Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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A more efficient process is underway for filing the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Jeremy Singer According to U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cordona, the new process is informed by conversations with and feedback from students, institutions, and other stakeholders following a challenging 2024-25 FAFSA cycle. “Thanks to the partnership of our stakeholders, we’ve developed a better implementation process for 2025-26,” said Cardona.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® form) will be launched through a new process. Starting on October 1, the Department will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The Department will make the application available… More » 2025-26 FAFSA Timeline Announced; Testing begins October 1st The post 2025-26 FAFSA Timeline Announced; Testing begins October

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Dr. Odis Johnson Jr. has been named the Edmund W. Gordon Chair for Policy Research and Evaluation at the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Johnson is currently the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Social Policy and STEM Equity at Johns Hopkins University. In this new role, he is expected to guide policy research at the assessment organization with the goal of advancing equitable access to quality education and fair assessment for learners.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

College admissions counseling is on the rise , meaning more students and families are turning to specialized advisors to guide them through the college application process. You can find countless college application help services, all offering various services at different price points. However, they all claim to be doing the same thing: helping students gain admission to their dream school.

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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 7, 2024

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is providing grants to its chapters in support of voter education, registration, and mobilization efforts for the 2024 U. S. election cycle. Dr. Willis L Lonzer III “At no time in our history has exercising our right to vote been more critical with our very Democracy at stake,” said Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, III, general president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and chairman of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Council of Presidents.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

Starting college can be stressful for many students. During your first two years of college, you’ll likely be in a whole new environment, surrounded by all new people, and maybe even living on your own for the first time. For many students, the first two years of college can be a huge adjustment period! If you’re worried about starting college, it helps to know what you can expect.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

The Department of Education has notified student loan borrowers about potential options for full or partial debt relief after a federal appeals court blocked key aspects of the Biden Administration’s SAVE plan. Borrowers who want to explore these options do not have to complete any additional steps at this time and anyone who wishes to… More » Biden Administration Introduces New Debt Relief Measures After Latest Court Battle The post Biden Administration Introduces New Debt Relief Me

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2024

A new report from EdTrust suggests that state leaders should review their Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) investments to prioritize funding those programs that were successful and would most equitably benefit students. Nancy Duchesneau “Some students, including students of color, students from low-income households, or of LGBTQ+ identity, faced greater mental health challenges during the pandemic, and it’s essential that school leaders, when dealing with budget constrain

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2024

Carolina Athletics plans to launch “ Carolina NIL ,” an initiative to partner a handful of organizations to attract student-athletes in the era of name, image, and likeness, according to the University of North Carolina officials. Bubba Cunningham AP Photo/Chris Seward, File Carolina Athletics, The Rams Club, the North Carolina Hall of Fame (NCHOF), and Old Well Management will expand and consolidate services as a newly formed all-sport marketing and student-athlete services entity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2024

Dr. Jelani Cobb Student prospects now can apply to degree programs in Columbia Journalism School at no cost. The school announced the move as part of its efforts, known as the CJS2030 strategic initiatives, to foster an inclusive media landscape. Dr. Jelani Cobb, dean and Henry R. Luce Professor of Journalism, has described the objective as opening access to a broader array of backgrounds entering journalism, encouraging people interested in journalism to not feel skittish about pursuing a caree

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2024

United Faculty of Florida (UFF) and its Florida State University and University of Florida chapters have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a Florida statute it claims, “unlawfully bans arbitration of adverse personnel decisions for public university faculty.” Teresa M. Hodge UFF is an AFT affiliate represented by Selendy Gay, who filed the suit in the Northern District of Florida against members of the boards of trustees of Florida State University and the University of Florida and th

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As public institutions of higher education in red states across the country (and in some purple ones as well) rush to limit, and even outlaw, efforts to support diversity, equity, and inclusion on their campuses, officials in those states are simultaneously twisting themselves into pretzels as they attempt to communicate a dubious message that their actions are in no way intended to negatively impact students of color.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Jaquion Gholston Jaquion Gholston has been appointed assistant vice president for Post Award and University Affiliated Research Center Operations at Howard University. He served as director of sponsored accounting and cost analysis at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Gholston holds a master’s in information management from Syracuse University.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

University of California Los Angeles University of California Los Angeles Minority groups experienced gains relative to their white counterparts in all key Hollywood employment arenas examined in the streaming film sector, according to a new report from the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at UCLA. The Hollywood Diversity Report — authored by Dr.

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FORD: This morning, I made arrangements to travel to an annual conference. When traveling, I am always reminded of how much work I must devote to having my needs met. Traveling while Black has been a lifelong challenge. Why? · I often carry additional luggage. · My bags are very heavy and full. · I worry about forgetting items. · I get frustrated and angry that hotel items are not meant for me and other people of color. · I constantly search for hotels, without success, t

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