Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2024

Activism is hardly optional in today’s world. I feel the calling in my bones. My family is deeply Jewish, with both Sephardic and Ashkenazic roots, and taught me the core lessons of tikkun olam (repair the world), tzedakah (create justice), g’milut chasadim (engage in loving kindness), pikuach nefesh (life matters), and ometz lev (courage). These values anchored my identity even as the academy challenged it, trying to make me quieter, smaller, and less effective.

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Student Minds

APRIL 22, 2024

Abi shares her experiences while travelling during a study abroad, expressing a priority in making sure to take time to rest and recharge - Abi A side of travelling that is not so commonly spoken about or showcased across social media accounts is the effect of loneliness and exhaustion, particularly for solo travellers. It can be very easy to get caught up when jumping from place to place or travelling somewhere new or with new people.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2024

Dr. Denisha Hendricks Denisha Hendricks has been appointed director of athletics at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is director of parks and recreation for the City of Selma, Alabama. Hendricks holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education and athletic training from the University of South Carolina and a master’s and doctorate in higher education administration from Auburn University.

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Student Research Foundation

APRIL 22, 2024

Not all students are confident test-takers. For some students, no matter how hard they study, the stress of the exam still negatively affects their concentration. In fact, around 60% of high school students have ‘test anxiety,’ which is defined as stress before or during taking a test that impacts their focus and performance. For high school students, there are many big tests that they may have to take like AP exams, PSATs, SATs, and ACTs.

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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 22, 2024

One of the most enchanting segments of the academic year, the build-up to Spring graduation and commencement signifies the highlight of college matriculation and persistence. Yet, the experience can be plagued with confusion and curricular dysfunction as students attend to the inner workings and step-by-step preparation of a process that, at times, begs the question, “Will I graduate?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you’re a senior weighing your financial aid options or a junior gearing up for college visits this summer, remember: the financial aid office is your friend! I know that it can seem like a super overwhelming and scary place to visit, but they really are there to help you! The folks there, especially the director, know their stuff. When you chat with the financial aid office, asking the right questions is key.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 22, 2024

Last Friday concluded the Department’s #FAFSAFastBreak Campaign. This Week of Action was a national effort to drive FAFSA submissions among high school seniors and returning college students. We were so thrilled to have over 200 commitments from high school counselors, principals, superintendents, after-school programs, parent groups, non-profit organizations, and other local and state education Continue Reading The post Recapping the FAFSA Week of Action: Thanks to All Who Took a #FAFSAFastBrea

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Patter by Pat Thomson

APRIL 22, 2024

So I didn’t blog during my conference at all. I could say that I was out doing social things, which I was, but that really doesn’t account for the lack of posts. It’s actually that I have been pondering. The conference was a mix of academic and research responsible staff, a combination that you don’t see that often. And this made me wonder why.

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