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How to Handle Conflict Effectively

Steve Keating

So there are indeed some people who seem to enjoy conflict. Sometimes they are contrarians, always taking the other side, if for no other reason than to get under your skin. I dont really concern myself with dealing with that type of conflict; I just let those people argue with themselves. And believe me, if they dont have someone else to argue with, they really will argue with themselves.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During the 2016-2017 school year, the Brothers to Sisters Club at Compton College reserved a portion of their meetings for Real Talk. This allowed students to share their current feelings and experiences. During one of these meetings, two students spoke up and shared that they were homeless. This moment inspired Joshua Jackson and Dayshawn Louden, then student leaders at Compton College, to begin campaigning and advocating for student housing and increased basic needs on campus.

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Homeschooling: The Lifeline We Didn’t Know We Needed

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Stephanie D. Birch I remember how shocked I was when my three-year-old began reading. I quickly realized the educational pathway we planned would not meet her needs. I saw in her eyes that she had unlocked the magic of reading, and I knew the prescribed educational path would stifle her, leaving her mind yearning Continue Reading The post Homeschooling: The Lifeline We Didnt Know We Needed appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025

Active Minds

Authored by Alicia Elms. The Emerging Scholar Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health and Macys , is a unique opportunity for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Color (BIPOC) to work on their own groundbreaking mental health-related independent research. Active Minds is proud to facilitate change by supporting our fellows through funding, mentorship, and amplification.

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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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National School Counseling Week and 3 Questions

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. National School Counseling Week is next week. I keep hoping this is the year when, like Labor Day, counselors dont have to be the ones to remind the world about this incredible opportunity to thank their hopelessly overworked selves for everything they do, especially the things they do that no one notices they do. But it doesnt look like this is that year, so let me instead not only remind you of this opportunity to remind others, but suggest how you celebrate it.

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From the small town of Lyman, South Carolina, Dr. James L. Moores journey to success is one he attributes to the steadfast support of his mother and the historical Dr. James L. Moore III trailblazers whose influence shaped his path to distinction. On Saturday, Jan. 25, Moorea Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at The Ohio State University (OSU) and executive director of the Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Centerwas awarded the Order of the Palmetto South Carolinas highest civilian ho

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Accessing the NSLDS FAT001 Report: Features, Request Instructions, and Key Updates

College Aid Services

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) has released the FAT001 Financial Aid History report, which contains important student information such as grant & loan eligibility, defaults, overpayments, and loan history. The latest edition of the NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts is also available on the Federal… More Accessing the NSLDS FAT001 Report: Features, Request Instructions, and Key Updates The post Accessing the NSLDS

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Transforming Financial Aid: The TaxStatus and VenturEd Partnership

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Independent and private K12 schools are constantly striving to balance accessibility with financial sustainability. While schools have made significant progress in increasing financial aid and net tuition revenue, the challenge of rising costs outpacing family income growth persists. In this environment, efficient and transparent financial aid processes are no longer optional they are essential.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Higher Education, University of NebraskaLincoln Career mentors: Dr.

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The Myth of the 9-to-5 Student: Meeting the Evolving Needs of Students with Missouri S&T

Knack

The idea of the "9-to-5 student" doesnt fit the reality of college life anymore. Students face packed schedules filled with classes, jobs, extracurriculars, and family responsibilities. To keep up, campuses are rethinking how they support students, and peer tutoring has become a game-changer. Its a flexible, personalized way to help students succeed while also building connections and belonging.

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Preliminary Campus-Based Program Funding Now Available for 2025-26 Academic Year

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid announced the preliminary funding levels for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs for the 2025-26 academic year, based on the 2024-25 award year appropriations. Institutions must log into the COD website to verify their funding levels and can request waivers for 2025-26 award year penalties until… More Preliminary Campus-Based Program Funding Now Available for 2025-26 Academic Year The post Preliminary Cam

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Upswing and Single Stop Announce Partnership to Empower Marginalized Students

Single Stop

Upswing and Single Stop Announce Partnership to Empower Marginalized Students NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2025 Upswing , the premier technology company empowering students, staff, and administrators with modern student services that drive degree attainment, and Single Stop , the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting individuals and families with eligible public benefits, case management, and wrap-around support, today announced a joint partnership aimed at expanding access to essential res

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to lead its newly established Institute for Advanced Study, marking a Dr. Ibram X. Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. The institute will focus on interdisciplinary research addressing global African diaspora issues, including studies on race, technology, climate change, and systemic disparities.

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Beyond Grades: Why Confidence is a Key Measure of Tutoring Success

Knack

For college and university students, academic success is often measured by traditional metricsgrades, pass rates, and retention numbers. While these are important, they dont tell the full story of a students journey. One of the most valuable, yet often overlooked, indicators of success is confidence.

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When We’re in the Wake of Collective Trauma

CAMPUSPEAK

It seems like every day I hear of another person who lost their homes in the LA County fires. You… The post When We’re in the Wake of Collective Trauma appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Rejection Is Redirection: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens Refocus

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

For many high school students, applying to colleges is an exciting and stressful experience. After months of preparation, submitting applications, and eagerly awaiting results, the last thing any teen expects is rejection. Rejection – in any form- can feel like a crushing blow. As a parent, seeing your teen disappointed and unsure about their future is difficult.

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Lumina Reports Highest Recorded Post-High School Educational Attainment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Post-high school educational attainment in the U.S. has reached a record high, with 54.9% of working-age adults holding a degree or credential in 2023, according to a new report released by the Lumina Foundation. The data tool and report A Stronger Nation released on Thursday shows a look at national, state and local attainment trends, with the 2023 report highlighting a steady increase in attainment across race, ethnicity, and credential type.

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2025-26 Federal Pell Grant Award Amounts Released, Maximum Maintained at $7,395

College Aid Services

The Department of Education has released the 2025-26 Federal Pell Grant maximum award of $7,395, with the minimum set at $740 in the Dear Colleague Letter below. The letter highlights that eligibility is determined by an applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI), family size, and other factors, as explained in the 2025-26 SAI and Pell Eligibility… More 2025-26 Federal Pell Grant Award Amounts Released, Maximum Maintained at $7,395 The post 2025-26 Federal Pell Grant Award Amounts Released

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Meatless Madness 2025

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

BRACKET ALL MATCH-UPS ALL RECIPES HISTORY A fun, tournament-style contest to see which meat-free dish will be crowned Chompion. Visit our Instagram account at @jhuwellbeing to vote on your favorites each Monday from February 3, 2025 through March 10, 2025! Bracket (Click to enlarge.) For a screen-reader accessible version of the bracket, please use this PDF.

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Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Wellness Challenge? Bring it on!

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

It can be hard to feel motivated to exercise during the long winter months. The Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Wellness Challenge may be the answer! This 10-week challenge includes tracking activity minutes and/or weight loss with a team (210 people). The challenge occurs JanuaryMarch 2025 and costs $25 per participant. This is an affordable and simple way for all Iowans to boost their health while enjoying fun and friendly competition with others.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention. The university also gained national recognition for its work in advancing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized students, as reported in Diverse la

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Harness the Power of AI to Streamline Your Financial Aid Office’s Operations

HEAG

In Salman Khans recent book Brave New Words , the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is given a central focus when used in collaboration with human engagement, combating common pessimistic outlooks on the disruptive power of AI. This … Read more .

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Borrowers Can Now See Their Progress Toward Being Student Debt-Free in Income-Driven Repayment Plans

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced that federal student loan borrowers can now, for the first time, see how many months of progress they have toward having any remaining balance on their loans cancelled through the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. Borrowers can see this information by logging in to their Federal Student Aid account at studentaid.gov.

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Steve Keating

I will never forget my first promotion to a leadership position. I was a salesperson for a beverage company. I reported to a district manager who reported to a regional manager who reported to a general manager. I was a very, very good salesperson. Still, I was very nervous when one Friday afternoon I was called into the Presidents office for a chat.

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Study Reveals Key Factors Driving Student College Choice in 2025

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A comprehensive new study by education research firm EAB has identified the most influential factors shaping how students choose colleges, with academic program variety, campus safety, and student organizations emerging as the top three drivers of student attraction. The research, analyzing data from U.S. four-year colleges, found that schools offering a wider range of majors see significantly higher student interest, with each additional program contributing to increased application and enrollm

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How Independent Research Can Boost Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

College applications are a balancing act. Between essays, recommendations, and extracurriculars, its easy to feel overwhelmed while trying to stand out in an increasingly competitive process. The question often arises: What do colleges really want? While every admissions committee values authenticity, one way to stand out is by showcasing your intellectual curiosity and initiative through independent research in high school.

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From the Dietitian’s Desk: IUDs, Ozempic, and keto

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Weight is a topic that stirs a lot of emotions, and for good reason. With society constantly bombarding us with images and messages of a single “ideal” body, it can feel impossible to navigate the conversation around weight without feeling inadequate or pressured. In this months column, were addressing some of the questions that come up when addressing weight fluctuations and subsequent weight loss.

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Title IV Aid Remains Intact as White House Temporarily Pauses Federal Funding

College Aid Services

Yesterday, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced in a memo that the Trump administration would temporarily pause funding for federal financial assistance programs, following a presidential mandate to reform government spending. The initial letter did not explicitly mention Title IV funding, but a spokesperson for the Department of Education noted that Direct Loans… More Title IV Aid Remains Intact as White House Temporarily Pauses Federal Funding The post Title IV Aid Remain

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Doing the Work that Makes a Difference - Dr. Jesse Ford

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Tenured: No Age: 36 Education: B.A. in History from Coastal Carolina University, and a certificate in Program Evaluation from Florida State University; M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina; Ph.D. in Higher Education from Florida State University Career mentors: Dr.

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Immediate Action Steps in Response to Federal Funding Freeze

COE

Immediate Action Steps in Response to Federal Funding Freeze January 28, 2025 by Kimberly Jones Contact your Representatives and Senators: Let them know how this decision is affecting your TRIO students and families. Use this tool to send a message. As COE shared last night, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has ordered a pause to the disbursement and obligation of federal funds, to go into effect at TODAY at 5:00 p.m.

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Fidelity Matters: Assessing Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression in P-12 and Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In our quest for anti-racist academic organizations from preschool to higher education, we have urged educators to develop competencies - dispositions, knowledge, and skills - to put philosophy into practice. Doing so requires reflection assessment to determine commitment and the degree to which change is taking place or has occurred. It is frustrating, to say the least, when we read reports pontificating anti-racism/anti-oppression but fail to witness this in practice.

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A Scholar’s Fight for Community Power - Dr. Jonathan D. Gomez

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., sociology, emphasis in community studies, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., sociology, emphasis in Black studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Career mentors: Christine Rodriguez, J.D., East Los Angeles College; Dr.

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A Scholar’s Fight for Community Power - Dr. Jonathan D. Gomez

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., sociology, emphasis in community studies, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., sociology, emphasis in Black studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Career mentors: Christine Rodriguez, J.D., East Los Angeles College; Dr.

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Doing the Work that Makes a Difference - Dr. Jesse Ford

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Tenured: No Age: 36 Education: B.A. in History from Coastal Carolina University, and a certificate in Program Evaluation from Florida State University; M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina; Ph.D. in Higher Education from Florida State University Career mentors: Dr.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Higher Education, University of NebraskaLincoln Career mentors: Dr.

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Crafting Innovative Approaches for Analyzing Data - Dr. Zachary K. Collier

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Every obstacle, no matter how daunting, can be overcome. Stay persistent, stay grounded and always leave the door open for others to follow.Career mentors: Dr. Thomasina Lott Adams, University of Florida; Dr. Bianca Montrosse Moorhead, University of Connecticut; Dr. Walter Lana Leite, University of Florida Education: B.S., Special Education, Winthrop University; M.S.

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