Knowledge Avatars College

APRIL 10, 2024

Transforming Academic Advising: How AI Technology Can Support and Streamline Education Emiliano for E… Wed, 04/10/2024 - 17:52 In today's technology-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing a range of industries, and education is no exception. As a transformative tool, AI is simplifying the academic advising process, making it easier for both students and advisors to navigate the often-complex road of further education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience. Joshua Reda There are also students who don’t have stable or consistent homes who want a place to reside while pursuing their education.

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Student Minds

APRIL 10, 2024

Daniel shares his tips and strategies to work efficiently while also enjoying time off. - Daniel A common problem for students is being overworked, as we all know, the work does not stop! As someone who is dyslexic, I often felt like I was falling behind. However, I found some techniques that helped me progress with my studies while also helping me to enjoy free time.

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Active Minds

APRIL 8, 2024

Connection. I left our most recent stop of Send Silence Packing® (SSP) with this word brimming at the top of my mind. Although I’m fairly new to Active Minds, I didn’t expect the exhibit to have this kind of impact on me as one of the staff members supporting the event. However, I found that in between unloading equipment and interviews, I had the chance to chat with students, volunteers, and community partners, all of whom had stories about their own mental health or supporting others.

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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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College Aid Services

APRIL 11, 2024

The Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee convened on April 10th to discuss the numerous issues plaguing the 2024-25 FAFSA. The hearing was titled “FASFA Fail: Examining the Impact on Students, Families, and Schools.” Representatives from both sides of the aisle used the hearing to ask questions about the problems with the form’s rollout, what… More » House Subcommittee: FAFSA Fail: Examining the Impacts on Students, Families, and Schools The post House

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2024

Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. Emily Labandera The April 2024 report uses publicly available data to provide readers with a “fundamental understanding” of who Latino students are, how they fit a “post-traditional student profile,” and the schools they are attending, said Emily Labandera, director of research at Excelencia.

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Timely MD

APRIL 10, 2024

As we work to navigate the intricacies of daily life – amidst deadlines, responsibilities, and constant connectivity – prioritizing your health and well-being often takes a back seat. Yet, the connection between what we eat and how we feel mentally is gaining increasing attention. Just as our bodies need nourishment to thrive, our minds also require proper fuel to function optimally.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 11, 2024

FSA has released additional details on the school- or state-specific data file that will be delivered to Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) mailboxes this week. The file will assist schools and states to identify additional FAFSA records for which they can package aid. The records will include a field value called the “SAI Impact Indicator,” … More » Details of the forthcoming school-specific FAFSA data file being sent; Webinar scheduled for April 12 for Q&A The post Det

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2024

“Since the second decade of the nineteenth century, black-owned book publishing has existed in the United States, the books released by these publishing enterprises have vindicated blacks, documented black culture and history, and addressed the special concerns of black people in ways which white book publishers have not. The fascinating story of the book publishing efforts of black Americans have been largely ignored by historians.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

APRIL 7, 2024

The late Anna Craft said that possibility thinking is moving from asking what something is, or does, to asking questions about what something might be or do or become. Possibility thinking is wondering, imagining, asking the question What if ….? Possibility thinking is at the heart of creative practic e. Possibility thinking is the way that ideas are surfaced.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 8, 2024

Aidvantage is a federal student loan servicer that’s designated by the Department of Education. As a federal loan borrower, you might be working with the company while paying off your student loan. If Aidvantage is your servicer and you’re facing financial difficulty in repaying your federal student loans, there’s help. Aidvantage can discuss your repayment… The post 4 Ways to Get Aidvantage Student Loan Forgiveness appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 12, 2024

The latest software update for EDExpress, Release 1.0 contains fixes for previously reported issues and addresses more recent errors such as when the NSLDS Subsidized Limit Eligibility Used field is blank during ISIR importation. This service release also resolves a glitch that creates an “Invalid Query Table” message when printing ISIRs with an SSN file… More » New Cumulative Service Update for EDExpress Resolves Import, Printing Errors The post New Cumulative Service Update f

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Dr. Katina Lang-Lindsey, an assistant professor at Alabama A&M University, has been named among the newest cohort of Enriching Learning, Enhancing Visibility & Training Educators ( ELEVATE ) at the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Dr. Katina Lang-Lindsey The center has announced its plans to host this ninth annual early-career faculty training program June 12-14.

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Counselors' Corner

APRIL 10, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Hamtramck is a Detroit enclave with Polish roots, a part of town where, in the day, neighbors would scrub their sidewalks together until you could eat off them. It’s a wonderfully diverse neighborhood now, still hosting a Paczki run each Lenten season, named after the Polish donut with a zillion calories you eat on Fat Tuesday.

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Timely MD

APRIL 11, 2024

For students at Albion College in Michigan, the nearest psychiatrist is 25 miles away. That means students face an hour-long round trip for an appointment – if they can get one. First, they must go through a lengthy intake process or referral process before being assigned a psychiatrist. Unfortunately, many are “screened out” and turned away. Even if they get one, the wait time for an in-person psychiatry appointment nationally is often more than two months, according to a recent study by Virgin

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College Aid Services

APRIL 10, 2024

Yesterday, the Department of Education released updated timelines for 2024-25 FAFSA reprocessing and when students will be able to make corrections to their applications. Approximately 30% of applications potentially affected by known processing or data errors and approximately 16% require a student correction (these groups overlap). The timeline for reprocessing ranges from April 15th to… More » Update on FAFSA Reprocessing Timeline, Now April 15 – May 1 The post Update on FAFSA

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 11, 2024

EdTrust has released three reports on family engagement that lays out a different vision for families to be involved with their schools in a way that promotes authentic, culturally responsive family engagement to support students’ academic growth and overall wellbeing. The reports cover a range of family engagement topics, including 1.) a survey of parents’ perceptions of how schools engage with them post-pandemic; 2.) changes policymakers at all levels can make to improve family and community e

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 11, 2024

Key Takeaways: When I learn that someone in my circle — a family member, friend, colleague, or even a friend’s parent or their neighbor’s son’s wife’s best friend’s mom — I am genuinely thrilled to hear they’ve reached the coveted milestone of retirement. Our careers provide a lot: a sense of accomplishment, the opportunity to… The post How Much Money Do Physicians Need to Retire?

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Symplicity

APRIL 11, 2024

The 2024 Australian Association of Graduate Employer survey offers a fascinating snapshot of the current state of graduate employment in Australia, shedding light on the experiences, expectations, and aspirations of the newest members of the workforce. For its 2024 survey, AAGE reviewed ratings from 4,086 graduates on working with 201 participating employers.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 11, 2024

The Department has released additional guidance for 2024-25 Aid Awards using the ISIRs affected by errors. They reaffirmed the plan to retransmit all impacted ISIRs in the coming weeks. For the purposes of packaging and disbursing aid expeditiously, schools and states may, based on data provided by the Department, use their judgment to rely on… More » Guidance for 2024-25 Aid Awarding due to affected ISIRs The post Guidance for 2024-25 Aid Awarding due to affected ISIRs first appeared on

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2024

Achieving the Dream (ATD) has announced its selection of seven community colleges to participate in the second cohort of its Accelerating Equitable Outcomes initiative. Dr. Karen A. Stout “America’s rural communities are integral to our nation’s economic and fiscal well-being,” said ATD President and CEO Dr. Karen A. Stout. “Yet, they are frequently under-resourced and struggle to gain the attention of policymakers and investors.

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COE

APRIL 10, 2024

My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services April 10, 2024 Fast forward 16 years, I now have a master’s degree, a house I bought myself, a non-profit I co-founded that supports women and girls locally, and a career counseling practice I’m proud of. My name is Krystal Hicks, 38, and I’m a University of New Hampshire 2007 graduate and former TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participant.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 10, 2024

Innovate With Us at the University Innovation Alliance’s National Summit Elana Thu, 04/11/2024 - 00:06 Image Competition is considered the engine of a free-market economy. In many sectors, meeting a current demand seems to drive innovation, yet this principle doesn’t and shouldn’t apply in the world of higher education. Indeed, the future economic competitiveness of the United States hinges on whether higher ed will transcend our competitive culture to become the catalyst for activating talent a

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College Aid Services

APRIL 12, 2024

The electronic announcement below provides important reminders about how institutions should process students who are selected for verification. FSA outlines when verification status codes (“W,” “V,” or “S”) are applicable. Read the full announcement below. POSTED DATE: April 12, 2024 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GRANTS-24-04 SUBJECT: 2023–24 Verification Reporting and Verification Status… More » 2023–24 Verification Reporting Reminders The post 2023–24 Verificat

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

State financial aid programs across the country have varying levels of accessibility for students and plenty of room to improve, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. Dr. Brittani Williams According to " Who Deserves State Financial Aid? ," insufficient state investments in higher education over the past two decades have led to significant increases of tuition rates and fees at public four-year colleges, leading to bigger hurdles for students looking to attend college, particula

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Symplicity

APRIL 10, 2024

Students entering higher education with a disability is rising, according to most recent reports, there are roughly 17.3 percent of students have a known disability. This, coupled with a renewed focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in higher education has led many institutions to revamp and reflect on how they are ensuring all students succeed.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 9, 2024

Students and their families across the country receive their financial aid packages ahead of the upcoming school year. Understanding its fine print can help you make an informed decision about finding the best college fit and how much it’ll ultimately cost. Unfortunately, many financial aid awards aren’t only very confusing, but also fall short of… The post How to Appeal Financial Aid: Improve Your Odds at Turning a ‘No’ Into a ‘Yes’ appeared first on Student Loan

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Knack

APRIL 9, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of higher education, small colleges face a distinct set of challenges that can seem insurmountable, particularly when it comes to providing robust learning support within the constraints of limited resources. However, the innovative approach adopted by Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) offers a compelling blueprint for transforming these obstacles into opportunities for growth and enhanced student support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Undergraduate credentials awarded in the 2022–23 academic year fell by 2.8%, continuing its downward trend for the second year in a row. More students earned certificates than any year in the past decade, while associate degrees awarded fell to its lowest point in a decade and bachelor's degrees awarded fell to its lowest since 2015–16 academic year.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

APRIL 9, 2024

Serving Size: 8 ounces | Serves: 8 Ingredients: 2 medium bananas 2 containers (6 ounces each) nonfat vanilla yogurt 3 cups leafy greens, washed (kale or spinach) 1 package (16 ounces) frozen berries 1 cup nonfat milk Directions: Put bananas, yogurt, and greens in the blender. Blend until smooth. Add berries to blender. Blend until smooth. Add milk to blender.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

As graduation gets closer, parents are wondering if they’ve done everything they can to prepare their children to be out in the world on their own, at college. I always encourage my CFAA Families to talk frankly about money, budgeting, and smart borrowing throughout the application process. But as the graduation date arrives quickly, I recommend talking about last minute money lessons to help with their future finances.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 12, 2024

By: Dr. Jordan Matsudaira and U.S. Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal Highlights As the Department of Education works to smoothly transition borrowers back into repayment, we highlight the following: More borrowers made payments on their loans in January and February of this year than in any previous month since these data started being collected in Continue Reading The post An Update on the First Months of the Return to Repayment appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Durmerrick Ross stands beneath lights at an event. Getting into Howard University was a dream come true for Durmerrick Ross. It was fall 2016 and the nation was alive with activism in the wake of Donald J. Trump’s election and upcoming inauguration. Ross jumped into life at Howard with aplomb. He became Mr. Freshman, part of Howard’s Royal Court that promotes campus leadership, representing the best of the best.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

APRIL 12, 2024

So far, over 4 million people have gotten student debt cancellation as a result of relief programs and fixes to those programs by the Biden Administration. However, the biggest student debt relief program proposed by the Biden Administration, which would have provided up to $20,000 in debt relief for tens of millions of working and middle class borrowers, was blocked by the Supreme Court last summer.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 11, 2024

President Biden formally announced a new student loan forgiveness plan on Monday during a speech in Wisconsin. This comes after months of work following the Supreme Court’s rejection of Biden’s first attempt at student debt relief. The new program isn’t live yet, but it could be before the end of the year. “The Biden-Harris Administration’s… The post Biden Formally Unveils New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: A Look at 4 Key Details for Borrowers appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 8, 2024

BY: Amy Loyd, ED.L.D., Assistant Secretary, OCTAE The American postsecondary education system has seen many transformations, but none so democratic and revolutionary as the founding of the first community college in Joliet, Illinois in 1901. Then-president of the University of Chicago William Harper Rainey, and several other influential university presidents, were convinced that for America Continue Reading The post Community Colleges: Building Pathways to the Future appeared first on ED.gov Blo

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