Ed.gov Homeroom
AUGUST 10, 2022
By: Kaitlin Thach, Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communication and Outreach “The main function of an academic advisor is to bring holistic support to students as they navigate their higher education to post grad journey.” Universities and higher education institutions nationwide provide academic advising for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Student Minds
AUGUST 8, 2022
Tayyibah reflects on her achievements over the past few years. - Tayyibah Hussain Reflecting on the past couple of years, I have achieved more than I thought I would have been able to. I finished my L3 Extended Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development in 2020 with a DDM proving my Sixth-Form Head wrong. Furthermore, I proved that I am capable by achieving 5 unconditional offers from all my chosen universities.
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ConexEd
AUGUST 12, 2022
Wichita State University – Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology has taken a big step towards addressing student equity on their campus. This fall the university will strategically place five Campus Anywhere booths around campus to increase student access to support departments. These booths provide students with a safe place to engage in high-touch interactions.
NACAC's Admitted
AUGUST 11, 2022
iStock Editor’s note: A version of this column was first published on the Minerva Project blog. In the United States, summer is time for a much-deserved school break, family vacations, and for many students — college campus tours. In fact, some students visit so many colleges over the summer it’s dizzying. When I was an admission counselor at a university that saw more than 50,000 visitors per year, I often asked groups of students and families at our information sessions how many schools they h
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.
Scholly
AUGUST 10, 2022
Let’s be honest. Sticking to a budget is NOT easy or fun – especially if you’re a college student or fresh graduate on a low income. But having a budget is one of the best ways to pull yourself out of a poor financial situation and set yourself up for financial security down the line. . Well… it can be. But only if you know how to develop a realistic budget for yourself.
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School & Student Services by Community Brands
AUGUST 11, 2022
Summer is here, which means financial aid season is just around the corner, and many of you will be opening digital piles of applications in September. Taking a proactive approach to completing your K-12 financial aid prep tasks can help ease some of the burdens. We compiled a checklist of three tasks you can knock out before opening those applications.
ConexEd
AUGUST 11, 2022
First the headlines: Food insecurity is becoming an epidemic for students struggling to make a better life by attending college In this new post-Covid world. The facts are hard: Over 56% of the 1.8 million California Community College students face food insecurity; they simply don’t know where their next meals are coming from. This is. Read more. The post How Barstow Community College is Combating Food Insecurity Without Hiring More Staff appeared first on Student Services Management Platform fo
NACAC's Admitted
AUGUST 11, 2022
iStock. Editor’s note: A version of this column was first published on the Minerva Project blog. In the United States, summer is time for a much-deserved school break, family vacations, and for many students — college campus tours. In fact, some students visit so many colleges over the summer it’s dizzying. When I was an admission counselor at a university that saw more than 50,000 visitors per year, I often asked groups of students and families at our information sessions how many schools they
WashU Institue for Public Health
AUGUST 10, 2022
Written by Kianna Zucker, BA candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience at Washington University in St. Louis, and the Stephanie and Chris Doerr Summer Research Scholar in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program. When the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Public and Global Health Track at WashU provided me the opportunity to work on a project to help patients with anorexia sustain recovery under the mentorship of Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft , PhD through the Center for H
CAMPUSPEAK
AUGUST 9, 2022
As a leader of your organization, you are excited to help it continue to grow. One way to do this is through recruitment. Organization fairs, informational meetings, tabling, and social media are all great ways to attract new members. But, they all require you to interact and build a relationship with a prospective member. This can be a bit awkward at times and you may be unsure what to say during these interactions.
Student Research Foundation
AUGUST 8, 2022
“Increase the Human & Financial Benefits of Student Success Initiatives,” an important new study you can download from Civitas Learning, suggests some effective new ways that educators can use student data to improve graduation rates and foster other positive outcomes. Although the report focuses on student success at institutions like the University of Central Oklahoma, Utah State, and Austin Community College, we feel that lessons from the report can be used to improve student success in K
IEFA
AUGUST 6, 2022
What is a scholarship? A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria, which usually reflect the donor’s or organization’s values and purposes. Awards may be need-based, merit-based, or athlete-based. Scholarships are often made possible by donors who wish to support students in achieving their educational goals, including to study abroad.
ConexEd
AUGUST 11, 2022
After nearly 3 years of pandemic fallout, the Golden State of California has created the Basic Needs program which has the potential to serve struggling students in the most relevant way possible. First, the bad news. Not only are students struggling to navigate the challenges of higher education, but they’re also dealing with some of. Read more. The post Four Fast Facts About California’s New Basic Needs Program and How It Strengthens the Golden State’s HigherEd Safety Net appeared first on Stu
NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance
AUGUST 9, 2022
Public service workers (including most government and non-profit employees) are generally eligible for federal student loan cancellation after 10 years in repayment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, but millions have missed out because the program rules are too complex and borrowers haven’t received sufficient information about the program from the Department of Education or their loan servicers.
The University Innovation Alliance
AUGUST 11, 2022
Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success. bridget. Thu, 08/11/2022 - 06:00. Image. Advising. Equity. Student Success. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) is proud of our UIA Liaisons. These respected campus leaders are skilled in change management, and we look to them for spearheading and scaling student success initiatives at our member institutions.
IEFA
AUGUST 6, 2022
Finding the right education scholarship can be a daunting task. There are so many out there, and they all seem to have different requirements. How do you know which one is right for you? And how do you go about finding it? There are both private and federal government scholarships available to students. It is important to research both options to find the best fit for you.
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