Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
Sacramento State has been designated as a Black Serving Institution by the California State Assembly, Sacramento County, and the city of Sacramento. Dr. Luke Wood “This distinctive recognition reaffirms Sacramento State’s commitment and dedication to serving the needs of our diverse student body, especially for our Black students,” said Sacramento State President Dr.
NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance
JUNE 6, 2024
Whether you are just starting your student loan journey or have been dealing with student loan debt for decades, you can use NCLC’s newly created Student Loan Toolkit to help you take charge of your student loan situation and move forward. Download the toolkit today! The Toolkit explains the basics of the student loan system, how to assess your own student loan situation, and your options for managing your student loan debt.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
In his new book, From Foster Care to College , Dr. Royel M. Johnson, an associate professor and director at the University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education, shines a light on an often-forgotten subset of students. Through capturing the lived experiences of foster youth in college, Johnson found that, beyond the misconceptions that plague them, foster youth are a remarkably resilient group with college-going aspirations.
Steve Keating
JUNE 6, 2024
When we think of someone who is indifferent we tend to think of a disengaged person. Someone who doesn’t care, who is uncommitted and dispassionate. None of that sounds good. But there is a time for indifference in our lives and successful, happy people know when to use it. They’ve mastered the discipline of being indifferent to the things, circumstances, and situations in life that make no difference.
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
Dr. Karrie Dixon has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Dr. Karrie Dixon “Being a part of this incredible community of scholars, innovators and leaders on the sloping hills and verdant green is a dream come true,” said Dixon. “NCCU embodies grit, innovation, leadership, purpose and legacy, and I am committed to building on our rich traditions and ensuring that our students, faculty, staff and alumni have the tools and opportunities necessary to succeed,” she sai
I'm First!
JUNE 6, 2024
Okay, okay, I know I said in my last blog post that I wouldn’t post anything until the fall, but I couldn’t hint at my study abroad experience throughout several blog posts this semester and not talk about it!
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I'm First!
JUNE 6, 2024
As incoming students prepare to embark on their college journey, the question of academic preparedness can be quite scary to think about for all students. Will you be ready for the challenges ahead? Drawing from personal experience, here are some insights and advice for those stepping into the world of higher education.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
Dr. Breeda McGrath has been named president of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School. Dr. Breeda McGrath "It’s an incredible honor to be appointed the next president of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School," said McGrath. "As its academic programs address important societal challenges – from teacher shortages to gaps in mental health care – I believe Pacific Oaks has unlimited potential to grow and expand.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
Monique Lenoir Monique Lenoir has been appointed vice president of branding, marketing, and communications at the United Negro College Fund. She served as UNCF’s national director of communications. LeNoir holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Howard University and a master’s in public communications from American University.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
About 16.6 million American adults and teens reported having serious thoughts of suicide in 2022, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Dr. Kurt Michael “We are at a pivotal moment where we continue to lose young people at increasing rates to suicide,” said Dr. Kurt Michael, senior clinical director at the Jed Foundation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
The Student Voting Campaign Brief provides information to assist administrators at colleges and universities in promoting access to voter registration at their institutions. A recently released brief offers resources to assist postsecondary education leaders in their efforts to promote civic education and engagement. The “ Student Voting Campaign Brief ” provides information to assist administrators at colleges and universities in promoting access to voter registration at their institutions.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
Dr. Marsha McGriff Marsha McGriff has been named vice chancellor for equity and inclusion at University of Massachusetts Amherst. She served as chief diversity officer and senior advisor to the president at the University of Florida. McGriff holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in education from Tuskegee University in Alabama as well as a Doctor of Education degree from Creighton University in Nebraska.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
Shawna Young Shawna Young has been named chief executive officer at Camelback Ventures. She held previous executive positions including at Scratch Foundation. Young holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Howard University, an MBA from MIT, and a master’s in science education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
Jessica S. Dalton Jessica S. Dalton has been appointed vice president of workforce services at Danville Community College in Virginia. She served as principal at the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center. Dalton, a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy, holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Virginia Tech and a master’s in educational leadership from the University of Lynchburg.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration is set to award more than $42 million to eight Tribal Nations under the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program. Tom Vilsack The program funding is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to strengthen Tribal sovereignty and fulfill long-standing Tribal requests for the department to better partner with Tribal Nations and make its overall food system more resilient.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
Immigration is a top issue among voters ahead of the 2024 election season, according to professors at California State University, Northridge. Dr. Linda Alvarez, an associate professor of political science, and Dr. Axel Montepeque, an associate professor of modern and classical languages and literatures, noted that border security is increasingly a concern among voters as reflected in Gallup polling, presidential approval ratings, and campaign strategies.
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