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2022 College Scholarship Scams

College Aid Consulting Services

2022 college scholarship scams. These scholarship cons hook victims with the promise of money, but upfront “fees” never actually materialize into those needed funds. For students who are struggling to pay tuition and other college expenses, an unexpected offer of a scholarship can seem like a wish come true. However, the majority of the time, it is bait for a scam. .

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Starting University

Student Minds

Luke and Natalie, sub-editors, share their experiences of starting university. - Student Minds Editorial Team Starting university is filled with so many emotions and it's certainly a daunting yet exciting experience. There are so many firsts and 'what ifs' but so many amazing opportunities too. ✨ What were some things you wish you'd known before starting university?

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Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment

The University Innovation Alliance

Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment. A Playbook for Transforming College-to-Career. bridget. Thu, 09/08/2022 - 06:00. Image. College to Career. Equity. University Culture. Career preparation is a core objective of a university education. For many students, it's also the primary goal. According to Strada Education Network's Institute for the Future of Work , 85% of freshmen say that their main priority for attending college is getting a good job.

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Educator Spotlight: Jasmine Hobson Rodriguez

Close the Gap Foundation

Bringing in their individual expertise and daily classroom experiences, Close the Gap's Board of Educators ( BoE )  has been a huge part of Close the Gap’s successes with serving first-generation, low-income students ( FGLI ) by providing hands-on guidance to Fellows and mentors during the Social Impact Fellowship and giving valuable feedback during the monthly BoE meetings.

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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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Psychosis at University: What It Is, 8 Ways How to Cope With

Black Students Mental Health Blog

It is no secret that university can be a stressful time. With exams, assignments, and social pressures, it’s easy for students to feel overwhelmed. But what happens when the stress becomes too much and affects your mental health? Psychosis can manifest during times of stress and can cause hallucinations or delusions. If you are experiencing psychosis symptoms, don’t panic – help is available.

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Six Ways to Depressurize Back-to-School Days for High School Students

Student Research Foundation

Heading back to school has always been stressful for students. This year’s return, which follows the destabilizing Pandemic, could prove to be even more difficult for them. Some school systems and states across the country are already taking steps to make the transition easier. California, for example, has passed a law requiring that no public schools in the state start their days any earlier than 8:30 A.M.

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The Two Challenges of This School Year

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. News from Washington solidifies what most educators already knew—this is going to be the year of returning schools to business as usual. With healthcare leaders announcing plans to treat COVID with an annual booster—much like people get a regular flu shot—the days of mask alerts and online school days largely seem behind us, and educators will get the chance to focus on what they were trained to do—help young people move on with their lives.

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Doing More With Less: How Colleges’ Strategic Technology Investments Can Make A BIG Impact

Ready Education

With greater demands on stressed budgets and smaller, lower-resourced teams, university administrators are being asked to consider a tough question this Fall: How do they do more with less?

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The link between mental health and physical health in college students

BetterMynd

The relationship between our bodies and brains are complex, but research is helping us develop a more clear picture of just how interconnected they are. Understanding this mind-body connection and taking steps to cultivate holistic health habits can help us improve overall mental and physical health. This is an urgent issue that has come to the forefront for administrators and schools across the country.

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Healthcare Careers: Veterinarian

Community College Review

Learn about how courses and training at your local community college can open the doors to a fulfilling animal care and service career.

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Are You Ready for FISAP?

HEAG

The annual Fiscal Operations Report for 2021–22 and Application to Participate for 2023–24 (FISAP) became available in August and is due on Friday, September 30. If you got caught up in the start of the semester whirlwind and haven’t had … Read more ».

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Eco-friendly Technologies at Community College

Community College Review

Learn how community colleges are implementing eco-friendly technologies to build "green" campuses.

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What is a Community College?

Community College Review

Learn about what community colleges are, how they work, and how they can benefit you.

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Perception that College is a Bad Investment Continues to Grow, New Study Finds

Community College Review

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New Initiative Helping Low-Income Community College Students Succeed

Community College Review