College Aid Consulting Services
APRIL 20, 2022
It’s time to talk college financial aid awards 2022-2023. The bulk of college financial aid awards have arrived now for our students that will be attending college in the 2022-2023 year. Many of the awards based on FAFSA and/or CSS Profile they received from the college(s) were not adequate, acceptable, or respectful based on the formula(s) they utilized.
Student Minds
APRIL 14, 2022
Peter shares his experience with psychosis during his time at university. - Peter Goddard This blog post is hugely important to me, and I hope it can help others. This subject matter is going to be a difficult one to convey. First and foremost, the stigma around psychosis is large, especially in the current media. So, all I ask dear reader is to keep in mind the context of my breakdown and to keep an open mind.
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#RealCollege Blog
APRIL 12, 2022
By: Victoria Rocha (she/her/hers), Fresno City College I have had a long journey through life, one that is characterized by bad choices and former incarceration. Along with this was my battle against a meth addiction. Although these choices were made, I was able to find a way through education to change the course of my life. The last time I was in jail I was given a drug rehabilitation program by a judge that knew me very well and this place changed my life.
Department of Education Homeroom Blog
APRIL 13, 2022
By: Andrew O’Donnell, intern for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid As someone currently attending community college, I can tell you firsthand about many of its benefits. Not only is community college significantly cheaper than four-year institutions and often much closer to home, it’s also a great place to begin your.
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.
Community College Review
APRIL 29, 2022
Just a few short years ago, community college dormitories were a rarity. Today, more and more community colleges are building student housing, with an array of benefits for students. Learn about who is jumping onto the dorm bandwagon.
NACAC's Admitted
APRIL 29, 2022
iStock It was the spring of 1985 and all I wanted was a Swatch watch. There wasn’t a specific one that I wanted; I just really wanted a Swatch. I had spent most of ‘84 ogling the bold plastic watches that I would see some of my lucky friend’s wear. In the mall we would walk past the glass display box in the department store on the way to the Naturalizer store for my mom’s beige work pumps.
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Student Minds
APRIL 22, 2022
Tayyibah reflects on her journey since the pandemic. - Tayyibah Hussain Lockdown has impacted us all from the beginning of March 2020, whether positively or negatively. It has been tough for many in terms of mental health and wellbeing. From the first lockdown to now, I've seen many opportunities to grow. Even though at times it's been tough, with support from the Early Childhood Studies staff and students here at the University of Derby, I'm doing amazing.
Blackboard Blog
APRIL 27, 2022
College enrollment, specifically in community colleges, has declined due to the pandemic; however, the Hispanic student population has been disproportionately impacted. Fall 2021 undergraduate enrollment is down 7.8% from Fall 2019, according to the National Student Clearinghouse. Hispanic enrollment, which had been rising before the pandemic, also showed declines: a decrease of 1.9% in Spring 2021 compared with an increase of 2.1% in Spring 2020, and an overall decline of 6.9% from Fall 2019 th
Department of Education Homeroom Blog
APRIL 29, 2022
By: Damian Archer As one of the first recipients in Maine of a Pell Grant through the Second Chance Pell Experimental Sites Initiative, I cherish these opportunities to represent education’s potential for rehabilitating the imprisoned. My education while incarcerated and my release to the “real world” holds perspective which I offer gratefully to provide more.
Community College Review
APRIL 29, 2022
With a shortage of trained workers in the manufacturing industry, community colleges are stepping up to provide the necessary education to get more prepared workers into the industry as quickly as possible.
NACAC's Admitted
APRIL 29, 2022
iStock. It was the spring of 1985 and all I wanted was a Swatch watch. There wasn’t a specific one that I wanted; I just really wanted a Swatch. I had spent most of ‘84 ogling the bold plastic watches that I would see some of my lucky friend’s wear. In the mall we would walk past the glass display box in the department store on the way to the Naturalizer store for my mom’s beige work pumps.
Counselors' Corner
APRIL 27, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. As you make your way to making a college decision, consider these ideas: Think college qualities, not college names. There are reasons you loved the colleges you applied to—the small class sizes, the classes they offered, the feel on campus. Write those qualities down, and see how each college measures up to them. Review your research on each college—one way or another.
Student Minds
APRIL 13, 2022
April marks Stress Awareness Month to raise awareness of the causes and cures of stress. The Editorial Team have come together to share their thoughts and experiences on dealing with stress as a student. - Student Minds Blog Editorial Team Stress Awareness Month is held every April and this year's theme is 'Community'. The past two years have been challenging for most and left people feeling lonely and isolated.
Scholly
APRIL 22, 2022
Winning a scholarship is a fantastic feeling! We mean… who doesn’t like to be officially rewarded for their hard work, win free money, and avoid some annoying post-college debt? So, if you’ve just received an email or phone call about winning a scholarship, congratulations! But what are you supposed to do now? How do you make sure the money goes to the right place?
Department of Education Homeroom Blog
APRIL 25, 2022
By: Richard Cordray, Chief, U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid Ten years ago this week, President Barack Obama issued an executive order that established guiding principles to protect veterans, service members, and their families who pursue higher education. These are known formally as the Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service.
Community College Review
APRIL 29, 2022
Even more community colleges are banning smoking on campus, but not everyone is happy about the change. We'll take a look at what students have to say about the bans and whether they can even be enforced effectively.
Coastline College
APRIL 22, 2022
Interested in learning Cybersecurity? Check out this teacher feature with Professor Tobi West. Due to the cybersecurity field being in need of future professionals - we are highlighting Professor West this week.
Catherine Cronin
APRIL 21, 2022
This is the first blog post for ‘Just Knowledge’, my GO-GN Fellowship 2022 research project. This post was published today on the GO-GN website at [link]. I am re-publishing it here to have a record on my website. Just Knowledge is a community-focused, open knowledge research project guided by three core ideals: justice , equity and openness.
Student Minds
APRIL 7, 2022
Sophie shares her personal experience of ADHD diagnosis in her twenties, mixed in with a discussion about ADHD and TikTok. - Sophie Head ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD goes undiagnosed, unspotted and unrecognised in so many women with a quite detrimental impact. This can be traumatic because women often get diagnosed with other mental health disorders where treatment may alleviate some symptoms but worsen others.
techKNOWtools
APRIL 20, 2022
What career conversations have you had lately? This week I’m grateful for a conversation I had with my boss who asked: What I might be interested in working towards? How do I want to build my professional path? And what areas am I interested in as I develop my own career growth plan? I decided to go back to the digital logs to see if and how I might have answered these questions in the past.This post from circa 2016, seems to resonate with my own work interests and what I love to work on (sans t
Scholly
APRIL 19, 2022
Are you on a tight budget? Do you already know that when the national pause on student loan payments ends you’ll be faced with monthly payments you can’t afford? Want a solution that leads to affordable payments and potentially even student loan forgiveness? Well, then you’ll probably want to enroll in one of the income-driven repayment plans!
Good Tutors Finder
APRIL 15, 2022
What is Special About IB Learning? The International Baccalaureate program not only requires students to develop their critical thinking skills but also to learn how to communicate, take risks, care for others and create a balanced life. Here’s a list of reasons for what is special about IB learning. 1. IB learning emphasises global citizenship. Originally created for the children of diplomats, the International Baccalaureate is based on teaching students how to become global citizens.
Coastline College
APRIL 22, 2022
Dr. Tanya Hoerer has been a Biology instructor for 20 years. In celebration of Earth Day, we spoke with Dr. Hoerer about her love for science, Earth Day, and inspiring the next generation of scientists!
Purdue University Global
APRIL 15, 2022
The Academic Success Center presents a new video resource: “ Knowing with Mnemonics: Clues to Help Remember What You’ve Learned. ” This short video (under seven minutes) is part of a series of study skills videos that the Academic Success Center is developing and producing. The “ Knowing with Mnemonics ” video discusses several mnemonic devices that students can use to help them remember terms and concepts they have learned.
Student Minds
APRIL 6, 2022
Molly shares her personal experience of living with generalised anxiety disorder and her tips if you are feeling the same way. - Molly Smith In the world we live in today, I think it is important to continue talking about mental health, especially with social media and the new pressures that come with modern life. I want to make more of an impact than ever on helping those suffering.
Catherine Cronin
APRIL 14, 2022
This blog post is an initial contribution to a workshop I’ll be co-presenting at OER22 (26-28 April): ‘Applying the Capability Approach to Open Educational Practice’ with Gabi Witthaus. The workshop arises from our recent discussions about overlaps in our work and our visions for open education. Next week, Gabi and I will publish a joint post on the OER22 blog offering some additional details about the upcoming workshop.
Counselors' Corner
APRIL 13, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Juniors, welcome to the college application process. Many of you have been thinking about college, and some of you are just starting. Either way, the nuts and bolts of applying to college will soon be an important part of your life, and each part of the application has its own special needs. (Psst—need help with essays? Try this.
Close the Gap Foundation
APRIL 13, 2022
Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Following a successful launch year of its Board of Educators (BoE), Close the Gap Foundation today announced the extension and expansion of its advisory support with a renewed BoE, a new group of industry experts for the foundation's Board of Directors (BoD), and its first wellness advisor to influence the oversight and direction of the foundation's current and future initiatives.
BetterMynd
APRIL 7, 2022
Many college students experience mental health issues. A recent survey from the American College Health Association reveals that 60% of college students feel overwhelming anxiety and that 40% are severely depressed. These issues affect students to the point that they find it difficult to function and perform daily activities. While there are often mental health programs available on college campuses, the pandemic has made it much harder to seek help.
Knowledge Avatars College
APRIL 6, 2022
Knowledge Avatars, Inc. is named a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2022 - Artificial Intelligence Solution Emiliano for E… Wed, 04/06/2022 - 10:35 Knowledge Avatars, Inc. is named a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2022 - Artificial Intelligence Solution. Knowledge Avatars are A.I.-powered tutors representing subject matter experts’ knowledge. These high-definition robot entities interact with people, deliver content, answer questions, and help students fill knowledge gaps to make learning easier.
Mellowed
APRIL 3, 2022
From childhood so many of us are taught not to scream, shout, or ‘make a fuss’ when we get hurt or experience emotional pain. As an adult, even if there are times when you feel like letting out a huge scream of frustration, stress, or pain, the ‘norms’ of society prevent most of us from […]. The post What is Primal Scream Therapy & How to Do It appeared first on Mellowed.
Community College Review
APRIL 29, 2022
In an effort to compete with for-profit schools, New York community colleges have launched an alliance to offer distance learning to make classes more accessible to students.
Counselors' Corner
APRIL 6, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I started my college education as a music major, but two things dissuaded me from pursuing this career path. First, five minutes at a college music program showed me I wasn’t in Kansas anymore—there were lots of folks better than me, and that gave me pause. Second, a summer camp job led me to consider education as a career, especially since I heard it came with a starting salary of — wait for it — $10,000, money most musicians never saw at that time.
Coastline College
APRIL 15, 2022
Conservation can't start without conversation. This Earth Day, get the conversation started with this list of poignant and engaging films!
WACADA
APRIL 18, 2022
by: Sara E. Gomez, Ann M. Hintz There are many meanings to the term leadership and what it entails for higher education.
Knowledge Avatars College
APRIL 6, 2022
Knowledge Avatars, Inc. is named a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2022 - Artificial Intelligence Solution Emiliano for T… Wed, 04/06/2022 - 10:43 Knowledge Avatars, Inc. is named a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2022 - Artificial Intelligence Solution. Knowledge Avatars are A.I.-powered tutors representing subject matter experts’ knowledge. These high-definition robot entities interact with people, deliver content, answer questions, and help students fill knowledge gaps to make learning easier.
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