Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The year is 1995. Governmental bodies and institutions receiving federal funding are mandated by the 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to complete inventories of their collections of Native American remains and cultural items. But nearly three decades later, that inventory work is unfinished along with repatriation efforts for such remains and artifacts, according to multiple Native American experts and report findings.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

NPSAS:20 analysis reveals the diversity of today’s students and where they attend college. By: Pearl Lo and Kim Dancy Understanding the experiences and backgrounds of today’s college students is a crucial step in addressing inequitable outcomes, tailoring support services, and allocating resources in ways that shape a higher education system that works for every student.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Dr. Gordon Ibeanu Gordon Ibeanu has been appointed interim director of North Carolina Central University’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise. Ibeanu holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama, a master’s from Virginia State University, and a Ph.D. from Atlanta University.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Nathan Sotherland, Kevin Stange, and Jordan Matsudaira The U.S. postsecondary education system provides students with many flexible pathways to earning a bachelor’s degree. One of the most important of these is the opportunity to start a degree at a community college and transfer to a four-year degree program. Community colleges provide access to postsecondary education Continue Reading The post New Measures of Postsecondary Education Transfer Performance: Transfer-out rates for community colleg

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Liang Chee Wee Liang Chee Wee has been named interim chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. Before retiring in 2022, Chee Wee served as president of Northeast Iowa Community College. Wee holds a bachelor’s degree in management information systems, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Arizona.

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Student Minds

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Editorial Team have come together to share their thoughts on Social Media Kindness Day. - Student Minds Blog Editorial Team ⭐ How can we use social media to spread kindness and find our community? ⭐ ? Taylor : Social media truly is a world of its own! We've created a platform where the most love can be shared and communities can be created. It doesn't go without its negatives but, for those who are new to university or just want to 'find their people', then social media certainly is the plac

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It was a freak accident. As a freshman Division I gymnast at the University of California, Berkeley, I was living my dream of competing at the collegiate level. In just seconds, my gymnastics career came crashing down – literally – during a dismount from the bars. It’s a skill I had performed countless times before, but this time, I landed straight on my head, breaking T3 and T5 vertebrae and tearing a muscle in my neck.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Due to the recent unrest in the world, the Department of Education has published guidance for institutions that have satellite programs in countries that are affected by national emergencies. The guidance is posted below and a full FAQ section is available here. POSTED DATE: November 06, 2023 AUTHOR: Office of Postsecondary Education ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID:… More » Guidance for Institutions Impacted by National Emergencies in Foreign Countries The post Guidance for Institutions Impact

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Counseling Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

People with chronic health conditions often face uncertainty and psychological distress, which is why validation and emotional regulation are crucial in helping clients learn to cope and live productive lives. The post Coping with the stress and uncertainty of chronic health conditions appeared first on Counseling Today.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Upgraded Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) software is required for the transmission of federal tax information (FTI) for the 2024–25 award year and beyond. New versions of EDconnect 8.6.0 and TDClient are now available on the Software and Other Tools page of the Federal Student Aid Knowledge Center website, along with an accompanying user guide… More » Updated EDconnect & TDClient software now available The post Updated EDconnect & TDClient software now available first appeared

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Good Tutors Finder

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Achieving Better Results: The Benefits of Private Tutoring for IB Preparation Preparing for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program is no small feat. The rigorous curriculum, demanding coursework, and high expectations can be overwhelming for students. However, one of the most effective ways to excel in the IB program is to seek the guidance of a private tutor.

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College Planners of America

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When grandparents do estate planning, they often want to provide for their grandchildren’s education. They seek to ensure that assets put aside for grandchildren are used to cover the costs of college and nothing else. Toward this end, they should consider adding a Testamentary Trust to their will. It’s a common belief that Testamentary Trusts are useful only to the wealthy, but they’re beneficial to people in a range of financial circumstances.

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HEAG

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Financial aid is the backbone of many students’ educational journeys. It provides the means for countless individuals to pursue their academic dreams. But as crucial as it is, the process can be tedious, time-consuming, and error-prone. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) … Read more ».

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The Advisor That Cares

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

My awesome learning community met on Monday and Tuesday night. Monday night was our class call, but we were the only ones who remembered. Tuesday night was a meeting we scheduled over the weekend as an accountability and support for each other. One of my awesome group asked, “How are you feeling about your innovation update, Dawn?” and here’s what I had to say (speaking from the heart, in the moment) I’m not in the same role as my innovation.

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Student Loan Planner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Biden administration is taking a big step forward this week in developing a new student loan forgiveness plan. The program, which officials hope will be a more legally-sound replacement for Biden’s initial student loan forgiveness plan that was struck down by the Supreme Court in June, is going through a process called negotiated rulemaking. […] The post 4 Updates on Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

PRESS RELEASE – NOVEMBER 8, 2023| Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly 5.5 Million Borrowers Are Enrolled in the SAVE Plan SAVE plan data shows 2.9 million borrowers have $0 payments, enrollees are in every congressional district The Biden-Harris Administration released data today showing that nearly 5.5 million borrowers are now… More » Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly 5.5 Million Borrowers Are Enrolled in

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