Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Manny Rodriguez laments childhood memories of the discourse surrounding education policies in California, particularly those that negatively affected migrant families like his. But he remains inspired by the words of his father, who would repeat the motto, “Cada generación tiene la responsabilidad de darle un mejor comienzo a la próxima generación.” Meaning, every generation has a responsibility to give the next generation a better start.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

New research reveals that algorithms commonly used by institutions to predict student success may be racially biased against Black and Latinx students. The report, “ Inside the Black Box: Detecting and Mitigating Algorithmic Bias Across Racialized Groups in College Student-Success Prediction ,” shows that predictive models are more likely to predict failure for Black and Latinx students who succeed, compared to their White and Asian counterparts.

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Active Minds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy (Academy) is a leadership development and mental health advocacy program that equips BIPOC and LGBTQ+ high school students to address mental health-related issues and affect change in their schools, communities, and states. Recently, four alumni from the Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy told us about their experiences and what they learned from the program as well as how they are leading mental health change in their schools and communities.

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Steve Keating

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Worrying is worthless! So don’t worry. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were that simple? Controlling worry and the stress that accompanies it is anything but easy. If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re human. That means you worry, at least sometimes. The more you can control worry in your life, the better your life will be. As hard as it is, it is possible to reduce the amount of worry we allow into our lives.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Morgan State University has been awarded a five-year, $20.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Dr. David K. Wilson The grant will expand ongoing health research at the university’s Research Centers in Minority Institutions Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation.

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Student Loan Planner

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A flurry of recent court activity has impacted several student loan forgiveness programs, and millions of borrowers are in limbo. While the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program isn’t directly targeted, the ripple effects of these lawsuits could still impact PSLF borrowers. The fate of the program may hinge on the outcome of upcoming elections,… The post Is Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Danger?

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Today, the Department of Education announced that the deadline for Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment Reporting is being extended to January 15, 2025. This announcement provides much needed relief to Financial Aid offices across the country who are already struggling with issues surrounding the the 2024-25 FAFSA. The full announcement is below.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has released the 2024 High School Benchmarks report , which shows small improvements in college enrollment and persistence in public high school graduates. Data showed no change between 2022 and 2023 high school graduates when it came to immediately enrolling in college, but there was an increase of 3.2 percentage points between 2021 and 2022 graduates across nearly all high school characteristics in terms of enrolling in college within a year o

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Steve Keating

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

I had an interesting question from a young salesperson the other day. He asked me how he would know he was doing the right things. The things he needs to do in order to be a successful salesperson. My almost automatic response was that a mentor would be a huge help to him. A mentor could not only explain to him when he was on the right path but maybe even more importantly, when he wasn’t.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Almost every fall, I’d pull up the first college application I received, look at the details the college wanted me to provide on the secondary school report, and think, what on Earth does any of this have to do with the student who’s applying to college? You’re dubious? Let’s go for a ride. Class rank Since the college has the student’s GPA, and I’ve given (or will soon give them) the GPA scale we use, it isn’t all that hard to figure out how well the student has done

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Federal Student Aid has provided additional guidance for institutions who are closing out their TEACH Grant programs for 2023-2024 academic year. The memo contains important reminders from the original notice as well as supplemental information about how to review current balances, how final balances will be notified about final balances, and what occurs if a… More » FSA Updates 23-24 TEACH Grant Guidance as September Closeout Date Nears The post FSA Updates 23-24 TEACH Grant Guidance as S

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received more than 47,000 undergraduate and graduate applications for admission this fall, resulting in a 3% increase in enrollment this year over last year. Dr. James R. Martin II “As we watch that trend continue to play out, it’s clear that North Carolina A&T stands for something special in the higher education marketplace – a place of academic excellence where education is delivered at an affordable price, an exponential universit

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Ready Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As Ready Education continues to expand and evolve, we are thrilled to announce the growth of our senior leadership team. To better serve educational institutions worldwide, we are excited to welcome Christine Hall as Vice President of Sales for the Americas and Tiago Mateus as Vice President and Managing Director for Europe to Asia-Pacific (E2AP).

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Knack

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Scaling academic support in colleges of business is a powerful strategy that not only enhances student retention and persistence to graduation but also fosters job creation for students. By integrating more peer tutoring opportunities, colleges can achieve both educational and economic goals, creating a dual benefit for institutions and students alike.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

If you are interested in being part of the 2025–26 FAFSA Beta, the Department has opened an interest form to complete. The Beta period which runs from mid-October until the end of November is open to community-based organizations, high schools, districts representing multiple schools, county or state organizations, and institutions of higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The proportion of students from underserved backgrounds has declined at Brown University, according to its first year, incoming class numbers for 2024. Logan Powell Frank Mullin The university reports that about 18% of its new 1,725-student class come from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, a decline from 27% in 2023. About 45% will receive need-based scholarship or grant aid, a decrease from 50%; and roughly 14% are first-generation college students, down from 15%.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

By: Gabriel O. Bermea Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are colleges and universities where at least 25% of the undergraduate full-time student population is Hispanic. HSIs make up about 20% of all higher education institutions in the United States, yet they enroll 63% of todays Latino undergraduate students (Santiago, Arroyo, & Cuellarsola, 2024).

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, significant changes are being introduced in how financial aid applicants must report net income (or loss) from business or farm activities. Notably, the longstanding family farm and small business asset exclusion is being eliminated, … Read more ».

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Return to Title IV (R2T4) remains a top 10 compliance finding year over year, and one of the most complex processes facing financial aid professionals today. In this webinar, we’ll explore the intricacies of R2T4 calculations and the common errors that often arise, along with their underlying causes and strategies for avoiding mistakes. Our presenters… More » Tackling R2T4: Beyond the Basics – Webinar (Recording) The post Tackling R2T4: Beyond the Basics – Webinar (Recording) first a

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom Undocumented students in California’s higher education system may soon be able to get a job in California’s public universities and colleges. California would become the first state in the nation to employ undocumented college students without legal work permits, pending a signature from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The landmark legislation, Assembly Bill 2586, passed the state legislature in a final 41-7 assembly vote last month.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

By: Por Gabriel O. Bermea Las instituciones que brindan servicios a los hispanos (HSI, por sus siglas en inglés) son universidades donde al menos el 25% de la población estudiantil a tiempo completo de pregrado es hispana. Las HSI representan alrededor del 20% de todas las instituciones de educación superior en los Estados Unidos, Continue Reading The post La Familia, el Cariño, y lo Personalizado: Consejería académica en instituciones que brindan servicios a los hispanos appeared first on ED.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity September 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The Walter O. Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Department is adding new message classes for the Enterprise Data Management and Analytics Platform Services and FAFSA Processing System to the EDconnect message class table. Follow the steps in the announcement below to implement the change. Posted Date September 10, 2024 Author Federal Student Aid Electronic Announcement ID GENERAL-24-110 Subject SAIG Message Class File… More » SAIG Message Class File Update The post SAIG Message Class File Update first appeared on College Aid Service

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 2018, when Dr. Tim Renick took on the role of senior vice president for student success at Georgia State University (GSU), the university’s demographics were rapidly changing. Historically, GSU had been a predominantly white institution (PWI). Dr. Tim Renick “Today, we’re over 80% nonwhite,” says Renick. “We’ve gone through, in a relatively short period of time, a huge shift in demographics.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By: Isabel Prasad, Policy Intern, Office of the Deputy Secretary Isabel is a rising junior at UC Berkeley studying Political Science, concentrating in International Relations and minoring in Human Rights Interdisciplinary Studies. To build a globally adept citizenry, the U.S. Department of Education promotes biliteracy, collaborates with relevant domestic and international stakeholders, and participates in Continue Reading The post Lead the World: How the U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference September 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) is a powerful member of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, responsible for funding the federal government, including the Federal TRIO Programs. He is a lifelong champion for working and middle-class families and a TRIO ally.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Purpose, structure, momentum, and support. These are the four pillars of transformation, ingredients critical to the mission of Complete College America (CCA), the advocacy organization working to improve college graduation rates since 2009. CCA’s roots began in the state of Indiana, but, by 2018, when Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva became its president, the organization began to spread its work more intentionally across the nation.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Applying for college is exciting, and understanding how to fund that journey is an important part of the process. Financial aid forms may seem overwhelming, but they’re your ticket to unlocking the financial support you need. I know that looking at all of these new terms and decisions you have to make can feel daunting. But, that’s why I’m here at CFAA!

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Knack

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Explore why the human touch remains irreplaceable in student support services, despite the rise of AI technologies.

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each November. CAMPUSPEAK speakers for Native American Heritage Month play a crucial role in… The post Top Native American Heritage Month Speakers appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Meridith Randall has deftly stabilized Golden West College (GWC) and moved it toward its future. When Randall’s presidency was made permanent in January, she had been serving as interim president for nine months. Assuming the position when the previous president resigned, she knew everyone was looking to her to bring stability to the community college.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

In this article, we discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that adult learners face while learning online. We offer you practical tips on creating a productive learning environment, managing your time effectively, and making the most of your course's resources.

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On July 31, Federal Student Aid (FSA) published Electronic Announcement CB-24-16 to alert financial aid professionals that the FISAP due on October 1, 2024, is now available on the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) website. If you have already completed … Read more ».

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Every time I started a new year in college, I would have a flood of emotions arise in me. It… The post Embracing Change for the New School Year appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Dr. Charles Alexander is shown with Kiet Lam, president of the AAP alumni network. Courtesy of Dr. Charles Alexander Dr. Charles J. Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. Established 53 years ago and built on principles of social justice, AAP’s mission is to create and administer innovative academic programs for students historically unde

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