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Drexel Offers Half-Off on Tuition Costs for Community College Grads

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Drexel University is offering tuition at half the cost for students who have earned an associate degree from any accredited community college in the U.S. Dr. Dawn Medley “Our experiential education model has proven to be one of the best ways for students to prepare to be leaders in their careers, so it's incumbent on us provide opportunities for more students to earn a Drexel degree,” said Dr.

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EDExpress, EDconnect Issue Sends Files to Incorrect SAIG Mailbox

College Aid Services

FSA has discovered an issue that sends exported files from EDExpress to the transmission queue for the incorrect SAIG mailbox in EDconnect 8.6.1 and “all current and prior” versions of EDExpress. Although there is no long term solution yet, officials recommend that users make sure that they are in the correct TG mailbox during the… More » EDExpress, EDconnect Issue Sends Files to Incorrect SAIG Mailbox The post EDExpress, EDconnect Issue Sends Files to Incorrect SAIG Mailbox fi

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gender-based violence, harassment, and sexual assault continue to be rampant on college campuses across the country. More than one out of every eight students experiences rape or sexual assault , and one-in-five female students reports receiving assistance from a victim-services agency. Faculty and staff are also at risk of harm. Collectively, higher education must give this issue the attention and priority it deserves.

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FAFSA Delay: Tips for Maintaining Optimism and a Positive Attitude in the Financial Aid Office

HEAG

Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as a gateway for millions of students to access critical financial assistance to make their dreams of a higher education accessible, this year’s application rollout has added significant barriers to … Read more ».

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Alleged Payment to Lobbyist Latest in Fiscal Concerns for Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nassau Community College teachers have reportedly filed an ethics complaint against the college regarding allegations it paid $120,000 to a lobbying company supporting the construction of a Sands casino on Long Island, New York. Dr. Faren Siminoff For the Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers (NCCFT), led by President Dr. Faren Siminoff, concerns are ongoing about the financial management of the community college.

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Make Higher Education More Inclusive for LGBTIQ+ Students 

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IDAHOBIT is here again! Today, May 17, marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. The intention of the. Read more Artikkeli Make Higher Education More Inclusive for LGBTIQ+ Students julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Nyyti ry.