Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In an “embarrassing moment” to witness, a British university’s vice-chancellor “beelined” for the only Black academic at a PhD reception, despite not having spoken to any other candidates. At a European research institute, the only Black female researcher was included in every possible photo, even when the subject of the photo opportunity was unrelated to her area of expertise.
Student Minds
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In the wake of a front assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on colleges and universities not to give in to the pressure to abandon such initiatives. On Wednesday, AAUP renewed their call to colleges and universities to fund and protect research and teaching that addresses social inequity and the needs of historically underrepresented groups.
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Last year, we reported that students of color were more likely than White students to face a gap between their total college costs and the financial assistance available to them from grants and family resources, also known as unmet need. Our new analysis of unmet need finds a compelling pattern — college affordability is stratified not just at the intersection of race and ethnicity, but also by immigration background, with immigrants of color, particularly Black immigrants, facing high unmet ne
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.
Active Minds
OCTOBER 10, 2024
From the advisors (school counselors): Kaitlyn Robichaud and Courtney Selig This blog was written by Whitman-Hanson Regional High School’s Active Minds advisors about their experience supporting student-led efforts to advance mental health in their community. This is the second of two pieces sharing the story of these students’ advocacy. To read about this journey/story from the perspective of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students, click here.
Ed.gov Homeroom
OCTOBER 8, 2024
By: James Kvaal, U.S. Under Secretary of Education Too often, the conversation on higher education focuses on a handful of colleges and universities that were founded centuries ago, have huge endowments and sparkling facilities, and admit very few students. While our country is lucky to have these institutions, we also need colleges and universities that Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar on College Excellence and Equity: Update on the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program appeared fi
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Student Minds
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This World Mental Health Day, the Editorial Team have come together to discuss the theme 'No Mind Left Behind' and how it has related to their university experience. - Student Minds Blog Editorial Team ⭐ How can you bring mental health into your conversations? ⭐ Talking about mental health doesn't have to be awkward. Start by normalizing it in everyday conversations.
Steve Keating
OCTOBER 13, 2024
First off, I want to make sure you read the title of this post correctly. It says breaking free of BAD habits. I think sometimes we are programmed to believe that all habits are bad. That is absolutely not the case. Sometimes we can’t agree on what’s a good habit or a bad habit. For instance, many people would tell me that my Diet Coke habit is bad.
Student Loan Planner
OCTOBER 12, 2024
Key Takeaways: Federal student loans have become highly political in recent years, leaving borrowers to ride the emotional rollercoaster of navigating big changes with confusing guidance — alongside a slew of promises and legal challenges. Most recently, borrowers on the new SAVE plan were put into administrative forbearance while the courts decide its fate.
Ed.gov Homeroom
OCTOBER 9, 2024
One year ago, Congress restarted student loan payments, and already more borrowers are current on their federal student loans than were before the payment pause began. Borrowers now have only three months until they face consequences for late payments – making our work to support student borrowers and reform the broken student loan system more Continue Reading The post What’s Next as Borrowers Return to Repayment appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education. Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. Amid these tensions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) represent a promising opportunity to reinvigorate and expand the national higher education narrative. Over the past three decades, the number of colleges and universities with 25% or more full-time undergraduate Latine students has tripled.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Federal Student Aid has added Volume 7 – Comment Codes to the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The following volumes remain unchanged: Introduction Volume 4A – Record Layouts Volume 4B – Processing Codes Volume 5 – Edits and Rejects Volume 9 – Testing and Web Demo The following volumes have yet to be published: Volume 1… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update) The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update) first appeared on Co
Steve Keating
OCTOBER 10, 2024
It is better to give than to receive. If you’re tempted to disagree with that, then let me remind you that’s straight out of the Bible, Acts 20:35. What the Bible doesn’t mention is this interesting phenomenon; the more you give, the more you tend to receive. But just to be clear, true “givers” don’t give to get something in return. They give because they have a generous spirit.
Student Research Foundation
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Students have so many different options when it comes to choosing a college. That’s why we’ve decided to highlight some of our favorites, including Misericordia University. In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Misericordia University—including why you should consider Misericordia in your college search. Where is Misericordia University?
Ed.gov Homeroom
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As parents, we have an incredible superpower: From everyday moments, we grow true and deep connections with our kids. When we spend quality time, create routines, and listen to and learn from them, we come to know their ever-evolving strengths and challenges better than anyone. Similarly, parents often come to know their child’s school by Continue Reading The post Five Ways to be a School Parent Superhero appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic, most higher education institutions opted to eliminate the requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores such as the ACT and SAT. The reasoning for going “test optional” was twofold: it was not possible to administer the tests safely, and there was a shared understanding that the most deleterious effects of the pandemic were exacerbating inequities in ways that disadvantaged students from under-resourced communities.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Updated October 14th The Department of Education continues to beta test the 2025-26 FAFSA with a select group of institutions and students as the December 1 release date approaches. Here is the latest regarding the upcoming application, as detailed on the Updates page: 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Updates Oct. 10, 2024: Tracking and Resolving Known Issues… More » 2025–26 FAFSA® Beta Testing: The Latest Updates and Ongoing Issues The post 2025–26 FAFSA® Beta Testing: The Latest Updates and Ongoing Is
Believe in Students
OCTOBER 10, 2024
I arrived at Believe in Students in April 2020, just as the pandemic was rocking the world and changing college campuses, in some ways permanently. My job when I arrived was to figure out how to utilize incredibly generous philanthropic support to provide emergency grants to students. There were two ways we were doing this: one was a highly scalable and efficient tech-based solution, a partnership with Beam.
Student Research Foundation
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Teaching isn’t an easy job! On average, teachers work 53 hours per week—7 hours more than the average worker. Between teaching students when class is in session, lesson planning, grading assignments, keeping everything organized, and so much more—teachers have a lot of work on their plates! With teachers having so many different tasks to complete each day, it’s important to have access to support and helpful sites for educators.
Knack
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Attending this year’s P3•EDU event highlighted the critical role public-private partnerships (P3s) are playing in reshaping student support services in higher education. As institutions face mounting budget cuts and staffing shortages, P3s offer a strategic solution to streamline and enhance these services while addressing growing financial and operational pressures.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Centering Black Children in Education (CBCE) is mounting a movement. Created in 2021, CBCE consistently provides a powerful counter-narrative to challenge systemic racism and educational inequities through groundbreaking programming and initiatives. Our collective ultimate aim is liberatory education for Black children. Unlike traditional educational organizations, CBCE is more than just a gathering of academics and educators.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As the Federal Perkins Loan Program winds down, FSA has released guidance for how institutions can process their annual capital distributions form the Perkins Loan Revolving Fund. Schools will receive notifications from the Department about the amount that they must discharge, which will be determined by the Proportional Share formula and the 2025-26 FISAP application.… More » FSA Issues Guidance for Annual Distributions of Perkins Loan Revolving Fund Assets The post FSA Issues Guidance fo
School & Student Services by Community Brands
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Education Brands launches new entity, name, and brand identity focused exclusively on K-12 schools , helmed by new CEO St. Petersburg, FL, October 10, 2024 – Education Brands, formerly part of Community Brands, a leading provider of cloud-based software, services, and payment solutions for schools, today announced its rebrand to VenturEd Solutions , a new education-focused entity led by CEO Nick Laird.
Student Loan Planner
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Student loan borrowers may have just endured the most chaotic week in history. The first week of October 2024 saw unprecedented changes and disruptions to the entire federal student loan system including repayment, default and loan forgiveness. Here’s a breakdown of what has happened and what borrowers should know going forward. Student loan on-ramp program… The post The Wildest Week for Student Loan Borrowers: Key Updates On What Happened appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Student Research Foundation
OCTOBER 9, 2024
While the college application process may seem straightforward on paper, actually going through it is another story. Applying to college is a big undertaking—one that requires planning, dedication, and perseverance. On top of that, students have to go through this process during the fall of their senior year. As such, many students struggle with how to organize school work while managing college application deadlines.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Last school year was one of the most turbulent times for higher education in recent memory. As the fall semester begins, it seems that college protests over the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict are not slowing down. With three-fifths of U.S. colleges having protests last school year and encampments on over 130 campuses across the country, it’s more likely than not that you have or will experience this at your school.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 9, 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. Posted Date: October 08, 2024 Author: Federal… More » FTI-SAIG Users Must Update Annual Certificates to Maintain Software Access The post FTI-SAIG Users Must Update A
Knack
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Our recent virtual event, " Partnerships to Promote Student Success ," focused on addressing Florida’s critical nursing shortage by exploring collaborative strategies aimed at improving student success, retention, and workforce preparation. Led by Rayna Letourneau , Executive Director of the Florida Center for Nursing , the webinar brought together a panel of experts who showcased successful academic and industry partnerships that are making a tangible impact in nursing education across the stat
School & Student Services by Community Brands
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In today’s digital world, data security is a pressing concern for all institutions, including private K-12 schools. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month we wanted to share these insights on how to ensure schools can ensure security for family financial data. As schools handle sensitive information, such as family financial records and student data, it’s essential to prioritize cyber awareness and implement strong security measures.
Symplicity
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Collective responsibility, collective action to prevent student suicide. Guidance for the higher education sector to reduce risk and restrict access to means of suicide. This evidence-based resource emphasises collective responsibility, practical steps and a whole-institution approach to reduce risks, restrict access to harmful means and improve the emotional environment for students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Dr. Christopher A. Brooks Dr. Christopher A. Brooks can link a recent trip to the African continent back to childhood. Brooks recalls his father’s experiences in the Merchant Marines in the 1950s, visiting West Africa, and how the parental influence extends into his work as an anthropologist and professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. “Both of my parents made their children aware of African history and geography when we were young,” reflects Brooks, during his most recent excursion to Ken
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 9, 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 8, 2024: FSA has published Volume 1 – Summary of Changes. This… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #2) The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #2) first appeared
Knack
OCTOBER 15, 2024
At Knack, we believe that the key to our success lies in the strength of our partnerships. Our relationship with each of our partner schools is not just about providing a service—it’s about fostering meaningful, collaborative relationships that help every institution thrive. The feedback we’ve received from our partners over the past year has highlighted the importance of active listening, open communication, and working together to overcome challenges.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and early detection is key. Symptoms include lumps, nipple changes, thickened skin, changes in appearance (size, shape, dimpling), and skin color changes (pink, red). Ovarian cancer also affects women. It’s important to know the symptoms because they can be hard to detect. Symptoms include abdominal or pelvic pain, feeling full quickly, bloating, changes in bowel habits, frequent urination, and feeling tired without a clear reason.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed. The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.
Counselors' Corner
OCTOBER 8, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. The key to all counseling—personal, academic, career, mental health, college—lies in one goal: To give the client something new to think about. Consider that for just a moment. A client comes into our office with a given set of rules and ideas about how the world works. Since they haven’t come in for a social call, it’s clear they want those rules and ideas to do something else than what they’re now doing.
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