Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 24, 2024
In its latest report regarding higher education’s return on investment (ROI), Georgetown University’s Center for Education and the Workforce (CEW) has analyzed 186 law schools and found at nearly one-in-five law schools, graduates’ net take-home pay after student loan payments averages at $55,000. Four years after completing law school, students still owe roughly $120,000 in student loans.
College Aid Services
JUNE 24, 2024
Federal Student Aid is hosting a virtual webinar where users will have the opportunity to watch a demonstration on how institutions will submit corrections through the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP). In addition to manually entering FPP data, this session will include step by step instructions on performing professional judgements or dependency overrides when federal tax… More » 2024-25 FAFSA Partner Portal Webinar Scheduled for June 28th The post 2024-25 FAFSA Partner Portal Webinar Scheduled
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 24, 2024
Jessica Berg has been appointed dean of the University of California Davis School of Law. Berg, who served as co-dean of the School of Law at Case Western Reserve University, will start in her new role Sept. 1. “While I initially hadn’t planned to consider another deanship right away, the opportunity at UC Davis was too exciting to ignore,” said Berg.
College Aid Services
JUNE 24, 2024
Our June Team Spotlight is Senior Consultant Nancy Da Silva. Starting her career as a Financial Aid Advisor, Nancy quickly advanced and now serves as the Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid at Chaminade University. She joined College Aid Services in May 2023. Nancy brings a diverse skill set from conflict resolution to project management… More » Team Spotlight: Nancy Da Silva The post Team Spotlight: Nancy Da Silva first appeared on College Aid Services.
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 24, 2024
Dr. Vicky Wood Vicky Wood has been named president of Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina. She serves as president of Washington State College of Ohio in Marietta, Ohio. Wood holds an associate degree in business from Marion Technical College, a bachelor’s degree in business education from Ashland University, a master’s in education from Bowling Green State University, and a doctorate in higher education leadership from The University of Toledo.
Student Loan Planner
JUNE 24, 2024
Disability insurance is one of the most important financial decisions physicians can make early in their careers. As a profession, physicians have a lot to lose from a long-lasting disability. The Social Security Administration reports that one in four Americans will experience a disability before retirement age (i.e., a car accident, cancer, you name it!).
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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
JUNE 24, 2024
Borrowing student loans is a significant financial decision that can have long-lasting implications on your student’s future. While loans can help make higher education more accessible, it’s crucial to approach borrowing with careful consideration and awareness. Before you and your student sign on the dotted line, here are several essential things to know about student loans.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 24, 2024
Dr. Vidyanidhi “Vinnie” Rege Vidyanidhi “Vinnie” Rege has been named dean of the Bristol Community College New Bedford Campus. He served as the dean of dusiness and experiential education. Rege Dr. Rege holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant, and catering management from the Baltimore International College, a master’s in service management from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in hospitality management from Iowa State University.
Symplicity
JUNE 24, 2024
A university’s best assets are its students. Looking after the welfare of students is key, so, when things go wrong universities need to make sure investigations are conducted professionally and fairly. Numerous students each year are the subject of, or part of non-academic misconduct investigations. Too many of these investigations are conducted by untrained staff with limited support.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 24, 2024
As her days as president of Mott Community College (MCC) in Flint, Michigan, wind down, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea is pleased with the impact she and the college have made on the community. In the 10 years of her presidency, Walker-Griffea has had many proud moments, particularly the opening of the Lenore Croudy Family Life Center. The center provides services that students need, such as a childcare center, a food pantry, clothing distribution, and social workers on staff.
Symplicity
JUNE 24, 2024
In recent years, the mental health of students has emerged as a critical issue for universities and student accommodation providers worldwide. Mental health issues among college students are on the rise, with studies indicating that nearly one in six undergraduate students in the UK experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 24, 2024
Approaching the summer of 2024, many had hoped this would be a joyful transition of finally emerging from the long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted all our lives for years. College and high school seniors looked forward to celebrating their accomplishments with family and friends at graduation ceremonies. Instead, for many young people, this moment has been overtaken by anguish, anger, and activism in response to the latest tragic incidents of racial injustice and protesting the co
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