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A Schoolwide Conversation About College

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I got involved in research as an undergraduate for the same noble reason all undergraduates do—I needed the credits to round out my schedule. It turned out to be a real game changer: I did the work at my own pace, on my own schedule, in a semester when Michigan State’s campus was at its most beautiful, and its least populated.

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Seton Hall University Students Protest Alleged Lack of Support for Africana Studies Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dozens of Seton Hall University students and supporters staged a sit-in at Presidents Hall on campus last week to protest the school’s alleged lack of support for its Africana Studies program, NJ.com reported. Protestors said the program has no tenured professors and that it was impossible to complete majors or minors in it. The students are demanding that the school hire three or four full-time professors; restore the Africana Studies Department by next spring; appoint a full-time tenured progr

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Explore Mental Health Career Paths with Active Minds’ New Career Exploration Tool

Active Minds

Graduating from high school and college are monumental milestones in life, marked with enthusiasm for the future and bittersweet moments of closing one chapter in life before moving to another: adulthood. A defining moment of adulthood is deciding on a career path to pursue. Thousands of young adults in the Active Minds network graduate from high school and college every year wondering how they can continue to champion a culture that supports mental health as they pursue their careers.

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How a diagnosis of Autism aided my mental health

Student Minds

Oscar shares how learning that he’s autistic has impacted on his mental health recovery. - Oscar Sharples I started experiencing symptoms of depression around age 11, and for the next eight years, my life was consumed by the difficulties that these diagnoses presented as I grew through my teenage years. But the journey to another diagnosis also made a huge difference: learning that I am autistic has been one of the most transformative things in my mental health recovery.

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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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Working With Disingenuous People

Steve Keating

Dealing with people who use “alternate facts” can be a difficult and complex task. Sometimes the alternate facts are meant to “protect” the person they have been shared with. Other times the alternate facts are small in nature, these are often called little white lies. Occasionally, your relationship with the “truth challenged” individual is so insignificant that it doesn’t matter if they are living in some alternate universe.

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5 Hip-Hop Quotes to Inspire College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Music is a medium commonly used as an instrument to motivate individuals through different facets of life. In 2017, hip-hop became the most streamed genre in the United States of America. While hip-hop may not often be referenced as tantamount with higher education, many artists have referenced the academe within their works. Dr. Jeremy C. McCool Whether you are analyzing Ye’s multiplatinum and highly regarded debut album “College Dropout” or J.

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On Kids and Smartphones

Cal Newport

Not long ago, my kids’ school asked me to give a talk to middle school students and their parents about smartphones. I’ve written extensively on the intersection of technology and society in both my books and New Yorker articles, but the specific issue of young people and phones is one I’ve only tackled on a small number of occasions (e.g., here and here ).

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Leading Reluctant Followers

Steve Keating

Leading people is challenging enough when the people you’re leading want to be led. Leading people who don’t want to be led can be an even bigger challenge, but it’s not impossible. Leading reluctant followers requires that you always keep top of mind why you’re leading. If you’re an Authentic Leader that “why” is to make a positive difference in the lives of the people you lead.

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Dr. Ben Vinson III Appointed President of Howard University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Ben Vinson III will become president of Howard University, effective Sept. 1, The Washington Post reported. Dr. Ben Vinson III Vinson – a historian of the African diaspora in Latin America – is currently provost at Case Western Reserve University. Some of his previous roles include dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences at The George Washington University; vice dean for interdisciplinary programs and graduate education at Johns Hopkins University; and founding director of the Cen

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The Ultimate School Counseling Hack: ChatGPT For School Counselors

The Counseling Geek

The Ultimate School Counseling Hack ChatGPT for School Counselors How School Counselors Can Use ChatGPT to Enhance Their Comprehensive School Counseling Programs As schools continue to evolve and adapt to new challenges, one thing remains constant: the importance of providing comprehensive counseling services to support student well-being and success.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

A recent nationwide survey found nearly 60% of Gen Z college students have received mental health care before arriving on campus – during their K-12 years. Released in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, this alarming statistic underscores the urgency of warnings from the CDC to the U.S. Surgeon General to increase awareness and action around a youth mental health crisis.

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How to Prepare Your Rising Senior for Financial Aid Deadlines

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Spring is a time of moving up for high school students. Seniors are moving up to college after graduation, and high school juniors become seniors for the fall. The transition from high school junior to senior is full of many changes. There’s so much to. The post How to Prepare Your Rising Senior for Financial Aid Deadlines appeared first on CFAA.

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Report: HBCUs Received 178 Times Less Foundation Funding than Ivy League Schools in 2019

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On average, historically Black college and universities (HBCUs) received 178 times less funding from foundations than Ivy League schools in 2019, according to a report from research group Candid and ABFE, a nonprofit advocate for investments in Black communities, the Associated Press reported. The May 2 study found that the eight Ivy League schools received $5.5 billion from foundations in 2019.

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Is Your Core School Strategy Limiting Workplace Diversity?

Symplicity

For many employers and HR professionals today, increasing diversity in their recruiting strategy is at the top of their priority list. Yet, talent acquisition teams tend still to focus their recruitment strategy on the same core schools every year – three to five schools where most of the hiring process occurs. While it’s true that having a core school strategy is effective for some organizations, it’s also true that it can limit employers in building a diverse talent pool of qualified candidate

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Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Transgender College Students

Timely MD

It’s never been more important to understand and address the unique challenges facing transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) students, raise awareness about support available to them on- and off-campus, and prioritize equitable health and well-being resources that embrace their backgrounds, identities, and experiences. According to a recent poll from The Trevor Project , 86% of transgender and nonbinary (TGNC) youth say recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their

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How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources

EAB

Podcast How NAU Streamlined Student Access to Mental Health Resources Episode 149. May 2, 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.

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Never Too Old to Fulfill a Dream

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Every so often, we get to see a college president overjoyed by the honor of awarding their son/daughter a diploma at commencement. That was the case for Dr. David K. Wilson, of Morgan State University in Baltimore, who in 2021, presented a degree to his son, alongside hundreds of other cheering Morgan graduates. But rarely do we see a college president preside over a commencement ceremony where they get to award a degree to their spouse.

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New Enrollment Report: The State of Higher Education 2023

College Aid Services

Gallup and Lumina Foundation have released a new report titled The State of Higher Education 2023. The organizations partnered together to identify barriers to enrollment and what encourages current students to either stay or leave their current programs. The report is based on web surveys conducted between October 26 and November 17, 2022. A total… More » New Enrollment Report: The State of Higher Education 2023 The post New Enrollment Report: The State of Higher Education 2023 first appe

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the planning fallacy and the PhD

Patter by Pat Thomson

Planning. We all have to do it to get by. A lot of us hate it. Many of us overdo it. Some of us are serial planners while others make a plan and then sigh as it slips past. This post is for the planners who fail and the continual plan-adjusters. Some of the more successful planners might find it of interest, even if it only makes you feel better about your own relative prowess with the plan.

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From the President: Benefits and barriers to wellness

Counseling Today

Being able to apply wellness and self-care long term allows you to build long-term strategies that can be applied in every aspect of your life. The post From the President: Benefits and barriers to wellness appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Are Career Paths of Young Black Professionals in Higher Education Being Impeded by Implicit Racism?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Within the academy, the field of higher education, it is not difficult to find examples of racism in the form of micro-civilities, or implicit bias. This is the case even at our storied Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which are diversifying their workforce with non-Black senior-level administrators and members of the professoriate.

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Finally Finals

I'm First!

The most dreaded but most anticipated time of the year is upon us – finals week and the end of the school year! During this time it is important to remember that this week is only as hard as you make it.

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Your Guide to Getting Down Payment Assistance for Medical Professionals

Student Loan Planner

Buying a home can feel daunting, no matter your situation. For medical professionals, however, a combination of high student loans and just starting out in your career can make saving a down payment difficult as a first-time homebuyer. The good news is that there are down payment assistance programs for healthcare workers. Let’s look at […] The post Your Guide to Getting Down Payment Assistance for Medical Professionals appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Advocacy Update: Update on key legislation

Counseling Today

This advocacy update provides an overview of select key legislation. The post Advocacy Update: Update on key legislation appeared first on Counseling Today.

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New Report Examines Employers’ Understanding of Equity in Recruiting

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to a top position of a big company often starts with an internship. Research has found that between 50-60% of interns become full-time employees, and former interns are retained at higher rates than others. But Black students are often left out: African Americans have been less likely to get paid internships than their white peers, and the lack of diversity in internship cohorts winds up being mirrored in executive boardrooms.

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How to Support Your Students Through the Exam Period?

Ready Education

The end-of-year exams are coming. Stress, lack of sleep, anxiety… Students (and institutions!) are put to the test during this most demanding time of the year. It is your responsibility to guide them through this crucial period and do everything you can to help them succeed. Here are our tips to best support your students through mobile technology during this stressful time.

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5 Questions to Ask Financial Aid Offices During Campus Visits

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

May brings the end of the school year for many students. As high school seniors graduate, juniors are rising to take their place. Rising seniors have many decisions to make throughout the next school year. It’s important that rising seniors and their families begin to. The post 5 Questions to Ask Financial Aid Offices During Campus Visits appeared first on CFAA.

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How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors

EAB

Blogs How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors Colleges and universities face a slew of “ pandemic ripple effects ” that pose long-term threats to student success. Of these, the rise in demand for student mental health services stands out as one of the most urgent and swiftly evolving, with as many as three in four students now saying that they considered leaving college at some point over the last six months due to emotional stress.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Signs Bills to Bolster Volunteerism, Workforce, Police, Healthcare, and Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed into law bills to promote volunteerism, enhance the state workforce, and financially support education. Gov. Wes Moore “Leaving no one behind means delivering a world-class education to all of our children, ensuring Marylanders are safe in their communities, and offering one-of-a-kind opportunities to serve,” Moore said.

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Technology Partnerships and Higher Education

The University Innovation Alliance

Technology Partnerships and Higher Education A Conversation With Drew Magliozzi, CEO of Mainstay Alan Thu, 05/11/2023 - 06:00 Chatbots Higher Ed Leadership Innovation Spotlight In our mission to promote equity in higher education, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) highlights the strategies of our member institutions. With the growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, chatbots in particular, we spoke with Drew Magliozzi , CEO of Mainstay.

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Top Money Lessons to Teach Your Child Before College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

One of the questions that parents ask most often is, “When is it too early to discuss money with my child?”. I believe that it’s never too early to talk with your child about money. The sooner you can foster a positive relationship with money. The post Top Money Lessons to Teach Your Child Before College appeared first on CFAA.

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Enhancing Mental Health for College Students: The Power of Peer Tutoring

Knack

As the mental health crisis among college and university students continues to grow, higher education institutions are increasingly exploring innovative approaches to provide support and promote overall well-being. One such approach is peer tutoring, which has been shown to not only improve academic performance but also positively impact mental health.

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HBCUs are Experiencing a Bit of a Renaissance. We Have a Responsibility to Make Sure it Isn’t a Blip.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

HBCUs are attracting students at record numbers and experiencing an uptick in philanthropic support, both of which are chipping away at decades of underfunding. It’s a promising trend—one that we have a responsibility to ensure isn’t just a blip. Even with these successes, the long-term viability of many HBCUs remains precarious if we don’t take advantage of this moment to create lasting, systemic changes to advance the ways HBCUs operate and provide more Black Americans with access to the dis

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105 Tactics to Improve Employee Engagement

EAB

Infographic 105 Tactics to Improve Employee Engagement Higher education institutions are confronting high rates of employee turnover and disengagement. To help leaders understand a range of options to improve morale, this infographic provides 105 different tactics to increase employee engagement. Each tactic is rated on how many employees it may impact and how resource-intensive it is.

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Are We in a ChatGPT Crisis? | Mongoose

Mongoose

Are we in a ChatGPT Crisis? On a special live edition of For Your Institution held at Mongoose’s Masterclass, EngagEd, Gil Rogers sits down with Nathan Kahl , director of communications at George Mason University. They discuss the evolution of communication and the platforms we use to communicate, the importance of building authentic relationships and interactions, and using ChatGPT in higher ed.

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Diet and Inflammation

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

A diet focused on eating more plant-based foods and less saturated fats will help lower chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation can lead to disease. Choose anti-inflammatory foods to improve your health and well-being, lower your risk for disease, and improve your quality of life. Plant-based foods, such as berries and dark leafy vegetables, have anti-inflammatory properties.

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