Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community. Now, as we face a growing backlash against DEI efforts across the country, I find myself deeply concerned about the future of higher education and our nation'

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Department of Education has released a new online course designed to guide financial aid administrators through each part of the FISAP and reviews commons mistakes that users will encounter throughout the process. This self-paced training is helpful for institutions who must complete the FISAP report by October 1st; it is available through the FSA… More » FSA Launches Online Training Course for 2025-26 FISAP Submission The post FSA Launches Online Training Course for 2025-26 FISAP Subm

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Albany State University in Georgia is one of four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that will showcase newly refurbished football fields this fall. Rich McKay The university used its share of more than $6.5 million in grants from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to replace its natural grass football and soccer field at Albany State University Coliseum with turf.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 21, 2024

Is your office ready for the next compliance audit in our ever-changing financial aid world? Do your internal controls effectively identify areas of non-compliance? Join us for this insightful webinar where we share essential internal audit tips and best practices. Learn how to identify potential areas of concern and implement improvements to enhance compliance.

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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 21, 2024

Lenoir-Rhyne University has been awarded a $1.2 million grant through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Hank Weddington The grant is designed to address science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher shortages and create pathways for underrepresented students to become STEM educators, according to Dr.

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CAMPUSPEAK

AUGUST 21, 2024

My name is Tianna Faye Soto and I am a Puerto Rican, Jamaican-Chinese keynote speaker based in New York City.… The post Why Your Presence Matters More Than Perfection appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Good Tutors Finder

AUGUST 21, 2024

Preparing for Success: How to Start the New Academic Year at an International School with a Private Tutor As the start of a new academic year approaches, students and parents feel anticipation and anxiety. This is especially true at international schools , where students often face unique challenges, such as adjusting to new educational systems, mastering different languages, and navigating diverse cultural environments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Johns Hopkins University plans to require undergraduate applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission in fall 2026. The university plans to resume its standardized testing requirement for undergraduate admissions to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. Johns Hopkins University Gilman Clock Tower Johns Hopkins University The university will require ACT or SAT scores for applicants seeking entry for the fall 2026 semester.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. August 21, 2024 — by Jada Walker COE’s annual National Student Leadership Congress for first-generation high school students, with its visits to the Capitol and participation in debates, is often described as transformational for the young people who participate in the five-day experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Manhattan College is now Manhattan University. Manhattan College has changed its name to Manhattan University partly to reflect its increased degree and certificate program offerings as well as its aspirations for international recognition. The institution recently underwent a name change approved by the New York State Board of Regents in recognition of its more than 100 majors, minors, graduate programs, and advanced certificates and degrees.

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Student Loan Planner

AUGUST 21, 2024

At least eight million borrowers have been forced into an administrative forbearance due to ongoing legal battles over the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. SAVE is a new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan that the Biden administration finalized and released last fall. The program offers lower payments, ends runaway interest accrual and opens pathways… The post PSLF Buyback Could Be an Option for Borrowers in the SAVE Plan Forbearance, But It’s Complicated appeared first on Stude

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Dr. R. Lance Holbert Few community colleges offer courses that are specifically designated as “civic learning,” according to a report examining the current state of civics education in primary and secondary schools. The Community College and Civics Report — a joint project of the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) — explores how civics education opportunities are offered inside and outside community co

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

The “Red Zone” is a period of time that lasts from the start of the fall semester through Thanksgiving break when the majority of sexual assault occurs on college campuses. This post explains why that is, and what we can do about it. Q: What is the Red Zone? A: It’s a six-to-10-week time frame when many students are going to parties, gatherings, and other social events to celebrate their return to campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Frances Teves Frances Teves has been appointed vice president for university advancement at Cal Poly Pomona. She served as interim vice president for university advancement. Teves holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Southern California.

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