeared on a panel at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) annual conference. “When we talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and a diverse workforce, always be centered on your why,” said Olivia Jefferson, vice president of philanthropic programs at UnitedHealthcare, who said that for

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Scholarships are a vital way for companies to build their talent pipeline —and these Scholarship America partners are going the extra mile by incorporating paid internships, mentoring and/or career opportunities into their programs! PepsiCo S.M.I.L.E Scholarship The PepsiCo S.M.I.L.E scholarship is open to Black and Hispanic students at community colleges who plan to transfer to four-year schools.

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Mongoose

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This month on Cadence Campus, Live, Jacksonville State University's Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment and Coordinator of Recruitment Communication & Technology join our host Gary Steltermann. They cover tips, tricks, and treats that you need to know to build your next class. Every month, this 30-minute webinar series gives you a chance to spend time with the people behind Mongoose, including your friendly Client Success Managers and other Cadence users.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. This week, we zero in on specific activities teachers can do, mostly independent of you, to help advance your college curriculum. Tell their story The more adults who “talk college”, the more students will go. Teacher stories are a huge help, since it brings the choice of college to life-- as long as they are told in the context of lessons learned, not with a tone of “yeah, that was awful, so don’t bother.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Students registering to take the ACT standardized exam this December can receive an additional credit that can be used to take another ACT test for free. The results of both tests can then be combined into a “superscore,” which will take a student’s best performances across both tests and put them into one score in order to represent that student’s capabilities in each subject.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Missouri State News Take Part in Brightspace Trainings! Missouri State is transitioning to a new learning management system (LMS), D2L Brightspace, which will replace the current LMS, Blackboard. Brightspace will be the sole learning management system beginning with the Summer 2024 semester. The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning will be hosting several Brightspace trainings throughout the remainder of the Fall 2023 semester and the entirety of the Spring 2024 semester.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Creating a Customized Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Dashboard Elmira College's partnership with Edify About Elmira College is a private college with a total enrollment of 673 students, a 76% retention rate, and a 56% six-year graduation rate. Quick Facts Total enrollment of 673 students 76% retention rate 3 systems (admissions, enrollment SIS, and financial aid) combined for visualizations 56% six-year graduation rate The Challenge Elmira had difficultly accessing data from their Enterpr

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I would wait until the evening, when it was pleasantly cool and dark enough, to slip unnoticed into the other dorms and make my way to recycling stations on each floor. I’d gather the glass bottles in a big garbage bag pilfered from my own dorm’s kitchen, and when I got all I could carry, I would start toward the grocery store a block off campus, the bag bumping along behind me, clink-clink-clinkety-clink.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Salem State University basketball player Carl-Hens Beliard was shot and killed early Nov. 1, Parade reported. Carl-Hens Beliard The 18-year-old was reportedly a victim of the gun violence in Salem, Massachusetts – he was hit while inside a vehicle near campus – just before 1:30 a.m. He was pronounced dead at Salem Hospital, WCVB 5 News reported. Based on a preliminary investigation by authorities, the shooting does not appear to be a random act of violence, but the investigation is ongoing.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández October 31, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm The Amazon Original film “A Million Miles Away” is an inspiring true story based on the life of TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, 2001 National TRIO Achiever Award recipient, and author José Hernández , the first migrant farmworker to become an American astronaut.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Learn Which Deadlines to Track During College Application Season The fall is one of the busiest times of year for high school seniors who are applying to college. There’s normal school work and extracurriculars, as well as the various deadlines for applications and financial aid. It’s a lot for any student to keep track of. Yet, it’s important to track the deadlines so that you have the best chance of getting your financial aid application in – and then, the best chance of getting the max

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Dearest Professors, I am writing the following letter to you because I owe you the gift of communicated knowledge. You have been gracious, understanding, ingenious, and inventive in a time of great uncertainty and upheaval. You have done your very best to pivot, adapt, regroup, and march onward with limited resources in efforts to uphold a nationally acclaimed code of ethics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Aspen Institute has named the 150 community colleges that can compete for its $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Joshua Wyner The selected schools – out of more than 1,000 U.S. public two-year colleges – were chosen for high and improving levels of student success and equitable outcomes for lower-income, Black, and Hispanic students.

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