Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Recently, yet another case of traumatic racism made the headlines. A two-year old Black girl (toddler) was fingerprinted and handcuffed by a white classmate during a play about Rosa Parks. While we often cannot know intentions, the impact of such incidence is profound. This is especially unfortunate as there are numerous cases of related forms of school-based discrimination in the U.S.
Active Minds
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
In life, we often find ourselves swaying to the rhythms of obligations, responsibilities, and the needs of others. Amidst all this, it’s easy to lose sight of the most essential melody: the tune of self-care and self-love. We tend to gravitate towards our daily obligations and responsibilities and repress the self-care necessary to allow us to carry on these activities.
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Student Minds
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Editorial Team have come together to share their thoughts on finding support at university. - Student Minds Blog Editorial Team ⭐ How could you reach out for support? ⭐ Taylor: Reaching out can seem the most daunting step, especially when you have to figure out how to put your feelings into words. But this can be made easier, with a solid and safe network of people you trust and can talk to when times are tough, or by knowing who you can reach out to professionally at your university.
Ed.gov Homeroom
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
High school teachers across the country worked with their students this past fall to enter the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Your Place in Space Challenge. The challenge was the first in the CTE Momentum series, which prepares high school students for rewarding careers and increases access to career and technical education (CTE). Through the Continue Reading The post Meet the Your Place in Space Challenge Winners appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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.
Patter by Pat Thomson
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Lots of we scholarly peeps struggle to find time to write. Time is on pretty well everyone’s list. So we keep looking for better ways to manage our time so we can get more time to write. My proprietary university software seems to want to help – it now issues a weekly bulletin, whether I want it or not, telling me how much time I’ve spend “collaborating” compared to the amount of time I’ve spent on screen.
Steve Keating
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Our mind can play all kinds of tricks on us. It can fool us into believing things that aren’t true and disbelieving things that are. The “experts” say the only place fear exists is in our minds. I’m not so sure about that, it seems very real to me at times. But then I think about watching a scary movie and jumping out of my seat as if the scary thing can get to me.
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Active Minds
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
For many of us, mental health has become intertwined into our everyday conversations — chatting with our friends about daily stressors, reading social media posts about managing anxiety, and meeting with a therapist when things feel out of control. However, as commonplace as mental health can feel to some of us, that simply isn’t the reality for many people.
Student Minds
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Our author shares her thoughts and feelings about the new year and what her aims are. - Anon As the new year begins, I find myself standing at the threshold of a fresh chapter in my academic journey. The canvas of 2024 awaits, and with it, an array of ambitions and aspirations that I am eager to bring to fruition during my time at university. First and foremost, the advent of a new year invites reflection and the setting of goals.
Counselors' Corner
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. On the face of it, it seems like a simple enough question—what will you major in when you go to college? Most colleges use majors as the building blocks for departments, degrees, and even housing, so they must be pretty important. But there’s a dark side to all this majoring business. Ask the average 17-year-old what they’d like to do with their life, and the honest answer would likely have something to do with eating cereal for dinner, and staying in their pajamas til
College Aid Services
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Department of Education has released an updated version of Edconnect 8.6.1, which is now available on the Knowledge Center’s “Software and Other Tools” website. The upgraded software is required to receive Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) in the new FTI-SAIG mailbox for the 2024–25 award year and beyond. POSTED DATE February 27, 2024 AUTHOR… More » SAIG Software, EDconnect 8.6.1 Updates are Now Available; Required for 2024-25 The post SAIG Software,
Steve Keating
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Most leaders have had less than 5 hours of formal training in their entire careers. Upon ascending to a leadership role they assume that their title or position makes them a leader. That is by far the most common mistake people new to a leadership role make. It is also one of the most costly mistakes they will ever make. It costs them the opportunity to truly have a positive impact on the people they could actually lead.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
AERA Fellows were announced on Thursday and a distinguished list of researchers topped the list including Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson. Jackson, a professor and dean of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education, is among 24 exemplary scholars selected by the American Educational Research Association. Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson “The 2024 AERA Fellows join an exceptional group of scholars, and we are thrilled to welcome them,” said AERA Executive Director Dr.
Active Minds
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Research shows that peer-to-peer outreach is the best way to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health and to encourage people to seek help if they need it. Since 2009, the Active Minds Speakers have provided mental health outreach for students and young adults nationwide, sharing their personal stories regarding mental health struggles and resilience.
Believe in Students
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
There are many aspects of Black History Month that I hold close to my heart. However, a couple stand out, especially as I reflect on how often I am the only Black person in many of the professional spaces I occupy. First, I am profoundly moved by the purposeful, anti-performative efforts from our organizations and institutions to elevate Black voices, commemorate Black achievements, and pay homage to the towering Black figures—upon whose shoulders I stand—whose indomitable spirit has shaped both
Counselors' Corner
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Mr. Secretary: I don’t often speak on behalf of the school counselor profession, even though I’ve been president of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and inaugural School Counselor Ambassador Fellow at the Department of Education (ED). But, circumstances being what they are, and emboldened by this being National School Counseling Week, I’m going to roll the dice of drawing the ire of some colleagues and speak for the team.
College Aid Services
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Last week, the White House unveiled another round of student loan debt relief that will impact over 100,000 Americans and brings the total amount forgiven to nearly $138 billion. This will primarily impact those who borrowed $12,000 or less as a student and made eligible payments for the past 10 years. Read the full press… More » Department of Education Forgives $1.2 Billion in Loans for 153,000 SAVE Plan Borrowers The post Department of Education Forgives $1.2 Billion in Loans for 153,000
Steve Keating
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
I had an “interesting” conversation with someone a week or so ago. I’ve known this person for a while and have found them to be difficult to help. I have even described them as virtually uncoachable. But I’ve kept trying and my effort led us to a conversation that explains why they are so difficult to help. This person is somewhere in their early 50’s, at least that’s my best guess.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. The challenges predate the pandemic but were exacerbated by it. The COVID-19 infection itself also appears to have made the situation worse.
Student Loan Planner
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The 2024 tax filing deadline is a mere eight weeks away. While some people might wait until the last minute to file their taxes, others are getting their documents in order now. For student loan borrowers, the environment is as complex as ever, with a broad array of new programs, laws, temporary initiatives, and expiring… The post 2024 Tax Issues for Student Loan Borrowers: What You Can’t Afford to Miss appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Symplicity
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Entering college is a stressful and exciting time for any student. Whether they are a first year student at a big university or small, there is a lot to manage on both the student, parent, and university side. Such programs play a vital role in helping new students acclimate to university life, fostering a sense of belonging, and providing essential information and support.
Patter by Pat Thomson
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
We all want to do research that matters. Right? Surely no one out there wants to spend a load of time and energy doing research that is of no value, that nobody will take any notice of and that won’t make an iota of difference to anyone anywhere? Why do that? Of course, there is a road between the research results and having it taken up. So rather than making a difference, research has to have real potential to do something – stimulate other work, bring about a change in a field, explore somethi
College Aid Services
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
As part of their ongoing Better FAFSA support strategy, the federal government has outlined what institutions can expect over the next several days in terms of implementation support. These resources include a technical update to the SAI formula, the release of 100 test ISIRs, open-source tool enhancements, and testing for FTI-SAIG mailbox connectivity.
Steve Keating
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
There was a Vice-President of the United States back in the late 1960’s or early 70’s who had a love hate relationship with the press. Okay, that’s not exactly accurate, it was more of a hate, hate, some more relationship but that’s not the point here. He called the media a bunch of “Nattering Nabobs of Negativism.” I have no idea as to whether or not that was an accurate description of the media back then but I think it’s a pretty funny line.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education In the tapestry of American history, the threads of courage and resilience are woven by extraordinary individuals. This article features three such individuals: Joan Anderson, Cheryl Brown Henderson, and John Stokes. Each person has a unique story to tell about their experiences with segregation and their fight for educational justice.
Counselors' Corner
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Dear Junior: You’ve probably heard many colleges are updating their admissions policies regarding the submission of test scores. Since you’ve expressed an interest in applying to Everold College, we thought we’d reach out and let you know we’ve updated our policy as well. Everold had long required SAT or ACT test scores, feeling these scores give us a clearer understanding of where students stood nationally.
Counseling Today
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Learn how supervisors can sometimes be the source of a supervisee’s shame and 10 ways to avoid it. The post How to Manage Shame in Supervision appeared first on Counseling Today.
Patter by Pat Thomson
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
It’s tempting to think that the PhD thesis is the place you get to display every single thing you’ve read. To peacock-like spread out a significant dazzle of texts. Look how much I’ve done. See how well I can summarise it all. Just imagine how good my notes are and how impressive my (Endnote, Zotero etc) must be. But that would be a mistake.
College Aid Services
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Federal Student Aid has started to email FAFSA applicants to advise them to check their form’s status in “the first half of March.” The communication failed short of providing any new information or an exact date. However, this is part of the Department’s efforts to inform students about when they can expect to receive information… More » FSA advises FAFSA applicants to “Check Your Form’s Status in the First Half of March” The post FSA advises FAF
Steve Keating
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
I was in a meeting several years ago when someone in a very high leadership position asked “how do you teach someone to make a decision?” I responded by saying “you let them make decisions, sometimes even bad ones.” I’m not sure that was a very well received answer, especially the “even bad ones” part. But it’s still true today, there is no better way for anyone to learn how to make decisions than to make them.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
While most colleges are producing graduates who go on to earn incomes higher than your typical high school graduate, a sizable portion of them are not, according to a new report from the HEA Group. Michael Itzkowitz “We know the number one reason why students attend college is for greater employability and to obtain a financially secure future,” said report author Michael Itzkowitz, founder and president of the HEA Group.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Did you know 66% of people do not use food thermometers correctly? If food temperatures are not checked regularly, people are at higher risk of a foodborne illness. Research by the USDA shows one out of four hamburgers turn brown before they reach the minimum internal temperature. The color of cooked food does not determine its doneness. Check meats in the thickest part of the food without touching any bone or fat.
NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
To help fix massive past problems in the student loan system that prevented people from getting the credit they should have toward loan forgiveness, the Department of Education is currently working on giving borrowers retroactive credit toward loan forgiveness. The Department is calling this credit a “ one-time payment count adjustment.” The goal of the payment count adjustment is to help borrowers who have been hurt by loan servicing failures get the credit they should for the time they have al
Civitas Learning
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Higher education leaders strive to create a course schedule that is both efficient to build and easy for students to enroll in necessary courses. Despite this intention, course schedule planning is often a reactive process that can lead to increased workloads for staff and frustration for students during active registration periods. Scenarios like the one described below can often unfold: Department chairs, academic deans, and registrars work within their independent silos, managing a cumbersome
College Aid Services
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Test ISIRs for the 24-25 FAFSA are now available to financial aid offices and software vendors along with open-source tools to help users integrate this new data into their operating systems. While this is a step in the right direction, institutions will not officially receive ISIR files until “the first half of March” as the… More » Department of Education Releases 24-25 Test ISIRs, Integration Tools The post Department of Education Releases 24-25 Test ISIRs, Integration Tools
Steve Keating
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Early in my career I was not a fan of criticism. Truth be told, I’m still not a huge fan of it. I, like most everyone else would prefer to hear accolades but let’s face it, criticism is a part of life. That being the case, how we receive it and what we do with it will determine whether it hurts us or helps us. I decided long ago the best way to deal with criticism is by becoming my own worst critic.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A 40-page report released by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) reveals that Black teacher scarcity may be attributed to factors including desegregation, racism, and the incorporation of standardized tests that result in Black teachers losing their license. The report, titled “The Heart Work of Hard Work: Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs,” found that teacher certification exams used to screen effectiveness eliminated nearly 100,000 minority teachers in 3
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