Counseling Today
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Election Day 2024 is less than a year away, so now is the time to learn about and act on issues that matter to you and the counseling profession. The post Advocacy Update: Your vote is your voice appeared first on Counseling Today.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Former Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail has filed a complaint alleging that the school engaged in retaliation against her and discrimination against her and other Black women. Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail Saint Augustine's University The law firm Sanford Heisler Sharp filed a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on McPhail’s behalf.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The 2023-2024 ISIR Guide is now available to administrators according to a FSA electronic announcement posted on December 19th. You can view all of the revisions to the Federal Loan Servicer Codes using the link at the bottom of this article. POSTED DATE: July 22, 2022 SUBJECT: 2023–24 ISIR Guide (Updated Dec. 19, 2023) Note… More » Department of Education Releases Updated 23-24 ISIR Guide The post Department of Education Releases Updated 23-24 ISIR Guide first appeared on College Aid Serv
Counseling Today
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Artificial intelligence is here to stay, but issues around regulation and ethical use of it remain unclear. The post The balance of innovation and ethics with artificial intelligence appeared first on Counseling Today.
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.
Scholarship America
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The holidays may be a time to take a break from school, but they’re prime time to apply for scholarships! We recently shared Part 1 of our December roundup , featuring scholarships for future nurses, teachers, chefs and public servants—and in today’s Part 2, we look at awards for students in Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Missouri, plus two unique programs for families who have dealt with childhood cancer.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Department of Education has released the official 2023-2024 SAR Comment Codes and Text reference guide. A PDF of the 150 page document is now available to everyone and is linked at the end of this article. POSTED DATE: July 22, 2022 SUBJECT: 2023–24 SAR Comment Codes and Text Guide (Updated Dec. 19, 2023) Note… More » 2023-2024 SAR Comment Codes and Text Guide Now Available The post 2023-2024 SAR Comment Codes and Text Guide Now Available first appeared on College Aid Services.
Counseling Today
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Counselors understand the importance of empathy, but they sometimes find it challenging to fully integrate into practice. The post An integral model for using empathy in counseling appeared first on Counseling Today.
Steve Keating
DECEMBER 21, 2023
There are so many challenges in life that have their origins tied to poor communication that it would be almost impossible to list them all. Wars have literally been started as the result of miscommunication. Relationships have ended and businesses destroyed by misunderstandings caused by poor communication skills. If you only have the opportunity to develop one skill then 100% of the time I’d recommend that skill be communication.
Ready Education
DECEMBER 18, 2023
We are delighted to share the exciting news of Susan McQueeny-Scholes joining our team as Chief Marketing Officer.
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 21, 2023
For financial aid applicants who reside in U.S. territories, FSA has released additional guidance about how to properly report income and tax information on the FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year. Review the helpful information below to learn more. POSTED DATE: December 19, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GENERAL-23-118 SUBJECT: Puerto Rico… More » How to Report Income and Tax Information for U.S.
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Millions of federal student loan borrowers returned to repayment in October 2023 following the end of the Covid-era forbearance, which had been in effect since March 2020. The transition back to normal billing has not been going well. Facing the unprecedented simultaneous return to repayment of more than 30 million borrowers, coupled with the implementation… The post Student Loan Servicing Under Scrutiny as Widespread Problems Continue appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
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.
Purdue University Global
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Happy Holidays to all of our readers from the Purdue University Global Academic Success Center tutors and staff and our blog contributors. We wish you happiness and joy this holiday season!
Symplicity
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Symplicity® Corporation, a global leader in employability, well-being, and student success, is pleased to welcome the Universidad Católica del Maule into its global network for both of its campuses in Chile. In an effort to enhance the loyalty and engagement of students, graduates, and employers, the Universidad Católica del Maule has taken a bold step towards digital transformation.
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Tax season can be fairly straightforward if you have simple W-2 income and are free from student debt. But if you’re a resident or practicing physician with federal student loans, or have more complex tax situations — such as owning a practice or having multiple streams of income — then you need a solid tax… The post Cheat Sheet for Finding Tax Services: Tax Accountants for Doctors appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
EAB
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Blogs Children are facing potentially permanent learning loss. But additional instructional time alone won’t help. Amidst the pandemic fallout, public schools are wrestling with the serious problem of learning loss. In fact, studies show that the average student is lagging by about six months in math and four months in reading. There are many strategies district leaders have used to combat learning loss that focus on building more instructional time, like extending the school year and encouragin
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups | Serves: 5 Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup water 6 carrots, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon seasoning (basil, dried oregano, rosemary, or sage) Directions: Rinse and sort dry black-eyed peas to remove any dirt or debris. Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker and mix.
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Thanks so much for reading, keep taking good care of yourselves over winter break, and email us at wellbeing@jhu.edu if you want to make suggestions or pitch us topics for 2024. 12 elements of a healthy relationship. This post is a three-time champion; it was also No. 1 in 2021 and 2022. We’re so glad to see that so many folks are continuously interested in learning about what makes a relationship a positive force in their lives. 9 marijuana facts you should know.
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Attending business school can be an expensive proposition. In fact, 51% of Master of Business Administration (MBA) holders have student loan debt, according to EducationData.org. The average amount of student loan debt for an MBA holder is $82,439, most of which comes from graduate school. Many of these MBA students borrow private graduate student loans… The post How the SAVE Plan Can Save You Money on Your MBA appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
EAB
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Blogs 4 AI priorities for enrollment leaders ChatGPT and the other “new AIs” caught even the most expert of industry watchers by surprise, and fully understanding their potential impact will take some time. That said, forward-thinking practitioners in every field are wasting no time putting this new toolkit to work, often to startling effect. This post offers highlights from our new insight paper on AI in admissions , with a focus on steps enrollment leaders should be taking immediately and in t
Patter by Pat Thomson
DECEMBER 17, 2023
It’s tempting to see the next little while as a space free from work, a space that gives you time to work. Well, of course you can do this if you want to, if you need to. For people who are part time doctoral researchers, sometimes the late December period is one of the few times you can get a day – or days – uninterrupted time at the desk.
HEAG
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The end of the fall semester brings a lot of fun things like holiday parties and much-needed time off. It also means that soon fall grades will be submitted, so if you’re a financial aid administrator, your work may not … Read more ».
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Military members can take advantage of programs like the GI Bill to pay for college as well as other loan repayment programs. For those who are actively paying back student loans, there’s a new repayment option called the SAVE plan that can lower costs — potentially leading to $0 payments. In this guide, learn more… The post How to Navigate Military Student Loan Repayment with the SAVE Plan appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
EAB
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Blogs How to lead change when the change requires buying a new technology A step-by-step guide for change champions Leading change in any context is hard. Add technology to the mix and it becomes even harder, especially in higher ed, an industry with analogue roots in which institutions are de-centralized by nature and habits favor consensus-driven decision-making.
Community College Review
DECEMBER 17, 2023
The chancellor of the California Community College System, Bryce Harris, recently stated more than 20 community colleges in the state were at risk of losing accreditation. In the midst of problems with City College of San Francisco, some are beginning to question the credibility of the accreditors.
College Planners of America
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an essential step for all students seeking Federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid. To improve the financial aid process, the FAFSA Simplification Act was enacted by Congress on December 27, 2020. Its dual purpose is to make it easier for students and families to complete the FAFSA and to make the allocation of Federal student aid funds more equitable.
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Education Department has released critical new details on a new student loan forgiveness program that is being developed at the direction of President Biden. The new debt relief plan will be implemented under the Higher Education Act (HEA). This is a different statute from the one that the administration relied on for its first… The post Who May Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Under Biden’s New HEA Plan appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
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