Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Courtney Adkins The beginning of the fall academic term brings to mind images of freshly graduated high school students arriving on college campuses across the country. But the incoming freshman class has dramatically changed in the last decade. When the fall 2023 term begins, close to 20% of community college students will also be high school students who are dually enrolled.
Student Loan Planner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The federal government appears to be heading toward a shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is trying to quell a rebellion by roughly two-dozen far-right Republicans who want to dramatically slash federal spending. If this relatively small group of lawmakers doesn’t get what they want, and Congress is unable to reach a bipartisan agreement without […] The post Government Shutdown Could Imperil Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Initiative appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
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Steve Keating
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Receiving difficult information can be challenging, but it’s an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s bad news, such as being laid off, criticism, or other unwelcome information, how you handle it can greatly affect your emotional well-being. It can also negatively impact your ability to make informed decisions. Here are some steps to help you deal with those times that difficult information comes your way.
Active Minds
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Welcome our fall 2023 interns, some of our community’s biggest champions for mental health! Each semester, the class of interns at Active Minds plays an integral role in everything from program development, marketing and communications, fundraising and development, and so much more. We couldn’t do our work without our interns, and our team at Active Minds is excited for our community to meet them and see their hand in all of the work we do over the coming months.
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Every Fall, school buses are once again a part of our morning commutes. Less obvious are the parents joining in the back-to-school rite of passage alongside their children. Several decades ago, I witnessed this with my Aunt Bobbie, who enrolled in college while her kids were in grade school. In addition to being a college student, she was a wife, mother of three, executive assistant, and an involved auntie.
Student Minds
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Alice shares her experience of struggling with her mental health whilst being at university and that it's okay to reach out and get support. - Alice I’d always wanted to go to university. I was the nerd, the smart one, the one that everyone had high expectations for. I went to college with high hopes that I’d remain that way, but my mental health had other plans.
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Student Loan Planner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Servicers did not have to calculate monthly payments for more than three years during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that payments are due again, many borrowers are reporting that their servicer is failing at this most basic task. It’s important to make sure that your student loan servicer calculates your payment correctly, particularly if you’re on […] The post How to Make Sure Your Servicer Calculates Your Payment Correctly appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Universities are making vocal commitments to recruit faculty who represent the diversity of the student population. At the same time, they struggle to retain the women and minoritized faculty who they have recruited. Moreno at al. (2006) referred to this as the ‘revolving door’ problem, finding that one in every two minority hires was a replacement for a previous minority who had left the institution.
Symplicity
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Symplicity CSM is constantly innovating based on the career services needs of our university partners. Check out the latest updates to help provide your student job seekers more opportunities and career preparation tools than ever before.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
In a recent Electronic Announcement, Federal Student Aid (FSA) has issued guidance aimed at institutions and auditors who are tasked with evaluating institutional compliance concerning the delivery of credit balances to a student’s card or other access device under the Department of Education’s regulations at 34 C.F.R. 668.164(e) and (f). FSA has identified specific circumstances… More » FSA Offers Guidance on Compliance Procedures for Credit Balance Delivery The post FSA Offers Guid
Patter by Pat Thomson
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
I’ve been clearing out my book shelves. Getting rid of anything that I think I won’t actually look at again. It’s a pretty dusty dirty task as some of the books are quite old. They haven’t been opened for a long time. In order to work out what I want to keep I’ve found myself re-opening quite a few. Cue sitting on floor? Yes. Cue sneezing? Yes. But also cue browsing through what was once good advice and sensible ideas about writing and accurate depictions of academic life.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
For many community college students, gateway math courses—required for entry into many programs of study—have functioned more like gatekeeper math courses. These classes, such as Introductory Algebra, Statistics, and Trigonometry, have some of the highest rates of failure among all offerings at two-year schools and are considered one of the biggest barriers to an associate degree and to upward transfer, particularly for Black and Latinx students.
Symplicity
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Not unlike generations before them, for Gen Zers entering the workforce , finding entry-level opportunities that align with their education, experience, and interests comes with challenges. This generation is looking for employers willing to hire entry-level talent with qualifications that go beyond traditional metrics and, instead, focus on things like leadership and problem-solving skills.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
New security protocols bring upcoming changes and upgrades related to SAIG (Student Aid Internet Gateway) software for users transmitting federal tax information (FTI) for the 2024–25 award year and beyond. New versions of EDconnect, TDClient, and TDCommunityManager (TDCM), will be released later this fall and will be required to receive 2024–25 ISIR (Institutional Student Information… More » New Security Protocols Requires Upgrades for SAIG Software Users The post New Security Protocols R
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Arts in Education Week. Encompassing visual arts, music, theater, and dance, arts education is pivotal in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The annual celebration is a time to reflect on the arts’ profound impact on student learning and development and an opportunity to help ensure even more Continue Reading The post Supporting Learning Through the Arts: An Interview with Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten on Raising The Ba
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
U.S. Latinos are key when it comes the nation’s engineering and technology workforce, according to a new joint report from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC). Ana Valdez VoyageLA According to the report, the economic contributions the Latino community makes to the U.S. are immense. The contributions are significant enough that if the national Latino population were its own country, it would have the fifth-largest GDP in the world, $3.2
Civitas Learning
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Explore approaches for using student data and designing workflows to create capacity while reaching the students who need it most. The post Applied Practice: Organize Your Team to Deliver Proactive Student Support at Scale appeared first on Civitas Learning.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide has been updated to include Volume 9 – Testing and Web Demo System. Just earlier this week, the draft guide was updated to include Volume 1 – Summary of Changes. With this final update for September, a test ISIR data file is now available for use in system testing.… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide – September 2023 Update #3 The post 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide – September 2023 Update #3 first appeared on College Aid Services.
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Friday September 29, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins Community, Out of an abundance of caution we are informing you of the following announcement made yesterday by the City of Baltimore. The Department of Public Works announced that routine tests have detected low levels of a parasite called Cryptosporidium in the Druid Lake Reservoir.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
In April 2023, Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, passed a significant threshold. The four-year, Catholic private school officially became an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), meaning over 25% of their undergraduate population are Latinx. The school is now eligible for Title V HSI funds that can support student recruitment, education, sense of belonging, and completion.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
By: Jessica Ramakis, Director, Grants Policy Office, Office of Planning Evaluation and Policy Development, and Matthew Soldner, Commissioner, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences & Evaluation Officer, U.S. Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education (ED) strives to support the education community–including families, students, educators, State and local Continue Reading The post Advancing Opportunity through Building an
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
To receive 2024-25 Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs), organizations must complete a new Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) enrollment agreement. The agreement will become available on October 23, 2023. The agreement will serve for the 2024–25 award year and beyond. “As explained in the May 12, 2023, Electronic Announcement, modifications to the SAIG related to… More » Required Steps to Receive 2024–25 ISIRs The post Required Steps to Receive 2024–25 ISIRs first appeared on
Counseling Today
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
A recent article in a special issue of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development explores why racial bias often prevents Black boys from being placed in advanced learning programs. The post Racial bias in gifted and talented programs appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
A group of students at Spelman College are receiving a rare opportunity to start an investment journey through a new social impact initiative. The financial wellness initiative will offer a cohort of students a finance and investing course plus a seeded Stackwell account to begin building wealth during their college career. The pilot program results from a new partnership between investment platform Stackwell and social impact organization Fintech In Action and part of a broader strategic partne
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
By: Naomi Stern, Federation of American Scientists Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure Impact Fellow, U.S. Department of Education This September, I had the honor of participating in the 2023 Green Strides Tour in California. As a fellow with the U.S. Department of Education, I knew that the schools and districts we would visit represent diverse examples Continue Reading The post Highlighting Climate Solutions in California on the 2023 Green Strides Tour appeared first on ED.gov Blog
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
POSTED DATE September 25, 2023 AUTHOR Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID LOANS-23-09 SUBJECT FY 2020 Official Cohort Default Rates Distributed Sept. 25, 2023 On Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) distributed the FY 2020 official cohort default rate (CDR) notification packages to all eligible domestic and foreign schools only.
Counseling Today
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Fear and stigma can often cause people to incorrectly perceive individuals with a mental health disorder as a threat, which can have serious consequences. The post Voice of Experience: The danger of misinterpreting risk appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
George Mason University is pushing back against findings in a recent Heritage Foundation report that the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff is “bloated” and unnecessary. Dr. Gregory Washington According to the report from the conservative think tank, Virginia’s public universities have the largest DEI bureaucracies, meaning that these schools have a higher DEI staff per faculty member ratio than schools in other states.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
By: Ji Soo Song, Digital Equity Advisor, Office of Educational Technology and Elena Saltzman, Director of Campaigns, Civic Nation Last month, as part of Back to School Bus Tour 2023: Raise the Bar, Secretary Cardona held a roundtable discussion in Kansas City, KS about broadband connectivity with FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. During this event with Continue Reading The post Online For All: Coalition Mobilizes for Digital Equity during Back-to-School Season appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
In light of the potential government shutdown due to the failure to pass the budget for the next fiscal year (October 1 – September 30), the Department of Education could face significant disruptions. The looming shutdown coincides with a busy season for the Education Department, affecting various aspects of its operations. Student Loan Payments and… More » Government Shutdown May Impact Education Department Operations The post Government Shutdown May Impact Education Department Operations
EAB
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them. They were a necessary evil to be addressed “later.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) Chancellor Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr., will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr. Martin – the first alum to lead N.C. A&T – is the longest serving chancellor in the University of North Carolina System and among the U.S.’s 107 HBCUs, having led the school now for 14 years.
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Friday September 29, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins Community, As you may know, the federal government’s fiscal year ends Saturday at midnight, and barring some political compromise to pass a federal budget or continuing resolution, the government will shut down early Sunday morning.
The Advisor That Cares
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
1990 classic, “Feels Good” by Tony! Toni! Tone! Reminds me how good it feels to hit submit on those final assignments! Only one class to go! Graduation, I’ve got my eye on you!
EAB
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Blogs Low teacher morale is still a top issue. Here’s why your annual climate surveys aren’t enough. Low teacher morale is not a new problem for the K-12 system. It predates the pandemic and continues to be a barrier to other district-wide improvement initiatives. Quick-fix alternatives, like hiring more teachers or offering salary increases, are not viable options for most districts.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Even when the federal government tries to streamline financial aid, things wind up becoming more complicated. The FAFSA Simplification Act, scheduled to go into effect this year, will cut the number of questions on the notoriously difficult application for federal aid—which is also used in calculations for state and institutional awards—from 108 to 36 for most students.
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