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It was NEVER about Deion: HBCU Realities VS. Perceptions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Family, it is time for a chat! Pull up a seat or make whatever adjustments that you need to make so that my brothers and I can rap with you. Over the last few days, we have seen countless opinions internal and external to the HBCU community regarding the exit of Coach Prime [Deion Sanders] from Jackson State University. There have been many opinions flying across Twitter, Facebook, and even national news stations like CNN.

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A Year of Growth, Impact, and Changing the Culture Around Mental Health

Active Minds

It’s been a year. An absolutely extraordinary year to be a part of Active Minds. For most of our history, Active Minds has been an organization that impacted so many but was held and managed by so few. As the founder and executive director, I’ve typically worked with a small (but mighty!) team to help shape policy, work with young adults and partners, and use an innovative approach to help move the needle on how our country views and treats mental health.

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Mental Health Access Improvement Act poised to pass in Congress

Counseling Today

Licensed professional counselors are one step closer to being reimbursed for mental health services to clients with Medicare. The post Mental Health Access Improvement Act poised to pass in Congress appeared first on Counseling Today.

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If It’s Worth Doing Then It’s Worth Doing Poorly

Steve Keating

“Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.” Those words were penned by Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, in a letter to his son back in 1774. The 4th Earl of Chesterfield knew was he was talking about. There is no purpose in doing anything worth doing unless you intend to do it well. At least eventually. Successful people are willing to do something poorly until they can do it well.

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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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The Rev. William J. Barber II Appointed Founding Director of Yale Divinity School’s Center for Public Theology and Public Policy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II has been appointed founding director of Yale Divinity School’s (YDS) new Center for Public Theology and Public Policy. He will also serve as professor in the practice of public theology and public policy. The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II Barber – a moral movement leader with experience of 30 years of pastoral ministry and in multiple public leadership roles – led the Moral Mondays protests and movement in North Carolina; established Repairers of the Breach to t

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College Grants and Scholarships for Women in 2023

Student Loan Hero

Although college can be expensive, there are college grants for women that can help lower the price tag. Some organizations also offer scholarships for moms who are pursuing their degrees while raising a family. If you’re looking to further your education, these nine scholarships and grants for women could help bring your goals within reach. 1. Go Girl!

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Praise and Criticism

Steve Keating

Truth be told I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t prefer to be praised rather than criticized. Receiving praise and recognition from anyone always makes us feel better. Even when we’re almost certain the person giving the praise is blowing smoke up our you know what, that fake praise still feels better than well needed criticism. . Praise and recognition can be very useful for building our self-confidence and self-esteem.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The events of 2020 are still resonating. A life-threatening pandemic, disproportionately impacting communities of color and low-income families, and the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd became catalysts for a summer of protests, crystallizing the renewed call for racial justice in America. Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College.

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When Is the FAFSA Due? 3 Essential Deadlines

Student Loan Hero

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. 1 every year. Although the federal deadline gives you until June of the following year to submit, states and schools set much earlier deadlines. Instead of waiting until a FAFSA deadline approaches, it’s a better idea to submit this important form as close to Oct. 1 as possible. If you apply early, not only will you meet all the various FAFSA deadlines, but you might also get more financial aid for college.

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Dressed for Future Success? Community College Dress Codes

Community College Review

Should students be free to fully express themselves through their wardrobe? Some community colleges think that dress codes are in order, ranging from uniforms to even business-appropriate attire.

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Support for the Health and Well-Being of College Student Veterans

Timely MD

Nearly three million veterans of the post-9/11 generation have entered higher education after service. These students don’t fit the mold of a traditional 18- to 22-year-old college student —a majority are older than other students, married with children, twice as likely to have a job off-campus, and have considerable life experience before starting postsecondary school.

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Black and Hispanic Students Far Less Likely to Receive Race-Matched Instruction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A growing body of research has shown that race-matched instruction—when teachers and learners come from the same background—is beneficial for students. College students have been shown to be likelier to pass courses with race-matched instructors, likelier to receive higher grades in those courses, and likelier to persist in school. Race-matched students were also more likely to take an additional class in that subject and to major in it.

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FAFSA for 2023: Income Limits, Types of Aid and More

Student Loan Hero

One of the biggest myths about financial aid is that you shouldn’t apply if your family makes too much money. But the reality is that there are no income limits with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); any eligible student can fill out the FAFSA to see if they qualify for aid. While some aid is based on financial need (such as subsidized loans and Pell Grants), other aid is not (such as unsubsidized federal loans).

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Why Community Colleges Will Soon Be Accepting High School Sophomores

Community College Review

The next wave of community college students may just be high school sophomores. Learn about the new program that allows high school sophomores to graduate at 10th grade and proceed directly to community colleges.

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13 Best Physician Mortgages in Texas (2023)

Student Loan Planner

Key Takeaways: Physician mortgage loans in Texas are available to medical doctors, dentists and other high-earning professions that typically carry large amounts of student debt. Texas physician home loans don’t require private mortgage insurance (PMI), saving you hundreds of dollars each month. Doctor loan options include up to 100% financing with high loan amounts reaching […].

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Purdue Northwest Chancellor Thomas Keon's Mockery of an "Asian" Language is Emblematic of a Wider Problem in American Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Almost every Asian person has encountered racial mockery by someone aping an Asian language. I first experienced it on an elementary school playground. Never did I imagine that I would witness it by a prominent university leader during a commencement ceremony. Yet Purdue Northwest Chancellor Thomas Keon did exactly that when he opened his remarks to his university’s commencement ceremony last week with incoherent “Asian” gibberish.

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4 of the Best Consumer Loans and Lines of Credit for 2023

Student Loan Hero

In an ideal world, we’d all have enough and never have to borrow money. However, it’s a fact that for many, consumer loans and lines of credit can help finance necessary purchases we can’t afford on our own. But countless lenders offer various consumer loans and lines of credit, which can make it hard to know which product is best for you. To help you decide, we’ll cover the difference between the two and some of the top options available.

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Cursing in the Classroom: Professor Ousted for Swearing

Community College Review

In a Hawaii community college philosophy course, a professor used profanity to get students' attention and inspire independent thought, but the efforts may have backfired.

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90/10 Questions and Answers Website Update

College Aid Services

Posted: December 20, 2022 Author: Office of Postsecondary Education Subject: 90/10 Questions and Answers Website Update The Office of Postsecondary Education maintains a website containing questions and answers (Q&As) that pertain to the Affordability and Student Loans final regulations that were published on Oct. 28, 2022. We recently posted the following Q&As to the […].

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Taliban Government Suspends University Education for Female Students in Afghanistan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Taliban government has suspended university education for all female students in Afghanistan , CNN reported. This represents part of the increasing oppression on Afghan women’s rights. Girls were barred from secondary schools in March , after the Taliban ordered schools for girls to shut hours after they were to reopen following closures after the August 2021 Taliban takeover.

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4 steps to refresh, recharge and reconnect

Counseling Today

Self-care is always easier said than done, but with these four steps, counselors can ensure they are taking time to care for and invest in themselves. The post 4 steps to refresh, recharge and reconnect appeared first on Counseling Today.

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11 Best Physician Mortgage Loans in Georgia: Optional Down Payment, No PMI

Student Loan Planner

Key Takeaways: A physician mortgage loan in Georgia can financially benefit doctors, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, veterinarians and other high salary professions. Physician mortgage programs have optional down payments with no private mortgage insurance and high loan limits. Relaxed underwriting guidelines can help young physicians buy a home before starting their new position.

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What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders

EAB

Blogs. What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health. The stresses and loss of the pandemic profoundly impacted student well-being, while the social disruption and isolation altered their social development.

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Cabrini University Lays Off Six Full-Time Faculty, Some Tenured, As Part of Budget Cuts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cabrini University has laid off six full-time faculty – three of them were tenured – this month as part of budget cuts to help remedy its financial deficit, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The six – 8.7% of the school’s 69 full-time faculty – included faculty in writing and narrative arts, science, math, and visual and performing arts, a Cabrini spokesperson said.

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Voice of Experience: Home visits

Counseling Today

Home visits come with many potential challenges, but the ease and accessibility may make all the difference to the client. The post Voice of Experience: Home visits appeared first on Counseling Today.

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How to Manage Private Student Loan Limits

Student Loan Planner

When paying for college, private student loans can fill a gap in the cost of attendance, especially if the financial aid you receive isn’t enough to cover your expenses. And, unlike federal student loans, there are no hard limits to how much you can borrow. Private loans are only limited to the cost of attendance, minus aid […]. The post How to Manage Private Student Loan Limits appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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on alt writing

Patter by Pat Thomson

I was recently asked why I didn’t write more about other forms of writing. Why I so often wrote and blogged about the “gold standard” Did I not think other ways of writing were important? Well yes I do, but this post is by way of a bit of an explanation. Academic writing is a changing. Or so some say. The evidence produced for this claim is the plethora of new genres of writing that academics now do.

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Buffalo State College Applies to Become a University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Buffalo State College has applied to become a university, Buffalo Business First reported. " University status helps recruitment both in the United States and on the international stage,” BSC – which is still waiting on state approval for the move – said in a statement. “Once effective, the change at Buffalo State will also reflect its comprehensive academic offerings, including 79 competitive undergraduate programs and 64 rigorous graduate programs, and its outreach to traditional, nontradition

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How to Balance Financial Aid and Financial Health for Private Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Finding the right financial aid formula for your private school can help you award the perfect amount of aid to families and students in need. While budgeting can often be a difficult conversation within the administration and top leadership at your school, you must balance appropriate aid and your school’s financial health. Start With a Mission.

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How to Triage a Defaulted Loan and Other Debt

Student Loan Planner

If you have a credit card or a loan, making monthly payments by their due date is important for your credit and financial well-being. But sometimes, life can get in the way of your best-laid plans. A death in the family or a big life transition, like going through a divorce or having a baby, […]. The post How to Triage a Defaulted Loan and Other Debt appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Support for the Health and Well-Being of College Student Veterans

Timely MD

Nearly three million veterans of the post-9/11 generation have entered higher education after service. These students don’t fit the mold of a traditional 18- to 22-year-old college student —a majority are older than other students, married with children, twice as likely to have a job off-campus, and have considerable life experience before starting postsecondary school.

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Community College of Vermont and Hospital Pay Students to Take Classes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Facing a national shortage of early childhood educators , the Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) have teamed up for an innovative solution: paying students to reduce their hours at their jobs in favor of taking more classes. The goal is to make students, many of whom work while attending school part-time, more likely to complete a credential while putting new workers into the pipeline more quickly.

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Community College Case Studies: 3 Lessons on Improving Learning

Community College Review

As community colleges continue to grow in popularity, some campuses are experimenting with how they can improve learning. Be inspired by three case studies that follow the successes of community colleges in their quest to take learning to a new level.

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That’s a Wrap! The Top Content of 2022

EAB

That's a Wrap! The Top Content of 2022. By EAB Briefing. As another year comes to a close, our team at EAB is looking back at the top insights from 2022. These resources, stories, and tools resonated with our visitors over the past year. From DEI initiatives to post-COVID outcomes, explore EAB’s top content of 2022 below: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for Higher Ed.

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Get Ready for the Digital PSAT and SAT

College Planners of America

The PSAT and SAT will soon be taken exclusively by computer. This is a welcome change because it affirms the continuing relevance and usefulness of standardized tests in a digital, post-pandemic, test optional era. There is likely to be a significant increase in the number of SAT test-takers when conversion to the digital model is complete. According to a survey done by the College Board in a pilot program, 80% of students said they prefer the digital tests and find them to be less stressful.

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Vermont Public to Buy Northern Vermont University Radio Station

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vermont Public is buying Northern Vermont University’s (NVU) radio station and turning it into a 24-hour classical music station, VTDigger reported. The station – which broadcasts at WWLR 91.5 – was run by student club WWLR and broadcasted “freeform community radio” to Caledonia County in Vermont and much of Coos County in New Hampshire, according to its website.