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As Federal Connectivity Programs Sunset, Internet Access Remains Critical

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2024

According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), one in five U.S. households have no access to the internet in their homes, roughly 24 million households. Ultimately, affordable access to wireless at home can make all the difference in a student’s education and life, said Means. UNITE, Inc.,

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Demotion of USC Administrator Leads to Accusations of Racism

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2023

Anvarizadeh and the USC Chan Justice Collective , a coalition of roughly 100 students that has sprung up to support her, suspect something pernicious behind her demotion: racism, and a reluctance to truly do the work necessary to back up the school’s claims about diversity, access, and equity.

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A New Way of Looking at Administrative Burdens and Race

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

One of the reasons that many of these efforts haven’t made as much difference as they could have is the administrative burdens that they place on students—the difficulty of the steps that students and their families must go through to apply for financial aid, or even to college at all. “By said Gándara. “Or

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An Equity and Access Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

As an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies (ELPS) and coordinator of the college student personnel program at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she is working to achieve that goal with her scholarship and her administrative responsibilities.

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New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Arguably, we're going to eventually see an impact on leadership in schools, because if we aren't creating enough teachers, we're also not going to be creating enough administrators,” said Pruitt in an interview with Diverse. “If SREB represents and works with 16 states to improve public education at every level.

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Textbook Access Program Saves Money, Time for Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

The University of Houston is providing all undergraduate students with the books they need for a flat fee through the Cougar Textbook Access Program (CTAP). The fee for fall and spring is $299 and $180 for summer. Texts and materials are available digitally or via hard copies available in the UH Bookstore.

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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Students navigate housing and food insecurity, transportation issues, and other limitations to access. The purpose of community colleges is to increase access to higher education for the most vulnerable populations.” Achieving the Dream works with corporations, foundations, and other partners to support community colleges.

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Access Agreement Will Allow Independent Testing at Poe Hall

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 23, 2024

After months of delay, an independent access agreement between North Carolina State University and law firms representing sick clients will allow independent testing to be conducted within Poe Hall to determine the levels and kinds of PCBs present in building materials that may have caused former workers and students to become ill.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

 Students are left questioning whether barriers to accessing higher education will swell and if colleges and universities will support initiatives that support their sense of belonging. We need federal policies, funding, and enforcement of laws designed to create equitable access to education to be bolstered, not reduced.

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Gov. Shapiro Presents Blueprint for Higher Ed Access, Affordability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2024

Josh Shapiro has released a new blueprint for higher education in the state, focused on competitiveness and workforce development, and grounded in access and affordability. Colleges are competing with one another for limited dollars — duplicating degree programs, driving up costs, and reducing access. Pennsylvania Gov.

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Administrative Forbearance for Student Loans

Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Federal student loan borrowers have access to a new income-driven repayment plan, the SAVE plan. Instead of billing borrowers an incorrect amount, servicers tend to use an administrative forbearance instead. Unfortunately, servicers have had enormous problems calculating what payments should be under that plan.

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Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Affirmative action policies have been instrumental in increasing access and opportunities for historically marginalized groups in higher education. These administrators (e.g., Zoom) communities of practice that allow administrators to work collaboratively to reflect on best practices and implement appropriate strategies.

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Dr. Leah P. Hollis Appointed to Access, Equity, and Inclusion Post at Penn State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Hollis will become associate dean for access, equity, and inclusion in the Penn State College of Education, effective Aug. Dr. Leah P. Hollis has authored or co-authored 37 peer-reviewed journal articles, seven book chapters, and 17 scholarly essays, as well as published four books.

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Institutions Gain Access to New FAFSA Partner Portal Training and Technical Support

College Aid Services

AUGUST 20, 2024

Administrators now have access to several new resources that focus on making corrections in the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP) now that it will replace FAA Access to CPS Online.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Following up plans for educational access and equity with actions has become the hallmark of Grand Valley State University, which has a statewide presence in Michigan. They explored issues around success and access and how institutions can better serve the population. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, Dr. Philomena V.

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To Improve College Access

Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we return to our students, and during a time when the world is focused on goal setting, what better time to look at our profession and consider the big-picture changes that would improve college access. Administrative training Too many administrators ascend to their position with no clue, or training, in what counselors do.

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FTI-SAIG Users Must Update Annual Certificates to Maintain Software Access

College Aid Services

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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. Financial Aid Offices that utilize EDconnect 8.6.1 or TDClient 3.5.0

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FTI-SAIG Users Must Update Annual Certificates to Maintain Software Access (Oct. 22 Update)

College Aid Services

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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. Financial Aid Offices that utilize EDconnect 8.6.1 or TDClient 3.5.0

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Education Efforts Ramp Up in Student Voting Campaign

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

The Student Voting Campaign Brief provides information to assist administrators at colleges and universities in promoting access to voter registration at their institutions. The program was established in 2016 through the partnership of Campus Vote Project and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

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How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources

EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. EAB · How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Transcript [music] 0:00:11.2 May 2, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours.

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JSTOR's Digital Archives Now Reach Over Half a Million Incarcerated Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

More than half a million incarcerated people can now access scholarly materials and texts online via digital library JSTOR’s expansion of its availability in U.S. She is also the one leading the JSTOR Access in Prison Initiative. Then, COVID happened, technology became more accessible to people inside.”

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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Having access to reliable, quality housing is an essential element for students so they can earn a degree, certification or improve their income and options long-term,” said Kristy Fercho, head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo. In 2010, In 2010, the college converted its football field into a farm.

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Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University Honored at NASPA Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

She also experiments with various modes of knowledge dissemination to ensure scholarship remains accessible, evidenced through projects like the podcast "Scholar Tea." The Bobby E.

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Financial Aid for Private School: Tips for Administrators

School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 12, 2023

When providing financial aid for students at private schools, administrators have the important job of organizing and managing who receives funding and deciding how to keep track of each recipient. These financial aid tips for school administrators can help you learn how to manage student funds for your school.

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Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As an institution, we are actually not a stranger to making sure that education is accessible,” says Patterson-Stephens, pointing out that CMU was one of the first institutions in the state of Michigan in the 1800s to provide educational support to the children of migrant workers. Terrell Educational Foundation.

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Dr. Brooke A. Flinders Named New President of Frontier Nursing University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 1, 2024

“I loved my time as a student and have been thoroughly impressed by the university’s lived mission and how it has been embraced by the faculty, staff, administration, and students through their culture of caring,” she said. “I We are extremely excited about the future of Frontier under Dr. Flinders’ leadership.”

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KRISTINA LONDY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Kristina Londy Kristina Londy has been named director of student success and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California.

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Myles Collins

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

School: Georgia Tech Major: Business Administration Year: Senior Georgia Tech business administration major Myles Collins claims Dean's List accolades and recognition as a three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll recipient. Through volunteerism, the service-minded runner advocates for voter awareness, clean neighborhoods, and food access.

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Dr. Marcus L. Thompson Appointed President of Jackson State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Thompson Jackson State University Thompson is currently deputy commissioner and chief administrative officer of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), the state’s public university system.

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Advancing Black Males in STEM is My Passion — Here’s How I Got There

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Black males need support from childhood through graduate education to improve, fulfill, and correct inequitable access to careers in science and engineering. If we work together to expand access to science and engineering for Black boys and males, we will begin to better utilize the brilliant, diverse talent in our country.

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Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips

EAB

APRIL 17, 2023

Blogs Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips Health care administration programs are increasingly attractive to both students and employers. Here are four components of a successful health care administration program—and profiles of five institutions succeeding in this market.

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New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges Appointed Member of IHEP Board of Directors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Bridges holds a Doctorate in higher education administration from Indiana University–Bloomington; a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of North Carolina–Charlotte; and a B.A. Brian Bridges has joined the Institute for Higher Education Policy’s (IHEP) Board of Directors. Dr. Brian K.

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Cal State University Faculty Stage Rolling Strike

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They also want more manageable workloads for faculty, better access to breastfeeding stations and more gender-inclusive restrooms. It’s time to stop funneling tuition and taxpayer money into a top-heavy administration.” Hundreds of students are expected to join the picket lines to support the striking faculty.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students.

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TICAS Policy Agenda Tackles the Flaws in the Higher Ed System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 19, 2024

The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS) has released its latest policy recommendations to make postsecondary education affordable and completable for all students. “It Dr. Frank Fernandez, associate professor of higher education administration and policy at the University of Florida.

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PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students

EAB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Release PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students Users of the Naviance platform will now have easier access to offers of college admission and financial aid via EAB’s Concourse technology September 12, 2023 FOLSOM, CALIF.

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Navigating Campus Protests: Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Building Support Networks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

University administrators have been reacting in various ways to student activism, from canceling graduations to involving the police to arresting or dismissing students from school, and many schools have begun this school year with all-out encampment bans. With three-fifths of U.S. So, what can you do about it?

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Updated ACE Report Reveals Progress, Persistent Disparities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

It examines over 200 indicators to determine who accesses a variety of educational environments and experiences, to explore how student trajectories and outcomes differ by race and ethnicity, and to provide an overview of the racial and ethnic backgrounds of faculty, staff, and college presidents.

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New Book Examines Foster Care Students in College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

Many believe, including college administrators, that students will come forward and self-identify and ask for help and support. But self-identification is required to access this support. Jennifer Geiger, an associate professor in the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago, agreed. Dr. Royel M.

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What reverse admissions means for the future of college access

EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

What reverse admissions means for the future of college access. A counselor, teacher, or other authorized school administrator certifies and attests to the student’s academic credentials. The post What reverse admissions means for the future of college access appeared first on EAB. September 22, 2022. September 21, 2022.

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Dr. Amy Bosley Appointed President of Northwest Vista College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Bosley as she is a leading higher education administrator and has a strong track record of serving the community college mission and students by improving student access and completion,” said Dr. Mike Flores, Alamo Colleges District chancellor.

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The Role Youth and Young Adults Play in Mental Health Legislation

Active Minds

JANUARY 10, 2024

In 2020, the Arizona State Legislature passed Jake’s Law , a multi-faceted piece of legislation aimed at increasing access to behavioral health services (including mental healthcare) in schools, improving mental health parity in health insurance, and reevaluating the state of youth mental health in the state of Arizona.

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Former U.S. Secretary of Education Appointed Chancellor of SUNY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

"Public education quite literally saved my life when I lost both of my parents at a young age, and I have dedicated my professional career ever since to ensuring that every student has access to the academic opportunities that they need and deserve.

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Forging Strategic Partnerships

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Pierre, a seasoned legal scholar, had been serving the Southern University Law Center in numerous roles since 1990, first as a faculty member and then as an administrator. In 2016, he was tapped to lead the school’s law center, which was founded at the historically Black university (an HBCU) in 1947.

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As Federal Connectivity Programs Sunset, Internet Access Remains Critical

Demotion of USC Administrator Leads to Accusations of Racism

Trending Sources

A New Way of Looking at Administrative Burdens and Race

An Equity and Access Champion

New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

Textbook Access Program Saves Money, Time for Students

Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Access Agreement Will Allow Independent Testing at Poe Hall

Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Gov. Shapiro Presents Blueprint for Higher Ed Access, Affordability

Administrative Forbearance for Student Loans

Empowering Change: Four Key Strategies for Supporting Student Affairs Administrators in the New Affirmative Action Landscape

Dr. Leah P. Hollis Appointed to Access, Equity, and Inclusion Post at Penn State

Institutions Gain Access to New FAFSA Partner Portal Training and Technical Support

Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

To Improve College Access

FTI-SAIG Users Must Update Annual Certificates to Maintain Software Access

FTI-SAIG Users Must Update Annual Certificates to Maintain Software Access (Oct. 22 Update)

Education Efforts Ramp Up in Student Voting Campaign

How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources

JSTOR's Digital Archives Now Reach Over Half a Million Incarcerated Learners

Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at Central Michigan University Honored at NASPA Conference

Financial Aid for Private School: Tips for Administrators

Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater

Dr. Brooke A. Flinders Named New President of Frontier Nursing University

KRISTINA LONDY

Myles Collins

Dr. Marcus L. Thompson Appointed President of Jackson State University

Advancing Black Males in STEM is My Passion — Here’s How I Got There

Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips

New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges Appointed Member of IHEP Board of Directors

Cal State University Faculty Stage Rolling Strike

Seal of Excelencia 2024

TICAS Policy Agenda Tackles the Flaws in the Higher Ed System

PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students

Navigating Campus Protests: Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Building Support Networks

Updated ACE Report Reveals Progress, Persistent Disparities

New Book Examines Foster Care Students in College

What reverse admissions means for the future of college access

Dr. Amy Bosley Appointed President of Northwest Vista College

The Role Youth and Young Adults Play in Mental Health Legislation

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Appointed Chancellor of SUNY

Forging Strategic Partnerships

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