Ready Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Improving student success is a goal for all higher education institutions. This is because student success is an indicator of how effective a college or university is in driving positive student outcomes. Drawing from our experience helping 700+ higher education institutions engage their campus community, this article explains how we define student success and provides 5 high impact ways proven to improve student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 7, 2023

Though the Western Michigan University Broncos had a winning record (37-32) over the last six years under head coach Tim Lester, the team fell short of its goal to win the Mid-American Conference. The Division 1 football team fell out of contention the final week some seasons. “The results on the field didn’t reflect the investment in performance,” said athletic director Dan Bartholomae.

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Active Minds

JUNE 9, 2023

Early detection and accurate diagnosis are critical to effectively treating mental health conditions. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), it is now possible to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and identify symptoms of mental health conditions at an earlier stage. AI algorithms can analyze large amounts of data, including patient history, symptoms, and other relevant information, to identify patterns that may not be evident to a human clinician.

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Student Minds

JUNE 5, 2023

Emily shares her experience of loneliness whilst at university and her tips for how to make changes to help with feelings of isolation. - Emily Until March of this year, my university experience had been a fairly positive one. There were ups and downs, but I always felt I had a good group of friends and a great boyfriend to support me through difficult times.

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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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Steve Keating

JUNE 8, 2023

In a world often defined by self-promotion and self-centeredness, humility remains a timeless virtue that holds immeasurable importance. True humility is a remarkable strength that allows individuals to thrive. It fosters genuine connections. It helps people contribute meaningfully to their organizations and society. Years ago when I was working with the Dale Carnegie Organization I had a client who wanted Humility Training for their organization.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 7, 2023

A Florida judge has allowed a class-action lawsuit to proceed with accusations the state discriminates against a historically Black university while prioritizing its largest public university, a predominantly white, NBC News r eported. Six Florida A&M University students filed suit in September alleging, in part, that the University of Florida receives a larger state appropriation per student than Florida A&M.

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Counseling Today

JUNE 9, 2023

Advocates and allies say counselors can take additional steps to offer support, both professionally and politically. The post Legislative bills increase fear and trauma in transgender community appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Steve Keating

JUNE 4, 2023

Giving and receiving constructive feedback is an important skill in both personal and professional relationships. It helps us to learn and grow. It gives us a chance to improve our performance. It can also build stronger connections between the giver and receiver of the feedback. Authentic Leaders know that constructive feedback is fuel for growth. They seldom miss an opportunity to provide that fuel to their people.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2023

Oregon is changing how $550 million-plus in annual local and state taxpayer funding will be distributed to the state’s 17 community colleges. Ben Cannon This new approach – approved by Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) – is a student-focused distribution model that allocates a portion of money to support Oregon’s community college student success and equity.

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Knack

JUNE 5, 2023

Meet Tiffany Jackson, a former tutor at the University of South Florida. As she begins her nursing residency program at AdventHealth, we asked her to reflect on her time tutoring on Knack.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

JUNE 5, 2023

Stories typically contain a mixture of action and commentary. The writer combines action and commentary in order to keep the reader informed – they know what is going on – and engaged – they want to keep reading. Writers deliberately play around with pacing. They might select fast pacing – lots of action coming in rapid succession – in order to make the reader feel excited, worried or nervous.

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Counseling Today

JUNE 5, 2023

We must think beyond fill-in-the-blank traditional advocacy approaches and work toward greater collaboration among mental health providers. The post Advocacy Update: Collaborating for change appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Mendocino College has achieved the highest percentage of Native American students among all California Community Colleges, The Ukiah Daily Journal reported. Mendocino College hosts the Native Learning Symposium, a speaker series with local tribe representatives, Native American experts, elders, and educators to teach about the tribes in the Mendocino-Lake Community College District.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JUNE 9, 2023

Lessons for Higher Ed Leaders of Color A Conversation With Daria J. Willis, President, Howard Community College Alan Thu, 06/15/2023 - 06:00 Community College Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) is always honored when previous Weekly Wisdom Podcast guests return to share their growth and insights.

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Student Loan Planner

JUNE 8, 2023

Key Takeaways: As an endocrinologist, you diagnose and treat a range of hormonal disorders that can significantly impact a patient’s overall health and quality of life. This might include expertise in diabetes and other metabolic conditions, as well as pediatric, reproductive, and gender affirmation endocrinology subspecialties. All of which require a three-year residency plus an […] The post How to Buy Disability Insurance as an Endocrinologist appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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EAB

JUNE 8, 2023

Blogs 4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates By Ben Campbell Maybe you’ll find this situation familiar: you’ve heard from faculty and industry leaders about strong and growing demand for a particular program. But when you receive an analysis of job postings data quantifying demand for that program—whether from internal researchers or EAB’s Market Insights team—the data is not exactly what you were expecting.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2023

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been appointed a Richard L. and Ronay A. Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Lori Lightfoot Lightfoot is Chicago’s first Black woman and first openly gay mayor. She concluded her mayoral tenure May 15. Lightfoot will be a fellow for the fall 2023 term, during which she will teach a course, tentatively titled, “Health Policy and Leadership” in the school’s Department of Health Policy and Management.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 8, 2023

The widely accepted belief that student success is a responsibility shared by the entire campus, rather than just traditional student services, is challenging to implement. Silos persist, differing definitions of student success hinder collaboration, and institutions struggle to establish a consistent and centralized knowledge base. There are numerous collaboration models in higher education, and each institution must create a model that suits its identity and needs.

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Student Loan Planner

JUNE 7, 2023

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is available to federal student loan borrowers who are employed in a public service capacity, such as by a 501(c)(3) or a government entity. Using this Employment Certification Form, you must verify your employment with the Department of Education to pursue PSLF. Thanks to its new digital signature […] The post How to Get an Electronic Signature for Public Service Loan Forgiveness appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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EAB

JUNE 8, 2023

Blogs How graduate enrollment leaders are keeping up with changing recruitment expectations 3 trends from EAB and NAGAP’s survey of graduate enrollment leaders In my recent conversations with graduate enrollment leaders, the changing demographics of prospective students has become a frequent topic of interest – and for good reason. Next year, Millennials will account for 49% of adult learners, and Gen Z will account for 31%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Morgan State University’s marching band, the Magnificent Marching Machine, will be the first from a historically Black college or university to participate in the international D-Day Normandy Parade in Normandy, France, on June 6, 2024. Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine plans to fundraise to cover costs associated with the band’s appearance in the international D-Day Normandy Parade in Normandy, France, on June 6, 2024.

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Mongoose

JUNE 6, 2023

Gil Rogers, the host of FYI , is joined by Michelle McAnaney , founder of The College Spy. Michelle shares her experiences from over 20 years as a high school counselor and visits to over 240 campuses. Tune in to hear Michelle and Gil discuss the annual admissions hype machine, the campus tour experience, and more.

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Student Loan Planner

JUNE 8, 2023

According to the Education Data Initiative, the cost of medical school continues to go up each year. New news? Not really. If you’ve taken the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and achieved a strong enough MCAT score, your next step is to look at medical school application processes for the typical 15 to 20 medical […] The post Navigating Rising Medical School Costs: How Much Does It Really Cost?

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EAB

JUNE 6, 2023

Podcast Are You Treating Student-Parents as a Liability or Asset? Episode 153. June 6, 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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2023

Dr. Leslie E. Wong will become interim president of Connecticut College, effective July 1. Dr. Les Wong “As a steward of this institution, I believe we have a tremendous opportunity at hand, particularly in executing our strategic plan, ' Building on Strength ,' which will guide me during my role as interim president,” said Wong. “This role requires considerable listening and dialogue as well as a willingness to engage ideas and aspirations of everyone at Conn.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

JUNE 6, 2023

Warm weather is a wonderful time to fire up the grill. From asparagus to early zucchini or grilled chicken with mushrooms, onions, and peppers, using your grill to make the most of the summer crop of vegetables adds a variety of colors to summer meals! Did you know that there are several different ways to grill perfect vegetables? Check out the tips below!

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Student Loan Planner

JUNE 5, 2023

A sudden illness or off-the-job injury could affect your ability to work, leaving you to sort out your finances while adjusting to living with a disability. It’s important to have sufficient income protection with long-term disability insurance. If you’re relying on employer-sponsored coverage, you might be underinsured and wondering, “Can I have two disability insurance […] The post Maximizing Coverage: Can I Have Two Disability Insurance Policies?

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 5, 2023

The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many  talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. In this spotlight series, we share with you their personal stories, passions and motivations. Let’s Meet Jasmine Jasmine is a senior in high school in Harbor City.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2023

Dr. Stevie Lawrence II will become provost and vice president of academic affairs at Lincoln University of Missouri , effective July 1. Dr. Stevie L. Lawrence II “I especially look forward to working with the academic deans, department chairs, and the faculty – including them in the decision-making process to move Lincoln University to its next level of preeminence,” Lawrence said.

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The Advisor That Cares

JUNE 5, 2023

While reviewing this weeks content for discussion in the ADL Program ‘s EDLD 5318, Instructional Design Online Learning course, I heard the term “naval-gazing.” I had to back up the video, replay it, die laughing, and then search for the meaning and origin of the term. How have I made it this far in life without ever knowing about this Ancient Greek term (principle of Omphaloskepsis)?!?!

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College Planners of America

JUNE 3, 2023

A high school student’s College List is the set of institutions to which they’ll apply in senior year. They are colleges that that students determine are exceptionally well suited to their needs, goals, financial circumstances, talents, and preferences. A strong College List is indispensable to the success of a student’s admissions campaign. Most college admissions experts recommend that a student’s College List have eight-to-twelve schools on it, all of which are schools that the student would

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 4, 2023

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Close the Gap Foundation proudly launched its fifth annual Social Impact Fellowship program with a virtual orientation day on Zoom on Sunday, June 4. This event introduced 36 first-generation, low-income high school students and their mentors from across California, Oregon, and Washington, who will embark on a three-month immersive experience aimed at driving positive change in their communities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 8, 2023

Dr. Peter O. Nwosu will become president of SUNY Oswego, effective Aug. 15. Dr. Peter O. Nwosu Nwosu is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs and student success at Herbert H. Lehman College. Previously, he was provost and vice president for academic affairs at Clark Atlanta University and associate vice president for academic programs and accreditation liaison officer at California State University, Fullerton.

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Mongoose

JUNE 5, 2023

Listen in as we explore utilizing texting as a key strategy for your Annual Giving shop, no matter the size.

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HEAG

JUNE 8, 2023

For many students selected for verification, it is not necessary to provide a tax transcript or copy of their federal tax return, depending on ISIR Request and Display flags. However, your office may collect them as part of your institutional … Read more ».

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Student Loan Planner

JUNE 9, 2023

Key Takeaways: In April 2023, the Biden Administration’s Department of Education announced that it would award federal loan servicing contracts to five loan servicers. One of these new loan servicers is Central Research, Inc., a relatively small player in the student loan servicing space. Student loan borrowers might be switched to Central Research to complete […] The post Central Research Student Loans: What to Know About the New Federal Servicer appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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