Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Ten years ago, most college students short of money for food would have difficulty finding a food pantry on campus. Food insecurity wasn’t a widely recognized problem in higher education and “student basic needs” wasn’t a field of practice. As we reach the end of another tough year, we deserve to take a moment to be grateful and proud that times truly have changed.
Active Minds
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The mission of Active Minds is centered around mobilizing youth and young adults to be the mental health change in their schools and communities. In my ten years at the organization, I have seen the power of grassroots advocacy in improving mental health culture nationwide — but I’ve also seen the toll it can take on young changemakers. The truth is you can’t pour from an empty cup, and we are hearing more and more that young people are unable to access the mental health care they need because o
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Steve Keating
DECEMBER 14, 2023
It has been a while since I’ve written on this topic. Considering the hefty increase over the last few months in subscribers to this blog it feels like it’s time again. The terms “managing” and “leading” are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct aspects of organizational and team dynamics. While there is some overlap, they emphasize different roles and functions within a group or company.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Our Team Spotlight for the month of December is Tiffany Benson! Joining College Aid Services in 2021, Tiffany serves as a Senior Consultant and has earned several NASFAA credentials for Cost of Attendance, Direct Loans, Student Eligibility, and Verification. We had the opportunity to sit down with Tiffany for a brief interview where she shared… More » Team Spotlight: Tiffany Benson The post Team Spotlight: Tiffany Benson first appeared on College Aid Services.
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
DECEMBER 14, 2023
High school students are divided on whether they should use generative AI tools for school, and most of those who did found errors in what these tools produced, according to a new report from ACT. Dr. Jeff Schiel ACT For the report, " High School Students’ Use and Impressions of AI Tools ", ACT researchers asked 4,006 10th to 12th-grade students nationally about their AI usage and their views on such tools.
Symplicity
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Symplicity ® Advocate™ renowned worldwide for student case management with over 300 universities in its network, is thrilled to welcome Lancaster University as a new partner in the United Kingdom.
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College Aid Services
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The Department of Education has announced that they will be treating the period leading up to and following Dec. 31 as a soft launch period of the 2024-25 FAFSA. The “soft launch period” will allow the Department to monitor and respond to any potential issues impacting the applicant experience. The electronic announcement (GENERAL-23-115) listed below… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Soft Launch Details and Timelines The post 2024–25 FAFSA Soft Launch Details and Timelines first appeared
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Attempts to clamp down on free expression do little to combat antisemitism or other unacceptable forms of hate and prejudice, according to the leader of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). Dr. Irene_Mulvey “The current clamor for political and financial interference in higher education in the name of fighting discrimination creates a climate of chilled speech and censorship that violates core principles of academic freedom,” said AAUP President Dr.
Civitas Learning
DECEMBER 13, 2023
This year has been exciting for the Civitas Learning product and engineering teams. We’ve been hard at work developing a new course demand analytics solution, refining the academic planning experience for students and advisors, and elevating the visibility we provide advising and student success teams. We collaborate extensively with partner institutions to develop new solutions and refine existing ones to support their goals.
Counselors' Corner
DECEMBER 13, 2023
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. 2023 brought adventurous twists and turns to college admissions. Here’s my top five biggies, my top five predictions for 2024, and two wishes. 2023 in Review Artificial intelligence The value of AI in college essays, for better or worse, is still up in the air, in part because counselors and colleges are (sadly) already too used to reading essays written by Mommy, Daddy, overinvolved writing coaches—anyone but the student.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Federal Student Aid has announced an additional set of webinars in their Wednesday Webinar Series, a series of live webinars which cover a variety of topics related to the Title IV programs. The webinars provide the most recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education and the office of Federal Student Aid, including statutory and… More » FSA Announces Winter-Spring 2024 Webinar Series The post FSA Announces Winter-Spring 2024 Webinar Series first appeared on College Aid Services.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has published new research on digital leisure reading habits, suggesting a mostly nonexistent relationship between digital reading and improved reading comprehension with ‘slightly positive’ effects in higher ed. Lidia Altamura “ Do New Forms of Reading Pay Off? A Meta-Analysis on the Relationship Between Leisure Digital Reading Habits and Text Comprehension ” published Dec. 12 in Review of Educational Research , a peer-reviewed journal of the
Counseling Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
As technology continues to change the way people grieve, counselors need to be prepared to help clients navigate how they express their grief online in safe and healthy ways. The post The benefits and challenges of grieving online appeared first on Counseling Today.
Ed.gov Homeroom
DECEMBER 15, 2023
By: U.S. Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal After more than three years, in June 2023, Congress ended the student loan payment pause, which suspended payments and interest for the duration of the pandemic. This fall, more than 28 million borrowers are returning to repayment, an unprecedented challenge for both borrowers and the Department of Education.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Federal Student Aid has updated the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed? Volume 2 – FPS Schedule and Getting Help, Volume 3 – Electronic Data Exchange and FAFSA Processing, and Volume 6 – ISIR… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (December 2023 Update #2) The post 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (December 2023 Update #2) firs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Dr. Nicholas Bowman The presence of underrepresented racial minority (URM) and first-generation college students in a course is related to higher STEM grades for all students in the class, especially for the minority students themselves, according to a recent study published in AERA Open. The December-published study, " The Role of Minoritized Student Representation in Promoting Achievement and Equity Within College STEM Courses ", examined the effects of having URM and first-gen students in und
EAB
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Podcast How Addressing Equity Gaps Helped Carthage Boost Overall Student Retention Episode 176. December 12, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.
Counseling Today
DECEMBER 13, 2023
ACA partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support the White Ribbon VA campaign, an initiative that calls for the end of sexual harassment, sexual assault and intimate partner violence. The post ACA participates in White Ribbon Day in Congress appeared first on Counseling Today.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 13, 2023
On December 11th, 37 senators urged the Department of Education to provide higher education stakeholders with additional support as the new FAFSA release date draws near. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D), Chuck Grassley (R), Joe Manchin (D), Joni Ernst (R), and 34 of their colleagues all signed a letter addressed to Secretary Cardona about their concerns… More » Senators Express Concerns Over FAFSA Delays to Secretary of Education The post Senators Express Concerns Over FAFSA Delays to Secret
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 15, 2023
New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges has joined the Institute for Higher Education Policy’s (IHEP) Board of Directors. Dr. Brian K. Bridges Bridges previously served as vice president of research and member engagement at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF); vice provost for diversity, access, and equity at Ohio University; associate director of the Center for Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Equity at the American Council on Education; and associate director at the Nationa
EAB
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Blogs 2023 in Review: A Momentous Year in Higher Ed 2023 was a year of big changes. As we reflect on the past 12 months, we’re sharing what was most popular with our readers this year—including you! Read on to see our 2023 trends and check out resources you may have missed. The Greatest Hits You dealt with tectonic shifts this year, and that’s reflected in the content you read and listened to: Our most popular podcast posed the question, “ Will ChatGPT ruin or improve higher ed?
Timely MD
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The ways in which we engage with those around us are shaped by our own unique lived experiences and identities. Now imagine those very characteristics that make us who we are inadvertently becoming obstacles to accessing health care. It’s a reality experienced every day by historically underrepresented and marginalized college students. These barriers are a significant roadblock that impacts students’ academic and personal health outcomes.
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 15, 2023
As you review your financial portfolio, you've stumbled upon a noteworthy relic – your old employer's retirement plan. It might be from your residency days, a gap-year job that you took before med school, or another forgotten account from long ago. If you recently transitioned jobs and want to get a handle on your retirement… The post What Physicians Should Do With Retirement Accounts From an Old Employer appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The exclusion of Florida State University’s football team from the College Football Playoff serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing high school recruits, particularly quarterbacks, hoping to join top-tier college football programs. Despite earning the right to make the playoff based on their resume, Florida State's decision to bring in a true freshman quarterback who needed further development arguably cost the team at shot to compete in the College Football Playoff due to the percep
EAB
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Blogs Five ways to boost your advancement team’s morale during the holiday season Show appreciation to your advancement staff during a busy time of year The end of the calendar year marks a busy time for Advancement teams. From wrapping up critical end-of-year fundraising campaigns to processing influxes of year-end donations, advancement staff are working overtime during this final fundraising push.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 15, 2023
In October 2023, Federal Student Aid initiated the annual active confirmation process that required every organization enrolled for a Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) account to review and validate its assigned TG numbers by Dec. 7, 2023. This included TG numbers (SAIG mailboxes) with access to the NSLDS Professional Access website, the COD website, and all FAA Access… More » Access Removed for Unconfirmed TG Numbers (SAIG Mailboxes) and Electronic Services User Accounts The post Access
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Children in a household can provide tax relief in the form of child tax credit or dependent care credit. However, when there’s income attributed to your child, that could lead to scenarios that need some planning, in order to avoid undesirable outcomes. Your child may not be old enough to vote yet, but if they’ve… The post What to Know About Kiddie Tax and Hiring Your Kids as Employees appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The Universities of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents rejected a deal that the school system had made with state Republicans to halt UW diversity efforts in exchange for funding and employee raises. UW Board of Regents Member Angela Adams The regents’ decision – a close 9-8 vote – came during an Dec. 9 emergency meeting after school leaders had agreed on Dec. 8 to acquiesce to Republican demands by freezing the hiring for diversity positions through the end of 2026; moving more than 40 diversity p
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
We’ve made it to the end of the semester! As this year comes to a close, make sure to take time to congratulate yourself for giving it your all. and don’t forget to give yourself some grace and to take breaks. Hopefully this latest DT&J can be a fun way to reward yourself for all the hard work you’ve put in. Q: My family is not supportive of my relationship with my girlfriend.
EAB
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Our insight paper gives actionable advice to college enrollment leaders on four key AI priorities. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post AI for Enrollment Leaders appeared first on EAB.
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 15, 2023
If you’re in the midst of a general practice residency (GPR), you’ve probably heard talks about the importance of disability insurance for dentists. But like most, it’s hard to think about the “what ifs” of becoming disabled, especially when you have limited income. That said, why buy disability insurance during dental residency versus waiting until… The post Why Buying Disability Insurance While in Dental Residency Is a Smart Move appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Employment rates for Class of 2022 graduates returned to pre-pandemic levels after two relatively down years, according to results of a new survey. Shawn VanDerziel The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) First-Destination Survey for the Class of 2022 revealed that the overall employment rate for Class of 2022 bachelor’s degree graduates was 64.0% with a full-time employment rate of 59.1%.
Knack
DECEMBER 14, 2023
As the Fall '23 academic term comes to a close, let’s take a moment to look back and appreciate the significant advancements made by students through Knack tutoring. The comprehensive end-of-term survey, gathering insights from 366 students across 32 diverse campuses, has shed light on the profound influence of these tutoring services. The results of this survey not only validate the efficacy of Knack’s demand-driven tutoring approach but also highlight its exceptional ability to exceed expectat
EAB
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Blogs Our top five lessons on lead generation for graduate and adult programs in 2024 Insights and resources from a year of lead generation innovation As I look back on 2023, I’m struck by just how much we learned about the challenges that graduate and adult enrollment leaders face when it comes to lead generation. It’s been a year of innovation and discovery for us at EAB, and I’m eager to share some of our top takeaways with you.
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Paying for dependent care expenses, like childcare, can strain your budget. A dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) might help you plan for childcare costs, as long as it's used for eligible expenses. Here’s what to know about a dependent care FSA, how it affects your taxes and can potentially ease student loan-related financial pressures.… The post How Dependent Care FSAs Can Reduce Your Taxes and Ease Student Loan Stress appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Jason T. Evans Jason T. Evans has been named chief operating officer at Tennessee State University in Nashville. Evans holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bellevue University in Nebraska, an MBA from Webster University in Missouri, and an MBA in national resource strategy from the National Defense University.
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