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Loneliness at University: A Common, Shared Experience

Student Minds

William discusses the common experience of loneliness at university, emphasising that its okay to feel this way. He shares tips for coping and encourages students to connect, support each other, and create a more inclusive environment. - William Sarenden Loneliness is something we dont talk about enough. Yet, its an experience many students face perhaps more often than we realise.

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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Colleges and universities across the country are preparing to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights icon who championed integration and transformed Americas Rev. Dr. Forrest M. Pritchett racial landscape. Every third Monday in January, millions of Americans pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and this year is no different. In fact, some college leaders say that with the continued attack on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, now is the time more than ever to remember Kings contr

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Authorship for post/PhDers – the problem of gift authorship

Patter by Pat Thomson

One of the most common questions I am asked, and that I hear being discussed in doctoral and ECR support groups, is whether to write with supervisors and former supervisors. Or most often, I read on social media about problems that come from writing with supervisors and former supervisors. Now, in some disciplines writing with a supervisor is not unusual.

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Six Innovations to Strengthen the STEM Educator Workforce

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Mekka A. Smith, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Education School leaders face challenges hiring qualified STEM teachers due to low compensation, limited career pathways, and difficulty tracking supply and demand. Recognizing the need for action at the federal, state, and local levels, the Department has made addressing eliminating Continue Reading The post Six Innovations to Strengthen the STEM Educator Workforce appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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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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Learning from Failure

Steve Keating

I am most certainly not a fan of failure. I have read a ton about failure and how beneficial failing can be. Things like, failure shows youre trying and failures are just stepping stones to success. Lets be really clear about this absolute truth regarding failure success beats failure every single day. If Im succeeding then I dont need to prove Im trying.

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The Importance of Immigrant-Origin Students to Two Campuses, Higher Education, and the USA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our institutions differ in many ways one of us leads a community college in Californias agricultural heartland of San Joaquin Valley; the other serves as President of Frank Wu an urban college in the most diverse borough of New York City. Yet at a moment of high anxiety for many immigrants and families across America, we are joined in our shared commitment to immigrant-origin students and in recognition of their importance to our nations future.

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Updated Guidance Expands Access to SNAP Benefits for Eligible College Students

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid has released updated guidance on eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, outlining financial and non-financial requirements for students attending institutions of higher education (IHE). The guidance includes application instructions for institutions, encouraging them to assist students by sharing FAFSA data with state agencies with prior consent.

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Becoming a More Persuasive Communicator

Steve Keating

There is a basic fact that people who actually like arguing fail to grasp. That fact is that a person convinced against their will is of the same opinion still. Thats why it is nearly impossible to truly win an argument. People may give up the fight by agreeing with you, or perhaps attempt to stop the argument by simply agreeing to disagree. But its very likely that the winner of the argument has done nothing to actually change the losers thinking.

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Taking Physics to the People - Dr. Christina Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Teaching Professor, Drexel University Tenured: No Age: 40 Education: B.S., physics education, West Chester University; M.A., Ph.D., physics, Temple University Career mentors: Dr. A.J. Nicastro, West Chester University; Dr. Jeff Martoff, Temple University; Dr. Ronald Krauss, Transportation Security Laboratory Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: It sounds silly but say yes to the things you want to do and no to the things you do not want to do.

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Aligning Noncredit Workforce with Credit Programs

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Emily Lamont, Chief of Staff; Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education; with special thanks to Dr. Carolyn S. Lee, Education Research Analyst; Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education Stronger connections between noncredit workforce education programs and credit-bearing degree programs can enable longer-term credentials and higher Continue Reading The post Aligning Noncredit Workforce with Credit Programs appeared fi

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Latest ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter Highlights Institutional Responsibility for Third-Party Misrepresentations

College Aid Services

The Department of Education is reminding Title IV institutions in a ‘Dear Colleague Letter’ of their responsibility to comply with regulations pertaining to misrepresentations, including any made by third-party service providers that they utilize. The letter specifically focuses on three types of statements that qualify as misrepresentation: 1) Inaccurately identifying an individual employed by an… More Latest ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter Highlights Institutional Respon

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When Early Isn’t Enough: Finding Strength After College Rejection

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Receiving a college rejection letter can feel like a sudden end to a dream youve worked tirelessly for as a high school student. The sense of disappointment, confusion, and even shame can be overwhelming. If youre a student whos received an early admission rejection for the college of your dreams, know that youre not alone. Thousands of students experience college rejection each year, and while its never fun or enjoyable, now is the time to find strength after college rejection.

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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Psychology, San Diego State University; M.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D., Urban Education Policy, University of Southern California Career mentors: Dr.

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The Department of Education Pauses Processing of TPD Discharges from Dec. 20, 2024, to early Mar. 2025 – What You Should Know

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

On December 20, 2024, the Department of Education announced that it is temporarily pausing the processing of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge applications. The TPD processing pause will last from December 20, 2024, to early March 2025. The processing pause will give the Department time as it moves the management of the TPD program to studentaid.gov.

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How to Attract Diverse Families with Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Private K-12 schools are known for providing unparalleled educational experiences , smaller class sizes, and individualized attention. However, the perception of exclusivity tied to high tuition costs may deter families from exploring these options. For private schools effectively communicating and highlighting their financial aid offerings is critical.

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Why College Administrators Must Act Now on Academic Support—Before Students Leave

Knack

The start of the spring semester marks a critical juncture for colleges and universities across the country. For countless students, particularly first-year and at-risk learners, this semester is a make-or-break moment. Without urgent, proactive academic support, many students will struggle to keep up and make the heartbreaking decision to transfer or leave their institution entirely.

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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College; M.A. in Sociology of Education with a policy concentration; Teachers College Columbia University; and Ph.D. in counseling & human development, University of Georgia Career mentors: Dr.

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Generating AI Alternatives – workshop reflections

Catherine Cronin

The Human Touch by @cogdog (Flickr, CC0) For the past two years, it has often felt that we are living inside an unceasing clamour of claims, assertions, critiques, and questions about generative AI. What does generative AI mean for teaching, learning, assessment, and research? What does it mean for the future? What does it mean for the planet? And what does it mean for individual lives: teachers, students, and especially those whose humanity continues to be the subject of debate?

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Federal Student Aid Updates – Changes in Ownership Reporting Requirements for Institutions

HEAG

Recently, the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office released an Electronic Announcement detailing critical updates and reminders regarding the Change in Ownership (CIO) process for institutions participating in Title IV, HEA programs. This guidance underscores documentation and reporting requirements, the Temporary … Read more .

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OPE Publishes New FAQ Resource Page for Administrative Capabilities, Key Postsecondary Regulations (Jan. 14 Update)

College Aid Services

Update Jan. 14, 2025: The Department updated this EA to reflect that we updated Frequently Asked Questions related only to Administrative Capability and Financial Responsibility. Posted Date: January 08, 2025 Author: Office of Postsecondary Education Electronic Announcement ID: GENERAL-25-03 Subject: Frequently Asked Questions on Administrative Capability, Financial Responsibility and Program Integrity The Department of Education… More OPE Publishes New FAQ Resource Page for Administrativ

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Leading From the Intersection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If you look up the book definition of intersectionality, you can identify the sociological framework suggested by Kimberl Crenshaw in the 1980s that explains how complex power structures of individuals and groups combine, or intersect, in patterns of discrimination and privilege across multiple factors such as gender, race, and class. Dr. Julius O. Sokenu But the connotative meaning is somewhat different.

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Introducing the WACademic Blog

Purdue University Global

The Purdue Global (PG) Academic Success Center staff, tutors, and contributors invite our readers to visit our university’s newest blog space: The WACademic Blog ! The Writing Across the Curriculum iniative and the Deparment of English and Rhetoric at Purdue University Global present the WACademic Blog. The WACademic Blog is a digital space where writing educators and professionals share stories, data, and research that “illustrate how…writing across the curriculum (WAC) initia

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the unanticipated: reflecting & looking forward

Catherine Cronin

“you are neither here nor there” … along the Flaggy Shore Three years ago, in January 2022, I started a new chapter leaving formal, full-time employment in the higher education sector to work independently. In that same month, Laura Czerniewicz and I published a call for chapters for a new book, an idea we had been slow-cooking for about six months (that book, Higher Education for Good , was published in October 2023).

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White House Concludes Historic Loan Forgiveness Initiative with Final Discharge, Awarding $188.8 Billion in Relief to 5.3 Million Borrowers Since 2021

College Aid Services

In one of its final executive orders, the White House has authorized over $600 million in student loan forgiveness for 4,550 borrowers enrolled in the Income-Base Repayment (IBR) and another 4,100 through individual borrower defense approvals. With this latest announcement, the administration has forgiven a total of $188.8 billion in student loan debt for approximately… More White House Concludes Historic Loan Forgiveness Initiative with Final Discharge, Awarding $188.8 Billion in Relief

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Engineering a Path for the Forgotten: Meet the Professor Transforming Transportation Access - Dr. Kyung "Kate" Hyun

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Professor Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.S and M.S. in Urban Planning and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; PhD. University of California, Irvine (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Career mentors: Dr. Stephen Mattingly, UTA; Dr. Melanie Sattler, UTA Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Stay resilient and persistent.

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Rethinking Accessibility and Inclusion in Learning Centers

Knack

Learning centers are vital in ensuring that students have the resources they need to succeed academically. Leaders across the field are focusing on fostering environments where every student can thrive, emphasizing accessibility and inclusion by embracing practical, student-centered strategies that prioritize equity and engagement for all.

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Pumpkin Oatmeal

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Serving Size: 1 cup | Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1/2 cup oats (old fashioned or quick cooking) 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons chopped or sliced nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts) 4 teaspoons maple or pancake syrup Directions: In a large, microwave safe bowl, stir together milk, oats, pumpkin puree, and cinnamon. Cook in microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute.

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Biden-Harris Administration Approves $3.82 Billion in Student Loan Relief, Total Debt Forgiven Now Exceeds $180 Billion

College Aid Services

The federal government announced an additional $3.82 billion in debt relief for 146,000 borrowers, continuing its efforts to reform the student loan system. This latest round forgives $465 million for borrowers enrolled in the the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF), $1.15 billion for those who attended institutions owned by the Center for Excellence in… More Biden-Harris Administration Approves $3.82 Billion in Student Loan Relief, Total Debt Forgiven Now Exceeds $180 Billion

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Gilda Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, will leave her position at the end of the academic year, adding to the growing list of higher Dr. Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. The announcement comes as the private institution grapples with persistent financial challenges, including annual operating deficits of $4 million.

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Building a Strong Foundation for TRIO in the 119th Congress

COE

Building a Strong Foundation for TRIO in the 119th Congress January 17, 2025 by Owen Toomey The 119th Congress has begun, with TRIO advocates urged to engage new Members, build bipartisan support, and prioritize outreach to protect TRIO programs amidst upcoming fiscal challenges. The 119th Congress officially began at noon on January 3. In the House of Representatives, Rep.

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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has been named the next president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), marking a Dr. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization. Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her higher education journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez.

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What to Expect When Expecting a DEI Layoff

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this post-presidential election reality, many of us are feeling uncertain about our jobsespecially DEI folks who have been seeing the writing on the wall for quite Shawntal Z. Brown some time. Unfortunately, I speak from experience. In the span of a six-minute Zoom call, I was suddenly jobless and unable to process the many emotions swirling through my mind.

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UMass Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Paul Wolff, Who Bridged Philosophy and African American Studies, Dies at 91

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Robert Paul Wolff, a distinguished philosopher, educator, and champion of educational equity, passed away last week. Dr. Robert Paul Wolff Born December 27, 1933, Wolff dedicated his life to scholarship, teaching, and advocacy. During his tenure at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he held joint appointments in Philosophy and Afro-American Studies, he challenged conventional academic and social boundaries.

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Impacting the Environment - Dr. Majid Bagheri

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Try to engage minorities in cutting-edge environmental research. Career mentors: Dr. Joel Burken, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University Education: BSc., Civil Engineering (construction), Technical and Vocational University, Kermanshah, Iran; Msc., Civil and Environmental Engineering, K.N.

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Engineering a Path for the Forgotten: Meet the Professor Transforming Transportation Access - Dr. Kyung "Kate" Hyun

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Professor Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.S and M.S. in Urban Planning and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; PhD. University of California, Irvine (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Career mentors: Dr. Stephen Mattingly, UTA; Dr. Melanie Sattler, UTA Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Stay resilient and persistent.

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A Champion for Refugee Communities - Dr. Ashley Cureton

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Remember, its progress, not perfection. You win some and you lose some. No matter what happens, keep pushing towards greatness.Career mentors: Dr. Trina Shanks (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor); Dr. Rogerio M. Pinto (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor); Dr. Annette Campbell Anderson (Johns Hopkins University); Dr.

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