Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2025

Colleges and universities across the country are preparing to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights icon who championed integration and transformed Americas Rev. Dr. Forrest M. Pritchett racial landscape. Every third Monday in January, millions of Americans pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and this year is no different. In fact, some college leaders say that with the continued attack on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, now is the time more than ever to remember Kings contr

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Student Minds

JANUARY 13, 2025

William discusses the common experience of loneliness at university, emphasising that its okay to feel this way. He shares tips for coping and encourages students to connect, support each other, and create a more inclusive environment. - William Sarenden Loneliness is something we dont talk about enough. Yet, its an experience many students face perhaps more often than we realise.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

A groundbreaking report released by Generation Hope reveals the devastating impact of housing insecurity on student parents pursuing higher education. The report, "Breaking Barriers: The Hidden Struggles of Student Parents and Housing Insecurity," highlights how the intersection of parenting responsibilities and housing challenges creates significant obstacles for students trying to complete their degrees.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

JANUARY 11, 2025

One of the most common questions I am asked, and that I hear being discussed in doctoral and ECR support groups, is whether to write with supervisors and former supervisors. Or most often, I read on social media about problems that come from writing with supervisors and former supervisors. Now, in some disciplines writing with a supervisor is not unusual.

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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

JANUARY 7, 2025

Update on January 6, 2025: The Fresh Start initiative officially ended at 2:59 a.m. ET on October 2, 2024. The Department is issuing this update to remind schools that they were permitted to award Title IV aid to a student who would otherwise be ineligible due to a prior default only during the Fresh Start… Read More » End of Fresh Start Initiative Reinstates Limited Title IV Eligibility for Defaulted Borrowers (January 2025 Update) The post End of Fresh Start Initiative Reinstates Li

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Ed.gov Homeroom

JANUARY 8, 2025

By: Alex Turney, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education recently announced over $250 million in new investments through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) awards to increase academic recovery and to scale innovative evidence-based solutions to drive improvement. During this most recent competition for the EIR Continue Reading The post Education Awards over $250 million to Support Data-Driven Innovation for Students and

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Steve Keating

JANUARY 12, 2025

There is a basic fact that people who actually like arguing fail to grasp. That fact is that a person convinced against their will is of the same opinion still. Thats why it is nearly impossible to truly win an argument. People may give up the fight by agreeing with you, or perhaps attempt to stop the argument by simply agreeing to disagree. But its very likely that the winner of the argument has done nothing to actually change the losers thinking.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

Receiving a college rejection letter can feel like a sudden end to a dream youve worked tirelessly for as a high school student. The sense of disappointment, confusion, and even shame can be overwhelming. If youre a student whos received an early admission rejection for the college of your dreams, know that youre not alone. Thousands of students experience college rejection each year, and while its never fun or enjoyable, now is the time to find strength after college rejection.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) has launched a new resource page designed to address the community’s frequently asked questions regarding topics such as Administrative Capability, Financial Responsibility, and Program Integrity. OPE will continue to update the page as additional inquiries are received. Posted Date: January 08, 2025 Author: Office of Postsecondary Education Electronic Announcement… Read More » OPE Publishes New FAQ Resource Page for Administrative Cap

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Ed.gov Homeroom

JANUARY 13, 2025

By: Mekka A. Smith, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Education School leaders face challenges hiring qualified STEM teachers due to low compensation, limited career pathways, and difficulty tracking supply and demand. Recognizing the need for action at the federal, state, and local levels, the Department has made addressing eliminating Continue Reading The post Six Innovations to Strengthen the STEM Educator Workforce appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Preparing for college can feel overwhelming, but starting early gives you a major advantage. Whether its researching schools, mapping out your academic path, or building a standout application, early planning sets the stage for success. With the right steps, preparing for college doesnt have to be stressfulit can be a rewarding journey that leads you toward your future goals.

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Knack

JANUARY 10, 2025

Redefining Student Support in Business Schools Colleges of business play a critical role in preparing students for careers in todays workforce. However, these institutions often face persistent challenges in helping students navigate demanding coursework while also developing the practical skills needed for long-term success. Foundational courses in areas such as accounting, finance, and economics are essential for students academic progress and future careers, but they are also some of the most

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Civitas Learning

JANUARY 9, 2025

Today’s most influential leaders recognize that student success goes beyond traditional measures like retention and graduation rates. A study of Civitas Learning partner institutions reinforces this wisdom, revealing that 39% of students experience a change in their likelihood to persist within a single term. To significantly improve student outcomes, it is crucial to understand the factors that influence the student experience and to offer proactive guidance and support.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

JANUARY 13, 2025

By: Emily Lamont, Chief of Staff; Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education; with special thanks to Dr. Carolyn S. Lee, Education Research Analyst; Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education Stronger connections between noncredit workforce education programs and credit-bearing degree programs can enable longer-term credentials and higher Continue Reading The post Aligning Noncredit Workforce with Credit Programs appeared fi

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

The San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced a $4 million commitment to support local high school students facing homelessness, in foster care, or learning English prepare for college success. The initiative comes as recent data shows significant graduation disparities among vulnerable student populations in San Diego County. While the overall graduation rate reached 84.6% in 2023-24, only 4% of English learners, 8% of foster youth, and 8% of homeless students graduated.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 10, 2025

Update on January 10, 2025: We are providing an update on the implementation of the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) post-screening function for the 2024-25 FAFSA cycle. In July, the Department indicated that post-screening functionality would be available by the end of 2024.As of today, the Department now expects to release this functionality in… More NSLDS Post-Screen Functionality for 2024-25 FAFSA Delayed, Expected Release is Early Spring 2025 The post NSLDS Post-Screen Funct

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Knack

JANUARY 14, 2025

The start of the spring semester marks a critical juncture for colleges and universities across the country. For countless students, particularly first-year and at-risk learners, this semester is a make-or-break moment. Without urgent, proactive academic support, many students will struggle to keep up and make the heartbreaking decision to transfer or leave their institution entirely.

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Catherine Cronin

JANUARY 11, 2025

“you are neither here nor there” … along the Flaggy Shore Three years ago, in January 2022, I started a new chapter leaving formal, full-time employment in the higher education sector to work independently. In that same month, Laura Czerniewicz and I published a call for chapters for a new book, an idea we had been slow-cooking for about six months (that book, Higher Education for Good , was published in October 2023).

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IEFA

JANUARY 7, 2025

How do students secure funding for their university education and support their academic journey? Students can access funding through government grants, private donations, scholarships, and research grants. This article explores these sources of university funding to help students understand how they can sustain their educational pursuits and receive financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this important and timely examination of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Dr. Joseph L. Jones, a political science professor at Clark Atlanta University, delivers what may be the most important critique of these institutions in recent memory. Drawing from his unique trajectory as a first-generation college student turned HBCU president and professor, Black, Not Historically Black combines scholarly analysis with raw personal testimony to create a work that is both an indi

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Community College Review

JANUARY 10, 2025

Discover the diverse range of ground jobs at mid-size U.S. airports, their educational requirements, and how community colleges can prepare you for these exciting careers.

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Knack

JANUARY 8, 2025

Access and equity in higher education remain pressing challenges. Learn how flexible work supports academic success in our blog post. Financial pressures, inflexible schedules, and limited opportunities often prevent students from fully engaging with their academic experience. Flexible work opportunities can address these barriers and build a more inclusive path to success.

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HEAG

JANUARY 8, 2025

Financial aid representatives play a critical role in ensuring that all students actively enrolled in their institutions, regardless of race, identity, status, or demographics, have access to the resources and support needed to be successful. During times of policy uncertainty … Read more .

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Single Stop

JANUARY 9, 2025

Fedcaps Single Stop Benefits Screening and Case Management Platform Achieves SOC 2 Type II Audit Certification Certification Demonstrates Unwavering Commitment to Data Security [New York, NY] The Fedcap Group is proud to announce that Single Stop has successfully completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit. This prestigious certification underscores Single Stops dedication to maintaining the highest standards of information security and privacy for our users and adds t

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2025

Our institutions differ in many ways one of us leads a community college in Californias agricultural heartland of San Joaquin Valley; the other serves as President of Frank Wu an urban college in the most diverse borough of New York City. Yet at a moment of high anxiety for many immigrants and families across America, we are joined in our shared commitment to immigrant-origin students and in recognition of their importance to our nations future.

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Purdue University Global

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Purdue Global (PG) Academic Success Center staff, tutors, and contributors invite our readers to visit our university’s newest blog space: The WACademic Blog ! The Writing Across the Curriculum iniative and the Deparment of English and Rhetoric at Purdue University Global present the WACademic Blog. The WACademic Blog is a digital space where writing educators and professionals share stories, data, and research that “illustrate how…writing across the curriculum (WAC) initia

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techKNOWtools

JANUARY 8, 2025

I have no doubt the beginning of 2025 has you thinking about what lies ahead. Maybe you have a few new aspirations, set some goals, or are pondering your new year’s resolution. Most of these intentions are future-forward, involve effort, and aim to make us the best version of ourselves. Today I dusted off my blog to find a draft post I started in 2013 about strengths.

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 7, 2025

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Its always dangerous to put your January 1 ideas down in writing. If I had done so last year, I would have predicted a FAFSA nightmare, an election that would take our breaths away, and a very different landscape for college athletes. Huh. Well, since it looks like this water isnt so shark-infested after all, heres where I think 2025 is headed in our ever-quirky profession: FAFSA Relief With so many College Board employees being borrowed last summer to fix FAFSA, there

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Last spring, Missouri and several other states filed lawsuits challenging the U.S. Department of Educations efforts to reduce student loan burdens through the new SAVE repayment plan. These lawsuits are ongoing and there are no financial decisions yet. But the lawsuits have already resulted in a series of changing court orders temporarily barring the Department of Education from offering key SAVE plan benefits.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Virginia Tech Career Mentors: Dr. Karen Eley Sanders, Dr. Aubrey Knight, Dr.

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Steve Keating

JANUARY 9, 2025

Successful leaders possess many characteristics and traits that contribute to their success. So many, in fact, that it is difficult to say exactly which characteristics a person must possess to be a successful leader. Id say integrity and judgment are absolutely essential, but it can become somewhat debatable after that. A characteristic that is very impactful for one leader may not play much of a role in the success of another.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 9, 2025

FSA has notified institutions that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will perform maintenance updates, which will affect the automatic transfer of tax return information on StudentAid.gov. The outage is scheduled to occur from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern time (ET) on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Important Reminders: From 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET… Read More » FSA to Implement StudentAid.gov Maintenance, Outage Scheduled for January 11th The post FSA to Implement StudentAid.gov Maintenance,

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

JANUARY 14, 2025

Serving Size: 1 cup | Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1/2 cup oats (old fashioned or quick cooking) 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons chopped or sliced nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts) 4 teaspoons maple or pancake syrup Directions: In a large, microwave safe bowl, stir together milk, oats, pumpkin puree, and cinnamon. Cook in microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute.

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Mellowed

JANUARY 8, 2025

Racing thoughts, stress from the day, and anxiety about tomorrow are all common reasons why you may find yourself staying awake at night. Overthinking is a common trap that almost everyone finds themselves falling into, especially when the rest of the world is asleep. Thankfully there are some things you can do to ease your mind and relax. Why Some People Overthink at Night In todays fast-paced world, most people are overstimulated and rushed from one thing to the next.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2025

Dr. Robert Paul Wolff, a distinguished philosopher, educator, and champion of educational equity, passed away last week. Dr. Robert Paul Wolff Born December 27, 1933, Wolff dedicated his life to scholarship, teaching, and advocacy. During his tenure at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he held joint appointments in Philosophy and Afro-American Studies, he challenged conventional academic and social boundaries.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

JANUARY 8, 2025

By: Roberto J. Rodrguez, Assistant Secretary; Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education Building a higher education system that is inclusive, delivers real value to students, and promotes equity and upward mobility is essential to the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to grow America’s middle class and strengthen our nation’s global competitiveness.

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