Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The exclusion of the undefeated ACC Champion Florida State University Seminoles from the college football playoff has sparked a significant debate. This decision marks the first time an unbeaten Power 5 conference champion has been denied an opportunity to compete for the national championship in the college football playoff era. While the ramifications of this decision are evident within the world of sports, there are valuable lessons that higher education institutions and other organizations c

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Podcast Top Priorities for Community Colleges in 2024 Episode 175. December 5, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes. EAB experts Dr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Jeremy Carter Jeremy Carter has been appointed associate dean of campus culture and religious life at Philander Smith University in Little Rock, Arkansas. He serves as director of housing and residential life. Carter holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Philander Smith University.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 5, 2023

College life often involves a whirlwind of new experiences, academic challenges, and personal growth. However, the pressures and transitions associated with higher education can negatively impact students’ mental health. According to a national survey of 1,200 college students entering the 2023-24 school year, peer support is the top way students plan to cope with stress and anxiety.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Faculty at California State University, the largest public university system in the U.S., have launched a series of one-day strikes to demand higher pay and more parental leave for thousands of professors, librarians, coaches and other workers. The California Faculty Association is seeking a 12% salary raise and an increase in parental leave from six weeks to a full semester.

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EAB

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Infographic 75 Strategic Research Questions Community Colleges Could Answer with Better Data Strategic research questions are a way of making sure your college is working toward continuous improvement, uncovering student barriers, and finding ways to increase efficiency. EAB community college partners leverage Edify, EAB’s data and analytics solution, to connect disparate data sources, answer key research questions, and tell a more holistic story about how their college is performing.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Slow cookers are popular and an easy dinner option. Slow cooking is exactly what it sounds like—a process of cooking slowly. Using a slow cooker can retain some of the nutrients typically lost when frying or boiling. Plant-based slow cooker meals focus on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans.

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Student Loan Planner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

More than 5 million student loan borrowers have signed up for President Biden’s new “Saving on a Valuable Education,” or SAVE, plan. This new income-driven repayment (IDR) option is designed to be the most affordable repayment plan ever, according to Biden Administration officials. Under SAVE’s generous repayment formula, a single borrower making less than $32,800… The post 4 Reasons to Delay Enrolling in Biden’s New Student Loan Repayment Plan appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail has been fired from her position at the school’s helm, cutting her contract and term short. The move comes as the Southern Association of Colleges (SACSCOC) voted to strip the small Historically Black College and University of its accreditation. The university has vowed to appeal the decision and will remain an accredited institution on probation during the appeal process.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) released an updated copy of proposed regulatory text in its pursuit towards student debt relief. Dr. Miguel Cardona After the Supreme Court rejected initial student debt cancellation efforts, the Biden-Harris administration began pursuing another debt relief plan that involves negotiated rulemaking with student loan stakeholders, one that involves three such rulemaking sessions this year.

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