Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Combined with the Apple App Store, which first debuted in 2008 with 500 phone applications, in less than 20 years, technology has revolutionized how the average consumer communicates, entertains themselves, and obtains information.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2024

Two political leaders allege that a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form error is preventing students with contributors, including parents and spouses, who do not have a Social Security Number from completing the U.S. However, contributors without SSNs still cannot complete their part of the application.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Regarding tests, it behooves me to share Janet Helms application of Boykins framework to test performance , and we discussed this in a special issue of the Journal of Negro Education (2012) entitled Testing and Assessing African Americans: Past, Present, and Future Problems and Promises.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 11, 2024

Research suggests that we send cues affecting underrepresented students’ aspirations, application, and enrollment decisions through three channels: public policies, admissions requirements, and recruitment and advising interactions. Application rates ripple to enrollment rates, and those impact the decisions of cohorts that follow.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

The nonprofit Common Application, which offers an online tool that many students use when looking to pursue an undergraduate education, is not being used by enough students who are from lower-income backgrounds, according to the organization’s inaugural Equity Innovations Guide. million students during the 2022-23 application cycle year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

law students and applicants. Law school admission rates for applicants of color remained low and stagnant between 2022 and 2023, with just 47% of Black applicants, 57% of Hispanic applicants, and 53% of Indigenous applicants receiving at least one law school admission offer in 2023, compared with 79% of white applicants.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2023

We adjusted our communication to be focused on where the student is in the journey, instead of centering Queens,” said Adrienne Oddi, the vice president of strategic enrollment and communications. Other schools are making diversity a part of their communications from the beginning. Even applications are changing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2023

Slate is a highly customizable software that automates time-consuming practices, improves communication, and de-siloes student information. The first wave of the program tackled the enrollment funnel, simplifying the application process from initial recruitment to enrollment. So, we focused on admission and enrollment.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2024

The AAAS Fellowship recognizes scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. Ohio State’s newest fellows are: Dr. For pioneering work in the search for extra-solar planets and service to the astronomical community. Dr. James L. Moore III Dr. Kendra McSweeney , professor of geography.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Through intentional outreach to applicants, dedicated pathway programs, partnerships, curriculum, and programs specifically built to serve underserved populations, and a focus on regionality and socio-economic histories, UC Davis has become one of the most diverse medical school programs in the nation. What barriers have they overcome?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2024

Dr. Jay Hartzell The requirement will be applied during the fall 2025 semester application period, Aug. An estimated 73,000 students applied to the university in 2023 with about 90% of applicants took a standardized exam, according to data provided by the College Board, which administers the SAT.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Faculty mentors were encouraged to engage with mentees, which resulted in faculty having to discover which methods worked best to communicate with their students. From 2021 to 2024, the percentage of Latinx faculty applicants increased by 15%. . … This program paired faculty members with developmental education freshmen.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Learning that involved oral communication (81%) and adaptability/flexibility (81%) were seen as the most desirable skills. It's that the application that you get through community-engaged experiences is absolutely preparatory for the kinds of applications that you'll need in the workforce."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

She also identified four major themes reported as the benefits of the KSU-CCLP.The data indicated that members of the CCLP Roadrunner cohort learned to communicate more effectively across internal and institutional boundaries (e.g., of the history and organization of COD) and a broadened perspective that facilitated communication.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Financial aid applications typically require information about the custodial parent’s income and assets. Complete the FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most common application for financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Dr. Greg Nayor In what has been another delay, ED announced last week that schools and agencies involved in financial aid will receive Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information – which they use to determine student total financial aid offerings – until the first half of March. 8 – had left applicants frustrated.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

Scott Schirmeier The new Recruitment Management module improves Navigate’s customer relationship management capabilities and simplifies recruitment/retention for schools into one platform, allowing schools to implement coordinated communications strategies for prospective students.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Share information about your specific condition , if applicable, helping your family better understand what you’re uniquely experiencing. Communicate Your Needs Explicitly Letting family members know the kind of guidance you’d like from them in terms of your mental health is critical to creating the support system you need.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2024

At the end of 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which was designed to give low-income households a discount each month on their internet bill, even offering a one-time coupon of up to $100 to buy a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Federal Student Aid has started to email FAFSA applicants to advise them to check their form’s status in “the first half of March.” ” The communication failed short of providing any new information or an exact date.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

FIU and MDC share information on students interested in the program, and students are encouraged to apply to MDC once they complete the Connect4Success application,” said Porro. “It At MDC, we continue to also cultivate a culture of care, with a focus on ensuring students have fewer barriers to support and communication. Dr. Jimmy E.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For example, we led the field in urging Congressional lawmakers to restore allowable uses of financial data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to evaluate programs, conduct research, and provide student support services. Weve kept close watch over changes in federal data collections and uses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

Four-year institutions, said González, need to be more aware of the needs of their transfer students and find more dedicated ways to communicate with and support them as they transition into an entirely different system.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

However, people in prison struggled to access the debt relief application when it was available, and the program is expected to be thrown out by the majority-conservative Supreme Court within days. The automatic piece is really key because of the application hurdles: accessing the internet, stamps that cost money when you barely make any.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

For those planning and preparing for higher education’s senior-most roles, the report provides a pathway to meet the demands of the moment including: trust-building, demonstrating resilience, communication savvy, crafting a cabinet and team building, emotional intelligence, leading with courage, and data acumen and resource management.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 18, 2023

“It is precisely because of our history of racial discrimination that factors such as family wealth and neighborhood environment will disproportionately benefit Black and Hispanic applicants.” This system issues scores on a scale of zero to 99. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado can be reached at Veronica@DiverseEducation.com

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not? Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. Parent interviews investigated the range of emotions felt during the application process and improvements that would help schools better attract and retain families.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Problems related to the rollout of the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) impacted the responses of parents. This emphasizes a key recommendation from the paper, which is to build robust parent communication. Lower-income families especially appreciate early communication. “In Smith University (JCSU).

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Many institutions now access tax-credit scholarships, community partnerships, and corporate sponsorships to support their financial aid pools. As a result, financial aid directors have an opportunity to better communicate these expanding resources to families who may not be aware of the full range of assistance available.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 11, 2025

They are responsible for guiding families through the financial aid process, ensuring transparency, and fostering open communication with both prospective and current families. Whether through better communication, improved policies, or innovative funding models, financial aid teams can simplify the experience and enhance family engagement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

“By codifying the program, it gives institutions something to look forward to annually as a source that they may be able to tap, assuming they qualify, for much needed resources,” said Kelly Leon, vice president of communications and government relations for the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP).

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A successful program requires more than just financial resources, effective communication tools are equally vital to ensure transparency, build trust, and provide a positive experience for families. Providing Clarity: Clear communication helps families understand the financial aid process, eligibility requirements, and award decisions.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 15, 2025

On December 20, 2024, the Department of Education announced that it is temporarily pausing the processing of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge applications. In the past, the Department of Education had a contract with Nelnet, a student loan servicing company, to handle all applications for TPD discharges.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Transparent and Accessible Financial Aid Process: Clear Communication: Provide families with clear and concise information about the financial aid process, including deadlines, required documentation, and eligibility criteria. Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As demand rises, so does the need for a streamlined and transparent financial aid processmaking it essential for private and independent schools to efficiently manage applications, reviews, and awards. Speed Up Award Decisions & Improve Family Communication Timing is everything when it comes to financial aid.

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