Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2024

As an educator and university president, I have seen firsthand the ADA’s transformative impact on our higher education systems — and how far we still must go before higher education is truly accessible and inclusive of learners from all backgrounds. UDL is the gold standard for accessibility practices. It’s our starting point.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

Conversely, the report noted that districts must contend with the mixed effects of schedule changes for families regarding childcare and access to school-based services. Our goal is to provide policymakers with the tools and information they need to navigate this complex issue."

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Active Minds

JULY 29, 2024

With packed schedules, endless information, and the constant buzz of activity, it’s easy to forget about yourself. When you prioritize your well-being, you’re better equipped to absorb information, connect with others, and make the most of your conference experience. Join our email list for exclusive access.

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Jacksonville State University (JSU) recently faced a big decision: embrace its Student Information System’s (SIS) native registration functionality or invest in course scheduling software designed to create a student-centered academic planning and registration experience.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey. The Outcomes: Achieved significant improvements in persistence and streamlined processes through a data-informed approach and strong faculty partnerships.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey. The Outcomes: Achieved significant improvements in persistence and streamlined processes through a data-informed approach and strong faculty partnerships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We aim to provide a growing and well-informed community of support for these hardworking students.” In the wake of the COVID pandemic, where so many researchers pivoted to Zoom to share their scholarship during webinars, Burt thought that he needed to create a new way to make his research more accessible to others outside of the academy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Nellum added that the information in the reports is of national relevance. “It For example, Child Care Access Means Parents in School provides federal funding for campus-based childcare programs. Other things that can benefit student parents, explained Jez, are flexible course schedules and broader childcare options.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 14, 2024

To do this, Northwest is identifying how their student success technology can help each department–whether it’s easier appointment scheduling, email automation, or collaborative note-taking. Without a holistic view of your health, your doctor would have a much harder time making informed healthcare recommendations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2023

Still others, influenced by dangerous myths, are reluctant to attend an open-access institution like a community college. The institutions are open-access, affordable, and conveniently located. Classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for students, and students can attend part-time or full-time. Dr. George R.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 4, 2024

The Challenge: Facing declining retention and cumbersome scheduling, JAX State needed to address barriers to enrollment. The Outcomes: By simplifying the scheduling and registration experience, JAX State is achieving better student outcomes and improving interactions between students and staff.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 14, 2024

To do this, Northwest is identifying how their student success technology can help each department–whether it’s easier appointment scheduling, email automation, or collaborative note-taking. Without a holistic view of your health, your doctor would have a much harder time making informed healthcare recommendations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising. His story illustrated the need for comprehensive advising with an essential focus on access. The day’s panels and speakers discussed a wide range of issues and provided attendees with information on raising the bar for advising and student support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The FAFSA Simplification Act, scheduled to go into effect this year, will cut the number of questions on the notoriously difficult application for federal aid—which is also used in calculations for state and institutional awards—from 108 to 36 for most students. Assumption estimates that the average award will total $35,000. Dr. Gregory S.

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Civitas Learning

MARCH 7, 2024

Facilitate seamless transitions between departments When students recount the same information to different campus support staff, it wastes valuable meeting time and negatively impacts their experience, leading to frustration and a sense of disconnect.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 30, 2023

Union demands include $38,542 base salaries; harassment protections; an emergency fund for international workers; a community-based, non-violent, unarmed response program separate from the Division of Public Safety; child care subsidies; and more accessible gender-affirming care.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 23, 2024

Learn how Civitas Learning’s Academic Planning and Scheduling Solution removes common barriers to completion. 1 Identify Barriers to Accessing Courses on Students’ Degree Plan Many institutions struggle to offer students an intuitive method for mapping their pathway to graduation. . #1 percentage point lift on persistence.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

But dispersed student information across multiple systems made implementing an integrated and collaborative student success network challenging. Faculty and staff needed ways to easily communicate and access student data in one place so they had the shared context they needed to meaningfully help students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander is very accessible, very approachable for students,” says Dr. Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve. It is providing greater access for students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds. Coming from such a background drives him. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Using data-informed and intentional strategies, CSULA has closed the four-year and six-year graduation gaps between Latino and other students.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 28, 2024

Get Organized: Create a schedule or to-do list to help you stay on top of your assignments and deadlines. By joining an Active Minds chapter, you can connect with like-minded individuals, participate in events and workshops, and access resources to support your mental well-being. Get more information on how to join or start a chapter.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2023

The participating students in the program took a computational thinking assessment which informed what version of a computer science curriculum they are receiving. By expanding access to tech education and creating clear career pathways, we can help to build a more equitable society and provide increased opportunities for upward mobility.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Keeping track of the students’ academic progress will provide the postsecondary institutions with adequate information to make offers of direct admissions at the appropriate time, where acceptance and a guaranteed spot is extended even before an application is submitted. Concerned alumni groups. It must also be a call to action.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post Upcoming January NSLDS Enrollment Roster Dissemination first appeared on College Aid Services.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

Your student’s ability to regularly monitor their college portal is essential to their application process, especially when it comes to staying updated and informed about financial aid tasks and deadlines. Your College Portugal’s Role in Financial Aid Management The college portal serves as the gateway to financial aid information.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. By creating a simplified application with flexible deadlines and clear instructions, schools make the process more accessible and user-friendly for transfer students.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This form is your ticket to accessing crucial financial support for your education, including federal grants, work-study opportunities, and low-interest loans. With the FUTURE Act Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) (replacing the previous IRS Data Retrieval tool), a lot of information will be pulled from your family’s federal tax returns.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

All of these programs are designed to make higher education more accessible. Gather Social Security numbers, driver’s license information, and income/investment information. Both the student and the parent or parents of dependent students must provide financial information.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For example, using an extensive beta phase for our advising dashboard, including focus groups, surveys, and usage data, we collected valuable feedback that helped us iterate and inform our roadmap. Current information, like prediction scores and changes in persistence, helps identify and prioritize students who need help.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

Users who have graduated or completed their training can continue to access online telehealth appointments but will pay $79 out of pocket per session. Access to these two platforms is connected to your JHED ID. SilverCloud only provides institutional subscriptions; there is no way to access the platform after your JHED ID expires.

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Symplicity

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

With technology, students who self-disclose through a private form to their accessibility or disability services offices, do not have to continuously share what accommodations they need. With Symplicity Accommodate, institutions can ensure that their campuses, whether in person or online, have equal access.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Private K-12 schools continue to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Regular Communication and Updates Personalized Check-Ins: Schedule regular check-ins with financial aid recipients and their families to monitor their progress and address any questions or concerns.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 20, 2024

In a conversation with Philip Hunt on Next Practices, we discuss how NDSU transforms students’ outcomes through technology, cross-functional partnerships, and data-informed actions. They also started looking more intentionally at the data surrounding course scheduling to see which changes could improve access to courses.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This will give you access to the online FAFSA application. Once that is in place, start gathering the following documents and information: Social Security Numbers for students and parents, or Alien Registration Numbers for non-U.S. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Throughout this month, all of us in the higher education community make an extra effort to provide even more information about how to use and access financial aid for college. This month (and always), I want to share helpful information about paying for college. Here’s some other tips about filing the new FAFSA forms.

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Steve Keating

MARCH 21, 2024

Here are some of the ways the most informed senior leaders stay connected to their people. This helps keep employees informed about company goals, strategies, and changes. This accessibility fosters trust and transparency within the organization. A CEO’s door can’t always be open but scheduled open doors can be very useful.

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