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Our University Survival Guide

Student Minds

The Student Minds Blog Editorial Team has gathered the tips and experiences of students across the UK to create their first Survival Guide to University. - Student Minds Blog Editorial Team ⭐ What do you think is important for freshers to do in their first week? ⭐ Find a friend :) Try out sports clubs and societies Try your best to get outside and try new things Find their way around classes and learn where lecture buildings are Go to as many freshers events as possible and talk to as many peopl

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Brown University Exhibit on Mumia Abu-Jamal to Highlight American Prison System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An upcoming exhibition at Brown University will depict the incarcerated life of political activist Mumia Abu-Jamal, through a collection of written papers and other materials, to educate people on the realities and inequalities of the American prison system. Mumia Abu-Jamal Prison Radio “Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Portrait of Mass Incarceration” will be on display from Sept. 28 to July 2024, across multiple campus sites.

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Behind-the-Scenes of a Mental Health Initiative for Gen Z, By Gen Z

Active Minds

In the face of a youth mental health crisis, the urgency for inspiring mental health change has never been more apparent. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has sounded the alarm, highlighting that a youth mental health crisis is already brewing. Startling data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that more than one in five youth ages 13 to 18 grapple with serious mental illnesses at some point in their lives.

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How to Prep for the 2024-2025 FAFSA This Fall

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Fall marks the beginning of the school year for students nationwide. For high school seniors, the fall also marks the beginning of college application season. As we all know, time moves faster once all of the activities and classes begin. Now is the best time. The post How to Prep for the 2024-2025 FAFSA This Fall appeared first on CFAA.

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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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Procrastination: Why do we do it? My experience.

Student Minds

Alice shares her experience of how she reframed her mindset to see procrastination in a different way and how this has helped her to get things done. Alice Procrastination: it is more than just being lazy, despite what some people may keep telling you. It’s not ignorance or blatantly not caring. It’s rooted a lot deeper. Now what exactly is procrastination?

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Nursing Educator Brings Talents and Skills Back to Thriving HBCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When it comes to nursing and nursing education, Dr. Tiffany D. Morris has seen and done almost everything over her 30-year career. When some might consider slowing down, Morris is steady going. She recently accepted a new position as director of nursing and the Clara Adams Ender Endowed Associate Professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a public historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Greensboro, N.C.

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Navigating white privilege in the counseling room

Counseling Today

Without the awareness and willingness to acknowledge how they have benefited from cultural racism, white counselors risk creating fractured alliances and distrust in the therapeutic process. The post Navigating white privilege in the counseling room appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Dealing With Denial

Steve Keating

I think it was Mark Twain who said, “denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.” Denial is a big deal and it stunts people’s opportunity for success. Dealing with people in denial can be challenging. Especially when they are resistant to accepting facts or acknowledging a problem. Whether you’re trying to help someone with a personal issue or discussing a broader topic, like a political issue, here are some strategies to engage with individuals in denial: • Stay Calm and Patient: Remain composed

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Two Maryland Community College Faculty Unions Recognized

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New faculty unions at Howard Community College and Frederick Community College have been certified and recognized, with full-time faculty recognized as AFT-Maryland members, Maryland Matters reported. The organizations were formed under a new law that recognizes unions if more than half the members sign authorization cards saying they’d like to join.

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Is your institution compliant with Title IV regulations?

College Aid Services

In August, the U.S. Department of Education announced settlement agreements with five law schools after a Federal Student Aid investigation revealed that the schools improperly disbursed Title IV funds. The schools had distributed funds to students who were enrolled in unaccredited programs, resulting in nearly $2.9 million in ineligible disbursements made to 92 students across… More » Is your institution compliant with Title IV regulations?

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3 Ways to Help College Students Build a Sense of Belonging that Supports Their Success

Ready Education

Research has shown time and time again that feeling a sense of belonging to a campus community is essential to the long-term success of students. Whether they live on campus, commute to and from classes, or learn online, students need to feel connected to their peers as well as their teachers and advisors. When they face challenges later down the line––whether it’s a difficult academic class or a personal experience that makes them rethink the value of continuing the pursuit of their degree––it’

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Taking a culturally responsive approach to suicide assessment

Counseling Today

The recent rise in suicide rates among marginalized communities highlights the need for counselors to use culturally responsive practices when assessing suicide risk. The post Taking a culturally responsive approach to suicide assessment appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results. The ACPS, conducted by the American Council on Education and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, found that 61% of college presidents surveyed were men, and 46% were white men. Only 15% were men of color, and 13% were women of color.

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Why Integrity Matters

Steve Keating

I had a disturbing conversation recently with someone who is very proud of their integrity and reputation. Actually the conversation was disturbing precisely because they claimed to be so proud of their integrity and the credibility that came with in. We were discussing a sales opportunities. This person had several “ideas” on what they could do to “tip the scales” in their favor.

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Providing Health & Hope to All: Dream Award Scholar Makayla Dawkins

Scholarship America

by Kyle Walcott for Scholarship America Makayla Dawkins, a public health major at the University of Connecticut, found her passion for public health at an early age through volunteer experiences. She stated, “Through empathy, humility, and a dedication to addressing taboo issues, I aspire to contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities, promote health equity, and create positive social change.

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How to Get a PSLF Overpayment Refund

Student Loan Planner

If you made more payments than required by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, there’s good news — you can probably get your money back. In this guide, learn how you can get a PSLF overpayment refund. Why are PSLF payments being refunded? PSLF is ideal for borrowers who work in the public sector for […] The post How to Get a PSLF Overpayment Refund appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Bridging Pathways for Military-Connected Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cutting across political party lines, an overwhelming majority of Americans see veterans’ services as a priority (Schaeffer, 2021). Given that less than 1% of Americans have served in the military, administrative leaders across all education sectors often have a learning curve. Military friendly is a common phrase used by organizations to communicate an appreciation of military service members (Kirchner, et al., 2020).

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can you have too much signposting?

Patter by Pat Thomson

Yes, yes, yes. Too much signposting is a Real Thing. Pamela Haug, a uthor of Revise, refers to signposting as traffic direction. Haug reckons that academic writers often spend too much time directing traffic and not enough time getting where they need to go. She says that too much signposting means that You’re getting in the way of your own work – by either padding it with distancing, muffling or prefatory language – or objectifying it with explicit traffic directions, forecasting, signposting,

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FPF Student Privacy K12 2023-24 Train the Trainer Application

Student Privacy Compass

FPF K12 Student Privacy Train-the-Trainer 2023-2024 Program Since 2013, over 130 new student privacy laws have passed in 42 states,…

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Assess more, judge less

Counseling Today

To decrease the stigma around mental health in society, we must confront stigmatizing and biased thinking in the clinical world. The post Assess more, judge less appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Report: North Carolina Only State Where Average Graduate Salary Lower Than Living Wage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

North Carolina is the only U.S. state where the average income for graduates falls below each state's living wage, according to findings from a recent ranking by business advice experts Venture Smarter. The rankings were formulated by comparing average entry-level graduate salaries for each state and state living wages, the latter being the minimum income necessary for a worker to meet basic needs.

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Schedule Changes? Puh-lease!

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. School has just started in many districts, and the counselor chat rooms are already rich with concerns about the subject we love to hate in the fall—schedule changes. No sooner do we get through with orientation sessions where we tell the students how much we care about them, and we’re saying no to a schedule change that “will ruin their lives.

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MassMutual Disability Insurance Review: Flexible Coverage for Physicians

Student Loan Planner

Key Takeaways: Own-occupation disability insurance is specialty-specific, meaning you can receive disability income if you’re unable to perform the substantial duties of your medical or dental specialty due to a disabling injury or medical condition. But if you also want the option to work in another occupation while collecting benefits, you’ll need a “true” own-occupation […] The post MassMutual Disability Insurance Review: Flexible Coverage for Physicians appeared first on Student Loan P

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Belonging is not a Buzzword

CAMPUSPEAK

In the ever-evolving landscape of the college environment, the concept of belonging has emerged as a critical element in fostering… The post Belonging is not a Buzzword appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Two Morehouse Students Die in Car Crash

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two Morehouse University juniors were killed in a car crash on Labor Day, the school confirmed. Hugh Douglas and Christion Files Jr., friends and sophomore-year roommates, were driving when their car left the road after passing another car on a curve. The car hit a utility pole, rotated, hit another utility pole, and overturned, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

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Section 127 Employer Educational Assistance Plans

College Planners of America

When companies compete for the best employees, the quality of their benefits packages is a key differentiator. Prospective employees look for a comprehensive package that will improve their financial condition and help them prepare for the future. An IRS Section 127 Educational Assistance Program (EAP) works toward both of these goals, with long-term rewards for employees.

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The Top 10 IT Challenges in Higher Education

Ready Education

In today's rapidly evolving digital world, the integration of technology has become crucial for higher education institutions. The digital transformation in education is impacting the whole industry. From online learning platforms to student information systems, universities and schools heavily rely on information technology systems to enhance the learning experience and streamline administrative processes.

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The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs

EAB

Blogs The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs Insights from EAB’s new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners It may be hard to believe, but many of your current adult learners—and the students making their way through the enrollment funnel for your graduate and adult programs right now—belong to Gen Z. By 2024, 31% of the adult learner market will be Gen Z.

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California Community College Professors Sue, Alleging New DEI Rules Violate First Amendment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

California community college professors are suing state officials, alleging that new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rules put in place violated their First Amendment rights, The Hill reported. Reedley College The lawsuit – from six professors – argued that the DEI rules “mandate viewpoint conformity” and “force professors to endorse the government’s view on politically charged questions regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

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Making Higher Education Work for All Students

The University Innovation Alliance

Making Higher Education Work for All Students A Conversation With Becky Takeda-Tinker, President, Colorado State University Global bridget Thu, 09/14/2023 - 06:00 Higher Ed Leadership Remote Learning Weekly Wisdom Online learning became a critical component for many institutions during COVID. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) recognizes the ongoing usefulness of this higher education model for some student populations, so we invited Dr.

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First Community Mortgage Review: Is It the Right Choice for Physicians?

Student Loan Planner

Key Takeaways: Those with degrees in healthcare fields often have a lot of student loan debt, which can limit conventional mortgage options. If you’re looking for homeownership, though, you have some options for getting special financing. Some financial institutions, like First Community Mortgage, offer qualified borrowers access to special home loan programs.

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How to cope with homesickness

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

We have all, at some time or another, wondered what life could be if we could spread our wings and explore the world beyond our hometown. The new and exciting experiences and people we’re sure to meet are enticing reasons to set sail in wide open waters. Thoughts of who we’d be and what we’d do can consume every second of our daydreams. For some, college move-in day was just that!

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Dr. Corey D. B. Walker Appointed Dean of the School of Divinity at Wake Forest University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Corey D. B. Walker has become dean of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity, effective immediately. Dr. Corey D. B. Walker Walker, a scholar of religion, Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, and ordained American Baptist clergyperson, has been the school’s interim dean since January. His scholarly focus is on African American religion, philosophy, history, and culture.

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IGNITED 2023 sneak peek: Key trends shaping higher education today

EAB

Blogs IGNITED 2023 sneak peek: Key trends shaping higher education today Each year, EAB creates a State of the Sector presentation, leveraging our global perspective to identify the big trends shaping higher education strategy and operational directions. This year’s presentation, Reckoning with Relevance, will debut at IGNITED , our annual summit convening presidents, provosts, CBOs, and heads of strategy.

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For a Safe Plate, Do Not Cross-Contaminate

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

September is Food Safety Education Month. This year the focus is preventing cross contamination. Separate meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in the grocery cart and refrigerator. Raw chicken does not need to be washed in either water or vinegar before cooking. It is ready to cook. Washing raw poultry can splash germs around the sink and kitchen.

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Annual influenza vaccine

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Tuesday September 5, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins Community: Over the summer, we have seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases throughout the country. While no longer a pandemic, COVID is endemic, and we expect to see cases among our university community this fall and throughout the academic year.

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