Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Dr. Vernon B. Harper, Jr. will become interim president of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), effective Dec. 31, Bakersfield Now reported. Dr. Vernon B. Harper Harper is currently provost and vice president of academic affairs at CSUB. Previously, he was dean of academic programs at the school. “Dr. Harper is a highly principled and energetic academic leader, with a well-established track record of innovation, student success and inspiring faculty engagement and productivity,” said

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The ED Games Expo is the annual public showcase of game-changing forms of education technology created through more than 50 programs at the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, and across government. The 9th annual Expo will occur from September 19 to 22. In addition to its many in-person events at the Kennedy Continue Reading The post ED Games Expo 2023: Featuring a Livestreamed Science Is Cool (ScIC) Event on September 21 appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A new paper from Dr. Denisa Gándara, an assistant professor at the University of Texas—Austin, begins on a dispiriting note: although there have been many policy efforts to increase educational opportunity since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Higher Education Act in 1965, they have largely failed to reduce ethnic and racial disparities at colleges and universities.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Handling Difficult Conversations Handling Difficult Conversations Broadcast date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Learning how to navigate tough conversations is just as important as keeping up with regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance. Students and families are often frustrated or confused by the financial aid process. It can sometimes be difficult to explain to faculty and staff… More » Webinar: Handling Difficult Conversations (Recording) The post Webinar: Handling Difficult C

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are getting some recognition from President Joe Biden. The White House has issued a proclamation designating this week, September 11-17, as National Hispanic-Serving Institution Week. "Education beyond high school should be a ticket to the middle class — and across our Nation, more than 500 Hispanic-Serving Institutions have helped to make that promise real, opening the doors of opportunity a bit wider for generations of Hispanic col

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Awards September 12, 2023 — by Maura Casey The Walter O. Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A step-by-step, data-informed workflow to help your team deliver personalized, holistic support at scale. The post Proactive Student Support Starter Kit appeared first on Civitas Learning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Ron Brade Ron Brade has been appointed senior vice president of administration and chief operating officer at Xavier University of Louisiana. He served as associate vice chancellor for strategic acquisitions and chief procurement officer at the University of North Texas System. Brade holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and sciences from Virginia Tech and an MPA from The George Washington University.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups | Serves: 4 Ingredients: 5 cups chopped vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onions, peppers, potatoes, zucchini) 1 tablespoon oil (canola, olive, vegetable) 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 turkey kielbasa (13 ounces) Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir together chopped vegetables, oil, ground black pepper.

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Counseling Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The executive director of Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance shares 10 tips for successful advocacy. The post Advocacy Update: An accidental advocate shares secrets to success appeared first on Counseling Today.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Podcast Will the SCOTUS Ruling Influence Financial Aid Strategy? Episode 165. September 12, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Remember the days before smart phones, text messaging and IM? If you don’t, we’ll give you an idea of what it was like. When you went to pick up a friend, you had to get out of your car, walk … Read more ».

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The President and First Lady of Palau Recognized with the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award from the Council for Opportunity in Education September 12, 2023 — by Maura Casey Prior to entering politics, President Whipps expanded a modest family business from 50 to 600 employees, served two terms as a senator in the Palau National Congress, and assumed the presidency in 2021.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Release PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students Users of the Naviance platform will now have easier access to offers of college admission and financial aid via EAB’s Concourse technology September 12, 2023 FOLSOM, CALIF. AND WASHINGTON, DC – September 12, 2023 – PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, and EAB , the leading provider of higher education re

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

COE’s Incoming President Highlights TRIO’s Resilience and Future at Annual Conference September 12, 2023 — by Maura Casey Jones pointed out that both the organization and the TRIO movement have faced similar challenges intermittently, survived, and thrived for over four decades, highlighting TRIO’s resilience through periods like the Reagan era’s government cutbacks, the attempts to transform Talent Search and Upward Bound into No Child Left Behind extensions during the Bush ye

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