Steve Keating
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Not everyone wants feedback on their performance or behavior. Those people certainly don’t want negative feedback. When they receive it, they tend to be defensive about it or dismissive of it. Sadly, those people are likely doomed when it comes to reaching their full potential. They may do “okay” in their lives and careers, but “okay” is their ceiling.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is set to host its 109th Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh. The Sept. 25-29 ASALH conference will feature a rich program of scholarly sessions, professional workshops, historical tours, a film festival, book signings, and many other events that illuminate the importance of the current struggle to own and control our own narrative.
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Active Minds
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Understanding Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide Prevention Awareness Month takes place every September and is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide so that together we can take action and save lives. Every year 726,000 people die by suicide. Youth mental health continues to be one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with the U.S.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
As the October 1st deadline approaches, FSA has issued a number of important reminders to ensure that institutions accurately complete the Fiscal Operations Report for 2023–24 and the Application to Participate for 2025–26 (FISAP). The electronic announcement highlights best practices for data entry, updating information, and provides digital resources that contain guidelines to successfully complete… More » Completing the FISAP Ahead of the October 1st Deadline The post Completing the FIS
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.
Student Research Foundation
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Choosing your Advanced Placement (AP) courses is an important decision, one that can impact both your high school and college career. The majority of high schools across the country offer at least one AP course, with some offering a wide variety of courses. With nearly 40 AP classes to choose from, many students are worried about finding the best AP classes for college.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
A new report from the Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement Coalition reveals from students a waning confidence in democracy and an acute shortfall in opportunities for students to talk with people whose experiences are different from their own. Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva “ Every Student, Every Degree: College Civic Learning for Today's Students and Tomorrow's Democracy ” highlights research showing employers are significantly more likely to hire graduates with the skills and experiences that co
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College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Federal Student Aid has provided a series of important verification updates for the 2025-26 academic year that affect victims of IRS tax-related identity theft and students who are confined or incarcerated. This Dear Colleague Letter also outlines where administrators can find language that the Department recommends for conversations about verification; this information and more is… More » 2025-26 Federal Verification: What’s New and What to Remember The post 2025-26 Federal Verifica
Knack
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Loneliness has emerged as a significant challenge in higher education. While college is often seen as a time for social and academic growth, many students feel disconnected from their peers and campus environment. This isolation, that I’m coining as "lonely learning," affects both their academic success and wellbeing. Addressing this issue is critical, as it can lead to disengagement, poor academic performance, and mental health struggles.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference is Sept. 15-19. White House The 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference will commence Sept. 15-19 in Philadelphia. The conference, themed “ Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet ,” is part of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
CAMPUSPEAK
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Belonging, I’ve found, is not just an emotion—it is the heart of a true community. In my journey as a… The post The Places We Belong appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Administrators now have access to the 2025–26 FAFSA® prototype, which is a web-based design tool where users can explore certain aspects of the official application as the Department of Education improves it over time. Although the prototype will will provide a preview, it may differ significantly from the final 2025-26 application and has significant limitations… More » New 2025-26 FAFSA Prototype Offers Limited Preview of Upcoming Application The post New 2025-26 FAFSA Prototype Offers L
Ready Education
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
As the fall semester unfolds, our commitment to nurturing every student's journey, particularly those who may be disengaged or harder to reach, is unwavering. We're excited to share some top strategies aimed at bolstering student support and engagement, especially as students prepare for midterms. As dedicated campus leaders, you already possess powerful technological tools to ensure every student's success.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Middle-skills workers provide essential services and potentially earn high salaries, but a new report addresses impending shortages. Zack Mabel The Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy has issued “Missed Opportunities: Credential Shortages in Programs Aligned with High-Paying Middle-Skills Jobs in 55 U.S.
Knack
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
High-Impact Practices (HIPs) have become a cornerstone in higher education, recognized for their ability to significantly enhance student learning and development. These practices transform ordinary educational experiences into deeply meaningful ones, enriching students' time in college and making crucial outcomes more tangible and measurable. But what exactly makes an activity "high-impact?
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Updated 08/30/24: We have newly identified issues with the Completers Lists and FVT/GE Reports based upon feedback and questions raised by the community. We suggest institutions pause reviews of the Completers Lists and use of the FVT/GE Reports as we work to resolve these issues. We will notify the community with an update to this… More » Institutions Receive Draft FVT/GE Completers List, 60-Day Correction Windows Begins (Aug. 30 Update) The post Institutions Receive Draft FVT/GE Complete
School & Student Services by Community Brands
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Private K-12 schools continue to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. By offering strong financial aid programs, they foster more equitable and diverse learning environments. These programs not only provide immediate financial relief but also serve as a long-term investment in the future of students from underserved communities.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Dr. Jenny Rickard First-generation and low and middle-income students interesting in attending college will receive proactive admissions offers through the newly launched 2024-25 Common App Direct Admissions Program. “As we continue to work toward our moonshot goal of increasing the number of low- and middle-income students applying to postsecondary opportunities, it’s imperative that we find ways to change the narrative about college from one of scarcity to one of opportunity,” said Common App
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
When we talk about a microbiome, we are talking about the gut and its important role in overall health. The gut is home to many microbes and bacteria, both good and bad. What we choose to eat determines the amount and type of bacteria residing in our large and small intestines. Eating foods containing prebiotics and probiotics promotes a favorable environment for a healthy microbiome.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Updated 9/4/2024: We have corrected the Pell Grant eligibility data on the COD System for FPS transactions processed from Aug. 18–28, 2024. Schools can now submit 2024–25 Pell Grant records regardless of the FPS transaction date. Schools can also resubmit any records that were previously rejected with Edit 38 (these should now be accepted assuming… More » Schools Urged to Delay Recent Pell Grant Transmissions Amid Processing Errors (Sept. 4 Update) The post Schools Urged to Delay Recent Pe
Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Missouri State News Save the Date for National Transfer Student Week! The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) organizes an annual National Transfer Student Week. This year, National Transfer Student Week will be October 21-25, with the theme “Unlocking Potential: Keys to the Transfer Theory”. Missouri State University will have several events throughout the week to celebrate transfer students and transfer advisors.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Raven James Raven James has been named associate director of athletics for external relations, athletic marketing, and senior woman administrator at Manhattan College in New York. She served as the college’s director of basketball operations for the women’s basketball program. James holds a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University in Pennsylvania.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Navigating the financial aid process as a college student or first time college parent can feel mind-boggling, especially with the numerous terms and acronyms thrown around. Almost every financial aid application or letter will have at least one of these acronyms so it’s important to start recognizing them. I want you to feel confident and comfortable as you navigate all of the documents you’ll be handling over the next year!
CAMPUSPEAK
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
CAMPUSPEAK speakers offer engaging keynotes that aim to inspire and inform, offering a glimpse into the opportunities for personal growth,… The post Impactful Fraternity & Sorority Life Recruitment Speakers appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The beginning of the academic year is a great time to create or renew healthy habits, like getting enough sleep, moving your body, and engaging with hobbies like being outdoors or the arts. To that end, the Office of Health Promotion & Well-Being is pleased to co-host Well-Being Day in collaboration with the Student Government Association and the Graduate Representative Organization.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
As the school year begins and progresses, we are very mindful of the need for educators to be culturally responsive and welcoming to minoritized students, those in particular who are marginalized and denied opportunities to feel a sense of belonging and membership in their classrooms and all academic settings. The barriers to academic achievement and pride are numerous and too often seen with racial discrimination – deficit thinking, low expectations, hyper-surveillance, excessive discipline, ov
HEAG
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
On July 31, Federal Student Aid (FSA) published Electronic Announcement CB-24-16 to alert financial aid professionals that the FISAP due on October 1, 2024, is now available on the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) website. If you have already completed … Read more ».
Counselors' Corner
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Five years ago, I had the privilege of working with two dozen very committed, student-centered college enrollment officers, to offer this advice to high school seniors, and to students about to begin their college experience. Five years later, I’m hard pressed to find words that offer better advice to this year’s seniors. This is a little longer than my usual blog, and some of these admissions officers have moved on, but I think this counsel is well worth the space tod
COE
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association September 5, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association at UL Lafayette is among the first University-established alumni societies specifically for TRIO students. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) commends the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for establishing the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A broad swath of the higher education community is mourning the death of Sybil Haydel Morial, who died Sept. 4 at age 91. Sybil Haydel Morial Boston University “Our love and prayers go out to the family of Sybil Haydel Morial,” said Dr. C. Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University of Louisiana. “We remember her generous life and legacy and the deep, lasting connections that she and her family have maintained with Xavier University of Louisiana over many decades; we are inspired by her activ
SRI Education
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
(Repost of an August 2024 post on Regional Education Laboratory Program.) Trauma can occur when a person experiences an adverse event that causes them physical, emotional, or psychological distress or harm. This trauma can impact every system in the person’s body and affect how they interact with the world. A student living with constant financial instability may not be able to focus during class because of hunger or worry about where they will sleep that night.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Dr. Nicholas B. Dirks, president and CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences, held a conversation earlier this week with two higher education experts about the current crises facing postsecondary institutions: rising tuition costs and student debt, decreased state and federal funding, an increased criticism of a humanities-centered education, and the value proposition of higher education.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Dr. Marcus Bright The emergence of University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward serves as a compelling case study in the critical importance of systems and environments in maximizing and showcasing one’s skill set. Ward’s journey from high school obscurity to becoming one of college football’s most coveted players underscores how the right circumstances can make all the difference in a person’s career trajectory.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Michael Williams Michael Williams has been named athletics director at Salem Academy and College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He served as the associate athletics director for facilities and operations at John Jay College. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in health education from Long Island University.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Amy Mast Amy Mast has been named executive director of state board relations for the North Carolina Community College System. She previously served as vice president of learning and development at United Way of Greater Atlanta. Mast holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology/anthropology from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, and an M.Ed. in administration, planning, and social policy from Harvard University.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Kenya Tyson Kenya Tyson has been appointed senior associate provost to vice provost for strategic initiatives at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. She served as assistant provost at The New School in New York. Tyson holds a bachelor’s degree from Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina, a master’s in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati, and a juris doctorate from Delaware Law School.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
New America has launched the Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy (Accelerator) using a $3 million grant from Ascendium Education Group. Sethuraman Panchanathan The Accelerator provides community colleges engaging with NSF Engines with a community of practice, technical assistance, best practices, research insights and recognition, capacity-building funding, and broader support structures to support institutional policy, programmatic, and practice innovations.
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