Student Minds
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This World Mental Health Day, the Editorial Team have come together to discuss the theme 'No Mind Left Behind' and how it has related to their university experience. - Student Minds Blog Editorial Team ⭐ How can you bring mental health into your conversations? ⭐ Talking about mental health doesn't have to be awkward. Start by normalizing it in everyday conversations.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In the wake of a front assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on colleges and universities not to give in to the pressure to abandon such initiatives. On Wednesday, AAUP renewed their call to colleges and universities to fund and protect research and teaching that addresses social inequity and the needs of historically underrepresented groups.
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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Last year, we reported that students of color were more likely than White students to face a gap between their total college costs and the financial assistance available to them from grants and family resources, also known as unmet need. Our new analysis of unmet need finds a compelling pattern — college affordability is stratified not just at the intersection of race and ethnicity, but also by immigration background, with immigrants of color, particularly Black immigrants, facing high unmet ne
Active Minds
OCTOBER 10, 2024
From the advisors (school counselors): Kaitlyn Robichaud and Courtney Selig This blog was written by Whitman-Hanson Regional High School’s Active Minds advisors about their experience supporting student-led efforts to advance mental health in their community. This is the second of two pieces sharing the story of these students’ advocacy. To read about this journey/story from the perspective of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students, click here.
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.
Ed.gov Homeroom
OCTOBER 8, 2024
By: James Kvaal, U.S. Under Secretary of Education Too often, the conversation on higher education focuses on a handful of colleges and universities that were founded centuries ago, have huge endowments and sparkling facilities, and admit very few students. While our country is lucky to have these institutions, we also need colleges and universities that Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar on College Excellence and Equity: Update on the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program appeared fi
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Growing up in a working-class military family, Dr. Shawna Patterson-Stephens tended to move around quite a bit as a youngster. She lived in California, Florida and overseas in Turkey before settling down in Detroit where she skipped her junior year of high school and graduated valedictorian of her class. “I remember asking my mom as a kid, if she had put some money into savings for me to go to college, and she looked at me with indignance,” says Patterson-Stephens with a chuckle.
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Believe in Students
OCTOBER 10, 2024
I arrived at Believe in Students in April 2020, just as the pandemic was rocking the world and changing college campuses, in some ways permanently. My job when I arrived was to figure out how to utilize incredibly generous philanthropic support to provide emergency grants to students. There were two ways we were doing this: one was a highly scalable and efficient tech-based solution, a partnership with Beam.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Federal Student Aid has added Volume 7 – Comment Codes to the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The following volumes remain unchanged: Introduction Volume 4A – Record Layouts Volume 4B – Processing Codes Volume 5 – Edits and Rejects Volume 9 – Testing and Web Demo The following volumes have yet to be published: Volume 1… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update) The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update) first appeared on Co
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education. Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. Amid these tensions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) represent a promising opportunity to reinvigorate and expand the national higher education narrative. Over the past three decades, the number of colleges and universities with 25% or more full-time undergraduate Latine students has tripled.
Steve Keating
OCTOBER 10, 2024
It is better to give than to receive. If you’re tempted to disagree with that, then let me remind you that’s straight out of the Bible, Acts 20:35. What the Bible doesn’t mention is this interesting phenomenon; the more you give, the more you tend to receive. But just to be clear, true “givers” don’t give to get something in return. They give because they have a generous spirit.
Student Research Foundation
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Students have so many different options when it comes to choosing a college. That’s why we’ve decided to highlight some of our favorites, including Misericordia University. In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Misericordia University—including why you should consider Misericordia in your college search. Where is Misericordia University?
Ed.gov Homeroom
OCTOBER 9, 2024
One year ago, Congress restarted student loan payments, and already more borrowers are current on their federal student loans than were before the payment pause began. Borrowers now have only three months until they face consequences for late payments – making our work to support student borrowers and reform the broken student loan system more Continue Reading The post What’s Next as Borrowers Return to Repayment appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 6, 2024
California State University LA honored tennis great Billie Jean King with the unveiling of a statue on its campus late last week. King, who attended Cal State LA from 1961 to 1964 but never graduated, was lauded for her work both on and off the court, in advancing gender equality, LGBTQIA+ rights, and other social justice issues. “I’m so honored,” King said, speaking before a crowd of about 500 people.
Civitas Learning
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Faculty play a central role in building connections with students. Their regular interaction and academic and career guidance, especially within their areas of expertise, can significantly help students in their college experience. As Inside Higher Ed notes, “Students often turn to their faculty members for advice and support outside of academics, including career advice and mental health support, so positive student-faculty relationships are a critical piece of student success.
Student Loan Planner
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Student loan borrowers may have just endured the most chaotic week in history. The first week of October 2024 saw unprecedented changes and disruptions to the entire federal student loan system including repayment, default and loan forgiveness. Here’s a breakdown of what has happened and what borrowers should know going forward. Student loan on-ramp program… The post The Wildest Week for Student Loan Borrowers: Key Updates On What Happened appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Ed.gov Homeroom
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As parents, we have an incredible superpower: From everyday moments, we grow true and deep connections with our kids. When we spend quality time, create routines, and listen to and learn from them, we come to know their ever-evolving strengths and challenges better than anyone. Similarly, parents often come to know their child’s school by Continue Reading The post Five Ways to be a School Parent Superhero appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Higher education has long been a key driver of economic prosperity and social mobility in the United States. American universities have provided countless students with the opportunity to pursue their dreams, develop their talents, and improve their economic standing. However, for some of the very groups who need it most—especially Black students—these opportunities are becoming more limited.
Steve Keating
OCTOBER 6, 2024
I vaguely remember a time when you could disagree with someone without it turning into a world war. These days, it seems like even small disagreements run the risk of ending a relationship, even long-term relationships. Even between good friends. Even among family members. But I remain convinced it doesn’t have to be that way. It does, however, require significant effort and a strong desire to maintain the relationship.
Counselors' Corner
OCTOBER 8, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. The key to all counseling—personal, academic, career, mental health, college—lies in one goal: To give the client something new to think about. Consider that for just a moment. A client comes into our office with a given set of rules and ideas about how the world works. Since they haven’t come in for a social call, it’s clear they want those rules and ideas to do something else than what they’re now doing.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As the Federal Perkins Loan Program winds down, FSA has released guidance for how institutions can process their annual capital distributions form the Perkins Loan Revolving Fund. Schools will receive notifications from the Department about the amount that they must discharge, which will be determined by the Proportional Share formula and the 2025-26 FISAP application.… More » FSA Issues Guidance for Annual Distributions of Perkins Loan Revolving Fund Assets The post FSA Issues Guidance fo
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Centering Black Children in Education (CBCE) is mounting a movement. Created in 2021, CBCE consistently provides a powerful counter-narrative to challenge systemic racism and educational inequities through groundbreaking programming and initiatives. Our collective ultimate aim is liberatory education for Black children. Unlike traditional educational organizations, CBCE is more than just a gathering of academics and educators.
Knack
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Attending this year’s P3•EDU event highlighted the critical role public-private partnerships (P3s) are playing in reshaping student support services in higher education. As institutions face mounting budget cuts and staffing shortages, P3s offer a strategic solution to streamline and enhance these services while addressing growing financial and operational pressures.
School & Student Services by Community Brands
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Education Brands launches new entity, name, and brand identity focused exclusively on K-12 schools , helmed by new CEO St. Petersburg, FL, October 10, 2024 – Education Brands, formerly part of Community Brands, a leading provider of cloud-based software, services, and payment solutions for schools, today announced its rebrand to VenturEd Solutions , a new education-focused entity led by CEO Nick Laird.
Student Research Foundation
OCTOBER 9, 2024
While the college application process may seem straightforward on paper, actually going through it is another story. Applying to college is a big undertaking—one that requires planning, dedication, and perseverance. On top of that, students have to go through this process during the fall of their senior year. As such, many students struggle with how to organize school work while managing college application deadlines.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic, most higher education institutions opted to eliminate the requirement that applicants submit standardized test scores such as the ACT and SAT. The reasoning for going “test optional” was twofold: it was not possible to administer the tests safely, and there was a shared understanding that the most deleterious effects of the pandemic were exacerbating inequities in ways that disadvantaged students from under-resourced communities.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 9, 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. Posted Date: October 08, 2024 Author: Federal… More » FTI-SAIG Users Must Update Annual Certificates to Maintain Software Access The post FTI-SAIG Users Must Update A
Knack
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Our recent virtual event, " Partnerships to Promote Student Success ," focused on addressing Florida’s critical nursing shortage by exploring collaborative strategies aimed at improving student success, retention, and workforce preparation. Led by Rayna Letourneau , Executive Director of the Florida Center for Nursing , the webinar brought together a panel of experts who showcased successful academic and industry partnerships that are making a tangible impact in nursing education across the stat
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Serving Size: 1 meatloaf | Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1/4 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons oats 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 teaspoons skim milk 1 teaspoon dry onion mix Directions: Spray microwave-safe mug with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients and stir to mix. Pat beef mixture into mug. Make a small hole in the center, all the way to the bottom. Wash hands.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. For the first time in a decade, year-over-year enrollment increased at the university and the overall retention rate was 81.1%, the highest reported since the school began tracking the metric in 1991.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 9, 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 8, 2024: FSA has published Volume 1 – Summary of Changes. This… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #2) The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #2) first appeared
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
OCTOBER 7, 2024
As students prepare for the exciting journey of attending college, one of the most important steps you’ll take is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This form is your ticket to accessing crucial financial support for your education, including federal grants, work-study opportunities, and low-interest loans. The earlier you complete your FAFSA, the better your chances of receiving aid, as many programs are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
HEAG
OCTOBER 9, 2024
As we prepare for the 2025-2026 FAFSA cycle, the U.S. Department of Education has issued important updates on verification requirements. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Tax and Income Verification: For students whose tax data is transferred directly from … Read more ».
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Dr. Christopher A. Brooks Dr. Christopher A. Brooks can link a recent trip to the African continent back to childhood. Brooks recalls his father’s experiences in the Merchant Marines in the 1950s, visiting West Africa, and how the parental influence extends into his work as an anthropologist and professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. “Both of my parents made their children aware of African history and geography when we were young,” reflects Brooks, during his most recent excursion to Ken
I'm First!
OCTOBER 7, 2024
This summer, I did something a little different. No, I didn’t backpack across Asia or learn to bake the perfect chocolate souffle (although both are on my bucket list).
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Last school year was one of the most turbulent times for higher education in recent memory. As the fall semester begins, it seems that college protests over the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict are not slowing down. With three-fifths of U.S. colleges having protests last school year and encampments on over 130 campuses across the country, it’s more likely than not that you have or will experience this at your school.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Ohio Wesleyan University has received an estate commitment of $12 million to support first-generation college students. The gift, made by 1992 Ohio Wesleyan alumna Kathrine Trine Grissom of Louisville, honors her mother, Mary Ellen Grissom who died in a car accident when Grissom was 8-month-old. Ohio Wesleyan University “I believe I would have fallen through the cracks at any other school,” Grissom said.
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