Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The first time I lost control of a college classroom, fiction played a starring role. Or maybe it was the absence of concrete facts. I was teaching undergraduates in the Deep South. The course was an honors seminar on race and American politics, focused on current events. That week’s topic: voting. The year: 2008. To get my students thinking, I gave them a discussion prompt: If old enough, do you plan to vote in the upcoming presidential election?

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Student Minds

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Members of the U-Belong Student Campaign team write about the link between low mood and loneliness … and how you can break the cycle. - Anonymous We hear of low social battery, low energy, and how common mental health challenges are, but sometimes it is too normalised … to the point where we ‘normalise’ it in unhealthy ways. At times, this can lead us to avoid engaging with information that help us understand how we are feeling and things we can do to feel better.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Natural disasters are realities that can disrupt the communities they affect, including college campuses. Take the recent hurricanes, Milton and Helene, for example. Many colleges across Florida closed in preparation for and in response to Hurricane Milton, and colleges in Western North Carolina – an area devastated by Hurricane Helene – were still closed weeks after the storm caused historic flooding.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I am old enough to vaguely remember a time before cell phones. I cannot for the life of me remember how I used all the time I now spend on my phone. I do, however, absolutely remember not being annoyed by people holding up a checkout line while talking to someone about some mind-numbing nonsense. Research shows that the average person in the United States today checks their phone every 12 minutes, that’s approximately 80 times a day.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, a prolific researcher who has led the School of Education at American University as its dean for the past eight years, has been selected president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy "I'm honored to take on this new role at AACTE, an organization with such a rich tradition of leadership, advocacy, and innovation," said Holcomb-McCoy.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Schools have until December 10th to validate their assigned Electronic Services user accounts and TG/FT numbers associated with the NSLDS Professional Access website, COD website, FAFSA Partner Portal, and EDconnect program. The memo below outlines the steps that each Primary Destination Point Administrator Schools must take to recertify their institution and failure to meet the… More » FSA Sets Dec. 10 Deadline for Institutions to Validate TG/FT Numbers and Electronic Services User Accoun

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Meet Olivia Marchizza, a transfer student from Springfield, IL! Olivia transferred to Missouri State University from Lincoln Land Community College. Olivia is pursuing the Exercise Science major at Missouri State University. When asked why Olivia chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Olivia said, “The reputation of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services and the activities on campus and in the community attracted me to Missouri State.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows a 3% increase in enrollment in undergraduate programs this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023.This is the second consecutive year of undergraduate growth and third straight year of growth for community colleges. Despite that overall undergraduate growth, NSCRC’s “Stay Informed” report for fall 2024 shows a decline in freshman enrollment.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Office of Educational Technology today released Empowering Education Leaders : A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration, a new resource designed to support school leaders as they make plans to leverage artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) benefits for teaching and student learning while managing its risks.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 20, 2024

When playing golf, I have all kinds of confidence when my ball lands in a sand trap. First off, I’m confident that I’m basically screwed. I’m also confident that I’m in immediate danger of blowing up the hole and thus my entire round of golf. None of that is what I would call “productive confidence.” It is absolutely “negative confidence,” and I can assure you the results of “negative confidence” are not what you’re hoping for.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Department also continues to process paper FAFSA applications but is experiencing some lag in processing time. The current timeline for processing 2024-25 paper FAFSA applications is within a month of submission, but the Department is adding resources to bring the processing time back to 7-10 days within the next two weeks. The Department is… More » 2024-25 Paper FAFSA Updates: Correction Processing Resumes with Estimated 7-10 Day Wait Time (Oct. 18 Update) The post 2024-25 Paper FAFSA

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Latino college students face significant barriers across the United States, according to UnidosUS, the largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization who released a new national survey on Tuesday. Among the 3,000 Hispanic students between the ages of 18 and 35 surveyed, the study highlighted systemic and institutional obstacles that these students face while navigating higher education.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Meet Robert-Thomas Gumersell, a transfer student from Springfield, MO! Robert-Thomas transferred to Missouri State University from Ozarks Tech. Robert-Thomas is pursuing the Communication Studies major at Missouri State University. When asked why Robert-Thomas chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Robert-Thomas said, “I chose to transfer to Missouri State because of the affordability, as well as the simple transfer process.

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Student Research Foundation

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Touring colleges can be an exciting time for students! As they think about the next steps in their future and what life could be like after high school, many students wonder: “When should I start touring colleges?” It’s common for upperclassmen to start touring colleges, with 85% of seniors reporting that they have visited a college campus. But for high school freshmen, is it too early to start touring colleges?

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Update on October 23, 2024: We have added additional 2025-26 ISIR Test Files to Volume… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #5) The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #5) first ap

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Thelma Watershed Wair, who made history as one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957, died over the weekend. She was 83. Wair earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1964, a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Sothern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIEU) in 1970 and an administrative certificate in education from the university in 1972.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Meet Lyndsey Conley, a transfer student from Parkville, MO! Lyndsey transferred to Missouri State University from Butler Community College. Lyndsey is pursuing the Marketing/Marketing Research program at Missouri State University. When asked why Lyndsey chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Lyndsey said MSU’s affordability and location (it’s “not too far from home”) played into her decision to attend Missouri State.

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CAMPUSPEAK

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We all know about misinformation and disinformation but a term I learned recently is malinformation. Let’s review: Misinformation is false… The post How to Avoid Misinformation appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The 2025-2026 FAFSA Cycle is upon us! Join us for an in-depth look at the latest updates, as well as what remains unchanged in the new 2025-26 FAFSA application. Our expert presenters will guide you through the key aspects of the 2025-26 FAFSA, highlight common application mistakes, and share valuable lessons from the previous year… More » 2025-26 FAFSA Application Update – Webinar (Recording) The post 2025-26 FAFSA Application Update – Webinar (Recording) first appeared on College A

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Cook: If you've heard the 'why' behind my work as an attorney, educator, and neurodiversity advocate, you know that the foundation of every career decision I've made thus far has been "to make sense of my own brain and empower others to do the same." As I sit at my computer at almost midnight reflecting on how far I and my team have come in accomplishing this mission, I feel both proud and anxious.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Meet Kallie Clevenger, a transfer student from Blue Springs, MO! Kallie transferred to Missouri State University from Culver-Stockton College. Kallie is pursuing the Design/Graphic Design program at Missouri State University. When asked why Kallie chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Kallie said, “I was looking for a school that had a good art department and I could also do photography and more opportunities.

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HEAG

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Access to higher education is one of the most powerful tools to uplift individuals, families, and entire communities. However, the cost of education can be a significant barrier, especially for underrepresented students who may not be aware of the resources … Read more ».

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Financial Aid Offices that utilize EDconnect 8.6.1 or TDClient 3.5.0 must update their annual certificates to maintain their software access and continue receiving ISIRs. New certificates are available 30 days before the current one expires and FSA has provided several guides to assist administrators with the renewal process. Update on Oct. 22, 2024: We would… More » FTI-SAIG Users Must Update Annual Certificates to Maintain Software Access (Oct. 22 Update) The post FTI-SAIG Users Must Upd

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The nation's largest gathering of underrepresented Ph.D. students will convene next week in New Orleans. Scholars affiliated with the SREB-State Doctoral Program and seven other scholarship programs, including the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Scholars Program will gather at the 31st annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring. This year, more than 1,000 are registered to attend the conference hosted by the Southern Regional Education Board’s Doctoral Scholars Program.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Meet Cas Flores, a transfer student from Denver, CO! Cas transferred to Missouri State University from Wichita State University. Cas is pursuing the Psychology program at Missouri State University. When asked why Cas chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Cas said that the Psychology and Criminology programs influenced the decision to transfer, along with the number and types of courses offered.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to recent data from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), roughly one-quarter of students at private day schools received some amount of financial aid over the course of the 2022-23 school year. So, who determines which students receive tuition assistance, and how does the average private K-12 financial aid formula work? In this blog, we answer critical questions surrounding how to finance a private education and how administrators can make their process more efficien

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Knack

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Higher education is increasingly embracing strategies that focus on holistic student development, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has taken a leading role with its strengths-based approach to student success. As highlighted in this Inside Higher Ed podcast , this approach shifts the focus from remediation to empowerment, encouraging students to build on their unique strengths and talents.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Anthony Williams has been appointed deputy superintendent and chief law enforcement officer of Indiana University Public Safety. Anthony Williams He served as a police lieutenant of operations at the Northwest Missouri State University Police Department. Williams, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, holds a bachelor’s degree in corporate recreation and wellness and an MBA from Northwest Missouri State University.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Meet Tyler Schroeder, a transfer student from Ava, MO! Tyler transferred to Missouri State University from Drury University. Tyler is pursuing the Digital Film & Television Production major at Missouri State University. Tyler chose to transfer to Missouri State because of the campus and, “one of my best friends goes to Missouri State.” Tyler says that the most challenging part of the transfer process was being in a new environment where he doesn’t, “know anyone aside from my one friend who g

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Update on October 21, 2024: We have added Volume 2 – FPS Schedule and Getting… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #4) The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #4) first appeared on

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Growing Together Iowa Mini-Grant Program , www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/growing-together-iowa, has provided funding for the Master Gardener donation garden projects since 2016. The funding helps volunteers buy materials such as seeds, fencing, and harvest supplies to support food pantry donation gardens. Growing Together Iowa aims to accomplish the following: Increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables Promote healthy food choices Provide nutrition and gardening education In 2

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A new research brief makes the case that improving data collection on Career and Technical Education pathways (CTE) can help standardize goals and metrics, maximize employment, and minimize inequities for learners and workers who too often get left behind. The brief titled, “ Equity at the Center: How Federal Policymakers Can Support Diverse Student Populations in CTE Pathways Through High-Quality Data ,” was produced by Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and Southeast Asia Resource

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Meet Bradley Bateman, a transfer student from Decatur, IL! Bradley transferred to Missouri State University from Ozarks Tech. Bradley is pursuing the Biology/Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and the Mathematics/Statistics programs at Missouri State University. When asked why Bradley chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Bradley said, “the ease of transfer from OTC, as well as scholarships and research opportunities.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This time of year means that college applications are in full swing for high school seniors! There’s paperwork to submit, essays to write, and financial aid applications to send in. The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For the 2025-2026 application cycle, the FAFSA will come online in December.

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Physician assistants (PAs) are the unsung heroes of healthcare, shouldering the same responsibilities as their physician counterparts. With this high-level role and the required higher education comes a rewarding paycheck — about $127,000 per year on average. However, that impressive salary often comes with a hefty side of student loan debt, typically around $112,000 when… The post Physician Assistant Disability Insurance: Cost and Options to Know appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Knack

OCTOBER 21, 2024

At Knack, we’re always exploring new ways to help students succeed, but sometimes the best insights come from our partners. This week, we had the privilege of learning from Scott and his team at the University of Maine, where they've been rethinking academic support in ways that really got me thinking about the potential of peer learning.

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