IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

As a first-generation student, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona didn’t always know where to turn for help in college. “It wasn’t always easy to know where to go if I needed advice on what classes to take, what to declare for my major, how to get financial aid,” Cardona shared in a keynote at last week’s Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

Casualties of the ongoing FAFSA debacle continue to stack up, even as Federal Student Aid Director Richard Cordray leaves the situation behind. While the U.S. Department of Education works to fix the broken system, it’s time for community college leaders to remind Americans that these important institutions exist. Experts predict that huge numbers of students won’t go to college this fall — we can head that off by reminding them that college decisions need not be made in spring, and no matter wh

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Active Minds

APRIL 29, 2024

I was shocked and happy when I first received the MEASURE acceptance email. I had applied last minute and thought it was a long shot given Active Mind’s reach. As the introductory emails rolled in a week later, I was excited but unsure exactly what I had signed up for. MEASURE stands for “Mobilizing and Empowering Active Minds Students Using Research and Evaluation.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

APRIL 28, 2024

Knowledge is said to be cumulative. We accumulate knowledge throughout our formal education. We become more learned. The logic of studying is to get more knowledge. By the time we have completed a doctorate we know a lot. Right? The purpose of doing more and more formal education is to know more. That’s why we wanted to do a doctorate in the first place.

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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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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 29, 2024

BY: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition It was August 1992 in Austin, Texas, when I first walked into a U.S. public school. I still remember how scared and nervous I was. I didn’t speak a word of English. I recall people speaking and asking me questions Continue Reading The post Multilingualism, my Superpower!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Change is coming in the field of medicine along the Gulf Coast. Xavier University of Louisiana, an historically Black university (or HBCU) in New Orleans and top graduator of Black students who pursue medical degrees and doctorates in the health sciences, is partnering with Ochsner Health, the area’s leading medical training center, to open Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM).

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Steve Keating

MAY 2, 2024

I’ve been fortunate to know many successful people. They come from all walks of life, many different cultures, backgrounds, and industries. Many of them report one particular similarity in their journeys to success. That similarity is that they faced a myriad of challenges and obstacles on their individual journey to success. Some of the challenges were severe enough that they felt like quitting.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 29, 2024

In this month’s Team Spotlight, we’re excited to feature Nanette DiLauro. Nanette began her journey in higher education in 1992, assuming key roles as Director of Financial Aid at both Columbia University and Barnard College, where she made significant contributions over 13 years. She joined College Aid Services in 2023, where she continues to leverage… More » Team Spotlight: Nanette DiLauro The post Team Spotlight: Nanette DiLauro first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 3, 2024

Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom wants her work to meet people where they are, and to do so, she uses many platforms and intersects multiple disciplines. However, her strategy is simple ; she starts with culture. “Culture is this place where we try to make sense of a really complex world in our own little local context,” says McMillan Cottom. “Fundamentally, I want my scholarship to matter to people's lives and to do that, it's really helpful if I don't lose sight of how people are living.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 29, 2024

Less intelligent. Less capable. Less likely to succeed. These are just some of the harmful stereotypes commonly associated with students who choose to enroll in a community college. Despite those enrolled comprising over 8.9 million undergraduate students and 1.6 million public high school students, the stigma surrounding community college stubbornly remains.

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Ready Education

APRIL 30, 2024

You have your incoming class identified and students have deposited– time to celebrate and look forward to their arrival on campus! Or is it?

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College Aid Services

MAY 1, 2024

Users without a Social Security Number (SSN) will have access to the 2024-25 FAFSA thanks to a series of changes that the Department has recently implemented to address the ongoing issues for this population. While individuals without an SSN can temporarily access the application, they must still manually enter tax information and students must verify… More » Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Access, Webinar Training Scheduled for May 3 The post Contributors Without SSNs Gain FAFSA Acce

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 3, 2024

New research from CUPA-HR on the state of the faculty workforce in higher education shows that despite some growth in representation among tenure-track women and faculty of color in new hires, advancement to higher faculty ranks remains a barrier. The research points out that these promotion gaps are found in every faculty discipline. The Faculty in Higher Education Survey, a comprehensive data source that collects salary and demographic data by tenure status, rank, and faculty discipline, to e

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Counselors' Corner

MAY 1, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Welcome to college! The opportunities you have here to learn about yourself and the world—from exploring the world of entomology to trying your first naan—are vast, and your goal is to finish your college experience without saying “Gee, I should have tried…” too often. That means staying open to the possible, all while using sound judgment, so that you will also get to the end of your college experience and say “Gee, I’m glad I didn’t try…” (translation: cans filled wi

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 29, 2024

Update about federal student loan servicing The U.S. Department of Education, including its office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), is constantly working to improve the student loan borrower experience. FSA has worked tirelessly to give borrowers the information and support they need to take advantage of all of the benefits of the student loan repayment Continue Reading The post Update for MOHELA student loan borrowers appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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College Aid Services

MAY 2, 2024

On May 1st, FSA announced that the Department will begin reprocessing 2024-25 FAFSA forms at the request of state agencies to address an issue with the order of school codes on the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR). These reprocessed records will not result in changes to the student’s SAI or eligibility for federal student aid.… More » 2024-25 FAFSA Update: Additional ISIRs being Reprocessed The post 2024-25 FAFSA Update: Additional ISIRs being Reprocessed first appeared on C

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

The power of collaboration and the importance of building paths for others to follow were topics , front and center , during the 2024 White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence. Dr. Arati Prabhakar National Association of Counties During the May 1 event – hosted and livestreamed by the STEMM Opportunity Alliance (SOA) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) – leaders and pioneers across multiple industries gathered to speak about the ways in which they and their

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 3, 2024

Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It’s an exciting time but also one filled with anticipation and perhaps a healthy dose of uncertainty. For high school seniors transitioning to college freshmen, this period of change can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. So much is changing – from where you live to actually being in charge of (almost) all of your choices alone.

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Timely MD

MAY 3, 2024

For many college and university students, the road to success is littered with emotional traffic, financial potholes, and academic speedbumps. The journey to reaching one’s goals hinges on access to and awareness of vital student success resources. Nicole Guerrero Trevino, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Success at TimelyCare points to a recent survey in which 95% of students acknowledged they face significant challenges in reaching their full potential.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 29, 2024

In the latest update from the Department of Education, detailed steps have been taken to rectify issues with the 2024-25 FAFSA forms linked to IRS FA-DDX data errors. The announcement highlights the successful reprocessing of nearly all affected records, ensuring institutions can now proceed with financial aid offers. Key details cover the types of corrections… More » 2024-25 FAFSA Update: Reprocessed ISIRs Delivered The post 2024-25 FAFSA Update: Reprocessed ISIRs Delivered first appeared

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

College students are turning to faculty for career advice, but not as many of these educators are working with their school’s career centers to better respond, according to a new study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Shawn VanDerziel The study – conducted in partnership with the American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) and the Society for Experiential Education (SEE) – looked at responses from 6,800 college faculty to gauge the extent to whi

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Student Loan Planner

MAY 2, 2024

If you are a physician working in a managed care health system, chances are you’ve asked yourself at least one of these questions about work-life balance: If this sounds like you, transitioning into locum tenens work might be appealing. It lets you choose your own assignments, decide when and how long to take time off,… The post Locum Tenens Physician Tax Planning Essentials: Navigating Inconsistent Income appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2024

Recognizing when you need mental health support is a crucial step toward prioritizing your overall well-being. Yet, so often we find ourselves living life at such a fast pace that we’re challenged to acknowledge when we’re struggling and even more paralyzed to take action. In fact, Active Minds reports that 67% of people ages 18-24 with anxiety or depression don’t seek treatment at all.

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College Aid Services

MAY 2, 2024

317,000 borrowers will have $6.1 Billion in student loan debt forgiven after an investigation by the Department Education revealed that The Art Institutes committed “pervasive and substantial misrepresentations” to prospective students about postgraduation employment rates, salaries, and career services. This approval automatically applies to borrowers who were harmed by this misleading information regardless of… More » Former Art Institute Students Receive $6.1 Billion in Loan

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 30, 2024

Education Northwest, an Oregon-based nonprofit organization promoting education for all, unveiled the results on Tuesday of a first-of-its kind, nine-year study of the partnership between Tacoma Community College (TCC) and the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA), called the College Housing Assistance Program (CHAP). The longitudinal study followed 422 housing insecure students, who were given the opportunity to apply for a housing voucher to lower the cost of a private housing unit.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

Missouri State News FAFSA Priority Deadline is May 1 Missouri State University is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which determines their eligibility for financial aid and university-funded scholarships. Due to delays and technical errors in the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, many students and families have had challenges submitting this

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Knowledge Avatars College

MAY 1, 2024

Revolutionizing Knowledge Transfer through Trainable Bots Emiliano for E… Wed, 05/01/2024 - 14:51 In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), advancements are happening at a pace that's almost too rapid to keep track of. One area that's receiving less attention - yet deserves our utmost focus - is the training of bots. The reality is, the majority of bots today are not designed to be trainable.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Richard Cordray has announced that he plans to resign as FSA’s Chief Operating Officer. Cordray’s announcement comes during a wave of intense public scrutiny over the numerous issues plaguing the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout and mounting pressure from congressional members who voiced their concerns during hearing a House Committee meeting earlier this month.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

School: University of Mississippi Year: Senior Major: Legal Studies Outdoor track & field season brought University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) sprinter Olivia Womack to the realization that every moment counts. The 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar is bound for law school in the fall. So, these will be her final meets. She expects to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law, because she is impressed with the social justice mission of its legal clinics.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

College choices are popping up like flowers this spring, and let’s face it, it can be a bit overwhelming… especially when it comes to picking the right financial aid options. But don’t stress! Here are four easy steps for high school juniors and seniors to help you breeze through these decisions and make a savvy choice! Although your decisions might look a little different, the same principles still apply to you both.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 29, 2024

After working your way through medical school and the grueling hours of residency or fellowship, facing 80-hour weeks and 24-hour shifts, the idea of retirement planning might seem almost laughable. You’re earning a PGY salary that amounts to around 20% to 35% of what you’ll receive in your first year as an attending physician. It’s… The post Why Resident Physicians Shouldn’t Worry About Retirement Contributions appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

The Backstory We’ve been roommates since freshman year and still live together. We both happened to apply to the library’s Special Collections First-Year Fellows program, and by some stroke of fate both got into the program. After the fellowship, we both continued to work together in that department, and to bake many things within our lovely home.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

Monica Sanders Monica Sanders has been appointed social innovator in residence at Grinnell College. During the residency, Sanders is expected to engage with students, faculty, staff, and the wider community through collaborative initiatives that promote civic engagement, social justice, and environmental stewardship. Sanders holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Miami Coral Gables, a master’s degree in international business law from the University of London, and a j

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2024

Due to the disastrous rollout of the new FAFSA, most new and continuing students still don’t know how much college will cost them next year. This makes it even harder than usual for high school seniors to decide where, or if, to enroll by the pending deadlines. FAFSA submissions have declined as a result, but not equally across all demographics. There has a been a greater decline among students who need aid the most — those in low-income areas and among minority students.

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HEAG

MAY 3, 2024

Resources Word In Wooden Cube In this blog post, we provide an overview of the changes financial aid offices face while processing financial aid for the 2024-2025 award year and tools that can help your institution. Below is a brief … Read more ».

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Homewood community on Friday May 3, 2024. Dear Homewood Affiliates, Due to the ongoing protest at the Beach, Homewood campus buildings have temporarily shifted to JCard swipe access-only. All university affiliates have full access to buildings upon swiping in. For visiting faculty and students without JCards, access should be coordinated via sponsoring departments who will be responsible for escorting their guests.

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