Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Too much counseling literature in the last two years has emphasized the need for better mental health programming in schools, without specifying just what that programming should include. Goal setting can create a sense of purpose in a student who would otherwise look at their current situation and lose hope.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 7, 2024

Following the institute’s collaborative sessions, leaders gained fresh perspectives on addressing issues hindering student retention and success. It starts upstream with the relationship with their advisor — feeling that their story is known and support is tailored to their goals and life outside of class.

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EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

With our new president, Dr. Shari McMahan, on board and a fresh academic year on the horizon, the charge was made to uncover the student experience from a systems point of view. Learn more about the program and future cohorts. The core team decided to focus on first-time college students and specifically their first year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

There is nothing new about amplifying gifts by yielding control,” she continued. PCC’s Community Excellence Grants program allows faculty, staff, and students to propose ideas in service of the school, its diverse campus, and its nearby communities. Many reported that this trust significantly increased the impact of the gift.

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IEFA

APRIL 28, 2023

Studying these fields can open up a world of career opportunities and provide access to some of the most advanced educational programs in the world. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of studying these programs in the U.S. as well as qualifications needed to pursue a degree in these areas.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 27, 2023

And so, what we did the summer of ‘21 was very quickly pivot to a new program. So, what we've tried to do is find new interventions that can help deal with these really crippling DFW rates that not only hold up students academically, but also interfere with their eligibility for financial aid.”

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 12, 2024

Starting in February, borrowers who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan and who originally took out $12,000 or less in federal student loans will have any remaining balance on their loans canceled after 10 years of qualifying time in repayment. Find out how to request a Fresh Start here.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

About 43 million people are expected to resume or start repayments of their student loans. Many loan servicers have changed during the pandemic, and they are anticipating assistance in finding those new loan servicers. Collins hopes this program will bring more borrowers to feel comfortable with repayment plans.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that nearly 153,000 borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan are getting their loans canceled thanks to early implementation of the shortened time to forgiveness component of the new repayment plan. When can I qualify for loan cancellation under the SAVE Plan?

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Supporting Student Success

APRIL 1, 2021

Or maybe they had stood at the crossroads in a small community during a recruiting trip and saw with fresh eyes how big their campus must feel to students whose town has nine buildings along Main Street. This was the start to the excellent Rural Student Success Unconference hosted by the University of Georgia, March 19-20, 2021.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It has been a year of navigating the new normal on many fronts. With the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding, colleges and universities have tried to bring students back to campus and provide fresh inspiration. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay while it considers the legal challenges to the debt forgiveness program.

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