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Dr. Claudine Gay’s Resignation from the Harvard Presidency Possibly Saved Her Life

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The recent announcement of Dr. Claudine Gay’s resignation as president of Harvard University swiftly spread through the news and has been an ongoing conversation, particularly among those within higher education academic communities. Gay had been widely criticized for her responses alongside two other college presidents, also women, at a congressional hearing on antisemitism, after which, she clarified the institution’s stance.

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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

College Aid Consulting Services

Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities. Choosing a college is a significant decision, and understanding the financial aid options available can be just as crucial as selecting a major. With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. As a financial aid consultant, I’ve noticed a trend in the most searched colleges and universities—an indication of where students hope to invest their futures.

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University of Rochester Black Studies Department to Accelerate Cluster-Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The budding Black studies department at the University of Rochester will fast-track their hiring of faculty with the help of a $3 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. Dr. Jeffrey Q. McCune, Jr. University of Rochester Though the school and department had initially planned to cluster-hire faculty for the department over the next five years, the new influx of funding – via the foundation’s Higher Learning program – will allow them to expedite their schedule, said Dr.

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Team Spotlight: Anafe Robinson

College Aid Services

Our January 2024 Team Spotlight is Anafe Robinson. Entering her fourth year as a Senior Consultant, Anafe brings over 30 years of experience to College Aid Services and is NASFAA certified in 12 different areas of financial aid. She is also a NASFAA Certified Financial Aid Administrator (FAAC®) and has earned a bachelor’s as well… More » Team Spotlight: Anafe Robinson The post Team Spotlight: Anafe Robinson first appeared on College Aid Services.

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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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ABA Proposes Increased Job Protections for Untenured

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An American Bar Association plan to strengthen job protections for untenured law faculty has been received positively by legal writing and clinical professors. The American Bar Association has proposed changes to standards to strengthen job protections for untenured law faculty. Reuters reported that a proposal under consideration by the ABA’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar would require law schools to hire full-time legal writing instructors and other untenur

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2024-25 FAFSA Launches (With Some Glitches)

College Aid Services

The long-awaited 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available through the Department of Education’s website as of December 30th. It is important to remember that the Department is releasing the updated form as a soft launch, and it will only be available for limited intervals to allow for troubleshooting or improvements. The… More » 2024-25 FAFSA Launches (With Some Glitches) The post 2024-25 FAFSA Launches (With Some Glitches) first appeared on College Aid Servi

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3 New Pathways To Student Loan Forgiveness Through PSLF Under New Rules

Student Loan Planner

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is one of the most popular federal student loan forgiveness programs, and it has been in the news a lot during the last two years. Historically, PSLF has been beset by widespread, well-documented problems, including poor loan servicing practices, bad record-keeping and inadequate oversight by the Department of Education.

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DESTINY DURON DEAS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Destiny Duron Deas Destiny Duron Deas has been appointed vice president for advancement at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. She serves as an attorney, author, entrepreneur, and ordained minister affiliated with the Assemblies of God. Duron Deas holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and international studies from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, a master’s in East Asian Studies from Duke University, and a juris doctorate from Duke Law School.

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Featured Scholarships: January 2024

Scholarship America

As we kick off 2024, scholarship season is in full swing, with lots of major programs opening or approaching their deadlines! Our Browse Scholarships page is your one-stop destination to make the most of your application time, and now’s the perfect time to check it out. We’re also featuring some unique programs for January, including a significant award for Pennsylvania students; a new program for students in the hydropower industry; and a scholarship for those who have lost loved on

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JEREMY TOULON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jeremy Toulon Jeremy Toulon has been appointed director of student transition and success at Binghamton University in New York. He served as a senior consultant for the National Institute of Student Success in Atlanta. Toulon holds a bachelor’s degree in Afro-American/African Studies and an MSW from Binghamton University.

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From the President: The Land on Which We Stand

Counseling Today

Land acknowledgments are an opportunity to offer healing through honoring lived experiences, understanding the impact of colonization and balancing mourning with celebration of life. The post From the President: The Land on Which We Stand appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Happy 2024!

Purdue University Global

The Academic Success Center staff wishes you holiday cheer and a happy new year! We hope the New Year brings you health, happiness, and prosperity. We will resume our academic success and writing blogcasts on Friday, January 19, 2024.

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Borrowing Smartly for College: What High School Juniors Need to Know

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

How to Start Preparing for College Applications in the Fall High school juniors are now halfway through their junior year of high school. For 6 months, they’ve been balancing your scholastic, athletic, family and personal activities. Now, it’s time to start thinking about college admissions and financial aid. As of this moment, they have only eight or nine months left to complete preliminary activities before your application.

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Career Curious?

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I am curious career explorer. I’ve always wanted to know what drives people in their world of work, and what meaningful things are they doing in their lives. A couple of years ago, I took my curiosity to embark on my own journey as a coach. I love partnering with clients who want to think deeply their “career” and how they impact others with their skills and talents.

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Tips for a successful Dry January (and any other change you are trying to make)

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Improving health is a popular goal for New Year’s resolutions. While it’s admirable to go into the new year with the intention of completely transforming your life, it is not always a sustainable approach. Because you got some benefit out of the behavior you’re trying to change, it may be hard to adjust to its loss. (An example: on balance, smoking is bad for your health, but it can provide stress relief.).

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Make Training Your Resolution for 2024

HEAG

There’s been major change over the last year, so it is a great benefit that financial aid administrators have so many training resources. Now, finding the time to take advantage of them is a completely different story! It’s up to … Read more ».