Community College Review
MARCH 7, 2022
Learn about why most community college students never fulfill their goal of transferring to a four-year university - and how community colleges can help improve the transfer rate.
Counselors' Corner
MARCH 30, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. There’s a new series of college advising tools in town. Crash Course , in collaboration with Arizona State University, is rolling out a series of YouTube videos on How to College. The introductory video promises the new series will discuss a wide array of college-related topics. Crash Course is the brainchild of Hank and John Green, aka the Vlog Brothers, who have been sharing their insights online for quite a while with their followers, the Nerd Fighters.
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Mellowed
MARCH 28, 2022
With just over 284 million vehicles in operation in the U.S, many, drivers feel anxious and stressed when on the road. According to Healthline, the number of road rage incidents is rising, with 728 road rage events occurring in 2021, 522 of which involved injury or death. In addition to putting you at risk of experiencing a road rage […]. The post How to Overcome Driving Stress & Anxiety appeared first on Mellowed.
NACAC's Admitted
MARCH 23, 2022
iStock Two years after the world learned to use “quarantine,” “pivot,” “Zoom meetings,” and other words associated with adapting to the pandemic, some important terms that many students, families, and educators may not know much about — but have been around for a long time — are “tax credits” and, more specifically, “education tax credits.” Typically, words such as “taxes” and “IRS” are avoided unless speaking directly to a tax professional, but bringing awareness of the terms is crucial to help
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.
Thrive Alliance Group
MARCH 22, 2022
The path to a healthy school climate & culture: mental health accreditation. Over the past couple of years, mental wellness support in schools has expanded exponentially. What was once a perk only found in forward-thinking schools is becoming mainstream, and is now recommended by the American Psychological Association and expected by the U.S. DOE.
Blackboard Blog
MARCH 21, 2022
The past few years have seen a complete shift in not only the delivery of higher education courses, but also student services. This has been notably hard for students, as well as faculty and staff members. Looking at recent job market metrics, employees are leaving in higher numbers and departments can’t keep staff in many areas, especially entry-level positions.
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Counselors' Corner
MARCH 23, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. A letter indicating you’ve been waitlisted usually comes all by itself. The letter indicates the college is still considering your application, but must hear from the admitted students before they may—again, that’s may—offer you admission. This is tricky for two reasons. First, it’s tough to wait longer; you were ready to hear yes or no, and instead, you got “give us a little more time”.
Mellowed
MARCH 23, 2022
Stress and anxiety are a natural part of life. There’s often so much going on and a lot of responsibilities, so it’s natural to feel overwhelmed sometimes. We all manage our stress and anxiety in different ways. Some people might go for a walk or a jog, others might talk to a loved one, and some […]. The post Why Cleaning Relieves Stress & Anxiety appeared first on Mellowed.
NACAC's Admitted
MARCH 23, 2022
iStock. Two years after the world learned to use “quarantine,” “pivot,” “Zoom meetings,” and other words associated with adapting to the pandemic, some important terms that many students, families, and educators may not know much about — but have been around for a long time — are “tax credits” and, more specifically, “education tax credits.” Typically, words such as “taxes” and “IRS” are avoided unless speaking directly to a tax professional, but bringing awareness of the terms is crucial to hel
Purdue University Global
MARCH 18, 2022
The Academic Success Center has a new video resource: “Math Study Skills for Success: Tips and Strategies for Mastering Your Math Courses.” This short video (under seven minutes) is the second in a series of study skills videos that the Academic Success Center team leads are developing and producing. This video offers tips and strategies for conquering math anxiety, learning mathematical concepts, and more.
Nyyti ri
MARCH 18, 2022
I was writing my master’s thesis at exactly this time last year. I planned to complete the thesis within six. Read more. Artikkeli Time management during thesis writing julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Nyyti ry.
Community College Review
MARCH 25, 2022
If you have specific hearing needs, finding a supportive community college campus is critical. Learn about what to look for in a community college and what programs across the nation are providing innovative resources to those with hearing impairments.
Counselors' Corner
MARCH 16, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I’m really behind when it comes to posting my When a College Says No article. Two dozen stories have floated past my social media accounts, important reminders that we make sure students know their life isn’t in a yes from a top college. Magic Johnson’s two years at Michigan State were game changers, and MSU didn’t make the US News rankings that year.
Mellowed
MARCH 23, 2022
Research shows that 60% of people experience nosebleeds at least once in their lifetime, so they’re fairly common. If you’ve had one, you’re certainly not alone! So, what’s happening when your nose bleeds? There are lots of blood vessels on the inside of your nose, and the lining can be quite sensitive which makes it susceptible […]. The post How Stress Causes Nose Bleeds (And How to Prevent it) appeared first on Mellowed.
Department of Education Homeroom Blog
MARCH 16, 2022
By: Kristen Donoghue, Chief Enforcement Officer, U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid The U.S. government helps service members, veterans, and their family members (i.e., military-connected students) achieve the American dream through higher education, especially with two important benefit programs: (1) the Military Tuition Assistance (TA) program, which supports course work for active.
Close the Gap Foundation
MARCH 15, 2022
Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Today, Close the Gap Foundation announces its first donation from Airbnb, adding to the foundation's family of corporate sponsors committed to help close the digital divide for first-generation, low-income ( FGLI ) students in the United States. The 50 refurbished MacBook laptops donated by Airbnb brings technology to students who otherwise may not have access to reliable devices, and directly influences the outcome for those participating in Close the Gap Fou
Ready Education
MARCH 10, 2022
SSO Benefits Students The benefits that single-sign-on (SSO) delivers to an institution and its IT department are many and well documented: reduced IT helpdesk time, increased security, improved auditing of application usage and improved ease in account disabling - to name a few. The impact of SSO on students in a digital age are often not as well acknowledged – perhaps because we assume they’re a given, but as higher education must increasingly serve its ‘customers’, the impact it has on them s
Community College Review
MARCH 25, 2022
We examine the new scorecard system developed by community colleges in California, which provide data on student performance in community college and after. How do California schools stack up?
The Student Success Coach
MARCH 8, 2022
Many students ask me that how I manage my day. How I finish so many tasks in 24 hours? I decided to come up with a course that offers personal time management tips for efficiency and productivity. In my course, I have shared powerful principles to enhance productivity and achieve your goal. Here are some tips I shared in the course. If you find them helpful, GET THE COURSE and transform yourself for the good.
Mellowed
MARCH 23, 2022
Life is full of stressful situations. You may face minor stressors like the wrong take-out order at a restaurant. You may also have to deal with major stressors like struggling with your mental health. Knowing how to approach any type of stressful situation can help you maintain some control and reduce your level of stress […]. The post How to Deal With Stressful Situations in Your Life appeared first on Mellowed.
Department of Education Homeroom Blog
MARCH 11, 2022
StudentAid.gov/articles is your one-stop shop for a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the proper way to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form; what happens to your student loans when you get married; and how to protect yourself from student loan scams. Looking for ways to pay. Continue Reading. The post Get Federal Student Aid News and Resources at StudentAid.gov appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
The Education Hub
MARCH 2, 2022
In February 2022 University Mental Health Day co-founders, Student Minds announced that their mental health platform ‘Student Space’ would be receiving further government funding via the Office for Students (OfS) to run until the end of the academic year. Take a look at what this funding means and how higher education students can benefit from this.
Ready Education
MARCH 9, 2022
We are delighted to share that one of our customers, South Piedmont Community College, has won the 2022 Bellwether Showcase Award in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance.
Community College Review
MARCH 21, 2022
With a large percentage of community college students needing remedial coursework, educators and policymakers are questioning the causes and solutions to this problem. Gather insight into the issue and how students can better prepare for community college coursework.
The Student Success Coach
MARCH 3, 2022
In this webinar, I have invited my Thesis Coach Gabi Nudelman. She has more than a decade’s experience lecturing academic and professional writing and presentation skills to students at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Furthermore, she explained how students approach her and how she managed to help them. Being a passionate writer, Gabi understands how to approach your assignments.
Mellowed
MARCH 23, 2022
‘Nervous poos’ or ‘anxiety poops’ are more common than you might think. If you find you’re pooping more when you’re stressed or anxious, don’t worry you aren’t alone! You might find yourself running to the toilet before a big presentation, an interview, or before an important day at school. If you struggle with anxiety, you might […]. The post Is Stress & Anxiety Making You Poop?
Department of Education Homeroom Blog
MARCH 2, 2022
By: Rich Williams, Chief of Staff, Office of Postsecondary Education Paying for higher education involves more than just completing the FAFSA® form and accepting financial aid. For most students, figuring out how to pay for college is the first major financial decision of their lifetimes—and the stakes could not be higher. A wrong choice can. Continue Reading.
Single Stop
MARCH 15, 2022
Single Stop recently announced dynamic new features in its client screener, case management, and reporting software. The features and improvements are included in the software release that went live on January 25. Single Stop technologies have helped over 46 million Americans living in poverty access billions of dollars of life-changing benefits and resources.
Community College Review
MARCH 7, 2022
Community colleges are no longer upholding an "all welcome" admissions policy. Learn more about the change in admission policies and why community colleges are turning away students.
The Student Success Coach
MARCH 1, 2022
When it comes to obtaining a university degree, you need a lot of money. People often abandon or postpone their education due to a lack of money. However, there are other ways to obtain funds to continue your education. If you are living in South Africa, you can apply for a bursary. If you apply perfectly, you will be able to receive enough funds to finish your degree.
Mellowed
MARCH 23, 2022
Do you often find yourself dwelling on past mistakes? Or regularly think about negative past experiences, feeling all those emotions that you did at the time? You might be living in the past, so to speak. Many people find it hard to let go of the past and find themselves holding onto situations, people, or mistakes. […]. The post How to Stop Living in the Past & Embrace The Present appeared first on Mellowed.
Student Privacy Compass
MARCH 15, 2022
Single Stop
MARCH 14, 2022
Celebrating the Strength and Tenacity of Women. March is National Women’s History Month, which recognizes the contributions of women to history, society and culture. The month-long observance, celebrated since 1987, honors women who changed history—women like Abigail Adams, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks—and countless others who, despite systemic discrimination, fought for equality and justice, and achieved greatness in their chosen field of endeavor.
Community College Review
MARCH 7, 2022
Today's high school dropout rates call for drastic measures, and community colleges are taking action to help keep students in high school. Learn about their innovative programs and how your local community college is keeping high school students on campus.
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