Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2024

Sen. Susan Collins U.S. Senators Patty Murray of Washington and Susan Collins of Maine expressed outrage over reports that New College of Florida discarded hundreds of books, including a book about their leadership in the Senate. The college reportedly disposed of library books that discussed LGBTQ+ topics and religious studies without offering them for purchase to students or other academic institutions.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 20, 2024

Administrators now have access to several new resources that focus on making corrections in the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP) now that it will replace FAA Access to CPS Online. The tools include a document that covers 8 fundamental topics, a video webinar that FSA originally posted in June, and a submission form for institutions to… More » Institutions Gain Access to New FAFSA Partner Portal Training and Technical Support The post Institutions Gain Access to New FAFSA Partner Portal Training

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2024

Georgia State University’s College of Law is introducing coursework this fall exploring the career of actor, writer, and producer Issa Rae. Issa Rae The coursework, examining legal aspects of Rae’s career and work as an entrepreneur, is part of the Legal Life Of… course created by Mo Ivory, professor of practice and director of the Center for Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 20, 2024

Earning college credit can take some time to accumulate. Depending on your goals, what degree you want, or your grade level—it can feel like it’s taking forever to get where you want to go. To reach your goals faster, consider other college credit opportunities that are offered outside a traditional classroom. Alternative college credit opportunities provide students with more options to get ahead in their education and can also help them be more in charge of their learning experience.

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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 20, 2024

Dr. Eli Capulouto The University of Kentucky is disbanding its Office of Institutional Diversity. Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto announced the dissolution Tuesday, asserting that office workers would be reassigned to other offices at the university. The office supported the university’s mission to advance Kentucky — from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 20, 2024

Updated 8/19/24: The Department previously announced, on July 30, 2024, that we estimated the processing of paper applications would be completed within two to three weeks. The Department is working diligently to process those forms and is providing a timing update to our partners. The Department now anticipates the processing of paper forms will be… More » 2024-25 Paper FAFSA Processing Updates, Paper Corrections To Be Available By End of August (Aug. 19 Update) The post 2024-25 Paper FAF

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 20, 2024

Our Social Impact Fellowship brings in high school students year after year to drive incredible change, but the wonderful thing is that their impact doesn't stop there. They continue to go on to achieve amazing things. We had the pleasure of catching up with Eber, a Close the Gap alum, recent graduate, and valedictorian, who is now getting ready to pursue his passion for animation at San Jose State University this fall.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 20, 2024

Updated 8/19/24: The Department previously announced, on July 30, 2024, that we estimated the processing of paper applications would be completed within two to three weeks. The Department is working diligently to process those forms and is providing a timing update to our partners. The Department now anticipates the processing of paper forms will be… More » 2024-25 Paper FAFSA Processing Updates, Paper Corrections To Be Available By End of September (Aug. 19 Update) The post 2024-25 Paper

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Student Loan Planner

AUGUST 20, 2024

Guardian and Ameritas are two of the “Big 5” companies that offer disability insurance. High-income professionals like doctors, dentists and veterinarians might be familiar with true own-occupation coverage being essential. But when it comes to the nitty gritty details, only an agent can get into the minor specifics that make one policy better for the… The post Guardian vs.

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Knack

AUGUST 20, 2024

As CEO and co-founder of Knack, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with educational leaders across the country, and my recent conversation with Henry Mack, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC), really stood out. It provided a clear window into why NWFSC chose to partner with Knack and what they hope to achieve in the face of today’s complex higher education landscape.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

AUGUST 20, 2024

It can be tempting to skip exercise on vacation! However, staying active is key for maintaining overall well-being. Here are some practical tips: Set Realistic Expectations. Vacations are meant for relaxation, but don’t ignore your exercise routine altogether. Be realistic about how often you can work out during your trip. Remember, any exercise is better than none.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 20, 2024

Dr. Eli Capulouto The University of Kentucky is disbanding its Office of Institutional Diversity. Meanwhile, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced on the same day that it would also dissolve its Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto announced the dissolution Tuesday, asserting that office workers would be reassigned to other offices at the university.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 20, 2024

Did you know that nearly half of all adolescents in the United States have experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives? That’s a staggering statistic, and highlights the importance of a recent development in the U.S. Senate. Last month, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 769 (S.R. 769), a groundbreaking declaration of the youth mental health crisis in the United States.

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