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Hiring Expected to Climb 7.3% for the College Class of 2025

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) indicates that employers anticipate hiring 7.3% more graduates from the Class of 2025 than they did from the Class of 2024. That’s good news for students who are slated to graduate in May. NACE’s Job Outlook 2025 survey follows a full year of decreases in the hiring of new college graduates.

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Updated College Financing Plan Aims to Simplify Financial Aid Packages for Students

College Aid Services

FSA has released the 2025-26 College Financing Plan (CFP) to continue helping prospective students understand and compare their financial aid packages at participating institutions. The standardized form is updated annually to reflect the latest requirements and is available on the Office of Postsecondary Education’s website. Posted Date: November 15, 2024 Author: Office of Postsecondary Education… More » Updated College Financing Plan Aims to Simplify Financial Aid Packages for Stud

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Educators in Uncertain Times – Fostering Resilience and Empathy in Our Classrooms

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As educators, we often find ourselves navigating uncharted waters, but the days following the election seem particularly murky. Regardless of our personal reactions to the results, there’s a shared sense of unease in the hallways and classrooms. Questions will inevitably arise, questions for which we have no answers. And if anyone happens to have a crystal ball, we’d love to borrow it, if only for a moment of clarity.

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2025-26 Verification – Webinar (Recording)

College Aid Services

Join us as we discuss Verification for the 2025-26 aid year. Our presenters will review the verification process, filing status requirements and acceptable documentation, comment codes, and how to handle conflicting information. You won’t want to miss this informative webinar! Original Broadcast Date: Tuesday November 19, 2024 at 2 PM ET This webinar is available… More » 2025-26 Verification – Webinar (Recording) The post 2025-26 Verification – Webinar (Recording) first appeared on C

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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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'Need for Love More Profound, Harder than It's Ever Been'

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, housed within the North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) College of Education, held its tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday, featuring Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of the Austin Community College District (ACC). The Belk Center is known for its support for North Carolina's 58 community colleges and for training leaders, conducting research, and sharing best practices with community colleges across the country.

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Poultry Food Safety

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

While some people think washing raw poultry is necessary before cooking, research indicates that doing so can spread bacteria to other surfaces, including the sink. To prevent illness, cook poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F and avoid cross-contamination with ready-to-eat foods. After preparing raw poultry, wash hands for at least 20 seconds followed by cleaning and sanitizing countertops and equipment.

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