Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
What does student success mean? Some colleges associate student success with high graduation rates, others focus on alumni achievements, and then other colleges emphasize test scores and grades. Since institutions use different definitions regarding the term “student success,” it raises a critical question: Who are we leaving behind? Dr. Merrill L.
COE
AUGUST 26, 2024
Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program August 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm A group picture of participants from the 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders program with group leaders in the Netherlands. Study abroad programs are more than just academic experiences; they are opportunities for personal growth, cultural immersion, and the development of global perspectives.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
Dr. Roger Mitchell Jr. Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., has been named president of Howard University Hospital. Adventist HealthCare and Howard University recently announced the appointment as part of their management service agreement and continue discussions for a long-term partnership. “Dr. Mitchell is uniquely qualified to lead Howard University Hospital, bringing decades of strong leadership experience and insight from regional, national and international healthcare roles,” said John Sackett, pr
College Aid Services
AUGUST 26, 2024
Federal Student Aid has released the first four volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Available Volumes: Introduction: This section provides an overview of the information in… More » 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (August 2024 Update) The post 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (August 2024 Update)
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
AUGUST 26, 2024
Digital learning tools can help narrow equity gaps, according to a new report from Every Learner Everywhere. Every Learner Everywhere Every Learner Everywhere is a network of organizations with expertise in evaluating, implementing, scaling, and measuring the efficacy of education technologies, curriculum and course design strategies, teaching practices, and support services in blended and online learning environments.
Student Loan Planner
AUGUST 26, 2024
Millions of student loan borrowers are about to confront soaring income-driven repayment (IDR) payments far higher than most realize, and it’s going to start happening in waves in 2025. This “IDR recertification time bomb” could have major implications for the economy, and the pending challenges to the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan could… The post The IDR Recertification Time Bomb: Borrowers’ Payments Will Soar in 2025 appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Student Success Central brings together the best content for student success professionals from the widest variety of thought leaders.
CAMPUSPEAK
AUGUST 26, 2024
Many people ask me how I show up in terms of allyship and what it really looks like in practice.… The post What is a good example of allyship? appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
Thirty-two tenured faculty members are slated for layoffs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). Dr. Mark A. Mone The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved budget cuts that include the recommended layoffs as part of an effort to mitigate its declining enrollment and financial challenges. Officials said the layoffs are the resulted from the elimination of the College of General Studies (CGS) at the university’s Waukesha campus, where students could earn an associate de
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
AUGUST 26, 2024
Applying to college can feel like a daunting task with numerous deadlines to keep track of. From admission applications to financial aid forms, staying organized and aware of key dates is crucial when you’re applying for college. This guide outlines the essential deadlines you need to know to master the college timeline and ensure a smooth application process.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
Dr. Dionne N. Curbeam Dionne N. Curbeam has been appointed vice president of information technology and chief information officer at Coppin State University. She previously served as interim vice president of IT and CIO. Curbeam holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Bowie State University, a master’s in organizational communications from Towson University, a master’s in instructional system development from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and an Ed.D. in education leadership
COE
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Door: A Lifeline for New York City’s Youth August 26, 2024 — by Barbara Clapp Since 1972, The Door has been a beacon of hope for New York City’s youth, offering a lifeline through its comprehensive range of services. Many New Yorkers have shared how The Door’s wraparound supports have been crucial in transforming their lives. Today’s youth face a range of growing challenges—financial instability, a housing crisis, and a national mental health emergency.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
Jimmy H. Baker More than 170,000 residents enrolled in academic courses or registered for adult education and workforce training during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). Nearly 123,000 of those residents were part of credit-based programs, a 6.2% year-over-year increase in for-credit coursework last fall.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 26, 2024
Federal Student Aid has published the Appendices of the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid Handbook. These sections contain information that is too comprehensive for one volume and must be separated in order to maintain the handbook’s overall flow. Available Appendices: Appendix A: Orientation to Online Resources A directory of resources for technical information and specialized assistance… More » 2024-25 FSA Handbook Update: Appendices Now Available The post 2024-25 FSA Handbook Update:
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
Dr. Bindhu Alappat Bindhu Alappat has been appointed vice president of academic affairs at Holy Family University. She served as dean of the School of Humanities, Arts & Sciences at Saint Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Alappat, who has undergraduate degrees in both chemistry and education, holds a master’s in chemistry at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala, India, and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, in Madras, India.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
Mark A. Morrow and Jeffery D. Chaddock Photo by Ben Wirtz Siegel The Ohio University College of Fine Arts is being renamed the Jeffery D. Chaddock and Mark A. Morrow College of Fine Arts. Ohio’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution renaming the college after receiving a $25 million gift from Envisage Wealth CEO Jeffery Chaddock, a 1988 communications graduate of Ohio, and his husband Mark Morrow, a docent at the 9/11 Museum in New York City.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
Verrick Foust Verrick Foust has been named Esports coach at Northeast Iowa Community College. He served as the information security officer at the community college. Foust holds an associate degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications from Northeast Iowa.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 26, 2024
DJ Windsor American Institute for Boys and Men Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) experienced a drastic decline in Black student enrollment during the decade between 2010 and 2020, according to a new report from the non-partisan research group, American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM). “ HBCUs at a Crossroads: Addressing the Decline in Black Male Enrollment ” is analyzed data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System regarding Black male enrollment at HBCUs.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
256 
Let's personalize your content