Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A common state-mandated civics test policy in the U.S., the Civics Education Initiative (CEI), does not improve youth voter turnout, at least in the short term, according to findings from a recent study. Dr. Maithreyi Gopalan The study – published in AERA journal Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis – was administered by Penn State University graduate student Jilli Jung and public policy professor Dr.

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Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Last year, more than 49,000 people were victims of suicide , the highest ever recorded in U.S. history. Although talking about mental health and suicide can be challenging, it is a conversation that we can’t avoid. Every year, too many young lives are impacted by mental health challenges, making suicide a significant concern. That’s where what Active Minds calls “Youth Champions” come in — parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and community leaders alike — who all have an essential

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When ChatGPT, the large language model (LLM) AI that can generate long, detailed answers to complicated questions, was first made accessible to the public in November 2022, it changed the landscape of education forever. “As you can imagine, people were and still are apprehensive. I would describe faculty as on a spectrum between sanguine and despairing,” says Dr.

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Symplicity

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Each and every day, our client managers across the globe help make our clients' day-to-day just a little bit easier so that they can better support their students. With a client support team that comes from across the student success spectrum, clients continuously speak to the dedication of our client support team, and we at Symplicity want to give them the attention they deserve.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Dr. Berencea Johnson Eanes has been named the next president of California State University, Los Angeles. Eanes currently serves as president of York College, City University of New York. “I am honored to join this outstanding university and its vibrant and diverse campus community,” Eanes said. "I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and

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Student Loan Planner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Can you make student loan IDR payments while enrolled in graduate or professional school? And can you strategically take out certain types of loans to get the maximum amount of credit towards forgiveness? Amidst the confusion and chaos of borrowers entering repayment for the first time in years after the pandemic, many legitimate and questionable […] The post The SAVE Student Loophole: Making IDR Loan Payments While Enrolled in Grad or Professional School appeared first on Student Loan Pla

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Student Loan Planner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program offers borrowers a repayment relief option in exchange for service in the public sector. After 10 years of working for a qualifying employer, borrowers get a nice “thank you” from the federal government in the form of student loan forgiveness. Your remaining loan balance after making 120 qualifying […] The post Do Parent PLUS Loans Qualify for PSLF?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Voluntary turnover in the higher education workforce continues to rise, according to findings from a recent College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) survey. Dr. Andy Brantley According to the 2023 Higher Education Employee Retention Survey – which involved surveying more than 4,780 higher ed employees nationwide – 56% of respondents reported that they are at least somewhat likely to look for other jobs in the next 12 months.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey It isn’t enough for TRIO students to have a successful experience in college. They need to be able to connect their educational experience with a thriving career, said panelists at a COE conference plenary session on Sept. 12.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education , the national publication that focuses exclusively on diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia, has announced a major change in leadership, a few months before the trade publication is set to celebrate its 40 th anniversary. William Cox Jr. Diverse Vice President William Cox, Jr., son of the late co-founder Dr.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success. Five distinguished TRIO alumni received the 2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards at COE’s Educational Opportunity Dinner during its annual conference.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The average starting salary for recent graduates with bachelor’s degrees has risen noticeably, according to findings from a new National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) report. The report, NACE’s Summer 2023 Salary Survey, found that the overall average salary for graduates increased from $55,911 for the Class of 2021 to $60,028 for the Class of 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Before his political career, Horsford founded the Culinary Training Academy, aiding numerous Nevadans in securing well-paying positions in the hospitality industry, eventually becoming Nevada’s first African American Majority Leader in the State Senate and the first African American to represent the state in Congress, crediting his TRIO experience for em

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Eun-Ok Im Eun-Ok Im has been appointed dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin. Im received a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s in public health from Seoul National University as well as a master’s and Ph.D. in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Counselor chat rooms are filled with lamentations about writing college letters for students. I get it—you think this is time consuming, with 100 seniors on your case load. But you just spent three hours a day on schedule changes; why not write up to three letters a day in those three hours? What’s that—you can’t do a letter in 20 or 30 minutes?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Brandi Hephner Labanc Brandi Hephner Labanc has been appointed vice president for student engagement and enrollment services at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Akron, a master’s in higher education administration and college student personnel from Kent State University in Ohio, and a doctorate in adult higher education from Northern Illinois University.

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Knack

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In the intricate tapestry of higher education, the sense of belonging threads its way through every successful student's journey. As institutions work to enhance student retention and persistence, harnessing the power of belonging emerges as a key strategy. And at the heart of this sense of belonging is peer-to-peer support.

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game bridget Thu, 09/21/2023 - 06:00 Podcast Higher Ed Leadership Weekly Wisdom To celebrate this year’s International Podcast Day , the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) revisits the most popular episodes of our Innovating Together Podcast from 2022 and 2023. In these ten must-listen episodes, you'll learn about how higher ed leaders regard the value of joining an organization like the UIA, the advantages of ongoing long-term leadership,

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Campus leaders need a compelling employee value proposition to attract and retain top talent, given higher ed’s weaker competitive position on pay. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post 4 misconceptions about employee value propositions that every campus leader needs to confront appeared first on EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Depending on whom you ask, you will get wildly different views on the state of the American university. Some will tell you it is a moment of exhilarating promise and possibilities. Technology enables us to break the barriers of time and space to deliver quality instruction directly to students, when and where they prefer. New models are emerging that place students at the center of all we do.

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