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Student Loan Debt Relief Do’s and Don’ts

Ed.gov Homeroom

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS INVOLVING STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF YOU ARE YOUR BEST PROTECTION AGAINST SCAMMERS DON’T pay anyone who contacts you with promises of debt relief or loan forgiveness. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY ANYONE TO OBTAIN DEBT RELIEF. The application will be free and easy to use when it opens in October. DON’T. Continue Reading. The post Student Loan Debt Relief Do’s and Don’ts appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership. A Conversation With Paul LeBlanc, President, Southern New Hampshire University. bridget. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:00. Image. Higher Ed Leadership. Inside Higher Ed. Weekly Wisdom. Dr. Paul LeBlanc has been President at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) since 2003, and he joined us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast to talk about how he first introduced online education through disruptive innovation, what happens to schools that can't or won't evolve, the neces

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Healthy Life, Healthy Mind: Tips from a Professional Footballer

Student Minds

Max is a footballer based in Madrid and 2nd Year University Student. Living so far away from home since 16, he's had many struggles and challenges but always goes back to basics when things aren't going well. - Max Ogawa Like everyone, I find it hard to balance being a student with all the distractions of life. But hardest of all is pursuing my dream of playing professional football while being a full-time university student.

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Why Manipulating Grades Puts Students at a Disadvantage

Student Research Foundation

A recent story reported in The New York Times, in The New York Post, and on network news programs reports that Prof. Maitland Jones of New York University was recently fired after a group of students filed a petition complaining that it was too hard to earn a high grade in his Organic Chemistry class. . It seems that the course Prof. Jones taught was just too difficult and that Prof.

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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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Resources for Communities Following Natural Disasters

Ed.gov Homeroom

Recent natural disasters have significantly impacted communities and their education institutions. Since 2017, there have been over 300 presidentially declared major disasters across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Outlying Areas. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) closely follows the impacts of natural disasters on students, educators, staff, families, and others.

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New National Initiative Designed to Ramp Up Graduation Rates

Community College Review

President Obama has ambitious goals of graduating five more million students from community colleges by the close of this decade. Can our country do it? A new initiative called Completion by Design says, yes we can!

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Drinking Problem? 16 Practical Useful Top Tips

Black Students Mental Health Blog

Drinking Alcohol has its benefits if it stays at one or two drinks. It helps you socialize, helps you stay calm and relaxed, and gives you more confidence. To read more about Alcohol and the associated benefits and risks and take a quiz to check whether your drinking is a problem, read my recent blog Alcohol: Trick disguised as a Treat? As an Addiction counselor and Psychiatric practitioner, I have supported several people to overcome this addiction.

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On the Heels of the Road to Success Bus Tour, ED and FCC Highlight the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in North Carolina

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Lauren Mendoza, Deputy Assistant Secretary for State and Local Outreach, Office of Communication and Outreach Recently, representatives of the Department of Education (ED) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) visited Charlotte and Durham, North Carolina for conversations on partnerships between schools and community-based organizations to implement the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

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I’m possible

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Christine Ha had a problem. She was in the middle of a very competitive cooking event, where the task was to make an apple pie. Simple enough, except that, for reasons unknown, she took a little too much time preparing the pie, leaving only 18 minutes for the pie to cook. (In case making apple pie is new to you, most take about 40 minutes.

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Who Will Lead Community Colleges into the Future?

Community College Review

We take a look at a new report from the Aspen Institute that finds more than 40 percent of current community college presidents are likely to retire over the next five years. Who will take over the leadership of these institutions?

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Mental health has been an enormous challenge for colleges and universities for years. The COVID-19 pandemic made things even more difficult. Students coming back to college campuses are struggling with increased levels of stress and anxiety. Health centers at many colleges now have difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. Higher ed now faces an ongoing mental health crisis with no end in sight.

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Shining a Light on Inspiring School Employees for a Third Year

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Frances W. Hopkins We are now in Year 3 of the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award, by which the U.S. Department of Education (ED) honors classified school employees. Candidates include individuals who work in schools as: paraprofessionals and in clerical and administrative services, transportation services, food and nutrition services, custodial and maintenance services, Continue Reading.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 7

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MISSOURI STATE NEWS: National Transfer Student Week is in October! The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) has an annual National Transfer Student Week. This year, National Transfer Student Week will be October 17-21, 2022. Take Part in National Transfer Student Week Celebrations! . TRANSFER NEWS: Inside Higher Ed, Transfer Alumni Networks: Your Next Fundraising Focus.

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Simple Mistakes Cost Community College Students Millions

Community College Review

Are you receiving the full financial aid you should? The process of applying for financial aid can be both time-consuming and confusing, especially for first-time college students. Learn about common errors to avoid in order to maximize your financial aid opportunities.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Mental health has been an enormous challenge for colleges and universities for years. The COVID-19 pandemic made things even more difficult. Students coming back to college campuses are struggling with increased levels of stress and anxiety. Health centers at many colleges now have difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. Higher ed now faces an ongoing mental health crisis with no end in sight.

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Recursos para comunidades después de desastres naturales

Ed.gov Homeroom

Los recientes desastres naturales han impactado significativamente a las comunidades y sus instituciones educativas. Desde 2017, ha habido más de 300 desastres importantes declarados por el presidente en los 50 estados, Puerto Rico y las áreas periféricas de EE. UU. El Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. (ED) sigue de cerca los impactos de los. Continue Reading.

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Use the CSS Profile to Obtain Aid from Colleges

College Planners of America

Most families welcome financial aid from outside sources to help them pay for a college education. Although they may not accept all financial aid offered to them, they prefer as wide an array of choices as possible. Two important applications should be submitted by families seeking to maximize offers of financial aid. First, it’s essential that families seeking financial aid submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Taking Community College Courses in High School: How Far Ahead Can You Really Get?

Community College Review

Does taking community college classes really prepare you for the academic rigors of a four-year university? A study sheds light on the quality of community college courses taken by high school students.

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This October is MTU’s Mental Health Awareness Month

MichiganTech MTU Center for Student Mental Health

This month, the Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being is turning a spotlight on our student’s’ ability to adopt healthy behaviors that promote and protect their mental health. October 2nd – October 8th, 2022, is ‘National Mental Illness Awareness Week’ in the U.S., and on Monday, October 10th, the World Health Organization’s global initiative ‘World Mental Health Day’ is observed.

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Casino Training Coming to Massachusetts Community Colleges

Community College Review

In preparation for the newly approved industry on its way to Massachusetts, community colleges across the state are partnering with the gambling industry to provide casino training.

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10 Tips for Making Community College More Affordable

Community College Review

As tuition rates at community colleges increase nationwide, we share options in financial aid and other tips to make the college experience more affordable, including what the government has proposed to keep community college affordable.

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Workplace Readiness Skills to Be Graded at N.C. Community College

Community College Review

Should community college students be assessed on their workplace readiness skills at the same time they are earning a degree? One North Carolina community college is considering it.

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Are You Attending a Top 10% Community College?

Community College Review

How well is your community college ranked? We analyze the Aspen Institute's top 10% community college rankings to see where your current or prospective campus stands.

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Hikes in Stafford Loan Rates Could Spell Trouble for Some Community College Students

Community College Review

We report on the recent increases in Stafford Loan Rates, which have led to some community colleges across the country discontinuing this option for financial aid.

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New Guidebook Helps Students Successfully Navigate Community College

Community College Review

A new community college guide written by Ivy Tech president Thomas Snyder provides the ins and outs of navigating the community college system.

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Loans and Free Tuition for Community College Students

Community College Review

Learn more about how community colleges and federal loans can help you affordably finance your community college education.

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10 Ways to Benefit from Community College Outside the Classroom

Community College Review

Take advantage of the many activities community colleges offer outside the classroom, from community service to the arts.

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High-Growth Jobs You Can Land With A Two-Year Degree

Community College Review

Here are some jobs with serious growth potential you can land with a two-year degree.

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Community College Loans

Community College Review

Learn how college learns work and how you can use them to finance your education.

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California Community Colleges' Salary Surfer

Community College Review

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Successful Transfer Students Show Community College as Viable Option

Community College Review