Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

Within Hartford, Connecticut, lies a vast community made up of people from across the Asian continent. The Asian population in Hartford County alone totals more than 53,000, making it one of the counties in the state with the most Asian residents. This marks an increase of more than 15,000 Asian people in the county since 2010. The city and area hold a large population of people from places such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, along with more recent refugees from Afghanistan and Syria, accor

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The Education Hub

MAY 21, 2024

Many young people will be sitting exams over the coming months, including GCSEs, A Levels, and VTQs. We know that exam season can be stressful.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

Dr. Donald Palm The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees voted during a May 15 meeting to conduct an independent investigation into the handling of a $237.75 million gift. FAMU received the gift — a donation to support of student success initiatives and athletics — from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gerami, a Texas hemp farmer and the founder of Batterson Farms Corp.

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The Counseling Geek

MAY 16, 2024

Dear David 2.0: Unmasking the College Board's Profiteering at Educators' Expense Dear David (it’s me again), This is a follow up to my original letter titled Dear David: An Open Letter to The College Board written in May of 2019. The link to the article is here should you wish to read it: [link] I doubt you will, David, as you are too busy flying around on a private charter or in first class counting your $2mil+ annual salary and sitting on your 2 BILLION DOLLAR mountain of assets.

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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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College Aid Services

MAY 16, 2024

Federal Student Aid has published and updated several portions of the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook. What has changed so far? Volume 5 – Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV Funds is now available on the FSA Knowledge. This volume specifically focuses on how institutions should deal with overpayments when a student receives more… More » FSA Publishes Volume 5 of 2024-25 Handbook, Updates Volumes 1 and 4 The post FSA Publishes Volume 5 of 2024-25 Handbook, Updates Volumes

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Steve Keating

MAY 16, 2024

Peter Drucker, the legendary management consultant once said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” What he meant by that is you can have all the strategy in the world and if the culture in your organization is poor the strategy is unlikely to be implemented. You can also hire the very best people but if your culture is poor it’s your very best people who are likely to leave first.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2024

Drexel University is offering tuition at half the cost for students who have earned an associate degree from any accredited community college in the U.S. Dr. Dawn Medley “Our experiential education model has proven to be one of the best ways for students to prepare to be leaders in their careers, so it's incumbent on us provide opportunities for more students to earn a Drexel degree,” said Dr.

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Counselors' Corner

MAY 15, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. There’s a teenage kid No matter what he did Nobody ever understands And he don’t measure up And he’s had enough Can’t be his daddy’s little man So he pulls out that hot rod Chevy Puts in his favorite cassette He ain’t goin’ to no college The world is waitin’ up ahead * It's hard to believe it’s over 30 years since Bob McDill wrote those lyrics as part of the Leroy Parnell hit, On the Road — and while some of the references are dated (cassette tapes?

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College Aid Services

MAY 17, 2024

FSA has discovered an issue that sends exported files from EDExpress to the transmission queue for the incorrect SAIG mailbox in EDconnect 8.6.1 and “all current and prior” versions of EDExpress. Although there is no long term solution yet, officials recommend that users make sure that they are in the correct TG mailbox during the… More » EDExpress, EDconnect Issue Sends Files to Incorrect SAIG Mailbox The post EDExpress, EDconnect Issue Sends Files to Incorrect SAIG Mailbox fi

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Steve Keating

MAY 19, 2024

There are three types of people who have authority over others in the workplace. One is an Authentic Leader. This type of individual is a joy to work with. They care as much about the success of the people they lead as they do about their own success. They work tirelessly to help people reach their full potential, both at work and in life. The second is a manager.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2024

Stephanie Pacheco has been named the 2024 National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States by the youth literary organization Urban Word. Stephanie Pacheco “It was a combination of shock, exuberant joy but most of all, I felt so full of love,” described Pacheco on learning about the honor. “Being awarded this title is such a great honor.” The award recognizes young poets whose work centers on social impact and advocacy such as former National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

MAY 19, 2024

You’re about to write a conference abstract. That sounds straightforward but it’s often not. There are things to decide even before you start writing. For example you have to choose what to focus on. And how cooked it already is. This choice may lead to two dilemmas. Here’s the first – Do you put in one you prepared earlier, that is, a paper that is already published or at least already in review?

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College Aid Services

MAY 16, 2024

On Thursday, May 16, the Department of Education released a new Dear Colleague letter (GEN-24-07) which outlines forthcoming changes to several regulations that affect an institution’s eligibility to participate in Title IV, HEA programs. The updates pertain to regulations on Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, and Ability to Benefit (ATB).

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Knowledge Avatars College

MAY 19, 2024

A Symbiotic Relationship: Educators and Knowledge Avatars AI as Partners in Teaching Emiliano De La… Sun, 05/19/2024 - 11:48 As education continues to evolve ith AI, the integration of this advanced technology has become increasingly vital. Among the innovative solutions reshaping the educational landscape, Knowledge Avatars AI stands out. This advanced AI aims to work symbiotically with educators, creating a dynamic and personalized learning environment that amplifies teaching effectiveness and

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MAY 17, 2024

Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as a gateway for millions of students to access critical financial assistance to make their dreams of a higher education accessible, this year’s application rollout has added significant barriers to … Read more ».

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MAY 17, 2024

IDAHOBIT is here again! Today, May 17, marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. The intention of the. Read more Artikkeli Make Higher Education More Inclusive for LGBTIQ+ Students julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Nyyti ry.

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College Aid Services

MAY 15, 2024

The Department of Education has published the fixed interest rates for Federal Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, and Direct PLUS loans that are disbursed from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The respective interest rates for each loan is 6.53% for undergraduates, 8.08% for graduate or professional students, and 9.08% for parent borrowers based on… More » Now Available: Federal Direct Loan Interests for 2024-25 The post Now Available: Federal Direct Loan Interests for 2024-25 first app

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

MAY 15, 2024

Consolidation Deadline Extended to June 30, 2024 Today, the Department of Education announced that the consolidation deadline to take advantage of the payment count adjustment has been extended until June 30, 2024. Borrowers with older federal student loans that are not held by the Department need to apply to consolidate those loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan in order to get additional credit toward having their loans canceled through income-driven repayment (IDR) or Public Service Loan

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

MAY 21, 2024

Being active is helpful for people with chronic health conditions. It can help people with arthritis by making their joints less stiff and reducing bone loss for those with osteoporosis. And if you have diabetes, it can even help lower blood-sugar levels. Due to your health condition, you may be unable to do 30 minutes of aerobic physical activity five days a week or muscle-strengthening exercise at least twice a week.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

Dr. Donovan Livingston, award-winning educator, spoken word poet, and public speaker, has spent his career in education bridging the gap between his artistic sensibility and commitment to college access, and social justice. “A lot of my work is grounded in how Hip Hop informs student experiences in college,” Livingston said. Before attending the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill for undergrad, the Fayetteville, North Carolina, native had a budding interest in Hip Hop and spoken wo

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

In the fast-paced world of college life, staying on top of tasks and deadlines can sometimes feel like trying to catch a speeding train. However, one tool that can make this journey smoother is often right at your student’s fingertips: the college portal. Your student’s ability to regularly monitor their college portal is essential to their application process, especially when it comes to staying updated and informed about financial aid tasks and deadlines.

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College Aid Services

MAY 20, 2024

Federal Student Aid confirmed this past Friday in an electronic announcement that it has successfully reprocessed FAFSA records that were negatively affected by issues with FPS and FA-DDX. In addition, the post details how financial aid administrators can identify reprocessed ISIRs and addresses reports about applications with blank SAI fields or erroneously marked for verification.… More » Department of Education Completes FAFSA Reprocessing, Addresses Minor Issues The post Department of

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CAMPUSPEAK

MAY 14, 2024

In today’s fast-paced professional world, mastering executive presence and emotional intelligence (EI) is more than just a beneficial skill set;… The post Two Skills Every College Student Needs for Success appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

MAY 14, 2024

Serving Size: 1 slice | Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups vegetables, chopped (mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes) 6 eggs 1/4 cup nonfat milk 1/2 cup shredded cheese Directions: Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add vegetables and sauté until tender, 3–5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low. While vegetables are cooking, beat eggs and milk together in a medium-sized bowl.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

The City University of New York (CUNY) re-enrolled 16,319 stopped-out students during the 2023-24 academic year thanks to its CUNY Reconnect Program. CUNY Reconnect is a city-funded program designed to engage New Yorkers who earned college credits but stopped short of getting a degree. The program was conceived by New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and grew out of an initial $4.4 million investment from the city.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

MAY 14, 2024

By: Cindy Long, Administrator, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Setting kids up for success. It’s what every parent, guardian, and educator wants for our nation’s schoolchildren. They understand the power that small changes have to make a big difference in the learning environment. That’s why here at USDA, we recently announced a generational investment in Continue Reading The post Healthier Foods, Healthier Minds appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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College Aid Services

MAY 16, 2024

The Changing Landscape of Professional Judgment The Changing Landscape of Professional Judgment Broadcast date: Thursday, May 16, 2024 In this session, we will discuss the recent updates to Professional Judgment and ways to make the PJ process more manageable and less intimidating. The session will focus on changes to the process, implementing PJ, what is… More » The Changing Landscape of Professional Judgment – Webinar (Recording) The post The Changing Landscape of Professional Judg

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Content note: This poem was originally delivered as a spoken word performance at the 2024 Out of the Darkness Walk, an annual event designed to engage young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. It discusses suicidal feelings. My footsteps pound hard ground I’m running Running Running I don’t know where I’m going It’s hard to tell When the path in front of you Is as dark as the moonless night above you I’ve long given up on dreams Long given up on shooting stars But I cast a wish to the sky an

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Federal Direct PLUS Loans, commonly referred to as Parent PLUS Loans (PPL’s), are uncollateralized loans made by the U.S. Education Department (ED) to the parents of dependent students to help pay for college. PPL’s are a type of Federal loan intended for parents, and only parents, who wish to subsidize their child’s college education. PPL’s have fixed interest rates, flexible repayment options, and the opportunity for loan forgiveness.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2024

As the pursuit of higher education becomes increasingly competitive and demanding, the focus on academic achievements often overshadows the personal battles that many Ph.D. students face behind the scenes. While the journey toward a doctoral degree is celebrated for its intellectual rigor and scholarly contributions, it's time to shine a spotlight on the non-academic struggles that often go unnoticed.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 14, 2024

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript Student success remains a top priority in higher education, but many institutions face challenges in implementing strategic plans that engage both students and staff. At Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest), leaders are addressing these challenges with close collaboration and technology to create a unified culture of student success among all departments and campus stakeholders.

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College Aid Services

MAY 16, 2024

The Department of Education has outlined the steps that every institution must take if they are still participating in the Federal Perkins Loan Program and not issuing news loans past 2017. These requirements include important guidelines for reporting, borrower notifications, collection procedures, and how to handle loans that have been in default for more than… More » FSA Issues Reminders for Schools Participating in Federal Perkins Loan Program The post FSA Issues Reminders for Schools P

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2024

Dr. Stacy W. Smallwood Stacy W. Smallwood has been named executive director of Wake Forest University School of Divinity’s Faith COMPASS Center. He serves as associate professor of community health and founding director of the Office of Health Equity and Community Engagement in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University.

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