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Charitable Giving to U.S. Higher Education Institutions Rises 3% Despite Economic Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charitable contributions to American colleges and universities increased by 3 percent in the 2023-2024 academic fiscal year when adjusted for inflation, according to a report released Thursday by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The annual CASE Insights on Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) survey reveals that higher education institutions received a total of $61.50 billion in charitable donations, demonstrating continued donor confidence despite economic fluctuatio

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How to Provide Constructive Feedback

Steve Keating

If youre in a leadership position, then you must know that the people you lead want to know some stuff as well. They want to know if they are doing what is expected of them. They want to know if they are meeting or exceeding expectations. They need to know if theyre not. If youve hired the right people, then they have a strong desire to improve over time.

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A Legacy That Will Not Be Erased

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Mary Dana Hinton March 12th would have been my mothers 99th birthday. It surprises me every day that shes not here to celebrate it. For her entire life, she was a vibrant testament to the value and the necessity of education for women. My mother believed in the promise that with an education, you could not only help yourself but also have an obligation to help those around you.

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doctoral experiences – there are literatures

Patter by Pat Thomson

Im a bit late posting this week. This largely down to running a writing workshop and then trying to do all the catching up. But since the workshop Ive had a nagging wondering … Let me explain. This recent writing workshop had a big emphasis on literatures work. The literatures chapter is a key place where doctoral researchers have to write evaluatively and authoritatively.

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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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Dr. Marlene Tromp Named University of Vermont's 28th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Marlene Tromp The University of Vermont (UVM) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Marlene Tromp as the institution's 28th president. Tromp, who is currently serving as president of Boise State University, will assume her new role later this summer. "Dr. Tromp brings with her the experience and ability for great success that will benefit the university, community, and state," said Cynthia Barnhart, Board of Trustees chair and co-chair of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee.

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Connection and belonging

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

What does it really mean to belong? Belonging is a basic human need. Belonging is more than just being part of a groupit’s about finding places where you feel comfortable expressing yourself and being accepted, understood, and appreciated for all your identities. Its also a significant countermeasure to loneliness, an issue that has reached epidemic levels in the United States.

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How Data Empowers UNC Asheville’s Crisis Response and Student Retention

Civitas Learning

The Challenge: Without clear insights into student needs, support efforts remained reactive, making it difficult to prioritize at-risk studentsespecially those who needed help but werent actively seeking it. The Strategy: An integrated platform with real-time, actionable insights allows for stronger student support and coordinated outreach especially when time is critical in the case of an emergency.

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The Gifted Have Vision

CAMPUSPEAK

One of my favorite quotes in life was spoken by the great Myles Munroe: “Eyes that see are common, but… The post The Gifted Have Vision appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Work Smarter Not Harder Using These Productivity Hacks

HEAG

This is a challenging time to work in higher education. Whether your job is to recruit new students, support students during enrollment, or provide services to alumni, it is likely your office has open positions and a plethora of new … Read more .

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PART 1: March 2025 Update on Lawsuits Challenging the SAVE Plan

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

This blog post explains the legal implications of recent court orders in ongoing lawsuits challenging the SAVE plan. For what this means for borrowers, see Part 2 here. Last spring, Missouri and several other states filed lawsuits challenging the U.S. Department of Educations efforts to reduce student loan burdens through the new SAVE repayment plan.

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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education

College Aid Services

President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The order represents a fundamental shift in the federal government’s role in the education system, with widespread implications across the country. The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure (of) the Department of… More President Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S.

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PART 2: The Current Impact on Borrowers of Lawsuits Challenging the SAVE Plan and the Removal of IDR Applications

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

For more information on the February court order issued in a lawsuit challenging the SAVE plan, see Part 1 here. Lawsuits brought by several states challenging the SAVE Plan have led to a series of court ordersand big changes by the Department of Educationthat have created chaos for borrowers. In response to new court decision in February 2025, the Department has temporarily suspended the application process for all income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, including the Income-Based Repayment (IBR)

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Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Department of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a move that fulfills a campaign promise but ignites controversy across the education sector, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to begin the process of eliminating the Department of Education, a federal agency established in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter. The signing ceremony featured an unusual arrangement of children seated at desks around the President, each with mock versions of the order to sign alongside Trump.