Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

A new study finds that colleges and universities are responding to changing labor market needs. Dr. Kevin Stange " Skills, Majors, and Jobs: Does Higher Education Respond? ” is the most recent study by the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and part of a multiyear research project led by Dr. Kevin Stange, co-director of the University of Michigan's Education Policy Initiative.

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Active Minds

JUNE 5, 2024

For many young people (myself included), our lives are increasingly digital. We spend hours a day, for better or for worse, on our phones scrolling through our TikTok For You Page, liking Instagram posts of both our classmates and celebrities, and swiping through Snapchat stories. Although these can be great platforms for keeping up with old friends and memorializing important life moments, they can also be hubs for misinformation, hate speech, and a catalyst for self-doubt.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

While more students with some college, no credential (SCNC) re-enrolled in educational programs this year than last year, there are still 36.8 million Americans under the age of 65 without credentials, despite attending a postsecondary institution. “That’s an increase of 2.9%, or about one million learners, within the last year,” said Dr. Doug Shapiro, research and executive director at the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center, which gathers data on postsecondary institutions i

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College Aid Services

JUNE 5, 2024

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has released the variable interest rate calculations for Stafford, PLUS/SLS, and Consolidation loans based on the 13-week Treasury Bill auction prior to June 1st. The rates for these three loan categories will be 5.40% and will impact loans that fall within the July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 time period; … More » Now Available: Variable Federal Loan Interest Rates for 2024-25 The post Now Available: Variable Federal Loan Interest Rates for 2024-25 first appeared on

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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

JUNE 5, 2024

Dr. Christopher M. Span Christopher M. Span has been appointed dean for the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. He served as a professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he holds a doctoral degree.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 5, 2024

Two outcomes of a student’s admissions campaign indicate success; first, being accepted by targeted colleges, and second, being able to afford them. Earning high grades on Advanced Placement (AP) exams can foster both results. This is why the AP program is viewed as a boon to high school students aspiring to attend a top college. But there is a dark side to the AP program.

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Timely MD

JUNE 5, 2024

College and university students face many challenges, including academic pressures and financial strains. However, one of the most pressing issues is the significant wait times for accessing mental healthcare. These delays profoundly affect students’ health, academic performance, and overall well-being. The mental health crisis on campuses According to the Healthy Minds survey , over 60% of college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health problem — a 50% increase since 201

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

Less than half of California’s students in foster care who complete high school enter postsecondary education within a year of graduation, according to a new report from The Foster Youth Pre-College Collective. Matt Strieker is CEO of United Friends of the Children, a member of The Foster Youth Pre-College Collective. The collective serves over 3,000 students annually among six leading California-based foster youth direct service provider organizations that, joined together, seek to enhance educ

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College Planners of America

JUNE 5, 2024

Two outcomes of a student’s admissions campaign indicate success; first, being accepted by targeted colleges, and second, being able to afford them. Earning high grades on Advanced Placement (AP) exams can foster both results. This is why the AP program is viewed as a boon to high school students aspiring to attend a top college. But there is a dark side to the AP program.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 5, 2024

Author: Nettie Reynolds Financial aid (FA) does more than just make private schools accessible. A diverse student body enriches the learning experience for everyone. Students from different backgrounds bring unique perspectives and experiences to the classroom, fostering a richer learning environment that benefits all. But offering financial aid is only half the battle.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

During her 12 years at San Francisco State University’s (SFSU) Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability , Interim Director Dr. Emily Beitiks has tried to honor the legacy of the institute’s late founder and namesake. Longmore, an SFSU history professor who made major contributions to the field of disability studies, “beautifully wore [two] hats — bringing his activist work into his work as a scholar,” Beitiks said.

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