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Combating the Illusion of DEI Collusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After reading the article “Another Education Fight Over DEI Emerges…” on CNN.com, a daunting thought came over me. Some faculty in Texas may not be expected to demonstrate proficiency in knowledge transfer. This leaves in question whether it is considered a bona fide qualification or a valued skill. The article seems to make clear that incorporating a DEI statement into the application folio of faculty is not considered necessary.

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I was still me

Student Minds

Madeleine describes how it feels to go through a mental health crisis, highlighting the need to treat people in crisis as themselves, with the dignity and respect they deserve. - Madeleine Chamberlain I was still me I was just so engulfed in a world of my own creation A world where I was alone against the enemies of my own mind An alternative reality so clear yet so confusing A hypothetical contradiction That was my reality I said regrettable things Made decisions that only made sense to my trai

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The Trap of Lazy Communication

Steve Keating

There are a lot of ways a leader, people in general actually, can cause communication to go sideways. Perhaps the biggest is simply not communicating often enough. Assuming people know what you’re thinking and therefore you don’t need to communicate much, is often the fatal flaw of what could have been a successful leadership tenure. Another huge mistake is assuming that simply because they delivered a message it was received.

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College Admission and the Best in Class

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Counselor chat rooms are already filling up with comments from colleagues who are in a state of disbelief. “I can’t believe they didn’t take him. He’s the best kid this school has seen in five years!” “She took 14 AP classes and three at the local community college.” “What else did they want her to do. Walk on water?” Before things get really intense in the weeks to come, it’s time to keep a few things in mind.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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.

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Social Justice Finds New Home in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges are designed to serve and meet the needs of the communities where they reside. That’s why Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has decided to offer a certificate of proficiency in social justice and an A.S. degree in Human Services, Social Justice Advocacy. “We provide an education for a diverse group of people, and many of them are part of groups that have been experiencing social injustices,” said Dr.

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U.S. Department of Education Launches the Your Place in Space Challenge

Ed.gov Homeroom

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the launch of the Your Place in Space Challenge. This is the first challenge in the CTE Momentum series, an annual challenge series to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase access to career and technical education (CTE). The Your Place in Space Challenge invites high Continue Reading The post U.S.

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2024–25 FAFSA Roadmap Announced

College Aid Services

A roadmap for the 2024-25 FAFSA Process has been released in GEN-23-17 which includes a timeline leading to the 2024-25 FAFSA becoming available in December 2023. The key dates are: For Institutions and State Partners: New Needs Analysis Formula Tools – Spring 2023 Provisional Final FAFSA Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) Layout – April 2023… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Roadmap Announced The post 2024–25 FAFSA Roadmap Announced first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Dr. Xavier A. Cole Appointed First Person of Color President of Loyola University New Orleans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Xavier A. Cole will become president of Loyola University New Orleans, effective Jun. 1, making him the first person of color, the first Black person, and second layperson in the role. Dr. Xavier A. Cole Cole is currently vice president for student affairs at Marquette University. Before Marquette, Cole was vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Washington College and assistant vice president at Loyola University Maryland.

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Tips for observing Ramadan at Hopkins

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Ramadan is quickly approaching! As the lunar calendar shifts back 10 days yearly, most of us will be spending this upcoming Ramadan away from home amidst the hecticness of the semester. For those who may not be aware, Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar and is significant as it is the month in which Muslims believe the Quran was first disclosed to Prophet Muhammad.

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thinking about collaborations

Patter by Pat Thomson

A lot of academic work is collaborative. It’s a fine irony then that academics are generally managed, promoted and audited as individuals. Citation measures like google scholar are a prime example – publications are seen as solo affairs, even when most of the work that is represented in an H index is the result of team work. But teams are often organised hierarchically.

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Webinar: Collaborating for Successful Enrollment Reporting (Recording)

College Aid Services

Collaborating for Successful Enrollment Reporting Collaborating for Successful Enrollment Reporting Broadcast date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Enrollment reporting is an institutional responsibility that requires a collaborative approach across your campus. In this session, we will talk about the offices that need to be involved and how preplanning can make it easier and less time-consuming even… More » Webinar: Collaborating for Successful Enrollment Reporting (Recording) The post Webinar: C

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Dr. Yolanda Pierce Named Dean of the Vanderbilt University Divinity School

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Yolanda Pierce will become dean of the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, effective Jul. 1, pending board approval. Dr. Yolanda Pierce “During the search process, Yolanda Pierce stood out for her outstanding national leadership at the intersection of religion and public life,” said Dr. C. Cybele Raver, Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

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Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) Disability Insurance: What Is It and Who Qualifies

Student Loan Planner

Guaranteed standard issue (GSI) disability insurance helps protect the future income of medical residents and fellows. It provides guaranteed coverage, and in some cases, better premiums. But your eligibility for GSI disability insurance depends on your residency or fellowship program. Here’s what you need to know about GSI disability insurance, including who’s eligible and where […] The post Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) Disability Insurance: What Is It and Who Qualifies appeared first

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How Technology Can Enhance the Career Services Office

Symplicity

Higher education career services are facing unprecedented challenges in today's rapidly changing job market. As the economy continues to shift towards automation, globalization, and digitalization, traditional career paths are disappearing, and new fields are emerging. The role of career services has never been more important in helping students and graduates navigate these changes and find meaningful employment.

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Eligible Noncitizen Update – Afghan Arrivals

College Aid Services

Guidance in this letter supersedes all guidance in DCL GEN 22-08. Section 2502 of the Afghan Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 enacted December 29, 2022 (Div. M. of Pub. L. 117-328), provided that Afghan nationals paroled into the United States between July 31, 2021 and Sept. 30, 2023 are eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and… More » Eligible Noncitizen Update – Afghan Arrivals The post Eligible Noncitizen Update – Afghan Arrivals first appeared on College Aid

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Scholars Discuss Advantages and Pitfalls of Social Media in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Using social media as a way to amplify one’s own reach in academe, was one of many topics discussed during a University of Michigan panel on how diversity scholars have navigated this tool. The webinar – hosted by UMich’s National Center of Institutional Diversity (NCID) – took place on Tuesday and was moderated by Edmund Graham, associate director of the NCID.

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What 70+ higher ed leaders are saying about staff recruitment and retention in today’s competitive labor market

EAB

Blogs What 70+ higher ed leaders are saying about staff recruitment and retention in today's competitive labor market Competition for talent is at an all-time high, forcing colleges and universities to rethink their historical approach to attracting and retaining talented staff on their campuses. To help leadership teams understand where the industry is trending and what improvements they must make to compete, we surveyed chief business officers and chief human resources officers about the curre

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Texas A&M-San Antonio Improves New Student Orientation with Quicker, Smarter Scheduling

Civitas Learning

The Challenge: New student orientation course scheduling process overwhelmed students, prevented advisors from having meaningful student interactions, and made it harder to manage classroom space and observe bottlenecks in class scheduling effectively. The Strategy: Implement a student-centered course scheduling software to make it easier for new students to find a schedule that fits their commitments and goals.

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The Long-Awaited Rise of Humanities

Tutor Zone

College application season is one of the most important times for high school students who seek to further their education. From applying to FAFSA, taking the SAT/ACT, and writing personal essays, there is a lot to do for a student who dreams of going to college. However, one of the… The post The Long-Awaited Rise of Humanities appeared first on Tutor Zone.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The difficulty of making a successful transition from school to the workforce remains one of the most persistent problems in higher education. The outcome is bad for students and industries alike: a lack of social mobility and a lack of qualified workers. But California State University, Fullerton’s efforts to tackle this issue got a major boost recently with the announcement of $1.4 million in grants for projects to shape career pathways for students.

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Why advancement employees leave (and how leaders can fix it)

EAB

Blogs Why advancement employees leave (and how leaders can fix it) By Brad Shafer Recent turnover in higher ed is historic and expansive. From advancement to enrollment to student success , thousands of leaders in the industry are looking for ways to fill roles or restructure just to maintain operations. But beyond structure, how are we making our office culture better for those involved?

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Texas A&M-San Antonio Improves New Student Orientation with Quicker, Smarter Scheduling

Civitas Learning

The Challenge: New student orientation course scheduling process overwhelmed students, prevented advisors from having meaningful student interactions, and made it harder to manage classroom space and observe bottlenecks in class scheduling effectively. The Strategy: Implement a student-centered course scheduling software to make it easier for new students to find a schedule that fits their commitments and goals.

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How to be a better partner

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Relationships take work. That work takes place both within your partnership(s) and at the individual level. Introspection and growth allow you to be your best self, whatever that looks like to you. Try some of these tips to be the best partner you can be and to practice healthy behaviors in your relationships. Recognize what your boundaries are. Awareness of your boundaries allows for the relationship to flourish by ensuring that your partner(s) knows about your wants and needs, so that they are

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University of Miami Computer Science Student Fuels “Accelerate Tech” Pilot Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Every Saturday morning University of Miami freshman Anthony Davenport leaves his residence hall on the Coral Gables campus and gets on the Miami-Dade County Metrorail in route to the Brownsville neighborhood. Davenport, a freshman computer science major from Washington Township, New Jersey is the first facilitator for a new computer science “Accelerate Tech” pilot program that has been incorporated into the Saturday school programming at Earlington Heights Elementary School.

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Exploring Different Credit Card Options for International Students in the U.S.

IEFA

The overall process of obtaining a credit card as a non-citizen in the United States can appear daunting, especially without a Social Security number. However, international students can get credit with credit cards without needing social security information. Here, we’ll provide more on different credit card options for non-citizen students in the U.S.

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Four Financial Aid Deadlines for Your Student to Know for College Applications

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Applying to college can feel like a whirlwind of paperwork, financial conversations, and lots of deadlines. For many families, those deadlines begin to become more of a burden than anything helpful. But, what if you knew that those deadlines could make a difference between your. The post Four Financial Aid Deadlines for Your Student to Know for College Applications appeared first on CFAA.

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How to Improve Student Mental Health Counseling

EAB

Podcast How to Improve Student Mental Health Counseling Episode 143. March 21, 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. EAB’s Maggie Everett is joined by the University of New England Dean of Students and VP of Student Affairs, Jennifer DeBurro.

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Earlham College Senior Selected as Watson Fellow

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Earlham College senior Marisol Cora-Cruz has been selected as one of 42 U.S. undergraduates for the Watson Fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year, making her the 44th person from Earlham to be chosen. Marisol Cora Cruz The fellowship – from the Thomas J. Watson Foundation – gives those selected a $40,000 stipend for independent international travel and research.

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How Families Manage Financial Aid with School and Student Services (SSS) 

School & Student Services by Community Brands

As a school, you want prospective families to know that you support them every step of the way. One of the most common barriers for families considering a private school education is, understandably, the cost. You can empower families to pursue a private school by offering financial aid options and resources. Some families may not realize they qualify for financial assistance.

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International Student Credit Cards in the U.S. 

IEFA

Credit cards are some of the best financial tools available to international students in the U.S. You can have access to cash during emergencies or take advantage of rewards or cash-back programs to save money. With so many options available, it is important to select the right card for your needs. In this article, we will be sharing everything you need to know about selecting the best credit cards for international students in the US.

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The top concerns for higher ed Facilities leaders in 2023

EAB

Blogs The top concerns for higher ed Facilities leaders in 2023 5 key findings from EAB’s survey of Facilities and Estates organizations The last year has brought significant changes to higher education, as leaders have navigated disrupted labor markets, new expectations of students and their families, and uncertainty on both political and economic fronts.

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Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions to Host Mid-Program Convening for MSI Aspiring Leaders Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Rutgers University Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) will host a Mid-Program Convening for its MSI Aspiring Leaders program in Philadelphia, Pa., for cohort building and skill development. Dr. Marybeth Gasman The event will take place Mar. 24-25. Sessions will cover topics such as balancing athletic and academic priorities, strengthening CVs, presidential fundraising skills, and negotiating presidential salary packages.

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"Empower Your Program" Virtual Professional Development Hosted by Magnolia State School Counselor Association

School Counselor Blog

Are you looking for virtual professional development? Are you looking to up your technology and advocacy game? Check out the virtual professional development, Empower Your Practice , hosted by Magnolia State School Counselor Association on March 30th from 8:30am CST/ 9:30am EST - 2:30pm CST/3:30pm EST. Members and non-members can attend! MSCA planned a day packed full of sessions to help you use technology and social media in your school counseling program!

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Plan-Do-Study-Act–ion Research?

The Advisor That Cares

I sincerely cannot accurately outline my learning process. Still, I could post a screenshot of the number of tabs I currently have open with articles, search terms, and related content as I wrap my head around the process of Action Research. I would like to share some interesting findings about one of these search trails in hopes of returning to it or having it be helpful to another.

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Fellowship Case Study: Diane

Close the Gap Foundation

The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. In this case study series, we share with you their personal stories, passions and motivations. Let’s meet Diane Diane is a junior at Hayward High School, where she is involved in several clubs such as Club Batia (her school’s Italian club), fas

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Dr. Kirk A. Nooks Appointed President and CEO of The Council on Occupational Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Kirk A. Nooks has been appointed president and chief executive officer for The Council on Occupational Education (COE). Dr. Kirk A. Nooks Nooks has been president of Gordon State College since June 2018. He will step into his new role in May. “Dr. Nooks brings a breadth and depth of knowledge of the higher education landscape that is directly relevant to our mission at COE: Ensuring quality and integrity in career and technical education,” said Dr.

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