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New Technology and Attitudes Emerge from the Pandemic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I was also part of a small group of faculty at Hofstra who created a blog, the Virtual Faculty Hallway Chat,” said Natow. The idea behind the blog was since we’re not seeing each other in person, we’re not having conversations about teaching and what’s working, so let’s put it on a university blog and we can all share our experiences.

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How to Host 12 Days of Self-Care at School - Updated for 2024

School Counselor Blog

SHAREABLE 12 Days of Self-Care I made a document to share with staff, students, and families so they know the theme for each day and the selfie prompt. You can access an editable version of that document here: TEMPLATE FOR 12 DAYS OF SELF-CARE SELFIES INSTRUCTIONS. This post originally appeared on School Counselor Blog.

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How to Navigate the U.S. Student Visa Process for International Students: Tips and Requirements

IEFA

From acceptance by an SEVP-certified school to gathering the necessary documents, understanding the process thoroughly will save time and reduce the risk of application denial. Once accepted, you will receive a Form I-20 from the schools designated school official (DSO), which is a mandatory document for your visa application.

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Top Scholarships for Indian Students: Eligibility, Benefits & Application Tips

IEFA

These scholarships require financial documentation, such as tax returns or income statements, to demonstrate need. Create a timeline and checklist to ensure all necessary documents, such as academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statements, are prepared well in advance.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 23

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Due to delays and technical errors in the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, many students and families have had challenges submitting this important financial aid document. Moving the financial aid deadline to May 1 allows students extra time to submit or correct their FAFSA forms.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. But such was the case at many two-year schools across the U.S. Many reported that this trust significantly increased the impact of the gift.

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3 Tips to Overcome Lagging Software Usage and Adoption

Civitas Learning

Document everything. Proactively prepare for change by consistently documenting as much as possible, including current processes, potential impacts, stakeholders and their involvement, successes or failures of projects, etc.