College Aid Services
JULY 3, 2024
The ability for institutions to make and submit manual corrections to FAFSA records via the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP) is now available. Unfortunately institutions have reported receiving error messages when attempting to submit corrections. The Department has isolated the bug to users with the role of Primary Destination Point Administrator (PDPA).
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
JUNE 30, 2024
A year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of race-conscious admissions in higher education. Yet legacy admissions policies that give preferential treatment to applicants who are related to alumni are still used across the country. A new IHEP analysis of data released through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) reveals the prevalence of legacy admissions policies among selective colleges and universities.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2024
There are at least three new presidential vacancies at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which have already been experiencing high turnover within their leadership ranks. In the case of two of the presidential departures — Dillard University and Florida Memorial University — the presidents resigned amid health challenges. Their departures raise new questions about the stress associated with being a college president, particularly at a smaller and under-resourced institution.
Student Minds
JULY 1, 2024
Millie shares her experiences of loneliness during her time at university, and the way she tried to combat this horrible feeling – learning to love her own company. - Millie During the summer, before I started university, I binge-watched Normal People. I was in awe of how Marianne blossomed from a wallflower to a rose when she arrived at university.
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.
Steve Keating
JUNE 30, 2024
One of the best pieces of advice I ever received from a mentor was to always expect the unexpected. It wasn’t so much that I should be prepared for any possible unexpected event. It was just to understand that they could pop up at any time. The advice was really all about mindset. If you’re always ready for surprises you’ll end of being a lot less surprised.
College Aid Services
JULY 5, 2024
On June 21st, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas imposed a preliminary injunction as part of ongoing litigation between 360 Degrees Education, LLC and the Department of Education. The temporary injunction prevents the federal government from enforcing regulations that reduced the maximum length of Gainful Employment (GE) programs to 100%… More » FVT/GE Reporting Update: Judge Blocks Maximum Program Length Requirements; NASFAA Advocates for Deadline Extensio
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Thrive Alliance Group
JULY 3, 2024
Has your school district been hit with massive cuts to your federal and state funding? When you have to keep your schools operating on a whole lot less, you might feel like you have no choice but to cut your student mental health support programs. There is another way. Here’s why you need to find a way, and how you can both do more with less, and find more funding to keep your programs.
Student Loan Planner
JULY 3, 2024
It is a challenging time to be a student loan borrower. Millions of Americans are contending with simultaneous major disruptions to key federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs, and the landscape seems to change by the day. The already complex and problematic student loan system was already uncertain, but the situation is off the… The post 6 Critical Updates on the Chaos Surrounding Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Civitas Learning
JULY 2, 2024
Registering for classes can be a complicated process for many higher education students, even under ideal circumstances. Add commutes, work schedules, and extracurriculars to the equation, and students have the challenging task of finding a class schedule that accommodates their numerous responsibilities. While advisors can help students build customized academic schedules, this process is often time-consuming and detracts from other holistic advising efforts.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 2, 2024
When Bill de Blasio placed universal Pre-K at the forefront of his New York City mayoral campaign in 2013, he signaled a commitment to expanding educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Currently, full-day pre-K with support for teachers and quality standards is available for free for any family with 4-year-olds.
Timely MD
JULY 2, 2024
More than one in three currently enrolled students have considered stopping out of their degree or credential program within the last six months, according to Gallup and Lumina Foundation’s State of Higher Education 2024 report. Why do some students persist while others fall back? How can colleges and universities give students the best opportunities to achieve their goals?
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
JULY 2, 2024
July is National Park and Recreation Month! If you like hiking, here are some simple nutrition tips: Stay energized by eating carbohydrates. Carbs give you energy, especially for long hikes. Examples of carbs include dried fruit, cereals, or granola bars. Aim for 30–60 grams of carbs per hour for hikes lasting 1 to 2.5 hours, such as an apple, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or a cup of pretzels.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
JULY 1, 2024
As students embark on their educational journeys, the prospect of financing their studies often looms large. Scholarships can be a game-changer, offering financial assistance that reduces the burden of tuition fees, books, and living expenses. However, the question of when to start looking for scholarships is one that many students grapple with. Is it ever too early to begin searching for these opportunities?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 3, 2024
When Nicole Lynn Lewis founded Generation Hope in 2010, she realized that her organization could be the first place that parenting students are ever told “Yes.” “The families we serve go out into the world, in educational and community settings, where the answer is often, ‘No.’ They face a ton of red tape and are asked to perform their poverty time and time again to get their foot in the door to resources,” said Lewis.
Student Loan Planner
JULY 1, 2024
Two federal courts issued sweeping orders blocking key elements of President Biden’s SAVE plan this past Monday, June 24, 2024. SAVE, which stands for Saving on a Valuable Education, is a new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan that the administration has been touting as the most favorable plan ever created. The two rulings halt different elements… The post Courts Blocking SAVE Plan Cause Chaos for Student Loan Borrowers, Advocates Warn appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
HEAG
JULY 5, 2024
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of higher education, financial aid managers play a critical role in ensuring students have access to the resources they need to pursue their academic goals. One of the most effective ways to enhance the … Read more ».
Active Minds
JULY 1, 2024
Did you know June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as Men’s Mental Health Month or Men’s Health Month? It dates back to 1994, evolving from a bill championed by Kansas Senator Bob Dole. I prefer the term Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month as a man who is still figuring out his own mental health journey. Often, as men, young men, teens, and boys, we are taught to suppress feelings and focus on developing a level of masculinity that continues to be defined by the times in which
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 1, 2024
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been removed from probation. Cheyney University Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) announced that the historically Black university reclaimed its standing June 27 with the accreditation association, which found that the university successfully met standards regarding ethics and integrity, students learning design and delivery, and financial planning compliance.
Purdue University Global
JULY 5, 2024
Happy 4th of July! On July 4, 2024, the United States of America marked 247 years of independence as a nation. As many of us celebrate this holiday with fireworks and a long weekend of relaxation and celebration, we invite you to revisit favorite books shared by Purdue Global Academic Success Center staff and English and Rhetoric Department faculty.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 1, 2024
Starting in 2025-26, women’s flag football as a conference-sponsored sport in Conference Carolinas. Stephanie Kwok “With significant support from the National Football League (NFL), the sport is growing at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels,” said Conference Carolinas Commissioner Chris Colvin. “We are excited to be on the front lines of giving females across the country another phenomenal competitive opportunity.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
Chaos: the word experts chose time and again to describe the current state of student debt relief efforts and loan repayment. Since President Biden’s first attempt to clean the slate for millions of student borrowers was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2023, each subsequent effort has encountered lawsuits and judicial rulings that have diluted or negated aspects of the plans with impacts varying depending on location.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 1, 2024
Dr. Brooke A. Flinders has been named president of Frontier Nursing University. Dr. Brooke A. Flinders “I am proud and honored to accept the position of president of Frontier Nursing University,” said Flinders, who is an alum of Frontier. “I loved my time as a student and have been thoroughly impressed by the university’s lived mission and how it has been embraced by the faculty, staff, administration, and students through their culture of caring,” she said.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2024
Dr. Karen A. Thole Karen A. Thole has been appointed the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering. She serves as director of the START (Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine) Lab at The Pennsylvania State University and as director of the Engineering Ambassadors Network. Thole holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as well as a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Tex
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 3, 2024
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp has been re-elected to a second, one-year term as chair of the Southern Regional Education Board. Gov. Brian Kemp Kemp will help lead the nonprofit, nonpartisan interstate compact comprising Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 4, 2024
College graduates have a similar attitude regarding the American dream than those who do not have a degree, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. A new survey from Pew Research Center reveals that Americans are divided, by age and income, on whether they believe the American dream is possible. The survey noted that a 57% majority of adults with a bachelor’s degree or more education said the American dream remains possible, compared with 50% of those with less education.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2024
Dr. Alma Littles has been appointed dean of the College of Medicine at Florida State University. “When I first saw the College of Medicine mission statement, it resonated with me,” Littles said. “The college’s priorities and my goals as a physician mirror each other,” said Littles, who replaces Dr. John P. Fogarty, who retired in 2023. Dr. Alma Littles “Growing up in a rural and underserved community stimulated my interest in investing my talents toward helping people whose health care needs are
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
Dr. Anthony E. Jones Anthony E. Jones has been named vice president for diversity and inclusion at Centre College. He served as chief diversity officer at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in art and information systems from Mount Union College, now the University of Mount Union, as well as a master’s in student personnel and a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy studies, both from Eastern Kentucky University.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 3, 2024
Dr. Carmen S. Dixon Carmen S. Dixon has been appointed dean of the School of Education at Capital University. She serves as an associate professor of education. Dixon holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ohio University, a master’s in curriculum and instruction from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Ohio University.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 2, 2024
Ronald Mason Jr. will be honored with the 2024 Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation, present by Fielding Graduate University at the Fielding convocation on July 10. Ronald Mason Jr. The Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation is an annual signature award bestowed by the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Social Innovation, recognizing lifetime achievements toward supporting educational access and success.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 2, 2024
Julio Galindo Julio Galindo has been appointed executive director of college advancement at Mohave Community College. He served as chief of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging and senior executive director of institutional advancement at Mesalands Community College. Galindo holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MPA from the City University of New York at Baruch College.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 2, 2024
Crystal Churchwell Evans Crystal Churchwell Evans has been named vice president of development and alumni affairs at Fisk University. She served as director of development for Frist Art Museum. Evans is a graduate of Wellesley College and Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
Dr. Wendi W. Tostenson Wendi W. Tostenson has been appointed president of Volunteer State Community College. She served as vice chancellor of education and student services at Louisiana Delta Community College. Tostenson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Georgia, an MBA from the University of West Georgia, and a Doctor of Public Administration degree from Valdosta State University.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 3, 2024
In April , I outlined the challenges Black students and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are facing with the rollout of the new Better FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, a dynamic that has since led to a multitude of challenges, setbacks, and concerns among students, caregivers and educators as completing the form is a prerequisite for college students to receive federal student aid such as grants, work-study funds, and loans.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 4, 2024
Mary Kelly Tate A judge recently granted Marvin Grimm a writ of actual innocence that exonerates the Richmond man of murder. The judgment is thanks to the work of University of Richmond law professor Mary Kelly Tate and other justice advocates, including members of her class. Tate, director of the Institute for Actual Innocence, has spent over a decade working to identify and exonerate those wrongfully convicted of crimes.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 4, 2024
A lawsuit filed in Federal District Court in Chicago against Northwestern University’s law school claims the school’s hiring practices take away opportunities from better-qualified white men. It alleges the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law gives preference to less-qualified women and applicants of color. The lawsuit — which more broadly, negatively critiques faculty hiring practices at universities in the United States — argues that the law school is in violation of federal law that prohibits
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 4, 2024
John Fry has been appointed president of Temple University. John Fry “I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to serve as the 15th president of Temple University, a globally recognized, mission-driven R1 university,” said Fry. “I am grateful for the confidence of Chair Mitch Morgan and the Board of Trustees, and particularly honored to succeed President Richard Englert and the late former President JoAnne Epps, both of whom I admire greatly.
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