Student Minds
APRIL 10, 2024
Daniel shares his tips and strategies to work efficiently while also enjoying time off. - Daniel A common problem for students is being overworked, as we all know, the work does not stop! As someone who is dyslexic, I often felt like I was falling behind. However, I found some techniques that helped me progress with my studies while also helping me to enjoy free time.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 22, 2024
Activism is hardly optional in today’s world. I feel the calling in my bones. My family is deeply Jewish, with both Sephardic and Ashkenazic roots, and taught me the core lessons of tikkun olam (repair the world), tzedakah (create justice), g’milut chasadim (engage in loving kindness), pikuach nefesh (life matters), and ometz lev (courage). These values anchored my identity even as the academy challenged it, trying to make me quieter, smaller, and less effective.
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Active Minds
APRIL 1, 2024
As we welcome the vibrant hues of spring, there’s an undeniable sense of renewal in the air. Alongside the blooming flowers and chirping birds, many of us feel a compelling urge to de-clutter and refresh our living spaces. April is Stress Awareness Month , and it’s brought to light the importance of handling our stress and clearing our spaces and minds.
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
APRIL 23, 2024
Earlier this month, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. The webinar , “State Lessons for Implementing Evidence-Based Postsecondary Success Programs,” explored two recent case studies about data and evidence-based programs that are helping more students complete college.
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
APRIL 15, 2024
It’s FAFSA Week of Action (April 15-19) and to kick off the effort the U.S. Department of Education is thrilled to announce the launch our #FAFSAFastBreak campaign, a national effort to drive FAFSA submissions among high school seniors and returning college students. Everyone has an important role to play! We have already received nearly 200 Continue Reading The post It’s FAFSA Week of Action: Time to Take a #FAFSAFastBreak!
Patter by Pat Thomson
APRIL 28, 2024
Knowledge is said to be cumulative. We accumulate knowledge throughout our formal education. We become more learned. The logic of studying is to get more knowledge. By the time we have completed a doctorate we know a lot. Right? The purpose of doing more and more formal education is to know more. That’s why we wanted to do a doctorate in the first place.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 15, 2024
The Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI) at Morehouse College recently hosted its second spring symposium addressing Black male identities, manhood, and masculinities. BMRI Executive Director Dr. Derrick R. Brooms noted Black male identities as both a pertinent topic for Black men’s lived experiences with a particular salience for the Morehouse community during the symposium, held at Morehouse’s Shirley A.
Active Minds
APRIL 29, 2024
I was shocked and happy when I first received the MEASURE acceptance email. I had applied last minute and thought it was a long shot given Active Mind’s reach. As the introductory emails rolled in a week later, I was excited but unsure exactly what I had signed up for. MEASURE stands for “Mobilizing and Empowering Active Minds Students Using Research and Evaluation.
NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance
APRIL 24, 2024
The deadline to apply to consolidate many older federal student loans to be included in the one-time payment count adjustment is Tuesday, April 30th. Do I need to consolidate my loans to get additional credit toward debt relief? How do I know if I have FFEL Loans, Perkins Loans, or Health Education Assistance Loans (HEAL) that are privately held? I have loans I need to consolidate – what do I do next?
Ed.gov Homeroom
APRIL 29, 2024
BY: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition It was August 1992 in Austin, Texas, when I first walked into a U.S. public school. I still remember how scared and nervous I was. I didn’t speak a word of English. I recall people speaking and asking me questions Continue Reading The post Multilingualism, my Superpower!
College Aid Services
APRIL 29, 2024
In this month’s Team Spotlight, we’re excited to feature Nanette DiLauro. Nanette began her journey in higher education in 1992, assuming key roles as Director of Financial Aid at both Columbia University and Barnard College, where she made significant contributions over 13 years. She joined College Aid Services in 2023, where she continues to leverage… More » Team Spotlight: Nanette DiLauro The post Team Spotlight: Nanette DiLauro first appeared on College Aid Services.
Knowledge Avatars College
APRIL 14, 2024
Should AI have a face? Emiliano for E… Sun, 04/14/2024 - 19:55 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly evolving, increasingly moving from merely responsive entities to more proactive entities that aid us in a multitude of tasks. AI's growth is perhaps most noticeable in the form of virtual assistants and companion bots, such as Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Replika.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 23, 2024
Today’s high school students are showing less interest in pursuing careers in education, and teachers in the profession are feeling burnt out and underpaid, according to a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Megan Boren The report – created in partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education – examines responses from teachers-in-training and available student data to discern how members of Generation Z – those born between 1996 and 2012 – view care
Active Minds
APRIL 16, 2024
Gen Z is no stranger to advocacy. But what happens when mental and physical commitment to a cause becomes too much? This is called advocacy burnout. Earth Day elevates climate and environmental concerns to the top of mind. Many honor the day through participation in outdoor clean-ups, donating to environment-focused organizations, and resharing educational content on social media.
NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance
APRIL 18, 2024
Overview The Department of Education is temporarily pausing processing of PSLF applications & forms PSLF borrowers should download their information from their MOHELA account before April 30th Why is the Department pausing PSLF processing? Is my account still with MOHELA during the pause? Is MOHELA still going to service my loans after the transition to the new BPOs?
Ed.gov Homeroom
APRIL 26, 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country 41 schools, 10 districts, one early learning center, and three postsecondary institutions were named. School systems across the U.S. are implementing environmental education standards, flipping the switch on solar Continue Reading The post U.S.
College Aid Services
APRIL 24, 2024
Three new reports that are designed to help institutions meet the federal government’s Financial Value Transparency Gainful Employment requirements are now available to administrators through the NSLDSFAP website. We recommend that administrations log into their NSLDS accounts to confirm that they have access to the following reports: FVT/GE Program Enrollment Detail Report (SHDPE1), FVT/GE Program… More » FSA Implements New Gainful Employment Reports, Announces Webinar Training on M
Civitas Learning
APRIL 11, 2024
The Challenge: Cumbersome, manual academic planning made it difficult for students to understand what courses they needed to take, resulting in incomplete plans and course registration for classes not required in their degree. The Strategy: Provide a streamlined academic planning experience so students can take ownership of their academic journey with advisors’ guidance to stay on course to graduate.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
Two new reports and an online dashboard from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teacher’s College, Columbia University, are part of an ambitious effort to tell the story of transfer students. These resources break down how many students are able to successfully transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year institution, with or without an associate degree or certificate, and how many of those transferred students are able to achieve a bachelor’s degree at the end of their journ
Active Minds
APRIL 19, 2024
In the symphony of life, mental health often plays a leading role. Like a well-conducted orchestra, maintaining harmony within oneself requires a balance of many elements. Music stands as a universal language, and has the power to soothe the mind, uplift the spirit, and facilitate healing. It is important to explore the therapeutic benefits of music and offer practical tips on incorporating it into your mental health regimen.
Timely MD
APRIL 10, 2024
As we work to navigate the intricacies of daily life – amidst deadlines, responsibilities, and constant connectivity – prioritizing your health and well-being often takes a back seat. Yet, the connection between what we eat and how we feel mentally is gaining increasing attention. Just as our bodies need nourishment to thrive, our minds also require proper fuel to function optimally.
Ed.gov Homeroom
APRIL 25, 2024
BY: Gabriel Bermea, Visiting Scholar at The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) From the belief that academic advisors only handle course scheduling, to the assumption that they make all decisions for students, there are a few persistent myths about academic advisors and their responsibilities. As an academic advising researcher and former post-secondary advisor, Continue Reading The post Myth vs.
College Aid Services
APRIL 18, 2024
FSA has notified institutions that it will suspend batch processing for the Common Origination Disbursement System (COD) as it makes important updates in preparation for the 2024-25 academic year. The outage is scheduled to occur between 11 p.m. ET on April 20, 2024 and 11 a.m. ET on April 21, 2024. In addition, users will… More » COD Implementation for 2024–25, Outage Scheduled for April 20th The post COD Implementation for 2024–25, Outage Scheduled for April 20th first appeared on Colleg
Civitas Learning
APRIL 4, 2024
The Challenge: Facing declining retention and cumbersome scheduling, JAX State needed to address barriers to enrollment. The Strategy: Implement a seamless registration experience that facilitates student persistence to the next term, providing advisors additional time and opportunities to connect with students. The Outcomes: By simplifying the scheduling and registration experience, JAX State is achieving better student outcomes and improving interactions between students and staff.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 13, 2024
NEW YORK – At the National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York City, social justice leaders gathered to discuss the impact of anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) legislation introduced or signed into law in states like Texas, Florida, and Alabama. Public institutions in these states are firing DEI-focused employees or redirecting their roles in an effort to comply.
Patter by Pat Thomson
APRIL 7, 2024
The late Anna Craft said that possibility thinking is moving from asking what something is, or does, to asking questions about what something might be or do or become. Possibility thinking is wondering, imagining, asking the question What if ….? Possibility thinking is at the heart of creative practic e. Possibility thinking is the way that ideas are surfaced.
COE
APRIL 24, 2024
Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity April 24, 2024 — by Tommy Walls At the heart of TCDP lies a commitment to reducing income and wealth disparities, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the tools and resources necessary to thrive in today’s competitive job market. Did you know that participation in an internship increases a student’s likelihood of employment?
Ed.gov Homeroom
APRIL 17, 2024
By Pam Eddinger, President, Bunker Hill Community College During my 11 years at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, Massachusetts, I have received many visits from global educators curious about the uniquely American phenomenon of the Community College. In our exchanges, we inevitably observe that we are a place that prepares individuals for the future Continue Reading The post Made for Our Times: Mobility, Vibrancy, and the Next 123 Years of the Community College Movement appeared first on
College Aid Services
APRIL 18, 2024
The Department of Education discovered yesterday that IDSA25OP and IGSA25OP, two ISIR message classes, were accidentally replicated and sent to the SAIG mailboxes numerous times. In response, ISIR transmissions along with the duplicate files were temporarily suspended to prevent institutions from receiving inaccurate data while officials researched the cause of the issues.
Counselors' Corner
APRIL 24, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. This is the time of year when many parents aren’t quite sure what to do with themselves. Years and years—and years—of chauffeuring kids here and there created a portal into their lives college doesn’t offer. In a way, that’s good; kids aren’t raised to be perpetually dependent. On the other hand, it’s wise to want to be there when their reality of adulthood is less than their vision of what it’s supposed to be.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Change is coming in the field of medicine along the Gulf Coast. Xavier University of Louisiana, an historically Black university (or HBCU) in New Orleans and top graduator of Black students who pursue medical degrees and doctorates in the health sciences, is partnering with Ochsner Health, the area’s leading medical training center, to open Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM).
Civitas Learning
APRIL 23, 2024
Whether you are in a 4-year or 2-year institution, a variety of factors can complicate a student’s path to graduation. Surprisingly, many who delay their degree are near graduation. A Civitas Learning analysis found that one in five students finishes 75% of their degree before hitting pause. The story behind this unfortunate statistic often boils down to students not knowing which classes they need, where to get help, and what steps lie ahead to get to the finish line.
Ready Education
APRIL 30, 2024
You have your incoming class identified and students have deposited– time to celebrate and look forward to their arrival on campus! Or is it?
Ed.gov Homeroom
APRIL 29, 2024
Less intelligent. Less capable. Less likely to succeed. These are just some of the harmful stereotypes commonly associated with students who choose to enroll in a community college. Despite those enrolled comprising over 8.9 million undergraduate students and 1.6 million public high school students, the stigma surrounding community college stubbornly remains.
College Aid Services
APRIL 16, 2024
Students can now make corrections to their 2024-25 FAFSA through the application’s online portal. Unfortunately, users have reported four separate issues with making adjustments to their forms over the weekend and are waiting to see what solutions the federal government will provide to remedy them. What problems have FAFSA users encountered? Student assets are incorrectly… More » FAFSA Users Encounter Glitches Amid Rollout of Online Corrections The post FAFSA Users Encounter Glitches
Student Loan Planner
APRIL 8, 2024
Aidvantage is a federal student loan servicer that’s designated by the Department of Education. As a federal loan borrower, you might be working with the company while paying off your student loan. If Aidvantage is your servicer and you’re facing financial difficulty in repaying your federal student loans, there’s help. Aidvantage can discuss your repayment… The post 4 Ways to Get Aidvantage Student Loan Forgiveness appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
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