IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This season presents opportunities to share gratitude for the Institute for Higher Education Policys hard-working team and engaged partners, celebrate our impact, and set sights on the year ahead. Its also a time for reflection. A time to reflect on progress towards our vision of a more equitable and just society through higher education and a time to reflect on the vital need to continue our efforts with persistence and zeal into 2025 and beyond.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The interim president of Tennessee State University abruptly resigned from his post earlier this week. "This decision is not made lightly," Dr. Ronald A. Johnson wrote to TSU students, faculty and staff. "It has become apparent that there is a fundamental difference of perspective with the board on how best to move this institution forward." Dr. Ronald A.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Higher education is continually evolving, and 2024 has presented new opportunities for institutions to better address students’ changing needs. Traditional metrics, such as retention and graduation rates, don’t fully capture whether students succeed during college. In addition to earning a diploma, students seek a sense of belonging and opportunities that prepare them for life after graduation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The interim president of Tennessee State University abruptly resigned from his post earlier this week. "This decision is not made lightly," Dr. Ronald A. Johnson wrote to TSU students, faculty and staff. "It has become apparent that there is a fundamental difference of perspective with the board on how best to move this institution forward." Dr. Ronald A.

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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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Ed.gov Homeroom

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Scheduled Post #2 The post Scheduled Post #2 appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 12, 2024

With over 7 million processed applications, the Department of Education has released a series of updates for the 2025-26 FAFSA including the creation of permanent oversight positions and robust efforts to make operational improvements. The announcement also features ongoing technical updates, resources for FAFSA users, and a $60 million investment to assist educational institutions with… Read More » Latest FAFSA Update Announces New Leadership, $60 Million to Strengthen Processing Sup

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Knack

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has long been committed to fostering student success through innovative academic support initiatives. A conversation with Dawna Perez, Executive Director of Student Success, and Kate Ziemer, Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, highlighted the impact of Knacks peer tutoring platform on scaling tutoring services and improving student access across the university.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 12, 2024

H.R. 8932, also known as the FAFSA Deadline Act, is federal law now that it has the President’s signature. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support with a 381-1 vote in the House of Representatives on November 15 and then passed unanimously in the Senate one week later. The bill requires the FAFSA to be available… More President Biden Signs the FAFSA Deadline Act, Law Takes Effect Fall 2025 The post President Biden Signs the FAFSA Deadline Act, Law Takes Effect Fall 2025 fi

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Ed.gov Homeroom

DECEMBER 12, 2024

By: Roberto J. Rodrguez, Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education Since day one, increasing the size and buying power of the Pell Grant has been a priority and a core feature of the Biden-Harris Administrations broader agenda to tackle college access and affordability, and support success for all Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar on College Affordability appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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