Symplicity
AUGUST 16, 2023
College students with disabilities face unique challenges when it comes to finding employment. They must find a way to meet specific job qualifications, navigate whether to disclose their disability, overcoming initial biases of someone’s capabilities, along with barriers to access from transportation, work equipment, flexible work schedules, interviewing, and much more.
Active Minds
AUGUST 30, 2023
From middle to early high school, I struggled with suicidal ideation, depression, disordered eating, and other mental health challenges. I felt especially isolated in my rural community, where conversations about mental health were nonexistent and access to care was limited. I also dealt with the stigma associated with men’s mental health, further complicated by my sexual orientation and queerness.
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Active Minds
AUGUST 9, 2023
In 2021, U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, declared that mental health challenges had devastating effects on younger populations. Since then, The Biden Administration has shown a keen interest in addressing the mental health crisis in America through policy. And progress has been made — including expanded crisis response services and mental healthcare access in schools.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 31, 2023
Using a grant from the U.S. National Park Service, Howard University is restoring the home of civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell. This endeavor was funded by an African American Civil Rights (AACR) grant from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund, which has given out more than a total of $2 billion in historic preservation grants since 1977.
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.
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
AUGUST 16, 2023
IHEP analysis of n ew f ederal d ata s how stark disparities in unmet need By: Marián Vargas and Kim Dancy In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, high-quality postsecondary data can provide critical insights that inform decision-making and advance equitable outcomes. New IHEP analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education’s 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) underscores a disconcerting reality: most students face a gap between what their
Steve Keating
AUGUST 31, 2023
Confidence is often an overlooked characteristic of successful people. That may be because many people believe that confidence comes after you’re successful. The reality is that confidence often comes before success. You would even be safe in saying that success happens because of confidence. Self-confidence, truly believing in yourself, is a valuable trait that can positively impact every area of your life.
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Civitas Learning
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Challenge: General lack of visibility into students’ needs, limited methods of communication, and technology constraints, lead to inadequate access to personalized academic advising and support. The Strategy: Putting actionable insights at the fingertips of student success teams allowing them to deliver coordinated, proactive support to students throughout their academic journey.
Active Minds
AUGUST 17, 2023
Pencils? Check. Notebooks? Check. The planner you were obsessed with that you’ll use diligently for one week and then forget about? Also, check. As you prepare to head back to school this fall, it’s just as important to check in with your mental health (and the well-being of your friends and peers!) as it is to check off all the items on your back-to-school shopping list.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 30, 2023
It’s not enough to make statements. It’s not enough to create working groups. It’s not enough to pay attention to only some parts of the larger problem. When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. (left to right, top to bottom) Dr. Shawnté Elbert; Dr.
EAB
AUGUST 28, 2023
Blogs Most strategic plans fail to set useful goals. Why these mistakes make it impossible to meet institutional objectives. Everyone agrees that a strategic plan should set clear institutional goals. The plan should serve as the “North Star” guiding what is otherwise “a series of individual faculty entrepreneurs held together by a common grievance over car parking,” as Clark Kerr famously quipped.
Community College Review
AUGUST 31, 2023
Explore the intricacies of dual enrollment, a growing educational trend that allows high school students to earn college credits. This comprehensive guide delves into its history, eligibility requirements, benefits, and drawbacks, offering valuable insights for both parents and students considering this path.
Single Stop
AUGUST 24, 2023
Single Stop Expands Its Footprint to California Revolutionizing Californians’ Access to Essential Resources New York, NY– Single Stop today announces the launch of its operations in California, marking a new milestone in the organization’s mission to address comprehensive health and social support needs nationwide. Single Stop’s unique one-stop-shop model combines innovative technology with community networks, providing Californians with centralized access to public benefits a
College Aid Services
AUGUST 25, 2023
Federal Student Aid’s Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series is now available on demand. The webinar series ran from June 6 until August 17th and featured the following eleven webinars: Better FAFSA® Better Future Overview and Timeline (Recording) Protecting Federal Tax Information (FTI) at Your Institution (Recording) ISIR vs. ISIR (Recording) Professional Judgment, Dependency Status,… More » Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series available on demand The post Better FAFSA Better Fu
Active Minds
AUGUST 23, 2023
It’s no secret that youth and young adults across the United States are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, and BIPOC and LGBTQ+ young people are disproportionately affected. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 42 percent of high school students experienced persistent sadness or hopelessness — a 13.5 percent increase from 2019 and a 50 percent increase from 2011.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 29, 2023
There is is a lot of discussion about what K-12 teachers do and don’t (mostly don’t) receive in terms of training in culturally relevant pedagogy, and it is often traced back to teacher education programs. Too often, we hear administrators complaining about their teachers being unprepared/under-prepared to work with Black students. Likewise, we have witnessed frustration by teachers for the same reasons.
EAB
AUGUST 22, 2023
Podcast How MSU Saved Millions Without Cutting Faculty or Programs Episode 163. August 22, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.
COE
AUGUST 21, 2023
Intersectionality and Helping Students “Foster Their Identities” August 21, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Intersectionality examines the interconnected nature of how race, gender, class, and other social categorizations create overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage. In 2021, Promise Institute Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw discussed her ground-breaking concept of intersectionality with COE conference attendees and inspired the audience of educators to renew its commitment
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
AUGUST 16, 2023
What you eat affects every aspect of your day, including your mood, energy, and school performance. To help start the school year off right, embrace these four tips that prioritize nutrition and health as we head into a new term, and for some, a new journey as a college student. Start the day off right: eat breakfast. Embrace food variety from all food groups.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 23, 2023
College Aid Services is pleased to announce an exciting development as we elevate Sara Reese to the esteemed position of Director of Compliance. Since joining our team in April 2019, Sara has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment and proficiency in her role. In her new capacity, she will take on enhanced responsibilities while… More » Sara Reese Promoted to Director of Compliance at College Aid Services The post Sara Reese Promoted to Director of Compliance at Colleg
Symplicity
AUGUST 11, 2023
Job descriptions are one of the most fundamental elements of the job search process for entry-level candidates. Yet, for students that participated in our 2023 student survey , job descriptions are one of the most significant pain points in their job search experience. In our survey, 3,500 college students, said that they found job descriptions completely unattainable, or the information needs to be more specific on the job postings for them to want to invest time in the application process.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 31, 2023
Brown University has launched a Center for Career Exploration to better prepare students for the modern-day workforce. “Brown students are ambitious and driven, and the Center for Career Exploration will provide them with exciting opportunities to grow personally and professionally while they develop their skills and explore career possibilities,” Dr.
Civitas Learning
AUGUST 8, 2023
Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Youtube | Full Transcript Today, we are joined by Dr. Steve Wilkerson and Dr. Tammy Wyatt of the University of Texas San Antonio. Dr. Wilkerson is the Associate Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer, and Dr. Wyatt is Vice Provost for Student Success. You can catch an earlier conversation with Dr.
COE
AUGUST 13, 2023
Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas August 14, 2023 — by Holly Hexter, Neve Dole B Ashley Thomas spearheaded a strategic collaboration bridging TRIO Programs with Thermo Fisher Scientific. TRIO alumna Ashley Thomas learned the value of diversity early, and she’s now imparting that lesson in the corporate sector to recruit and train those who may never have envisioned a career in accounting or finance.
Timely MD
AUGUST 7, 2023
While much attention has been given to the mental health challenges faced by college students, it’s crucial for higher education leaders to recognize the personal and professional hardships experienced by faculty and staff as well. According to a study by Academic Matters, a consortium of 17,000 university faculty and academic librarians, “Almost two-thirds of academics reported experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety, psychological distress, depression, and burnout, at some poi
College Aid Services
AUGUST 18, 2023
The program and session information is now available for the 2023 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference which will be held November 28 to December 1, 2023. There are over 29 sessions currently listed for the conference. The virtual conference runs from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily. Sessions include: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 8:00 —… More » 2023 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference (11/28 to 12/1/23) – Program Information The post 2023 Virtual Federal Student Aid Traini
Symplicity
AUGUST 2, 2023
For many years, the Symplicity Recruit team has witnessed the success of our many clients through our platform. From improving outreach to increasing new hires, Symplicity Recruit has experienced immense growth in the last few years with the addition of new employers into our network. These employers are now able to benefit from the connections they make with students, and the relationships they forge with career centers, to bring awareness to the early talent space about all the opportunities a
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 16, 2023
In June, as the nation’s highest court handed down a predictable and yet devastating ruling striking down the use of affirmative action in college admissions, the Center for Journalism & Democracy announced its inaugural Visiting Professorship for Investigative or Data Journalism at Howard University. Here is why this matters. Nikole Hannah-Jones When the U.S.
Civitas Learning
AUGUST 8, 2023
The Challenge: A preliminary analysis of early alert trends revealed that students were not performing well in Lakeland’s mandatory First Year Experience course. The Strategy: First Year Course Advisory Committee looked deeper using course insights to better understand the course’s impact on persistence and graduation and identify potential opportunities to address barriers to student success.
Counseling Today
AUGUST 4, 2023
School counselors’ efforts on the front lines of managing mental health crises are often overlooked and misunderstood. The post Don’t forget school counselors on the list of first responders appeared first on Counseling Today.
Scholarship America
AUGUST 1, 2023
Aubrey Stromberg has always had big dreams—and she immediately identified with a quote she saw on social media from Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf , the first woman to be elected head of state of an African country: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.” “Pushing through scary times is what allows you to step up and make a difference,” Aubrey says—a lesson she learned going through several challenges growing up.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 13, 2023
On Friday, Federal Student Aid posted an update to the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The update added three new volumes: Volume 7 – Comment Codes Volume 8 – Agency Matches Volume 9 – Testing and Web Demo System The following volumes have remained unchanged: Introduction Volume 2 – FPS Schedule and Getting Help Volume… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide Draft Updated The post 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide Draft Updated first appeared on College Aid Services.
EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
Podcast How to Build Belongingness to Boost Student Mental Health Episode 160. August 1, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
Grinnell College is launching a Department of African Diaspora Studies. “Part of Grinnell College’s mission is to help create citizens that go out to do wonderful things in terms of social justice and community,” said Dr. Stephanie Jones, an associate professor at Grinnell. “I think we’re living in a time right now of grave misinformation, of suppression of history, and of rolling back of civil and human rights, and we need to know how we got here.
Civitas Learning
AUGUST 10, 2023
Whether learning remotely, on-campus, or as a hybrid, students begin their higher education journey to build their future. But what makes some students persist to graduation and others not? The answer lies in both tried-and-true initiatives, as well as investment in novel areas. In Civitas Learning’s most recent Student Success Impact Report , we examined a broad range of student success initiatives across 48 institutions.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
AUGUST 1, 2023
Fall is on the way and the new season marks the beginning of college application season! The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be opening this December, instead of October (like usual). But we’re still encouraging families and students to start their prep work now! Many state and. The post What You Need to Gather for Financial Aid Applications appeared first on CFAA.
Scholarship America
AUGUST 21, 2023
Aja Leatherwood, a communication science and disorders major at Case Western Reserve University, found her inspiration growing up watching Bill Nye the Science Guy on public television. “I recall one episode that introduced me to the world of sound and awoke the little scientist in me,” Aja said. “I learned about pitch, frequency, amplitude, and ear anatomy.
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