Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Ten years ago, most college students short of money for food would have difficulty finding a food pantry on campus. Food insecurity wasn’t a widely recognized problem in higher education and “student basic needs” wasn’t a field of practice. As we reach the end of another tough year, we deserve to take a moment to be grateful and proud that times truly have changed.
Active Minds
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The mission of Active Minds is centered around mobilizing youth and young adults to be the mental health change in their schools and communities. In my ten years at the organization, I have seen the power of grassroots advocacy in improving mental health culture nationwide — but I’ve also seen the toll it can take on young changemakers. The truth is you can’t pour from an empty cup, and we are hearing more and more that young people are unable to access the mental health care they need because o
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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By: Mamie Voight As the year draws to a close, we at the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) are taking a moment to reflect on the strides we’ve made and the work left to do to advance our mission – building a more equitable and just society through higher education. In 2023 we partnered with many of you, conducted compelling research, engaged in meaningful advocacy, and led purposeful field engagement.
Student Minds
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Editorial Team have come together for the last time in 2023 to share how they overcome their Winter Blues as the days get shorter and colder. - Student Minds Blog Editorial Team ⭐ How do you overcome winter blues? ⭐ ? Taylor : Winter isn't always the easier time of year, especially when it's dark when you leave the house or get home later. Because of this, I really embrace the weekends. going out for walks and taking in all the sunlight that I miss so much!
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.
Ed.gov Homeroom
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Borrowers Have More Time to Consolidate Loans to Benefit from the Adjustment By: Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray Since this summer, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) has approved almost $44 billion in debt relief for more than 900,000 borrowers as part of the payment count adjustment. This is a one-time initiative Continue Reading The post Seven Things to Know About the Student Loan Payment Count Adjustment appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The Department of Education reiterates that institutions must have certain calculations evaluated and approved by an independent auditor to maintain their eligibility for Title IV aid. Read the complete FSA announcement below. POSTED DATE: December 21, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GENERAL-23-121 SUBJECT: Requirement for Institutions to Have Certain Calculations Related to… More » FSA Reminds Institutions of Annual Audit Requirements The post FSA Reminds Inst
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Active Minds
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The holiday season can bring us so much cheer and emotional wealth, including the opportunity to reunite with family and loved ones. As we adjust to a new routine and, at times, a new environment around the holidays, it can also be difficult to navigate the mental health challenges we may be facing or bringing back home with us. These mental health conversations with family can often be met with silence, discomfort, or even misunderstanding.
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
By: Lauren Bell Nearly 40% of students transfer from one institution to another at some point during their postsecondary journey, but on average, 43 % of credits students already earned are not accepted by their receiving institution. 1 This equates to a loss of time and money. A closer look at transfer outcomes reveals disparities: Among students who start at a two-year institution, Black (28 percent) and Hispanic (37 percent) students transfer to a four-year institution at much lower rates tha
Student Minds
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Emily shares her recent experiences of loss and shares some tips that have helped her through this difficult time. - Emily Thorpe A few weeks ago, I lost my Nan to dementia. I understand that my situation is not unique, and that loss is experienced by everyone. Sometimes unexpectedly; sometimes losing someone stretches out over a long period of time.
Ed.gov Homeroom
DECEMBER 18, 2023
By: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) As part of the Raise the Bar: Lead the World Initiative, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) last month hosted a convening with national and local leaders to discuss the pivotal moment we found ourselves in, as we transform Continue Reading The post Administration of ESSA Title III State-Administered Grants Returns to OELA appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Steve Keating
DECEMBER 17, 2023
What’s the first thing you do every morning? Is it checking your email? Maybe it’s checking your text messages. How about perhaps checking your thinking? Yep, I said thinking! While I understand how tempting it is to grab the phone and check messages if you want a happier and more productive 2024 I highly recommend resisting that temptation. Instead check the first thought that’s in your head.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The exclusion of the undefeated ACC Champion Florida State University Seminoles from the college football playoff has sparked a significant debate. This decision marks the first time an unbeaten Power 5 conference champion has been denied an opportunity to compete for the national championship in the college football playoff era. While the ramifications of this decision are evident within the world of sports, there are valuable lessons that higher education institutions and other organizations c
Active Minds
DECEMBER 8, 2023
It’s December. As we spend the holiday season gathered together with family and friends, this time of year is often marked by connection and reflection. For me, this rings especially true on the anniversary of our founding month as I think about the work and powerful impact that the Active Minds community has accomplished over the past 20 years. I founded Active Minds in 2003 , following the loss of my brother Brian to suicide.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, the Department of Education will require individuals – regardless of their citizenship status – to have an StudentAid.gov account to access and sign the FAFSA form. A recent electronic announcement outlines the steps required to create a StudentAid.gov account if the individual does not have a social security number.
Student Minds
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Emily shares her recent experiences of loss and shares some tips that have helped her through this difficult time. -Emily Thorpe A few weeks ago, I lost my Nan to dementia. I understand that my situation is not unique, and that loss is experienced by everyone. Sometimes unexpectedly; sometimes losing someone stretches out over a long period of time.
Symplicity
DECEMBER 19, 2023
It's no secret that the demand for interns is high, with some companies already in the race for interns for the 2025 season. Internships have historically been a great opportunity for companies to bring quality entry-level talent into an organization, making them vital to student and employer success. A 2022 report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers recently found that 68 percent of interns get a full-time offer from the company they interned for.
Steve Keating
DECEMBER 7, 2023
I’ve always believed that the best lived lives were those that were lived on purpose for a purpose. The challenge with that of course is that most people can’t tell you with any specificity what their purpose in life is. That causes them to live a somewhat “reactive” life. A life lived helping other people achieve their purpose. That’s not necessarily bad, it’s just not as fulfilling as living YOUR life for YOUR purpose.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 27, 2023
At Goucher College, every single student pursuing a degree is expected to study abroad for at least some amount of time. According to the school, there is much to be gained by doing so. Goucher College Though Goucher’s study abroad requirement was implemented in 2006, the motivations behind it can be traced back to the school’s founder, the Rev. John Franklin Goucher, said Dr.
Patter by Pat Thomson
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Doctoral and emerging researchers often believe that they must, from the very get go, publish in highly ranked journals. Where does this idea come from. Well sometimes word of mouth. Sometimes universities may try to point researchers in the top ranked journal direction. Some universities actually offer clear instructions about what journals to choose via little apps where the researcher can type in the title of a journal and get back an institutional approval rating.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 29, 2023
With the December 18th deadline now passed, FSA has provided a updated breakdown of the expanded features on its digital platforms for anyone who wants a detailed refresher. Read the full announcement of what to expect below. POSTED DATE: December 21, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GENERAL-23-120 SUBJECT: FSA Partner Connect –… More » FSA Partner Connect, E-App & TPS: Reminders and Initial Next Steps The post FSA Partner Connect, E-App & TPS: Reminders
Student Minds
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Dhriti talks about how being creative helps her get through the tough winter blues, especially when she's far from home. - Dhriti Navigating the winter blues can be a real challenge, especially when you are far from home like I am. The days are shorter, the darkness comes early, and December does not quite feel like the party it used to be. Even the festive vibes seem muted, and my birthday month is not as sparkly as it seemed until the year before.
Symplicity
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Symplicity ® Advocate™ renowned worldwide for student case management with over 300 universities in its network, is thrilled to welcome Lancaster University as a new partner in the United Kingdom.
Civitas Learning
DECEMBER 13, 2023
This year has been exciting for the Civitas Learning product and engineering teams. We’ve been hard at work developing a new course demand analytics solution, refining the academic planning experience for students and advisors, and elevating the visibility we provide advising and student success teams. We collaborate extensively with partner institutions to develop new solutions and refine existing ones to support their goals.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Fewer women pursue careers in physics than biology, according to a new Rice University study. Dr. Di Di The study, " Scientists explain the underrepresentation of women in physics compared to biology in four national contexts ", looked at survey data from biologists and physicists from four countries – U.S., Italy, France, and Taiwan – to see how these scientists explained why this disparity within the two fields exists.
Steve Keating
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Oh no, what are you going to do now? You told yourself, and likely others, that you would do “it” next year. You said to yourself, “next year will be the year I take control of my future.” You told yourself that “next year will be different.” Well now you, and anyone else you told, are about to find out if you were being honest with them…and yourself.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Our Team Spotlight for the month of December is Tiffany Benson! Joining College Aid Services in 2021, Tiffany serves as a Senior Consultant and has earned several NASFAA credentials for Cost of Attendance, Direct Loans, Student Eligibility, and Verification. We had the opportunity to sit down with Tiffany for a brief interview where she shared… More » Team Spotlight: Tiffany Benson The post Team Spotlight: Tiffany Benson first appeared on College Aid Services.
Student Minds
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Kortney shares a helpful grounding technique to cope with anxiety. - Kortney Anxiety is an emotion that appears quickly whether doing errands, playing a game, or visiting with others. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety “can make daily life feel like a constant state of worry, fear, and dread.” This can cause an anxious individual to be unable to focus or complete a to – do list.
Symplicity
DECEMBER 19, 2023
For employers, extending offers to interns no matter what time of year is only half the battle in retaining the incoming class of temporary new hires. In a competitive workforce, it's not uncommon for interns to renege on accepted offers in hopes of finding something better. While sometimes this can be attributed to finding opportunities that better align with their long-term career goals, a lot of the time interns renege out of a lack of engagement with their future employers.
Civitas Learning
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The Challenge: Enhance Student Engagement and Scale Proactive Support The Strategy: Leverage Student Success Analytics, Technology and Behavioral Psychology to Improve Student Engagement The Outcomes: Significant Improvements in Student Awareness, Engagement and Outcomes DeVry University is committed to establishing a vibrant community of academic motivation and holistic support for its students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 14, 2023
High school students are divided on whether they should use generative AI tools for school, and most of those who did found errors in what these tools produced, according to a new report from ACT. Dr. Jeff Schiel ACT For the report, " High School Students’ Use and Impressions of AI Tools ", ACT researchers asked 4,006 10th to 12th-grade students nationally about their AI usage and their views on such tools.
Patter by Pat Thomson
DECEMBER 11, 2023
I’m finally writing a paper. It’s one that’s been percolating for about a year. A year, that’s actually not a long time in the making. And that’s just the way it is sometimes. As much as you might want it to be otherwise, some ideas just take their own good time to coalesce. I’ve assumed until recently that when you’re not writing some kind of processing happens somewhere.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The Department of Education has announced that they will be treating the period leading up to and following Dec. 31 as a soft launch period of the 2024-25 FAFSA. The “soft launch period” will allow the Department to monitor and respond to any potential issues impacting the applicant experience. The electronic announcement (GENERAL-23-115) listed below… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Soft Launch Details and Timelines The post 2024–25 FAFSA Soft Launch Details and Timelines first appeared
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 23, 2023
This year has been somewhat of a mixed bag for student loan borrowers. On the one hand, President Biden’s signature mass student loan forgiveness plan – which would have erased up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for millions – was struck down last summer by the Supreme Court. And after three and a… The post Student Loan Forgiveness Preview for 2024 appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
CAMPUSPEAK
DECEMBER 28, 2023
When you choose to pursue college, you are presented with a number of choices along your journey. Among them, the… The post Unmasking the Truths About Alcohol and Drugs appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Steve Keating
DECEMBER 10, 2023
One of the greatest First Ladies the United States has ever had, Eleanor Roosevelt, said that “no one can make us feel inferior without our consent.” Sadly, at one time or another it seems we’ve all given our consent. But the most successful people don’t give it for long. They pick themselves up, look in the mirror and see someone (themselves) with the potential to accomplish anything they want.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Quinnipiac University’s chief diversity officer plans to leave the role at the end of December, according to The Quinnipiac Chronicle. Dr. Wayne Gersie Quinnipiac University Dr. Wayne Gersie would be the fifth diversity and inclusion official to depart the university in less than a year, reported the Chronicle , noting the announcement came Dec. 7 in an email from President Dr.
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