Active Minds
AUGUST 14, 2024
It is officially the start of the new school year in our home. For me, the last few days have been packed with back-school-shopping for my new middle schooler, orchestra supplies, theater fundraisers, and monitoring my own mental health as a single parent during this time. For you, though, I imagine the back-to-school transition is exciting and kind of terrifying.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2024
Dr. Tryan L. McMickens’s scholarship centers on historically marginalized and underserved populations that suffer from inequities, particularly in higher education. The research is rich and ever-manifesting on college campuses for McMickens, an associate professor of higher education and the director of the M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration Program at North Carolina Central University, an historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina.
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Ed.gov Homeroom
AUGUST 12, 2024
By: Roberto J. Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Through the Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative, the U.S. Department of Education is working in partnership with states and school districts to eliminate educator shortages in our nation’s schools. Thanks to the leadership of state and local education Continue Reading The post Department Convenes States to Elevate Support for Educators appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Steve Keating
AUGUST 15, 2024
Even though I may have never met you, I know something about you that is irrefutable. What I know is that you have a basic human need to know that you matter. That you are significant to someone. That you make a difference in the world. I would like to think that I don’t personally have that need. In some ways, it almost feels like a weakness to me.
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.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 14, 2024
The program and session information is now available for the 2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference which will be held December 3 to December 6, 2024. There are over 30 sessions currently listed for the conference. FSA will release the daily agenda for the virtual conference when it opens registration in October. Sessions include:… More » 2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference (12/3 to 12/6/24) – Program Information The post 2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Trai
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 13, 2024
If Dr. Valerie Kinloch could tell her teenage self anything, she’d say “Girl, stop doubting yourself and do not listen to anyone who tells you that you cannot achieve your dreams and goals.” As she pictured herself at 18, she began to uplift and encourage her younger self. Dr. Valerie Kinloch “I would sit Valerie down and tell her, ‘If you want to be a president, get to working on and learning what that means.
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Steve Keating
AUGUST 11, 2024
I’ve worked with many people who wanted to be a boss. They would make comments such as, “When I’m the boss, they will have to do what I tell them to do.” They aspired to a position of leadership so they could force people to follow “orders.” I had a ready-made answer for those people. The answer was, “you may be able to get them to do something, but it’s highly unlikely you’ll get them to do it well.
Symplicity
AUGUST 14, 2024
Symplicity® Corporation, the global leader in student employability, wellness and success is thrilled to welcome the University of Aberdeen to its CareerHub network. Home to 14,000 students from 120 nationalities, the University of Aberdeen places employability at the heart of its strategic priorities, inspiring and supporting career success through professionally accredited careers education, information, advice and guidance services and a diverse range of work experience and graduate opportuni
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 12, 2024
In a matter of days, our Black boys and girls will be returning to school. For some, especially our boys, this is not a time of celebration, as it should be. Instead of being taught, they are being unjustly punished - hyper-surveilled and hyper-penalized. The dismal numbers tell the story when it comes to discipline - suspension and expulsion. They do not lie.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 14, 2024
After a year filled with technological challenges, the Department of Education is taking steps to ensure that the upcoming FAFSA application rollout is successful with the release of the 2025-26 Student Aid Index (SAI) and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide. This document offers a comprehensive overview of how a student’s SAI and Pell Grant eligibility are… More » Dept. of Education Prepares for 2025-26 with New SAI and Pell Eligibility Guide, Request for Information Notice The post Dept.
Knack
AUGUST 13, 2024
Today’s college students navigate a complex array of responsibilities, from coursework to personal commitments, all while trying to balance the financial demands of higher education. To truly support student success, colleges and universities need to support flexible work opportunities that align with students' academic schedules and provide benefits beyond just a paycheck.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
AUGUST 13, 2024
Serving Size: 5 toothpick kabobs/2 tablespoons dip | Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 small fruits of your choice (apples, pears, oranges, bananas, kiwi, grapes) 1 can (8 ounces) chunk pineapple 1 container (6 to 8 ounces) fruit yogurt 1 to 2 tablespoons low fat whipped topping 30 toothpicks Directions: Wash fruit under running water. Peel bananas, clementine oranges, kiwi.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 13, 2024
Since becoming a college president, students and community members frequently have asked me what the day in the life of a college president entails. With a smile, I respond that, as a college president, I am responsible for ensuring that our institution fulfills its institutional mission by providing our faculty and staff with the high-quality resources to support their service to our students who have entrusted us with their dreams and aspirations.
College Aid Services
AUGUST 14, 2024
Federal Student Aid is publishing the latest information related to Program Participation Agreements (PPA), which are required documents that must be signed institutional leadership if they want to retain their status as a Title IV program. As of August 14th, the following will be available on through the FSA Data Center: The participation statuses of… More » Now Available: Title IV Program Participation Agreements The post Now Available: Title IV Program Participation Agreements first ap
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
AUGUST 12, 2024
Navigating the college admission and financial aid process can be overwhelming, especially with numerous deadlines to keep track of. From financial aid to the needs of several schools’ admission applications, there’s a lot to pay attention to. Every detail of these applications matters and can make a difference between being accepted and being denied the news you so desperately want!
CAMPUSPEAK
AUGUST 12, 2024
In 2004, the TONY for Best Musical went to a musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors entitled Avenue Q.… The post Everyone Has a Little Implicit Bias and What to Do About It appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 13, 2024
Newly released data reveals that, although students of color are steadily making up a higher percentage of those receiving law degrees, racial diversity in law school admissions, and attendance remains relatively stagnant. Some measures of academic success also declined for law students of color in 2023. AccessLex Institute, a nonprofit organization that advocates access to legal education, released its biannual summary of demographic, financial, and academic data about U.S. law students and app
COE
AUGUST 15, 2024
Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities. These fact sheets provide comprehensive national statistics and analysis, offering a detailed look at the unique challenges and achievements of these student populations a
Student Loan Planner
AUGUST 13, 2024
Millions of borrowers are in forbearance as legal challenges over a signature Biden administration initiative continue. Following a recent court ruling, the forbearance looks likely to continue for the foreseeable future, while even more uncertainty looms for borrowers. The SAVE plan: What it is and why it’s under fire The Saving on a Valuable Education… The post Should Borrowers Stay in the SAVE Plan Forbearance?
CAMPUSPEAK
AUGUST 10, 2024
At CAMPUSPEAK, we understand the vital role that mental health programming plays in students’ overall well-being and success. Numerous studies… The post Mental Health Awareness Months, Weeks, & Days appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 12, 2024
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Council recently adopted a revised policy concerning academic boycotts in its " Statement on Academic Boycotts." The American Association of University Professors' new "Statement on Academic Boycotts" reconsiders AAUP's categorical opposition to academic boycotts. The statement reconsiders AAUP's categorical opposition to academic boycotts from the 2006 report, On Academic Boycotts , maintaining that such boycotts are not in themselves vio
COE
AUGUST 15, 2024
EQUALITY, Summer 2024 August 15, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm From June 8 through 13, bright young minds from across the United States and U.S. territories converged to embark on a journey of discovery and leadership. Each year, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) hosts the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) in Washington, D.C. June to August 2024 Upon arriving at American University in June, TRIO Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math-Science, and Talent Search students were warmly w
Student Privacy Compass
AUGUST 14, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released updated Title IX Regulations that clarified schools’ ability to raise incidents of harassment using non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfakes through Title IX action. Title IX is a federal law that bars sex discrimination in education programs and applies to all public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities that receive federal funding (hereinafter “schools”) and includes governance
Student Loan Planner
AUGUST 13, 2024
The Biden administration is moving forward with a brand new student loan forgiveness plan. If implemented, millions of borrowers could receive partial or complete debt relief. Biden’s latest plan is the culmination of a year-long effort to establish a “Plan B” for mass debt cancellation after the Supreme Court nixed Biden’s first broad-based loan forgiveness… The post 6 Crucial Details You Can’t Miss About Biden’s Newest Student Loan Forgiveness Plan appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 14, 2024
The American Association of University Professors, or AAUP, has responded to a proliferation of administrative actions it deems as hastily enacted policies restricting rights to assemble and protest on college and university campuses. The association, which recently revised its own policy concerning academic boycotts, released a statement that argues new on-campus policies responding to last spring’s antiwar demonstrations go beyond reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 12, 2024
Dr. Andrew Agwunobi Andrew Agwunobi has been named CEO and executive vice president of health affairs at the University of Connecticut Health. He served as president of Home Solutions for Humana. Agwunobi is a pediatrician with a medical degree from the University of Jos in Nigeria and residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He also holds an MBA from Stanford Business School.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than $40 million in grant funding to help improve completion rates for underserved students. James Kvaal “Across the country, colleges and universities are rejecting the old idea that weeding out students was a sign of quality, and instead they are taking responsibility for all of their students’ success,” said U.S.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 13, 2024
Dr. Carla Panzella Carla Panzella has been appointed vice provost for student affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. She served as dean of students and associate vice provost. Panzella holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Saint Peter’s University, a master’s in organizational psychology and leadership from the Teachers College of Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in higher education from Seton Hall University.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 13, 2024
Florida A&M University Interim President Dr. Timothy L. Beard has announced changes on the horizon for the embattled institution. Dr. Timothy L. Beard Beard wrote in a letter to some members of FAMU’s senior leadership team that changes in personnel would be necessary for the university to move forward more effectively. This he surmised from consultation with the Board of Trustees, the past university president, and his own observations.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 13, 2024
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released a new trustee guide intended to help higher education leadership proactively prepare for potential campus disruptions, such as those linked to antiwar protests last spring. Dr. Michael Poliakoff “The free exchange of ideas, which is the very lifeblood of education and progress, vanishes when anomie and disorder seize the campus,” said Dr.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 11, 2024
Thomas P. Clement and his wife, Wonsook Kim, bestowed an historic $2.5 million gift upon Howard Community College in support of programming and scholarships in its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) division. Thomas P. Clement and his wife, Wonsook Kim, bestowed an historic $2.5 million gift upon Howard Community College to help support it science, technology, engineering, and mathematics division.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 13, 2024
A new Data Points series is providing insights into the impacts of community college bachelor’s degree education and increasingly diverse populations and their career prospects. Dr. Angela Kersenbrock The series — funded by Lumina Foundation, the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA), and research partner, Bragg & Associates, Inc. — examines common misperceptions of community college baccalaureate degrees based on national research, comprising 11 white paper data points on race
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2024
The American education system faces a persistent and troubling gap: the significant underrepresentation of Black male educators. With Black males making up only about 2% of all educators nationwide, this issue is more than a diversity problem. It is a systemic crisis that impacts student outcomes and educational equity. Research underscores the profound impact of Black teachers on preK-12 student achievement, particularly for students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 14, 2024
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigned her post effective Aug. 14. Dr. Minouche Shafik The university has been embroiled in controversy since antiwar demonstrations reached a fever pitch in the spring of 2024. Many on faculty at the university expressed no-confidence in the administration partly for its aggressive response to on-campus demonstrations.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 14, 2024
Classes at Saint Augustine’s University, the historically Black university in North Carolina, will be delayed by two weeks. Dr. Marcus H Burgess Fall classes have been delayed until Sept. 3, which means new and returning student move-ins will be delayed until Aug. 27-28, according to a university notice. Officials noted that continued repairs to buildings damaged by Tropical Storm Debbie was partly the reason for the delay.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2024
Learning continues to be an obstacle for nearly a third of students, according to 2023-24 survey data released by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Dr. Peggy G. Carr “In the latest data from the School Pulse Panel survey we are seeing signs of change in the areas of learning recovery and student absences in public schools.” said NCES Commissioner Dr.
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