Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Borough of Manhattan Community College and the Institute for Justice and Opportunity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice have teamed up to create a new degree-granting Prison-to-College Pathways (P2CP) program for incarcerated students at Otisville Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Participants in the program will earn an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts at BMCC, making P2CP the only CUNY College-in-Prison (CIP) program providing an undergraduate degree in a New York State Departm

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Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It’s never too early to start planning for your future. As you return to school looking forward to charting a new year, it’s important to consider how your actions today inform your path tomorrow. This new season is the perfect time to start thinking about your career and plans for the future. Many of you already have a solid plan, while others are still creating yours.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As I reflect on my journey through higher education, I find myself looking back on a career that began in the small, rural community of Calhoun in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was there that I first understood the profound impact that education could have on a person’s life. This foundational experience shaped my path through various educational and leadership roles, leading me from Alabama A&M University to Virginia State University to Indiana University of Pennsylvania and ultimately to sig

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By: Patti Curtis, Senior STEM Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary On August 14, 2024, the Office of the Deputy Secretary, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), held a YOU Belong in STEM webinar entitled Inclusive Higher Education Pathways that featured grant programs for minority serving institutions (MSIs) of higher education Continue Reading The post Inclusive Higher Education STEM Pathways appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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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 24, 2024

North Dakota University System has joined the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance, a national coalition of 53 states, systems, institutions of higher education, and other organizations committed to increasing the number of students who successfully complete college and attain degrees or other postsecondary credentials. “North Dakota's future success depends on our ability to align higher education with workforce demands and the changing economic landscape," said North Dakota Governor Doug B

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By: James Kvaal, U.S. Under Secretary of Education The U.S. Department of Education today announced another important step in its ongoing efforts to fix the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Borrowers can now see their payment counts, updated through this summer, including how many payments they have left until they are eligible for forgiveness Continue Reading The post Updates for PSLF Borrowers: Payment Count Availability appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Symplicity

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Symplicity® Corporation, a global leader in student employability, student wellness and success, is proud to welcome the National College of Ireland (NCI) to its CSM network. This collaboration marks a major step forward in NCI's commitment to empowering students and graduates to achieve career success in an increasingly competitive job market.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America and can be lots of fun. Why is it so popular? It is easy to learn, has a low impact, and can be great exercise for all ages. It is like tennis; however, here are some key differences: The pickleball court is approximately one-fourth the size of a tennis court. That means it is less court space to cover.

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