Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Dr. Michael Gavin, Delta College’s fifth president, grew up on the north side of Chicago, where his classrooms and sports teams were diverse until the eighth grade. In high school, he began to notice change. “By the time I got to high school, I was in honors and AP classes, where my African American and Hispanic friends were, for lack of a better way to put it, tracked into regular or remedial classes,” says Gavin in an interview with Diverse.

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Student Minds

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Stavros shares his top tips for making friends to new students who are starting their university journey. - Stavros Before I moved to the UK for my studies, I used to be confident and surrounded by friends. Socialising was never a problem for me; I even considered myself an extrovert. I used to go out almost every night, party all the time, weekly road trips.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes is focused on meaningful conversations that lead her institution forward. For the past 18 years of her distinguished career in higher education, Eanes has worked at public institutions. After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Financial aid offices can access the 2025-26 FAFSA Paper form through the FAFSA Partner Portal, as the Department of Education begins processing applications; functionality for student corrections will arrive in early 2025. Additionally, FSA has provided guidance for applicants whose ISIRS are impacted by Reject 9, Comment Code 23, or Identity Validation Processing Errors while… More » FSA Begins 2025-26 FAFSA Paper Processing, Addresses Errors with 2024-25 Form The post FSA Begins 2025-26

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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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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 2, 2024

High school seniors who are ready to unlock financial aid and take the next step toward your education, it’s time to file your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important tasks you’ll need to tackle as you prepare for college. Whether this is your first time applying or you’re a seasoned pro, this ultimate checklist will guide you through every step to ensure you don’t miss anything crucial. 1.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Missouri State News Fall 2024 Advisor Forums There are two advisor forums remaining in the Fall 2024 semester! We encourage you to attend forums as your schedule allows. “Fast Track Futures: Advising for Accelerated Graduate Programs” will be held on Monday, December 2 from 12:00PM-1:00PM in PSU313. This forum will equip attendees with the knowledge, strategies, and resources to identify ideal accelerated graduate program candidates, navigate the application process, and support students through

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