Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The news of Temple University Acting President JoAnne Epps' death on Tuesday, September 19 sent shockwaves across the nation. She was attending a memorial service at Temple for Charles L. Blockson, the legendary Black historian, author, and bibliophile who served as curator of the university’s Blockson Afro-American Collection when she collapsed on stage.
Student Minds
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Alice shares her experience of struggling with her mental health whilst being at university and that it's okay to reach out and get support. - Alice I’d always wanted to go to university. I was the nerd, the smart one, the one that everyone had high expectations for. I went to college with high hopes that I’d remain that way, but my mental health had other plans.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
A group of students at Spelman College are receiving a rare opportunity to start an investment journey through a new social impact initiative. The financial wellness initiative will offer a cohort of students a finance and investing course plus a seeded Stackwell account to begin building wealth during their college career. The pilot program results from a new partnership between investment platform Stackwell and social impact organization Fintech In Action and part of a broader strategic partne
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
POSTED DATE September 25, 2023 AUTHOR Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID LOANS-23-09 SUBJECT FY 2020 Official Cohort Default Rates Distributed Sept. 25, 2023 On Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) distributed the FY 2020 official cohort default rate (CDR) notification packages to all eligible domestic and foreign schools only.
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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Dr. Lynn Akey will become chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, effective Jan. 2. Dr. Lynn Akey Akey is currently vice president for student success, analytics, and integrated planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In this role, she has improved re-enrollment, retention, and graduation rates for the school. “Dr. Akey’s leadership at Minnesota State Mankato has steered our University’s direction to be one of student focus and data-driven priorities,” said Minnesota State M
The University Innovation Alliance
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Wisdom Given and Received Higher Ed Leaders Share Advice That’s Helped Them and Can Help You bridget Thu, 10/05/2023 - 06:00 Higher Ed Leadership Professional Development Weekly Wisdom The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) began our Innovating Together Podcast in April 2020. With support from Inside Higher Ed , we’ve used our Weekly Wisdom series to surface a wide array of topics through the perspective of higher education leaders.
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Counseling Today
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
A recent article in a special issue of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development explores why racial bias often prevents Black boys from being placed in advanced learning programs. The post Racial bias in gifted and talented programs appeared first on Counseling Today.
EAB
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them. They were a necessary evil to be addressed “later.
Thrive Alliance Group
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Whether you call them paraprofessionals, paraeducators, teaching assistants, teacher’s aides, or something else, they have become indispensable in the classroom. While we know we need them, what exactly is the role of paraprofessionals in special education? What goals and outcomes should they work toward? Setting the right goals is the key to getting the most value from your paras and teachers.
CAMPUSPEAK
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
A quick search on Google for “Recent Hazing Incidents” reveals a disturbing and ongoing trend of hazing incidents occurring within… The post Calling a Timeout on Hazing in College Athletics appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Mongoose
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Every month, our Cadence Campus newsletter brings you content highlights, product sneak peeks, and student engagement tips. Every couple of months, our Cadence Bootcamps focus on hot topics across campus. The engagement with our newsletter and our Bootcamps is so high that we thought — hey, why not combine both to bring you more of the content you love?
CAMPUSPEAK
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Hazing is an issue that has plagued college campuses across the globe. It’s a disturbing practice that has no place… The post What Do I Do If I Experience Hazing? appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
The Advisor That Cares
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
I am once again pulled to evaluate the purpose of my innovation. These final reflection stages of the ADL Program coursework really ask us to go back and evaluate our learning journey throughout the course. I can not help but reconnect with Sinek’s “why” for myself. My resounding answer is still to “care about people.” I have always battled the duality of my audience.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
For many high school seniors, the reality about balancing school, life, and even work may be settling in as the first month of classes finishes up. Work, school, and a social life are all important uses of their time – especially during their “last” year. The post Demystifying Financial Aid: Key Terms Every High School Senior Should Know appeared first on CFAA.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
On Monday, the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide was updated to include Volume 1 – Summary of Changes. An updated Volume 4 and the standalone draft ISIR record layout in Excel format became available earlier this month. More updates forthcoming The draft guide will continue to change between now and the published final versions. Specifically, the… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide – September 2023 Update #2 The post 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide – September 2023 U
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Probiotics are live microorganisms that may aid in improving gastric discomfort, reducing diarrhea caused by antibiotics, help with the digestion of lactose (the sugar in milk products), and lower the risk of infections. Probiotics can be found in some supplements. When choosing a supplement, look for the strain and number of live bacteria to help ensure an effective dose.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Dr. Harry L. Titus Harry L. Titus has been named dean of students at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina. He served as director of strategic initiatives and assessment at Coastal Carolina University. Titus holds a master’s in education from Coastal Carolina University and an Ed. D. in organizational leadership from Gardner-Webb University.
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