Active Minds
OCTOBER 28, 2024
To undergo the painful process of self-reflection regarding an eating disorder, and then follow that up with the gut-wrenching vulnerability of asking for help, is a process that should only be met with a simple answer: let’s get you the help you need. However, the unfortunate reality is that, for many people, this terrifying request only brings more questions.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 28, 2024
As election day approaches, organizers nationwide are intensifying their efforts to boost engagement and turnout efforts among college students and first-time voters. From registration drives to workshops on understanding ballot propositions, campus organizers are using creative strategies to get out the vote. With top concerns like employment opportunities, the economy, mental health, and reproductive rights at stake, Gen Z students are looking to the polls as a means of addressing issues they
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Two national organizations that support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) have launched nonpartisan campaigns to get HBCU students out to the polls in a few weeks. The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have been working around the clock to mobilize voters in the upcoming presidential election.
Student Minds
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Members of the U-Belong Student Campaign team write about the link between low mood and loneliness … and how you can break the cycle. - Anonymous We hear of low social battery, low energy, and how common mental health challenges are, but sometimes it is too normalised … to the point where we ‘normalise’ it in unhealthy ways. At times, this can lead us to avoid engaging with information that help us understand how we are feeling and things we can do to feel better.
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.
Timely MD
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Natural disasters are realities that can disrupt the communities they affect, including college campuses. Take the recent hurricanes, Milton and Helene, for example. Many colleges across Florida closed in preparation for and in response to Hurricane Milton, and colleges in Western North Carolina – an area devastated by Hurricane Helene – were still closed weeks after the storm caused historic flooding.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Schools have until December 10th to validate their assigned Electronic Services user accounts and TG/FT numbers associated with the NSLDS Professional Access website, COD website, FAFSA Partner Portal, and EDconnect program. The memo below outlines the steps that each Primary Destination Point Administrator Schools must take to recertify their institution and failure to meet the… More » FSA Sets Dec. 10 Deadline for Institutions to Validate TG/FT Numbers and Electronic Services User Accoun
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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Meet Olivia Marchizza, a transfer student from Springfield, IL! Olivia transferred to Missouri State University from Lincoln Land Community College. Olivia is pursuing the Exercise Science major at Missouri State University. When asked why Olivia chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Olivia said, “The reputation of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services and the activities on campus and in the community attracted me to Missouri State.
Student Minds
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Sadiyah writes about building a sense of belonging with people from similar ethnic backgrounds and finding your crowd at uni. - Sadiyah Starting university was always a scary jump from studying A-levels because the culture, environment, and people were completely different. It is that huge step that everyone talks about. I was excited but anxious about ‘where I would belong’ as university cultures are predominantly different from my beliefs, especially with the social scene revolving around drin
Counselors' Corner
OCTOBER 23, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. A few years ago, there was a discussion about the value of college— two- year, four-year, even certificates. I wrote a column in response to that discussion, and most of it is below… And in reading it, it seems like it might need updating, in light of new data. It’s clear parents, and even students, are seeing college as a vocational training experience, and not a life-shaping one.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Department also continues to process paper FAFSA applications but is experiencing some lag in processing time. The current timeline for processing 2024-25 paper FAFSA applications is within a month of submission, but the Department is adding resources to bring the processing time back to 7-10 days within the next two weeks. The Department is… More » 2024-25 Paper FAFSA Updates: Correction Processing Resumes with Estimated 7-10 Day Wait Time (Oct. 18 Update) The post 2024-25 Paper FAFSA
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows a 3% increase in enrollment in undergraduate programs this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023.This is the second consecutive year of undergraduate growth and third straight year of growth for community colleges. Despite that overall undergraduate growth, NSCRC’s “Stay Informed” report for fall 2024 shows a decline in freshman enrollment.
Ed.gov Homeroom
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Office of Educational Technology today released Empowering Education Leaders : A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration, a new resource designed to support school leaders as they make plans to leverage artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) benefits for teaching and student learning while managing its risks.
Steve Keating
OCTOBER 24, 2024
I am old enough to vaguely remember a time before cell phones. I cannot for the life of me remember how I used all the time I now spend on my phone. I do, however, absolutely remember not being annoyed by people holding up a checkout line while talking to someone about some mind-numbing nonsense. Research shows that the average person in the United States today checks their phone every 12 minutes, that’s approximately 80 times a day.
Symplicity
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Higher education faces a critical challenge in fostering not just academic success but also supporting students' personal development, resilience, and readiness for life beyond the classroom. According to EAB’s recent report on the “ Student Readiness Crisis ,” a majority of today’s students are arriving on campus with lower levels of resilience, time management skills, and self-efficacy than previous generations.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 28, 2024
This year has ushered in a range of updates that will enhance how system managers can process federal aid, with some changes already implemented and other set to take effect in Spring 2025. Below is a summary of the most important changes that financial aid offices can expect in COD and the FAFSA Partner Portal… More » Common Record XML Schema Version 5.0c Launches as CPS and FAA Access Are Decommissioned The post Common Record XML Schema Version 5.0c Launches as CPS and FAA Access Are Dec
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, a prolific researcher who has led the School of Education at American University as its dean for the past eight years, has been selected president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy "I'm honored to take on this new role at AACTE, an organization with such a rich tradition of leadership, advocacy, and innovation," said Holcomb-McCoy.
Student Loan Planner
OCTOBER 26, 2024
The average American is woefully unprepared to handle a medical emergency or loss of income. In fact, as of 2024, over one in four Americans do not have any emergency savings, making them vulnerable if a health crisis or accident leaves them unable to work. You might expect Social Security disability benefits to protect you… The post Short-Term vs.
Steve Keating
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Years ago, I was looking for someone to develop and present a workshop on remaining humble when you’ve achieved great success. I did not succeed in finding that person because I realized pretty quickly that anyone willing to say they were qualified likely wasn’t. I mean, “I can do it because I’m the most humble person you’ll ever meet” is not exactly a qualifying statement.
Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Meet Robert-Thomas Gumersell, a transfer student from Springfield, MO! Robert-Thomas transferred to Missouri State University from Ozarks Tech. Robert-Thomas is pursuing the Communication Studies major at Missouri State University. When asked why Robert-Thomas chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Robert-Thomas said, “I chose to transfer to Missouri State because of the affordability, as well as the simple transfer process.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Federal Student Aid notified schools that they will transmit a revised draft of the Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) Completers List by October 27 through their SAIG-TG mailboxes. Financial aid offices will receive the file as a GEFVCMOP message class and have until Jan. 15, 2025, to make any necessary corrections and submit… More » Schools to Revise Updated FVT/GE Completers List; Submission Deadline Set for Jan. 15, 2025 The post Schools to Revise Updated FVT/
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Thelma Watershed Wair, who made history as one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957, died over the weekend. She was 83. Wair earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1964, a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Sothern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIEU) in 1970 and an administrative certificate in education from the university in 1972.
Student Research Foundation
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Touring colleges can be an exciting time for students! As they think about the next steps in their future and what life could be like after high school, many students wonder: “When should I start touring colleges?” It’s common for upperclassmen to start touring colleges, with 85% of seniors reporting that they have visited a college campus. But for high school freshmen, is it too early to start touring colleges?
CAMPUSPEAK
OCTOBER 23, 2024
We all know about misinformation and disinformation but a term I learned recently is malinformation. Let’s review: Misinformation is false… The post How to Avoid Misinformation appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Meet Lyndsey Conley, a transfer student from Parkville, MO! Lyndsey transferred to Missouri State University from Butler Community College. Lyndsey is pursuing the Marketing/Marketing Research program at Missouri State University. When asked why Lyndsey chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Lyndsey said MSU’s affordability and location (it’s “not too far from home”) played into her decision to attend Missouri State.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Update on October 23, 2024: We have added additional 2025-26 ISIR Test Files to Volume… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #5) The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #5) first ap
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Latino college students face significant barriers across the United States, according to UnidosUS, the largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization who released a new national survey on Tuesday. Among the 3,000 Hispanic students between the ages of 18 and 35 surveyed, the study highlighted systemic and institutional obstacles that these students face while navigating higher education.
HEAG
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Access to higher education is one of the most powerful tools to uplift individuals, families, and entire communities. However, the cost of education can be a significant barrier, especially for underrepresented students who may not be aware of the resources … Read more ».
Knack
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Higher education is increasingly embracing strategies that focus on holistic student development, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has taken a leading role with its strengths-based approach to student success. As highlighted in this Inside Higher Ed podcast , this approach shifts the focus from remediation to empowerment, encouraging students to build on their unique strengths and talents.
Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Meet Kallie Clevenger, a transfer student from Blue Springs, MO! Kallie transferred to Missouri State University from Culver-Stockton College. Kallie is pursuing the Design/Graphic Design program at Missouri State University. When asked why Kallie chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Kallie said, “I was looking for a school that had a good art department and I could also do photography and more opportunities.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The 2025-2026 FAFSA Cycle is upon us! Join us for an in-depth look at the latest updates, as well as what remains unchanged in the new 2025-26 FAFSA application. Our expert presenters will guide you through the key aspects of the 2025-26 FAFSA, highlight common application mistakes, and share valuable lessons from the previous year… More » 2025-26 FAFSA Application Update – Webinar (Recording) The post 2025-26 FAFSA Application Update – Webinar (Recording) first appeared on College A
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The nation's largest gathering of underrepresented Ph.D. students will convene next week in New Orleans. Scholars affiliated with the SREB-State Doctoral Program and seven other scholarship programs, including the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Scholars Program will gather at the 31st annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring. This year, more than 1,000 are registered to attend the conference hosted by the Southern Regional Education Board’s Doctoral Scholars Program.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The Growing Together Iowa Mini-Grant Program , www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/growing-together-iowa, has provided funding for the Master Gardener donation garden projects since 2016. The funding helps volunteers buy materials such as seeds, fencing, and harvest supplies to support food pantry donation gardens. Growing Together Iowa aims to accomplish the following: Increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables Promote healthy food choices Provide nutrition and gardening education In 2
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
OCTOBER 21, 2024
This time of year means that college applications are in full swing for high school seniors! There’s paperwork to submit, essays to write, and financial aid applications to send in. The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For the 2025-2026 application cycle, the FAFSA will come online in December.
Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Meet Cas Flores, a transfer student from Denver, CO! Cas transferred to Missouri State University from Wichita State University. Cas is pursuing the Psychology program at Missouri State University. When asked why Cas chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Cas said that the Psychology and Criminology programs influenced the decision to transfer, along with the number and types of courses offered.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Financial Aid Offices that utilize EDconnect 8.6.1 or TDClient 3.5.0 must update their annual certificates to maintain their software access and continue receiving ISIRs. New certificates are available 30 days before the current one expires and FSA has provided several guides to assist administrators with the renewal process. Update on Oct. 22, 2024: We would… More » FTI-SAIG Users Must Update Annual Certificates to Maintain Software Access (Oct. 22 Update) The post FTI-SAIG Users Must Upd
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Anthony Williams has been appointed deputy superintendent and chief law enforcement officer of Indiana University Public Safety. Anthony Williams He served as a police lieutenant of operations at the Northwest Missouri State University Police Department. Williams, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, holds a bachelor’s degree in corporate recreation and wellness and an MBA from Northwest Missouri State University.
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