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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students. Dr. Bevlee Watford Taylor Cupp Established in 1992 by Dr.

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While dealing with the most complex experience: grief

Student Minds

Dhriti talks about the activities that support her in dealing with grief. - Dhriti In July 2023, my world came crashing down when I lost my 18-year-old cousin. She was my companion in joyous moments, the person I celebrated birthdays, festivals, and family gatherings with. Our bond may not have been the closest, but it was undeniably special to the both of us.

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Are We There Yet? Revising and Questioning Affirmative Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Are we there yet? My children would ask every 30 minutes of our 12-hour holiday trek from Fishers, Indiana, to my hometown, Fort Worth, Texas. Gas stations were the ultimate disappointment for my youngest child, who would argue at each of the four gas station stops. At the end of the trip, I had to convince her that the gas station was a necessary stop along the road.

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2024-2025 Federal Pell Grant Maximum and Minimum Award Amounts

College Aid Services

Today, Richard Cordray, Chief Operating Officer for Federal Student Aid, published a Dear Colleague Letter (GEN-24-01) announcing the Federal Pell Grant maximum and minimum award amounts. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the maximum Pell Grant award remains fixed at $7,395 and the minimum award amount is $740. It is important to mention that Mr. Cordray… More » 2024-2025 Federal Pell Grant Maximum and Minimum Award Amounts The post 2024-2025 Federal Pell Grant Maximum and Minimum Award Amo

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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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LEON LEWIS JR.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leon Lewis Jr. Leon Lewis Jr. has been named chief information officer at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Lewis holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and a master’s in computer engineering from Marlboro College in Vermont.

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A Note to Your Principal About National School Counseling Week

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Dear Principal: This was a little awkward for me at first. I’ve never been crazy about telling people when my birthday is—even if I’m filling it out online—since it seems like I’m saying “Hey, look at me, it’s time to make my day special”. That was my first thought for next week, which is National School Counseling Week. But then I took a closer look, and realized next week isn’t about me, the counselor.

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The Transformative Influence of Academic Advisors

Ed.gov Homeroom

As a college student in the early 2000s, I was fortunate to have an academic advisor to guide me as I pursued learning opportunities, faced challenges, and explored career goals. Now, as a researcher of academic advising and former post-secondary advisor, I’m sharing my experience to shed light on what advisors do, help students connect Continue Reading The post The Transformative Influence of Academic Advisors appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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What Is Intuitive Eating?

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based, mind and body health approach. The ten principles of Intuitive Eating cultivate or remove barriers to body awareness. It’s a process of listening and responding to your body to meet physical and psychological needs. The 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating : Reject the Diet Mentality Honor Your Hunger Make Peace with Food Challenge the Food Police Discover the Satisfaction Factor Feel Your Fullness Cope with Your Emotions with Kindness Respect Your Body Moveme

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Education Department to Host Additional Negotiated Rulemaking Session for Debt Relief

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced it will hold additional negotiated rulemaking sessions Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, regarding relief for borrowers experiencing hardship. Under Secretary James Kvaal Sessions will be virtual, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. There will be one hour of public comment, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., the first day. The sessions — stemming from the administration’s announcement last summer that it would pursue a new regulatory process to deliver student debt relief — will focu

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Scrambled Egg Skillet

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups | Serves: 3 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil (canola, olive, vegetable) 1 1/2 cups yellow or red potato, diced 3/4 cup bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup onion, diced 6 eggs, beaten 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Optional: chopped avocado, chopped herbs, hot sauce, ketchup, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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Education Department To Correct New FAFSA

College Planners of America

As noted in a recent post, the U.S. Education Department (ED) announced in December that the revised FAFSA would be initially released as a “soft launch” on January 1 and that it would only perform a data store-and-forward operation for data processing by the ED at some future point. This announcement was a huge disappointment for people looking forward to the accurate and timely disbursement of the $7 billion in Federal student aid for the 2024-25 academic year.

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Win with Workplace Wellness

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

One way to improve our overall health is to be physically active on a regular basis. It is crucial for healthy aging, reduces risk of chronic diseases, improves mental health, and strengthens bones and muscles. Most Americans who work full-time are spending at least eight hours a day at their worksite, and most of that time is spent at a computer or desk.