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Mississippi Delta Community College Picks Its Next Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mississippi Delta Community College has named Dr. Steven J. Jones as the tenth president of the college. Dr. Steven Jones Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College located in the city of Moorhead. "I'm extremely honored to be selected as the next president of Mississippi Delta Community College," said Jones.

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An Introduction to Junior Interviews

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Its hard to believe counselors will be talking with juniors about college right after we get back from December break. If youre new to this, heres a quick tour on making the most out of these 20-minute meetings: Graduation requirements Greet the student, ask them how the team is doing, then make sure they will have what they need to leave next June.

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New Report Highlights Hidden Costs and Privacy Risks of Digital Courseware for Higher Education Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. That’s the findings from a new Privacy Rights Clearinghouse report, funded by a Michelson 20MM grant. The report uncovers “troubling gaps in data privacy for students using digital learning tools in higher education.” Titled “ Paying Twice to Learn? How Higher Education Students May Be Forced to Sacrifice Privacy for Digital Learning Tools ,” the report points out that weak privacy protections an

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Continuing our vital work together in 2025

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

This season presents opportunities to share gratitude for the Institute for Higher Education Policys hard-working team and engaged partners, celebrate our impact, and set sights on the year ahead. Its also a time for reflection. A time to reflect on progress towards our vision of a more equitable and just society through higher education and a time to reflect on the vital need to continue our efforts with persistence and zeal into 2025 and beyond.

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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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We Are The Legacy: Commemorating 21 Years of Active Minds

Active Minds

Active Minds is a movement, a community, and a testament to what can happen when individuals come together to prioritize mental health. As someone deeply connected to its mission, Active Minds is a part of my identity, my journey as an advocate, and my experiences as a student. Reflecting on the 21 years since Alison Malmon founded the organization, I am reminded of Active Minds continued mission: to change the conversation around mental health.

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Facing Darkness: A Student’s Journey Through Depression

Student Minds

A student shares their personal battle with depression, shedding light on the often-hidden struggles of academic life and mental health. Through honest reflections and hard-won coping strategies, this piece aims to offer support, understanding, and hope to others facing similar challenges. - Anonymous For many students, the transition into college life is filled with excitement and ambition.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes is focused on meaningful conversations that lead her institution forward. For the past 18 years of her distinguished career in higher education, Eanes has worked at public institutions. After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position.

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Innovating Together: 6 Essential Episodes for Higher Education Leaders

The University Innovation Alliance

Innovating Together: 6 Essential Episodes for Higher Education Leaders Elana Thu, 12/12/2024 - 06:25 Image Blog Post Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom Its been another great year for the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), and were happy to share our top six episodes from the Innovating Together Podcast. These must-listen shows represent just a few of the innovations and challenges that were top of mind for higher education leaders in 2024.

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Learn why our Fall 2024 Interns Advocate for Mental Health

Active Minds

Active Minds has had another successful internship semester with the 2024 Fall class, and as this intern cohort finishes up their semester with us, we want to take a moment to reflect on their incredible contributions to mental health advocacy. Throughout the semester, these interns have demonstrated dedication and creativity in promoting mental well-being.

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Making Friends At University

Student Minds

Stavros shares his top tips for making friends to new students who are starting their university journey. - Stavros Before I moved to the UK for my studies, I used to be confident and surrounded by friends. Socialising was never a problem for me; I even considered myself an extrovert. I used to go out almost every night, party all the time, weekly road trips.

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New Knowledge Center Page Consolidates FVT/GE Resources to Streamline Compliance Training

College Aid Services

In their latest Dear Colleague letter, Federal Student Aid has announced a new resource for administrators that consolidates training materials for Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) regulations into one page. This training page comes the federal government implements a series of new FVT/GE requirements and schools across the country work to adapt.

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College Completion Rates Edging Upward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) n otes that 61.1% of learners who began college in fall 2018, which is the most recent cohort tracked, earned a credential within six years. This.5 percentage point increase is the first increase in the six-year completion rate in several years. “The improvements here were mostly driven by students who started at community colleges.

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The Importance of a Strong Work Ethic – Part Two

Steve Keating

In Part One of this two-part post, we looked at why a strong work ethic is essential to a person’s success. Many people think having a strong work ethic simply means working hard. That’s true, but there’s more to it than that. Strengthening your work ethic involves building habits and adopting mindsets that promote discipline, focus, and accountability.

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About Community Service

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. High school students, especially those of you applying to college, it's time to have a heart-to-heart about the meaning of community service. Here's the deal: Chances are, the community you live in doesn't have enough money to pay for everything it needs. Some older community members could use a little company, or some elementary school kids may have nowhere to go after school.

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8 LinkedIn Tips for Students

Student Research Foundation

As students get closer to graduation, most have accumulated an impressive high school education and some work experience. But, as students gain more experience, they may wonder how to best showcase it. When you start filling out college applications and applying for jobs, having your experience up-to-date and easily accessible will make these processes smoother.

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FSA Begins 2025-26 FAFSA Paper Processing, Addresses Errors with 2024-25 Form

College Aid Services

Financial aid offices can access the 2025-26 FAFSA Paper form through the FAFSA Partner Portal, as the Department of Education begins processing applications; functionality for student corrections will arrive in early 2025. Additionally, FSA has provided guidance for applicants whose ISIRS are impacted by Reject 9, Comment Code 23, or Identity Validation Processing Errors while… More » FSA Begins 2025-26 FAFSA Paper Processing, Addresses Errors with 2024-25 Form The post FSA Begins 2025-26

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Cultivating Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders: The H.E.L.F. Foundation Effect

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Dr. Herman J. Felton Jr., and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) nearly a decade ago, they had no idea that they would become the vanguard in leading and supporting a new generation of leadership within historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “The idea was simply to create a space for individuals who were sincerely interested in committing their vocation and uplift to HBCUs.

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How Peer Tutoring Fosters Student Belonging

Knack

Peer tutoring has long been recognized as a valuable tool for academic success, but its benefits extend far beyond the classroom. One of the most significant yet often overlooked impacts of peer tutoring is its ability to foster a profound sense of belonging among students. By connecting individuals in meaningful ways, peer tutoring programs can transform academic environments into inclusive communities where everyone feels valued and supported.

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Getting an MBA for international students in the U.S.

IEFA

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is the pinnacle of business qualifications for students dreaming of becoming captains of industry. Earning a highly sought-after MBA can ensure a bright future full of opportunities for advancing a career in business. With a median $125,000 starting salary for MBA graduates in the U.S., its no wonder international students want to attend American business schools in record numbers.

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EDExpress for Windows 2024-25, Release 2.0 and 2025-26, Release 1.0 Now Available

College Aid Services

Service releases for EDExpress for Windows 2024–25 and Windows 2025-26 are now available for download. Both software updates resolve an error in the Application Processing module, where a student’s highest or active ISIR transaction number failed to update properly. This issue specifically affected the Pell Grant modules and caused additional error messages for Windows 2024-25,… More » EDExpress for Windows 2024-25, Release 2.0 and 2025-26, Release 1.0 Now Available The post EDExpres

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BMCC and London School of Economics Partner to Expand Global Opportunities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new partnership between the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) and the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE) will provide BMCC students the opportunity to enroll in LSE courses during the summer semester and beyond, “offering them the opportunity to study alongside peers from around the globe and gain insights from LSE’s distinguished faculty members,” said BMCC officials.

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5 Common FAFSA Myths Debunked: How to Pay for College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The FAFSA is an important part of the college application process, but it can feel a little bit larger than life if youve never completed the paperwork. For some students, the application feels overwhelming and instead of figuring it out or asking for help, they skip submitting it. However, by not submitting the FAFSA, families and students are missing out on potential aid to help pay for school!

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Watch Your State Legislature. Seriously.

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. In case youre thinking the only two groups in gift giving mode this time of year are college admissions offices and Santa, let me tell you about my day yesterday. My phone went off around 7:30, and even my children know they wont get any money from me until at least 9 AM. It was a colleague from a college advocacy group, informing me that the Michigan state legislature was going to take up a bill that would basically gut all requirements for continuing professional dev

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

Timely MD

Higher education has long been heralded as a path to personal and professional growth. Yet, for many underrepresented college students, navigating academic life can feel akin to scaling an invisible mountain. The barriersranging from cultural stigma and financial constraints to limited access to tailored supportare significant and deeply rooted. To truly create equitable campuses, institutions must actively encourage help-seeking behaviors, addressing not just the availability of resources, but

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NSLDS Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) User Guide (December 2024 Update)

College Aid Services

The Department of Education has released an updated version of the NSLDS Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) User Guide, provides instructions and guidance for complying with the FVT/GE reporting requirements via the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS®). What has changed? Volume 1 – FVT/GE Student Submittal Reporting. The information in this volume… More » NSLDS Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) User Guide (December 2024 Update) The

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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In June 2023, the U. S. Supreme Court struck down race-consciousness in college admissions upending four decades of precedent and reshaping the landscape of higher education (Edelman, 2023, par. 1). This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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The Ultimate Checklist for Completing The FAFSA

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

High school seniors who are ready to unlock financial aid and take the next step toward your education, it’s time to file your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important tasks you’ll need to tackle as you prepare for college. Whether this is your first time applying or you’re a seasoned pro, this ultimate checklist will guide you through every step to ensure you don’t miss anything crucial. 1.

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Education Awards nearly $7 million for Promise Neighborhoods grants

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Mireya Garcia, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education All students deserve to grow up in communities that foster their success through strong family and community support systems to prepare them for academic success in college, career and beyond. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education awarded $6.9 million to 7 grantees across 6 states Continue Reading The post Education Awards nearly $7 million for Promise Neighborhoods grants appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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How to Choose a College Based on Your Major: CollegeAdvisor x StudyLab

Student Research Foundation

When deciding how to choose a college, its no surprise one of the most important factors is your major. While many colleges are known for the quality of their education, most excel in specific fields or subject areas. However, understanding how to choose a college for your major goes beyond the general reputation of the school; its about finding a place that offers strong support for your area of study.

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How Civitas Learning Partners Transformed Student Outcomes in 2024

Civitas Learning

Higher education is continually evolving, and 2024 has presented new opportunities for institutions to better address students’ changing needs. Traditional metrics, such as retention and graduation rates, don’t fully capture whether students succeed during college. In addition to earning a diploma, students seek a sense of belonging and opportunities that prepare them for life after graduation.

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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. “But when I realized there was no pre-college math course to take, I panicked. I had always struggled with math. I thought, ‘How am I going to pass this class?’” Maria’s experience is not uncommon. Since the enactment of AB 705 in California, community colleges in the state have seen an undeniable increase in the number of students enrolled in transfer-level course

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5 Big FAFSA Updates That Will Impact Your Financial Aid This Year

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

For students preparing to apply for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial part of the process. With recent changes to the FAFSA process, it’s important to stay informed about whats going on. This can help to maximize your eligibility for aid and financial aid funding. Heres a breakdown of the top 5 changes to the FAFSA this year that you should know about: 1.

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Exemplary Cybersecurity Educators Honored

Ed.gov Homeroom

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education, in consultation with the White House Office of the National Cyber Director and the National Science Foundation, announced the 2024 recipients of the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award at the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Jessica Tickle, of the Center for Continue Reading The post Exemplary Cybersecurity Educators Honored appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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The Role of Academic Support in Closing Equity Gaps

Knack

Equity in education remains one of the most pressing challenges in higher education. While strides have been made to increase access and inclusion, persistent gaps in achievement and retention continue to disproportionately affect students from underserved backgrounds. Addressing these disparities requires more than good intentionsit demands actionable strategies that prioritize equitable support for all students.

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Safe Food Practices When Volunteering at Food Pantries

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Volunteering at a food pantry is a great way to help others. Keeping food safe and handling food safely at the food pantry is the top job of every volunteer. Food pantry volunteers must read, understand, and follow the food safety policies outlined in the food pantry handbook. Food safety starts before the volunteer arrives at the food pantry. Dont volunteer if you are ill; call the food pantry and tell them you wont be in.

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Delta College Is Meeting Students Where They Are With The Resources They Need

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Michael Gavin, Delta College’s fifth president, grew up on the north side of Chicago, where his classrooms and sports teams were diverse until the eighth grade. In high school, he began to notice change. “By the time I got to high school, I was in honors and AP classes, where my African American and Hispanic friends were, for lack of a better way to put it, tracked into regular or remedial classes,” says Gavin in an interview with Diverse.

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