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How to Put Mental Health First This School Year (And Get Others to Join You)

Active Minds

Pencils? Check. Notebooks? Check. The planner you were obsessed with that you’ll use diligently for one week and then forget about? Also, check. As you prepare to head back to school this fall, it’s just as important to check in with your mental health (and the well-being of your friends and peers!) as it is to check off all the items on your back-to-school shopping list.

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Report Points to the Future of Academic Conferences

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the higher ed world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, academic conferences remain a key way for scholars to convene, network, and learn about the latest research. An estimated 4.5 million presentations are given at academic, scientific, and professional conferences each year, and a study found that conferences increase new collaborations between scholars by 10 to 15%.

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College Affordability Still Out of Reach for Students with Lowest Incomes, Students of Color

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

IHEP analysis of n ew f ederal d ata s how stark disparities in unmet need By: Marián Vargas and Kim Dancy In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, high-quality postsecondary data can provide critical insights that inform decision-making and advance equitable outcomes. New IHEP analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education’s 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) underscores a disconcerting reality: most students face a gap between what their

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Fear of Failure or Saluting Success? A High Achiever’s Guide to Results Days

Student Minds

Emily explores what labelling at school can do to confidence and how this can culminate in high emotions on result day. - Emily Throughout my entire career through education, I was acutely aware of the labels that were collecting on my school reports and tarring my path as I exceeded through to the next year. I distinctly remember being placed on the ‘Dates’ table of our fruit-themed setting and streaming - the teacher’s attempts to mask our status as the ‘top set table’ shrivelled as much as ou

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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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5 Ways Disability Services and Career Services Can Work Together

Symplicity

College students with disabilities face unique challenges when it comes to finding employment. They must find a way to meet specific job qualifications, navigate whether to disclose their disability, overcoming initial biases of someone’s capabilities, along with barriers to access from transportation, work equipment, flexible work schedules, interviewing, and much more.

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A conversation with IHEP Board Chair Dr. Peter Nwosu, incoming President of SUNY-Oswego

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

By Lauren Bell On August 15 Dr. Peter Nwosu became the 11th president of State University of New York-Oswego. Dr. Nwosu, a lifelong advocate for equitable access and success in higher education, has also served on IHEP’s Board of Directors since February 2021 and is currently Board Chairperson. Until early August, he was Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success at Herbert H.

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Back-to-school meal planning tips

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

What you eat affects every aspect of your day, including your mood, energy, and school performance. To help start the school year off right, embrace these four tips that prioritize nutrition and health as we head into a new term, and for some, a new journey as a college student. Start the day off right: eat breakfast. Embrace food variety from all food groups.

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Do These 6 Things Before Student Loan Payments Resume

Student Loan Planner

Student loan payments are set to resume as soon as the longest national forbearance in history comes to an end. For over three years, the student loan pause has suspended payments, frozen interest, and halted collections for most student loan borrowers. Originally intended to last six months during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, […] The post Do These 6 Things Before Student Loan Payments Resume appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Rutgers Newark Chancellor Dr. Nancy Cantor to Step Down in 2024, Prompts Calls to Keep Her in Role

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rutgers University Newark Chancellor Dr. Nancy Cantor will step down at the end of her contract Summer 2024, a move that ends a 10-year run and that has been met with surprise and opposition, NorthJersey.com reported. Dr. Nancy Cantor Cantor, who was chancellor for two terms, will not have her contract renewed in June next year by Rutgers President Dr.

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Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas

COE

Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas August 14, 2023 — by Holly Hexter, Neve Dole B Ashley Thomas spearheaded a strategic collaboration bridging TRIO Programs with Thermo Fisher Scientific. TRIO alumna Ashley Thomas learned the value of diversity early, and she’s now imparting that lesson in the corporate sector to recruit and train those who may never have envisioned a career in accounting or finance.

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A mental wellness program for law enforcement

Counseling Today

Using a mental health program designed for law enforcement may help remove barriers that often prevent officers from getting the mental health care they need. The post A mental wellness program for law enforcement appeared first on Counseling Today.

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10 Top Factors to Compare When Finding Physician Disability Insurance

Student Loan Planner

Key Takeaways: Nearly everyone runs the risk of illness or injury that can reduce the ability to earn income. However, as a physician, you have the potential to see the end of your medical career if a serious injury or illness makes it impossible to do your job. If you’ve started a family and have […] The post 10 Top Factors to Compare When Finding Physician Disability Insurance appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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HBCUs: Beacons of Opportunity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are safe spaces for personal development. Attending HBCUs provide intentional, intrusive, and focused resources dedicated to its students’ academic success and mental well-being. HBCUs expose students to experiences that can’t be imitated, accepting students as they are—nurturing and inspiring the whole person for academic and career readiness.

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3 Last-Minute Money Lessons to Teach Your College Freshman

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The middle of August means that college move-in weeks are about to start all over the country. Many parents are breathing a sigh of relief – they did it! From college admissions to finding money to pay for school, the hardest part of the journey. The post 3 Last-Minute Money Lessons to Teach Your College Freshman appeared first on CFAA.

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2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide Draft Updated

College Aid Services

On Friday, Federal Student Aid posted an update to the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The update added three new volumes: Volume 7 – Comment Codes Volume 8 – Agency Matches Volume 9 – Testing and Web Demo System The following volumes have remained unchanged: Introduction Volume 2 – FPS Schedule and Getting Help Volume… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide Draft Updated The post 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide Draft Updated first appeared on College Aid Services.

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How to Say No

Steve Keating

This should be the shortest post in the history of blogging. I mean if you want to say no then just say it. Nothing could be easier than that. Except for most of us, it’s anything but easy. For a whole lot of us saying no requires a lengthy dissertation on all the other things we have going on in our lives that prevent us from saying yes. We say no with such remorse that you’d think saying no is a sin against humanity.

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Howard University Takes Affirmative Step, All HBCUs Need More Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In June, as the nation’s highest court handed down a predictable and yet devastating ruling striking down the use of affirmative action in college admissions, the Center for Journalism & Democracy announced its inaugural Visiting Professorship for Investigative or Data Journalism at Howard University. Here is why this matters. Nikole Hannah-Jones When the U.S.

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Making schools more inclusive for LGBTQ+ students 

Counseling Today

By creating an inclusive and trauma-informed environment, schools can serve as a source of support and safety for LGBTQ+ students. The post Making schools more inclusive for LGBTQ+ students appeared first on Counseling Today.

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2023 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference (11/28 to 12/1/23) – Program Information

College Aid Services

The program and session information is now available for the 2023 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference which will be held November 28 to December 1, 2023. There are over 29 sessions currently listed for the conference. The virtual conference runs from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily. Sessions include: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 8:00 —… More » 2023 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference (11/28 to 12/1/23) – Program Information The post 2023 Virtual Federal Student Aid Traini

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Pushing Yourself to Success

Steve Keating

I’ve known a whole lot of very smart people with a ton of potential. All they needed was a break or two and someone to push them forward towards success. Unfortunately neither of those “needs” were ever fulfilled. So, much of their smarts, talents and abilities where left unused. They have done okay in life, outside observers might even say they have done better than just okay.

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HBCU Medical Schools Growing in Number

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Now there are four — and two more are on the way. For the first time in nearly 50 years, the number of Black medical schools in the country is growing. The fourth and newest, an independent four-year medical program at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) in Los Angeles, opened in early July with 60 students. CDU joins Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta

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how many words in a chapter – convention and purpose

Patter by Pat Thomson

The how-many-words-in-a-chapter question plagues book and thesis writers alike. When supervisors are asked about chapter word length, many of us hedge. It depends, we unhelpfully say, on how you have organised your results. The number of chapters and therefore words follow the way you construct your argument. You might have three cases and a cross case analysis, or three or four big themes each of which contain results and discussion, or you might have a quant and a qual chapter and then one th

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FSA 2023-24 Training Workshops and Course Offerings

College Aid Services

On Monday, FSA published two Dear Colleague letters regarding 2023-24 Training Workshops and Course Offerings. ANN-23-04: Training Workshops – 2023-24 Fundamentals Training Series “This series comprises the online FSA Coach Fundamentals course and the Fundamentals of Federal Student Aid Administration virtual workshop, an instructor-led, online class scheduled for October 2023 through July 2024.” ANN-23-03: Updated… More » FSA 2023-24 Training Workshops and Course Offerings The

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Campuses are getting smarter. But is your institution ready for a “smart campus”?

EAB

Blogs Campuses are getting smarter. But is your institution ready for a "smart campus"? There is no shortage of “smart” things in the market today. You can seemingly buy a smart version of anything—a toaster, a car, even a toilet. While some of these might seem unnecessary (or even a bit silly), they represent the massive spread of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that enable devices to connect with each other.

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Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown Rejects Decision to Allow Towson University Business Ph.D Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has rejected the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s (MHEC) decision to let Towson University implement a Ph.D. program that opponents claim would duplicate one at HBCU Morgan State University, the Baltimore Banner reported. Attorney General Anthony Brown His rejection is based simply on the commission not having enough voters.

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Addressing the Mental Health and Wellness Needs of Online College Students

Timely MD

National University , a pioneer in online education, is at the forefront of providing accessible and flexible learning opportunities for a diverse student body. As online education continues to gain popularity across the U.S., National University serves as a case study to understand the unique challenges and barriers faced by online students, and how online colleges and universities prioritize mental health and wellness.

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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education: Justice and Education Departments Release Resources to Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education

College Aid Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 14, 2023 Contact: Press Office (202) 401-1576 or press@ed.gov Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education: Justice and Education Departments Release Resources to Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education Resources Aimed to Assist Colleges and Universities in Response to the U.S.

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Ask Me Anything: Boosting Student Success

Mongoose

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.

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City Colleges of Chicago Expands One Million Degrees Support Program to Malcolm X College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

City Colleges of Chicago’s (CCC) partnership with One Million Degrees (OMD) will begin at Malcolm X College this fall, providing students at the college dedicated support towards academic and career success. CCC’s partnership with the community college student success organization comes in the form of a four-year pilot program, which began last academic year at another CCC school, Olive-Harvey College.

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Expanding the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team to East Baltimore

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on August 16, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins Community, As part of Johns Hopkins’ commitment to a holistic, trauma-informed approach to public safety, we are excited to share an update on the JHU Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team (BHCST). The BHCST pairs licensed clinicians who have crisis response expertise with specially trained public safety personnel to assist people experiencing behavioral health crises, 24

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EDExpress 2024–25 Modernization and Upcoming Training

College Aid Services

On Wednesday, Federal Student Aid posted an electronic announcement regarding the upcoming EDExpress 2024–25 Modernization and opportunities for training and Beta testing. The announcement can be found below. POSTED DATE: August 16, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: EDESUITE-23-05 SUBJECT: EDExpress 2024–25 Modernization and Upcoming Training and Beta Test Opportunities We are pleased… More » EDExpress 2024–25 Modernization and Upcoming Training The post EDExp

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Your Guide to Which Medical Conditions Qualify for Long-Term Disability

Student Loan Planner

Long-term disability (LTD) can replace your income if you’re unable to work for an extended period due to a qualifying medical condition. However, getting approved for benefits can be difficult and frustrating. Policies have specific criteria for determining eligibility, and definitions for qualifying medical conditions can vary from policy to policy.

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CAMACIA SMITH-ROSS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Camacia Smith-Ross Camacia Smith-Ross has been named chief of staff at Southern University New Orleans. Smith-Ross has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Southern University in Baton Rouge, a master’s in urban education and leadership from the University of New Orleans, and an Ed.D. in organizational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.