Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When the revised Pell Grant regulations went into effect in July 2023, they contained a provision that college in prison programs must now document how they and/or organizations with which they partner provide reentry services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2023

If the school is able to regain accreditation, as those involved believe will happen soon, students will be able to access federal financial aid funding and state funding opportunities, including the Tennessee Student Assistance Award , which offers repayment-free financial aid to students from low-income backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Because high schools that enroll substantial percentages of students of color are readily identifiable, colleges and universities must engage these designated school districts and, in conjunction with their administrative offices, create focused recruitment drives that begin the first day of the freshman year of high school. Dr. William B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Getting access to perform testing has been Brice and Masier’s goal since they first filed a motion for discovery in February, in hopes that they could better identify what toxins at Poe Hall might have contributed to Masier’s acute myeloid leukemia. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Our schools have long fought for equal access to opportunities and resources while being overlooked, underfunded, and crucified by public perception. For example, a Forbes report in February of 2022 documented how 18 HBCUs were underfunded by over $12.8 Since 1837, HBCUs have been tormented by the hands of white supremacy.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 31, 2025

Independent and private K12 schools are constantly striving to balance accessibility with financial sustainability. This partnership introduces groundbreaking efficiencies that promise to benefit schools, families, and administrators alike. Data Encryption : All data transfers are encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

Dr. Yoshiko Harden While Scott’s investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is well-documented, her contributions to community colleges have not received as much attention. Students have the opportunity to work for either an administrative or academic department for up to 10 hours a week,” Oviedo says.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Parents represented a wide spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds and family compositions, while staff ranged from directors down to lower-level administrators. Results Interviews with staff covered innovative and ongoing strategies to improve student accessibility. Rethinking funding and policies. Prioritizing students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Stukes said JCSU faculty started recording their lectures and uploading them, so if circumstances made students unable to access the lectures at a specific time, they could still view them. If lectures are recorded, students who miss a class can readily access the material, said Luoma. I knew we needed to up our usage of it. …

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

These trends underscore the growing commitment of independent schools to support families and enhance accessibility to quality education. While financial aid is essential for keeping private schools diverse and accessible, the administrative workload that comes with processing all these applications can quickly become overwhelming.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 25, 2025

The key lies in using accurate, up-to-date financial data, reducing administrative burdens, and following a proven methodology that ensures fairness and precision. To make confident financial aid decisions, officers must have access to timely, verified financial data and a methodology that ensures consistency and fairness.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Designed specifically for private and independent K-12 schools, FAA removes administrative burdens, ensures award accuracy, and supports familieshelping schools optimize aid allocation and attract the right students. But what if you could simplify the process, reduce administrative strain, and enhance the family experienceall at once?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. Teneo Linguistics Company, the Agape Clinic and Dallas Children’s Hospital.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Greater diversity also has numerous well-documented benefits for all students. With diversity, there is a greater likelihood of interactions and friendships which can counter bias, modify negative cultural beliefs and help reduce harmful encounters. For nearly a decade, the Steve Fund has promoted the mental health of young people of color.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 1, 2025

With a commitment to both academic excellence and access for all, this prestigious boarding and day school awarded $11.2 For schools that want to strengthen family relationships and reinforce their values of equity and access, building trust into the financial aid process isnt optionalits essential.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 5, 2025

VenturEd Solutions was proud to be a Diamond sponsor at this annual event where over 3,000 educators, administrators, and industry leaders gathered to explore the future of independent schools. Our team just returned from the annual NAIS Thrive 2025 conference, held from February 2628 in Nashville, TN.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 23, 2025

Through an innovative partnership with TaxStatus , a fintech company revolutionizing financial services with frictionless IRS account monitoring and consent-based access to IRS tax records, SSS will streamline financial aid applications by securely retrieving family and business tax records.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

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. Faculty and staff can now access a comprehensive picture of each student. To advise students effectively, we needed to see the whole picture.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. It should be placed in the syllabus or as an addendum under university policies.

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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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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 11, 2025

As tuition costs rise and demand for financial assistance grows, financial aid directors play a pivotal role in making private education accessible. A thoughtfully designed financial aid strategy doesnt just ease administrative burdensit helps families make informed decisions about their childs education.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2025

With TaxStatus’ advanced IRS integration, SSS provides schools with immediate access to verified financial data while safeguarding families through secure identity verification methods, including ID.me.

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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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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 14, 2025

We are dedicated to our partnership with VenturEd Solutions and are excited to work together to provide schools with direct access to IRS tax information, empowering them to support families with greater clarity and confidence,” said Almond.

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HEAG

MARCH 6, 2025

Refugee and asylee students face unique challenges in accessing higher education, but financial aid administrators can play a crucial role in supporting them. These students are eligible for federal financial aid, yet navigating the documentation and verification processes can be … Read more .

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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. Administrators and advisors needed a system with one centralized view to identify relationships, patterns, and gaps in their understanding of caseloads.

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Civitas Learning

JULY 13, 2023

Access to real-time insights about their particular students enabled them to uncover barriers and risks faster and precisely understand the root cause of student challenges. When Snow College accessed Initiative Analysis data to determine if all students benefit equally from a one-on-one advising experience, the answer was loud and clear.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this blog, we answer critical questions surrounding how to finance a private education and how administrators can make their process more efficient for all. Deadlines and required documents vary by school, so make sure to stay informed about the application process and timeline. What Documents Will I Need?

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The Counseling Geek

MAY 5, 2023

As a powerful language model, ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize school counseling, providing students with a more accessible and efficient way to access the support they need. That’s where ChatGPT comes in. Programmatic Supports 1. We did a ChatGPT scripted video about school counselors.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

Still, the agency said it recognizes the time sensitivity and extra administrative burden for institutions and is offering technical assistance to help colleges with the process. It’s the difference between pushing a button versus making thousands of keystrokes in terms of administrative burden.”

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

Still, the agency said it recognizes the time sensitivity and extra administrative burden for institutions and is offering technical assistance to help colleges with the process. It’s the difference between pushing a button versus making thousands of keystrokes in terms of administrative burden.”

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Parents represented a wide spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds and family compositions, while staff ranged from directors down to lower-level administrators. Results Interviews with staff covered innovative and ongoing strategies to improve student accessibility. Rethinking funding and policies. Prioritizing students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 11, 2022

Declutter the excess paper, purge old documents and get your “house” in order. Before you make your folders, make sure your plans align with the best practices according to your administrator for maintaining confidentiality. Organize Your Documents. Choose different categories under which to organize your documents.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 23, 2024

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. Despite this challenge, strategies are available to streamline these processes for students and staff.

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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Effective, accessible, and equitable mental health care remains essential to student success. Next steps After the conversation, the provider documents the care plan and makes follow-up notes for the patient, ensuring continuity and personalized care for future sessions. They’ll summarize the progress made and key points discussed.

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Civitas Learning

JULY 11, 2024

Data-Activated Decision Making and Planning With access to student performance and activity, institutions can proactively identify who needs support and how to help them. Democratizing access to data , rather than restricting it to a select few, transforms student success efforts. Read the Blog 2. Read the Blog 3. Read the Blog 4.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The Tables below describe the elements of the Roadmap for stakeholder groups and list the delivery dates. This training will help participants better support students and families.

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