Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

Two new reports and an online dashboard from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teacher’s College, Columbia University, are part of an ambitious effort to tell the story of transfer students. These resources break down how many students are able to successfully transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year institution, with or without an associate degree or certificate, and how many of those transferred students are able to achieve a bachelor’s degree at the end of their journ

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 25, 2024

BY: Gabriel Bermea, Visiting Scholar at The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) From the belief that academic advisors only handle course scheduling, to the assumption that they make all decisions for students, there are a few persistent myths about academic advisors and their responsibilities. As an academic advising researcher and former post-secondary advisor, Continue Reading The post Myth vs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

The United Negro College Fund is celebrating its 80 years as the nation’s leading advocate for education equity and economic mobility. Dr. Michael L. Lomax "As we mark UNCF's 80th anniversary, we reflect on the incredible progress we have made through the generous support of individual donors, corporate partners, and philanthropists to advance the educational opportunities for African American students and other underrepresented students,” said UNCF President and CEO Dr.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 25, 2024

The Department of Education has published its latest version of the Federal Perkins Loan Program Assignment and Liquidation Guide that contains important updates to reconciliation reports in NSLDS as well as procedures for submitting spreadsheets. Other changes include detailed guidelines for the new Perkins Portfolio Report (PRKPF1) and the Perkins Extract by Parameters Report (formerly… More » Now Available: Updated Federal Perkins Loans Assignment and Liquidation Guide The post Now Avai

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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

APRIL 25, 2024

Lydia Sermons Lydia Sermons has been named vice president and chief communications officer at Howard University. She served as vice president of strategic communications and marketing at Spelman College. Sermons holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Temple University and a master’s in broadcast journalism and public affairs from American University.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 25, 2024

After fourteen years of commendable leadership, Justin Draeger has announced his resignation as President & CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), effective June 21, 2024. Under his stewardship, NASFAA has seen significant advancements in standards and advocacy for financial aid professionals. Draeger will continue his advocacy as the Senior Vice President… More » Justin Draeger, NASFAA President & CEO, Announces Resignation The post Just

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to Hopkins students on Wednesday April 24, 2024. Dear Students: As you know, reasoned, analytical, and open dialogue is a hallmark of our university community. With this comes an obligation to ensure each voice can be heard, including through peaceful demonstration. Our Student Affairs and Public Safety teams have recently received inquiries from many of you and others across our Hopkins community about our policies and practices related to

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

Eight in 10 employers surveyed expect to maintain or increase the number of interns they bring in for 2023-24 compared to the 2022-23. National Association of Colleges and Employers New research suggests that the levels of hiring college students for internships will remain stable this year. Eight in 10 employers taking part in the National Association of Colleges and Employers' (NACE) 2024 Internship & Co-op Survey expect to maintain (47.2%) or increase (32.2%) the number of interns they br

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 25, 2024

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is about to go on a lengthy hiatus. Starting May 1, 2024, the Biden administration will implement a three-month processing pause while the Education Department facilitates an important servicing transition. Between May and July, PSLF data will be unavailable to borrowers between May and July, student loan forgiveness… The post PSLF on Pause: How to Survive Loan Forgiveness Delays and Errors appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

The flag flew at half-staff April 24, honoring the memory of Hampton University’s 10th President Dr. Roy Davage Hudson. Dr. Roy Davage Hudson Hudson served from 1970 to 1976 at Hampton, then known as Hampton Institute, and played a significant role in shaping the institution's history and fostering its growth. “During his tenure, President Hudson exhibited a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success,” said Hampton President Darrell K.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 25, 2024

Spring has sprung in D.C. Amidst the cherry blossom blooms and springtime buzz, important business is happening on Capitol Hill. Congress is considering next year’s federal funding priorities, and the Biden-Harris administration has released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget proposal. IHEP and fellow higher education advocates are elevating shared priorities to urge lawmakers to appropriate the funding necessary to improve access, affordability, and equitable outcomes for today’s students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the past few weeks, higher education has seen students vehemently express opposition to Israel’s ongoing military operations in Palestine, transforming campuses to protest zones. Protests have been met with police force, including widespread arrests. “Protests can be very effective at getting an issue into national media,” said Dr. Omar Wasow, an assistant professor of political science at University of California Berkeley who studies civil rights-era protests of the 1960s.

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