Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

After the U.S. Supreme Court ended race-conscious college admissions policies in June, focus turned to searching for alternatives. Seemingly everything from using class-based preferences to ditching legacy admissions to replacing admittance regimes with lottery systems has been suggested. But can these race-neutral means allow colleges and universities to maintain their current levels of diversity?

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Active Minds

AUGUST 23, 2023

It’s no secret that youth and young adults across the United States are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, and BIPOC and LGBTQ+ young people are disproportionately affected. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 42 percent of high school students experienced persistent sadness or hopelessness — a 13.5 percent increase from 2019 and a 50 percent increase from 2011.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Seattle in July marked the launch of the HBCU Swingman Classic, a game that featured 50 Division I HBCU baseball players. Propelled by the MLB-Major League Baseball Players Association Youth Development Foundation (YDF) and Hall of Famer/YDF ambassador Ken Griffey Jr., the televised game enabled HBCU baseball players to showcase their talents on a global stage.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 23, 2023

College Aid Services is pleased to announce an exciting development as we elevate Sara Reese to the esteemed position of Director of Compliance. Since joining our team in April 2019, Sara has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment and proficiency in her role. In her new capacity, she will take on enhanced responsibilities while… More » Sara Reese Promoted to Director of Compliance at College Aid Services The post Sara Reese Promoted to Director of Compliance at Colleg

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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

AUGUST 23, 2023

An academic enrichment program at Tallahassee Community College that primarily serves African American men won't have to change its name under a new state higher education law, reported WUSF. Florida's higher education law bans the state's public colleges and universities from spending federal and state money on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or campus activities that advocate for DEI, with certain exceptions.

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Symplicity

AUGUST 23, 2023

Each and every day, our client managers across the globe help make our clients' day-to-day just a little bit easier so that they can better support their students. With a client support team that comes from across the student success spectrum, clients continuously speak to the dedication of our client support team, and we at Symplicity want to give them the attention they deserve.

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Student Loan Planner

AUGUST 23, 2023

Key Takeaways: Student loan debt affects millions of borrowers in the U.S. But that burden isn’t shared equally. Communities of color — and Black borrowers in particular — owe more student loans and tend to have worse student debt outcomes, relative to white borrowers. Read on to learn about the factors contributing to these differences […] The post Student Loan Debt By Race Statistics appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., president of the University of Nebraska system and former superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, will become the 17 th president of The Ohio State University (OSU), the school announced Tuesday. Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., incoming president of The Ohio State University "I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to serve as president of Ohio State, an institution founded upon and well known across the globe for research, teaching and an enduring commitment to service,”

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Mongoose

AUGUST 23, 2023

Have questions about how to connect across campus? Looking for insights into what works when it comes to engaging students, from their first inquiries to their first donation as alumni? Join our August Ask Me Anything series for answers! Bring your questions to these 30-minute sessions, hosted every Wednesday at 2:00 pm ET throughout August, and the Mongoose team will bring what we've learned from working with 950+ colleges and universities to Make Every Message Count.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

Dr. Teresa Woodruff, interim president of Michigan State University (MSU), will not seek a permanent appointment at the school’s helm, Lansing State Journal reported. Dr. Teresa Woodruff “As the third interim president of MSU in the last five years, I wish for a period of stability for the university,” Woodruff said in a statement released earlier this week.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

This report offers guidance for enrollment leaders on the college search and communication preferences of prospective HBCU students. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Understanding the Mindset of Prospective HBCU Students appeared first on EAB.

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The Advisor That Cares

AUGUST 23, 2023

Moving through the module 1-2 content in this my second to last ADL Program’s publishing course, I am encouraged to share my success stories. To consider what digital technology I have found success using that others would find valuable. I immediately panic! My innovation idea hasn’t been implemented. My innovation idea is constantly growing and evolving and morphing into something more!

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Blogs The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy By Meredith Dobbins Think back to your time as an undergraduate student. What memories stand out most to you? Perhaps it's the electrifying game-day rituals that united the entire student body, or maybe it's the tradition of rubbing a campus statue for good luck before an important exam.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 23, 2023

On Tuesday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that it has fully launched the updated income-driven repayment application. Student loan borrowers can now officially enroll in the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which the Administration touts as “the most affordable repayment plan ever created.” “Starting today, millions of borrowers can reduce their monthly student loan… More » The new SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan application has official

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Blogs Are you meeting students’ basic needs? Review these 7 aspects of your basic needs strategy before the semester begins Community colleges play a vital role in higher education, offering affordable and accessible pathways to academic and professional success. However, many students face significant barriers outside of the classroom that hinder their ability to excel, like I did.

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