Active Minds
MARCH 13, 2023
Are you a high school student looking to become more involved in mental health advocacy in your community? Chances are, if you’re reading this, you fit this description or know someone who does. Well, allow me to tell you some amazing news: the Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy is gearing up to take on its next class of mental health advocates!
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 13, 2023
News of bell hooks’s death came as a shock to many. The feminist, author, activist, and professor died Dec. 15, 2021, at age 69. But those who knew hooks personally were aware her health had been waning after years of fighting white supremacy and patriarchy. Dr. M. Shadee Malaklou “hooks said a few years ago, ‘I felt like a balloon that had been popped and deflated,’ because of the way she was so committed to writing and teaching, to her own detriment,” said Dr.
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Student Loan Planner
MARCH 17, 2023
A key federal oversight agency is warning student loan companies not to try to collect payments from borrowers who have had their student loans discharged in bankruptcy. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP), an independent federal agency charged with overseeing the financial services sector and protecting consumers from unfair business practices, sent out a bulletin […] The post <strong>Federal Agency Warns Student Loan Companies Against Bankruptcy Collections</stron
Steve Keating
MARCH 12, 2023
I’ve frequently said that one of my greatest strengths is that I’m pretty much average in almost every way. Almost. There are a couple of things I do that most people simply don’t do. They could, they just don’t. That’s why I can often exceed the expectations of others despite my being average. One of those things is that I’m up hours before other people.
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.
Active Minds
MARCH 16, 2023
“You can’t afford to not pay attention to what’s going on with student mental health.” That sentiment has inspired Active Minds’ work for nearly two decades, including the recent release of our report “Lessons from Black Colleges on Mental Health and Wellbeing.” Created by Active Minds and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), this report provides practical strategies that HBCUs can utilize to better address their campus’s student needs and create an equitable mental health culture for all
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 15, 2023
When Reagan Gonzalez began applying to law schools, she didn’t imagine that she would have to research the laws of the states to which she was thinking about moving. But this year’s wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and proposals— the American Civil Liberties Union is currently tracking 388 bills —wound up shaping her decision in ways that she didn’t anticipate.
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Steve Keating
MARCH 16, 2023
So…this is one of those posts that Social Media experts would tell me not to write. They tell me to “stay in my lane” which means I should stick to writing about Leadership and occasionally Sales. I’m certainly not supposed to write about personal stuff. But I started this blog to say what I want to say so here we go. This is a post about bullies and Down Syndrome.
Active Minds
MARCH 15, 2023
When Active Minds received a three-year $3 million grant last year from United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Optum, our team could not have imagined the impact that this partnership would have on the growth of our community. We are proud to announce that thanks to their support, we are bringing our proven peer-to-peer mental health model to middle schools nationwide.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 14, 2023
Wiley College will be honoring alumnae Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, at its 150-year celebration held this week. Opal Lee Lee, an activist and author, was responsible for leading a walking campaign at age 89 from Fort Worth to D.C. to raise awareness of the importance of Juneteenth, an effort that resulted in Juneteenth being recognized as a federal holiday after six years.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
MARCH 15, 2023
During your student’s junior year, visiting college campuses is one of the highlights in the college application process. College visits are the best way to truly understand the vibe of each school. It’s also a great time to have your questions answered. During these visits, The post Questions to Ask Financial Aid Offices During College Visits appeared first on CFAA.
Counseling Today
MARCH 17, 2023
Through their advocacy efforts, ACA and licensed professional counselors continue to make progress that affects not only the counseling profession but also the entire country. The post The power of counselor advocacy appeared first on Counseling Today.
The University Innovation Alliance
MARCH 15, 2023
Higher Ed Lessons in Interim Leadership A Conversation With Javier Reyes, Interim Chancellor, University of Illinois Chicago bridget Thu, 03/23/2023 - 06:00 interim Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom Just a year after he joined the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Javier Reyes found himself elevated to the position of Interim Chancellor.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 14, 2023
More college students than ever were anxious, depressed, and struggling with suicidal thoughts last school year. It’s a disheartening finding from the Healthy Minds Study (HMS), which conducts an annual online survey of nearly 96,000 college students on 133 American campuses that was released last Friday. However, the study did reveal a potential silver lining: more college students than ever are seeking help.
Patter by Pat Thomson
MARCH 13, 2023
So have you seen that paper they mentioned in the meeting today? TL;dr TL? More like TMA;dr Eh? Exactly LOL. So there you have the issue with acronyms in a nutshell. As long as both parties understand the acronym and recognise it when they see it, the acronym does its job. The collection of letters is a shorthand, an insider speak which helps communication.
The Advisor That Cares
MARCH 17, 2023
Think of a Problem Pick a topic of deep interest What do you want to know? Formulate a research question How ( qualitative ) and to what extent ( quantitative ) does ( one variable ) influence, change, improve, modify, decrease, choose a verb ( another variable )? Reference Conexiones: The Learning Sciences Platform. (2019a, July 30). Action research: How to formulate a great research question by Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, Ph.D.
College Planners of America
MARCH 16, 2023
High school seniors seek ways to avoid the college debt burden that has proven such a hardship for millions of their predecessors. In a recent post, we reviewed six strategies for obtaining a college education at an expense level so moderate that incurring student debt may not be necessary. One of the strategies was enlistment in the U.S. Military in order to take advantage of its educational benefits.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 16, 2023
In the early 20th century, Joe James, a Black man, was convicted and executed for the murder of a white man in Springfield, Illinois, after the 1908 Springfield Race Riot. Now, 115 years after his death, lawyers and law students from Northwestern and Northeastern Universities are seeking a posthumous pardon. on his behalf. Margaret A. Burnham A petition filed from the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Center on Wrongful Convictions (CWC) and Northeastern University School of Law’s Civil Righ
IEFA
MARCH 16, 2023
Having health insurance coverage is essential for any international student. Health insurance coverage can save you money on medical expenses in case of an illness or injury and provide peace of mind that you are covered in case something unexpected happens. Finding the right insurance for international students can be a bit tricky. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know to find the best international student insurance plans.
The Advisor That Cares
MARCH 17, 2023
So I feel like I’m playing a bit of a game… two steps forward, one step back in my new Adventures in Action Research. You see, I thought I had developed my action research topic/question and identified my research method, but I can’t help but ask myself, do I even care. The more I think about the original problem that drove me to my innovation, the more I feel like I need to refine and finesse what I’m interested in finding out.
EAB
MARCH 16, 2023
Infographic Recipes for Student Success DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC Discover more K-12 resources District Leadership Blog May 14, 2020 District Leadership Forum July 12, 2019 Ready to find out more? Discover how you can craft a recipe for success for your district through the District Leadership Forum. Learn more The post Recipes for Student Success appeared first on EAB.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 15, 2023
Women’s liberal arts institution Wellesley College students voted Mar. 14 to allow transgender men and nonbinary people assigned male at birth to be eligible for admission, The Washington Post reported. The nonbinding vote came after a recent debate between students and Wellesley’s administration – the latter has resisted such a change. Since 2015, Wellesley has allowed transgender women to apply for admission.
College Aid Services
MARCH 16, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General has published its new Title IV Audit Guide, Guide for Financial Statement Audits of Proprietary Schools and For Compliance Attestation Examination Engagements of Proprietary Schools and Third-Party Servicers Administering Title IV Programs (Guide). The Guide and the related transmittal letter are available on the OIG Non-Federal… More » Availability of 2023 Title IV Audit Guide for Proprietary Schools and Third-Party Servicers T
Tutor Zone
MARCH 15, 2023
The ease to facilitate instruction across the internet creates opportunities for students of all ages to enroll in remote coursework and, in many cases, to receive a legitimate degree from an accredited, fully online academic institution. Ultimately, it is of great convenience to the public for schools to have such… The post Trending Now, Online Schools!
EAB
MARCH 15, 2023
Blogs Accelerate your strategic goals with a chief of staff: the latest trend in independent schools Our independent school partners often ask us about the latest developments in higher education operations and management, as university trends often foreshadow how independent schools will evolve in the not-so-distant future. The most progressive independent schools frequently adapt ideas from higher ed, which is what we’re seeing with the rise in the number of chief of staff roles.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 17, 2023
As the world awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutionality of affirmative action, the Mellon Foundation, a nonprofit that makes grants related to higher learning, among other areas, recently convened a panel to discuss how America got to this moment and what might come after. The participants were not optimistic. “To be very clear, the court is overruling affirmative action,” said Melissa Murray, the Frederick I. and Grace Stokes professor at New York University Law School.
College Aid Services
MARCH 15, 2023
Federal Student Aid’s Office of Enforcement announced that it will add the use of secret shoppers to it’s toolbox. The secret shoppers will be used to help evaluate an institution’s recruitment, enrollment, financial aid, and other practices. “Practices that secret shoppers will look for may include—but are not limited to—misrepresentations related to the transfer of credits… More » Secret Shoppers to Evaluate Recruitment, Enrollment Practices, and Title IV Compliance The post
The Advisor That Cares
MARCH 15, 2023
Working my way through Craig Mertler’s book Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators, I decided to jump online and see what I could find to better wrap my mind around the concept. A few of my favorite quotes, as related to the ADL program , are found below. “Gathering evidence of the effectiveness with which this new strategy works for us also empowers us to make our lives better.
HEAG
MARCH 14, 2023
To celebrate Data Privacy Week in January, the Federal Student Aid Training Center created a collection of training resources for financial aid administrators. And while this may be the last thing on your mind at this busy time of year, … Read more ».
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 13, 2023
Nearly 50 students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst were hospitalized this past weekend after engaging in a drinking challenge popular on social media platform TikTok, CBS News reported. During their annual “Blarney Blowout,” an unsanctioned event related to St. Patrick’s Day,” the UMass Amherst students had taken part in the dangerous “borg” drinking challenge, resulting in 28 ambulances transporting students to the hospital – 46 students were hospitalized.
COE
MARCH 14, 2023
Jarell Green: Nurse turned Education Advocate March 14, 2023 Jarell is a Counselor for the McNair and Student Support Services programs at the First-Generation Student Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. Jarell Green is a TRIO Student Support Services alumnus from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). As an SSS student, Jarell completed his Bachelor’s degree in nursing while earning local and national recognition.
EAB
MARCH 14, 2023
Podcast Better CRM Tools Key to Reversing Enrollment Declines at CCs Episode 142. March 14, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.
Student Loan Planner
MARCH 13, 2023
Key Takeaways: Dentist anesthesiologists (DA) provide pain and anxiety control for patients of all ages in dental office and hospital settings. This knowledge takes years of training, including earning your DDS or DMD and a three-year dental anesthesiology residency. With so many years and hundreds of thousands of dollars of student loans put toward your […] The post Disability Insurance for Dental Anesthesiologists: Costs and Benefits appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 14, 2023
Numerous state legislatures are in the news recently, asking their campuses to report budgets and resources devoted to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and for a list of the programs, services and efforts focused on DEI. Their goal? To identify and cut DEI in higher education. Florida has become the poster child for the state leading this conservative backlash against DEI, but several other state legislatures including Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Idaho and Iowa are joining in.
IEFA
MARCH 13, 2023
Are you an international student worried about the high costs of medical expenses? We understand that navigating a foreign healthcare system can be overwhelming, but having the right health insurance coverage is crucial. Don’t worry, there are ways to save money while still getting maximum protection. By comparing and researching different international student insurance plans, you can find affordable options that provide comprehensive coverage for your needs.
EAB
MARCH 13, 2023
This white paper offers six strategies for solving workforce challenges and retaining student-facing staff amid the higher education staffing crisis. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Student Success Staffing in a Volatile Labor Market appeared first on EAB.
Student Loan Planner
MARCH 14, 2023
Key Takeaways: Physician mortgage loans help doctors, dentists, and other specific types of medical professionals get approved for a home loan with attractive benefits. These types of mortgage loan programs offer doctors low down payment options, plus no mortgage insurance, making it a sweet deal. Doctors and dentists generally command a high income, but might […] The post Arvest Bank Physician Loan Review appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
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