Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The fear-fueled call to abandon core principles that uplift economies and empower individuals took an authoritarian turn last Friday when college leaders received a Eloy Ortiz Oakley Dear Colleague letter from the U.S. Department of Education s Office of Civil Rights. Before our nations college leaders and society at large react to the political zeitgeist and tear down the actual practice of mindfully seeking fairness and justice, lets level set on what it is we are talking about here.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

If youre an international student wondering how to navigate the U.S. student visa process for international students, this guide is here to help. Well cover everything from understanding the F-1 visa requirements to preparing for your visa interview, making the process clearer and more manageable. Understanding the F-1 Visa The F-1 visa is the cornerstone for international students aspiring to pursue their studies in the United States.

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HEAG

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For most people, February means appearances by groundhogs and cupids; however, when you are responsible for your institutions CDR it means its time to review new draft data. If you havent already, you will shortly receive the draft CDR data … Read more .

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Knack

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

At Fort Valley State University (FVSU), students seeking academic support have a true champion in Devonte Payton. With over 500 hours of tutoring completed on Knack, Devonte has made a lasting impact by helping his peers succeed. His dedication, expertise, and passion for education set him apart as one of the top tutors at FVSU.

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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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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Department of Education has uploaded the NSLDS Post-screening Eligibility Changes files to the TG mailbox, accessible through SAIG, after resolving an issue reported last week. Below is a breakdown of the key details that institutions need to know about this update: Availability and Download Instructions Files were uploaded to the TG mailbox associated with… More NSLDS Post-Screening Eligibility Changes Files Now Ready for Download in TG Mailbox The post NSLDS Post-Screening Eligibili

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In accordance with President Trump’s executive order, question 11 on the FAFSA form was updated to only offer “male” and “female” options for applicants to select. This change does not affect aid eligibility, and students who submitted their FAFSA before this February 14 are not required to take any further action unless they need to… More FAFSA Question 11 Updated in Compliance with Federal Executive Order The post FAFSA Question 11 Updated in Compliance wit

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