Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 8, 2023

A recent guest essay in the New York Times , “ The Worst People Run for Office. It’s Time for a Better Way ” made a seemingly radical suggestion—improve our democracy by doing away with elections and choosing our leaders randomly. Could this actually work? Two kinds of evidence speak to that question: experience and experiments. Dr. Sandra Peart Although not many examples of randomized leadership exist, it has been tried and found effective.

Leadership 292

Leadership Communication Success University 292

Active Minds

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Picture this: It’s my first semester at Central New Mexico Community College (CNMCC), and I’m knee-deep in textbooks, navigating the maze of college life. Like many of us, I was eager to learn and grow but realized that the pressures of academia can sometimes take a toll on our mental health. Stress, self-doubt, and the challenges of balancing coursework with personal life started to affect not only me but also many of my classmates.

Mental health 130

Mental health Community college Therapist Facilitation 130

Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Federal student loan borrowers have access to a new income-driven repayment plan, the SAVE plan. Unfortunately, servicers have had enormous problems calculating what payments should be under that plan. Instead of billing borrowers an incorrect amount, servicers tend to use an administrative forbearance instead. This gives the servicer time to get a borrower’s payment calculated […] The post Administrative Forbearance for Student Loans appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

Student loans 125

Student loans Administration Administration Students 125

NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

Grant 118

Grant Low income student Financial aid Scholarship 118

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.

Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. Additionally, five institutions that previously received the Seal have chosen to recertify their status by demonstrating how they continue to utilize the Seal’s principles.

Retention 329

Retention Facilitation Faculty First generation 329

Counseling Today

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Loneliness is a growing public health concern, but counselors can help clients examine the underlying cause of this feeling and learn to rebuild their connections to others. The post Addressing the loneliness epidemic appeared first on Counseling Today.

Counseling 113

Counseling 113

College Aid Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Federal Student Aid has updated the draft 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. What changed? FSA updated Volume 4 – Record Layouts and Processing Codes and updated the standalone draft ISIR record layout in Excel format.

FAFSA 105

FAFSA Financial aid Students 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are proud parents of third grader, Mason. He has excelled in school, academic competitions (spelling bee), and sports (particularly tennis). He has been one of the top performing students every year of his short educational experience. Lately, they have been surprised and concerned about Mason complaining about being Black, a slave, and a ‘bad boy.

Counseling 318

Counseling Students Instruction Humanities 318

Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. In this blog post, we draw insights from Tidewater Community College leaders to outline five practical actions community colleges can implement to improve students’ mental health and overall well-being that support institutional efforts to boost student success.

Mental health 98

Mental health Community college Case manager Literacy 98

Steve Keating

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The fastest way to gain experience is to live. By my estimation it will take approximately 3 years to gain approximately 3 years of experience. You can make the process shorter by using someone else’s experience, not your own. But really, nothing beats your personal experience when it comes to making decisions and taking action. Years ago I wanted to develop a sales course focused on cold calling.

Mentoring 97

Mentoring Teaching Collaboration Application 97

Patter by Pat Thomson

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The agonised cry of a researcher worried that they are going to be scooped. Pipped at the post. Someone else is going to get in and do what they are doing and publish beforehand. OK. It’s alarming at first. But someone doing what you’re doing is not necessarily A Bad Thing. Even in blue skies research we sometimes see the same “discovery” made by different teams.

Grant 88

Grant 88

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In an effort to address the needs of Black and Latinx men in higher education, male resource centers have been looking to increase belonging, persistence, and graduation rates. “You can see that there are gender disparities across higher ed — outcomes, enrollment — and generally find that men have worse outcomes than women,” says Dr. Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes, a nonpartisan policy and research organization focused on identifying solutions to California’s most critical higher educati

Success 315

Success Retention Higher education Equity 315

Symplicity

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In September 2023, the Office for Students (OfS) launched the first large-scale survey on harassment & sexual misconduct in UK higher education providers. It will survey students at thirteen higher education providers to better understand how students’ experiences have affected their studies, and students' experiences of the reporting mechanisms that providers have in place.

Higher education 87

Higher education Students Education 87

Scholarship America

OCTOBER 13, 2023

“Every change starts with a single decision,” says Levi Hancock. “If I could go back to tell my younger self one piece of advice, it would be that all it takes to change from the person you are to the type of person you want to be is a single decision.” For Levi, a junior at Brigham Young University and a 2023 Scholarship America Dream Award Scholar, the turning point was when he was in high school.

Scholarship 85

Scholarship Mentoring Teaching Success 85

Steve Keating

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Facing financial uncertainty can be challenging and downright scary. But with careful planning and a proactive approach, you can navigate these situations more effectively. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to face financial uncertainty: • Assess Your Current Financial Situation: Start by taking a close look at your current financial situation.

Education 77

Education Success Leadership 77

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Dr. Sol Gittleman has penned a must-read book for anyone with a vested interest in the past, present, and future of American academia. An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education tells the unique story about what Americans think of higher education. Dr. Sol Gittleman Gittleman, who is the Alice and Nathan Gantcher University Professor Emeritus, has emerged as one of the nation’s most important interpreters of the history of higher education.

Higher education 292

Higher education Education Faculty Grant 292

Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key Takeaways: Many doctors, veterinarians and nurses have a high level of student loan debt. This can make it difficult for these borrowers to get a home based on traditional underwriting criteria, including saving up for a down payment. To help these otherwise qualified professionals access real estate, some financial institutions offer special programs with […] The post Simmons Bank Physician Mortgage Loan Review: Up to 102% Financing appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

Student loans 72

Student loans Access Accessibility Students 72

Symplicity

OCTOBER 13, 2023

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month , a month-long celebration of the contributions American workers with a disability have made to the workforce in the past and present. The intention of the month is to advocate for more inclusive hiring and employment practices.

Inclusion 59

Inclusion 59

HEAG

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Introduction Financial aid is the unsung hero in many students’ educational journeys, opening doors that might otherwise remain shut. But let’s face it, who enjoys sifting through heaps of paperwork, waiting weeks for approval, or fretting over potential errors? Enter … Read more ».

Financial aid 59

Financial aid Education Students 59

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Success for all students in higher education cannot simply be achieved with a “one-size-fits-all approach,” according to a new equity toolkit from Achieving the Dream (ATD). Francesca Carpenter “ To be clear, ensuring equity requires that we disavow the one-size-fits-all approach and that we intentionally consider institutional context and capacity for engaging in equity-minded work,” the report stated.

Equity 298

Equity Faculty Community college Success 298

EAB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Podcast The Big Shift in University Fundraising Episode 168. October 10, 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. Lola Mauer from Ball State University and Daniel Burgner from George Washington University join EAB’s Mark Shreve to discuss why they’re glad that US News and W

University 59

University 59

CAMPUSPEAK

OCTOBER 13, 2023

I was once a first-generation college student with a really big goal that was deemed impossible early on. I wanted… The post 4 Tips to Accomplish Your Goals as a First-Generation College Student appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

First generation 52

First generation Students 52

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Hello Blue Jays! It’s October! We can’t believe that the semester is flying by, but we hope that you’ve been treating yourselves well in the midst of midterm season. As the seasons change, so do our relationships, which is fitting as we’ve gotten a ton of questions about ending intimate relationships. Read more below for more about how to end a relationship the best way you can or what to do to make peace with a break-up.

Student wellness 52

Student wellness Access Accessibility University 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2023

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is launching a center to train fundraising professionals with culturally informed expertise, racial justice, and social equity. United Negro College Fund The Philanthropy Institute (UNCFPI) – designed by fundraising professionals at Black and other underserved organizations – seeks to cater to the unique needs of fundraisers working with communities where Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) live.

Teaching 287

Teaching Equity Higher education Education 287

EAB

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Blogs The Power of a Diverse Donor Portfolio in Your Annual Giving Program 3 Non-Alumni Audiences You Should Be Engaging Today’s advancement leaders will need to access the untapped potential of key audiences beyond alumni stakeholders if they’re going to meet their constantly growing institutional goals. The good news is parents of alumni, community members, and the dedicated faculty and staff at your institution all represent promising contributors.

Faculty 59

Faculty Communication Retention Success 59

Mongoose

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It's important to consider the impact of law and technology when crafting your law school enrollment strategy. Law school students have questions and little time to seek answers, which is why it's essential to have the right technology in place to provide prospective and current law school students with information. Conversational technology allows your school to do just that.

Students 52

Students 52

Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’ve taken out student loans, it’s important to know that there are two types you can take out. You can borrow federal student loans directly from the U.S. Department of Education or take on private loans with a financial institution — or both. Federal loans come with benefits that aren’t available to private loan borrowers, […] The post How to Tell if Your Student Loans are Federal or Private (and Why It Matters) appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

Student loans 52

Student loans Students Education 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The shock waves that erupted following the U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing the use of affirmative action in the higher education admissions process continue to ripple across the nation. After an organized disinformation campaign by conservative groups and individuals about the scope of its impact on the higher education community, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education offered guidance and clarification to the public about what colleges and universities are now permitted to do as th

Application 278

Application Higher education Faculty Scheduling 278

The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Join Our Process Mapping Cohort bridget Tue, 10/10/2023 - 06:00 Image Announcement Professional Development University Innovation Lab If you’re a higher education professional who’s witnessed bureaucracy holding students back, you know your institution could work better for the people it was designed to serve. How can you be part of changing an entrenched process?

Facilitation 52

Facilitation Advising Higher education Access 52

EAB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Blogs Our New Staffing Model Playbook for Higher Ed CMOs Insights from a former higher ed CMO on how to adapt staffing models to meet market realities Many higher ed marketing and enrollment teams are not equipped to keep up with today’s changing recruitment expectations in the race to attract and enroll prospective students. Teams need to master data-driven digital marketing and seamless web experiences to attract leads and nurture them to applicants and enrolled students.

Application 52

Application Success Access Accessibility 52

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While the focus of financial aid applications is often the FAFSA, it’s important to understand that some schools require students complete the CSS Profile to receive non-federal financial aid. In fact, 400+ colleges and scholarship programs use the CSS Profile. Your student should confirm whether. The post How the CSS Profile Can Help Your Student Find More Money for College appeared first on CFAA.

Financial aid 52

Financial aid FAFSA Scholarship Application 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The University of Kentucky (UK) will be the nationwide coordination center for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative to train researchers on how to work with racial and ethnic minority populations. Dr. Danelle Stevens-Watkins The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Racial Equity Initiative – funded by a $3.4 million NIDA grant over five years – will see The UK Racial Equity Initiative Coordinating Center train and assist researchers as they investigate substance abuse-related heal

Equity 282

Equity Grant University Education 282

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Jenny Capps, academic advisor in the Academic Advising and Transfer Center, was recently elected to the Missouri Academic Advising Association (MACADA) Executive Board as the Southwest Representative. She will serve a two-year term. Jenny joined Missouri State as an academic advisor in 2021. Her advising population includes Bachelor of General Studies students and those who are undeclared in their major.

Academic advisor 52

Academic advisor Advising Facilitation Students 52

The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Join Our Process Mapping Cohort bridget Fri, 10/27/2023 - 06:00 Announcement Professional Development University Innovation Lab If you’re a higher education professional who’s witnessed bureaucracy holding students back, you know that your institution could work better for the people it was designed to serve. How can you be part of changing an entrenched process?

Facilitation 52

Facilitation Advising Access Accessibility 52

Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Key Takeaways: Ameritas is one of the “Big 5” disability insurance companies that underwrites own-occupation disability insurance for medical and dental professionals. These high-income specialties can be vulnerable to injuries and illnesses that might put their paycheck in jeopardy for a couple of years or long-term. So, it’s important to carry comprehensive coverage that protects […] The post Ameritas Disability Insurance Review: Coverage for Residents and Physicians appeared first on St

Student loans 52

Student loans Students 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Surprise, shock, honor. Such were the emotions of many of the MacArthur Fellows selected this year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. "I was in total shock when I first learned about it,” said Dr. Linsey C. Marr , the Charles P. Lunsford Professor and University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech and one of the 20 individuals chosen to be part of the MacArthur Fellow Class of 2023.

Humanities 280

Humanities Grant University 280