Steve Keating
JULY 13, 2023
The most successful people learn something new almost everyday. So do the most successful organizations. Building a culture of continuous learning within an organization is crucial. It is the bedrock or organizational growth. It is the engine of innovation and adaptability. Here are some of the most important steps to take if you’re trying to establish such a culture of continuous learning in your organization.
Active Minds
JULY 14, 2023
Our Emerging Scholars Fellowship , generously supported by the Scattergood Foundation, allows young adults nationwide to expand the research and discourse surrounding BIPOC mental health through an antiracism lens. Over the past six months, our Emerging Scholars worked tirelessly to collect and analyze data and grapple with topics that profoundly impact the livelihood of the BIPOC community, specifically Black, Asian, and Latino/a/e communities.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 13, 2023
In June, Head and Heart Philanthropy hosted its inaugural Presidential Cohort for HBCU Presidents at a two-day conference in New York, the first event held as part of two-year initiative centered around boosting sustainability and fiscal capacity for HBCUs. According to its website, Head and Heart Philanthropy, the philanthropic arm of Mosaic Genius, is a social impact agency focused on improving economic, health and education outcomes for communities of color.
Student Minds
JULY 13, 2023
Annabel reflects on how volunteering in the local community helps her manage her mental health whilst being a student. - Annabel Bubbles are great, they're simple, fun, pretty - what's not to love? University is often described as a “bubble”. You’re surrounded by like-minded people, sharing a similar universal experience. As soon as you've accepted your offer on UCAS, you're welcomed into this huge community.
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.
Steve Keating
JULY 9, 2023
Okay, so let’s get this out of the way up front. I know “Uncoachable” is not actually a word. I know this because the people at Apple say so. The spell check on my iPad says so and “uncoachable” is underlined in red throughout pages as I write this post. But I’ve told the iPad to “learn” that word and the red lines are gone. So we are now good to go.
College Aid Services
JULY 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education issues final regulations governing income-contingent repayment plans by amending the Revised Pay as You Earn (REPAYE) repayment plan and restructuring and renaming the repayment plan regulations under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, including combining the Income Contingent Repayment (ICR) and the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plans… More » Final Regulations released for Income Driven Repayment of the Federal Direct Loan and th
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Civitas Learning
JULY 13, 2023
Student success has always been a primary goal of higher education institutions. With unprecedented demographic and social changes, colleges and universities now face even more pressure to develop student success models that help students thrive academically and help institutions thrive financially. Achieving sustainable student success requires intentionality and planning at the highest levels.
Counseling Today
JULY 13, 2023
Counselors are tailoring how they approach cognitive behavior therapy to better fit the changing needs of their clients. The post Adapting CBT to meet clients’ needs appeared first on Counseling Today.
College Aid Services
JULY 14, 2023
Federal Student Aid’s Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series which commenced on June 6 has postponed the final and most anticipated session of the series. Originally scheduled for July 25th, the 2024–25 FAFSA® Demonstration webinar will now be held on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Registration is not required but participation is limited to 10,000 attendees.… More » FSA’s 2024–25 FAFSA® Demonstration has been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 The post FSA’s 2024–25 FAFSA®
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
Clemson University will ban social media platform TikTok on all of its campus networks. The app, which has drawn the ire of some lawmakers over possible security concerns involving the Chinese government, will not be accessible through the school network, both wired and Eduroam Wi-Fi, effective Jul. 10. The move to protect the “integrity of information and resources connected to the Clemson network,” according to Clemson officials, was announced to the campus last week.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
JULY 11, 2023
Paying for a college experience for your freshman (and beyond) is about more than deciding on the right loan to use. It’s also about funding the other experiences that make attending college so unique. Day-to-day expenses like internships, travel abroad opportunities, entertainment, and yes – The post 5 Ways to Pay for Day-to-Day College Expenses appeared first on CFAA.
Patter by Pat Thomson
JULY 10, 2023
When we talk about academic writing, as usually refer to papers, books, chapters and dissertations. However, there’s a lot more to academic writing than just these four. Even if these are the most high stakes quartet going, there’s still more. A lot more. This post is simply a list of the most common kinds of writing types that you will come across which all count as academic writing.
College Aid Services
JULY 10, 2023
Changes and upgrades are coming to FSA Partner Connect in September of this year. On July 5th, GENERAL-23-54 was published with a preview of the upcoming changes. Read the full notification below. POSTED DATE July 05, 2023 AUTHOR Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID GENERAL-23-54 SUBJECT FSA Partner Connect – Implementation Planned for September… More » Updates to FSA Partner Connect Planned for September 2023 The post Updates to FSA Partner Connect Planned for September 2023 fir
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 12, 2023
Terry-Ann Jones Terry-Ann Jones has been named the deputy provost for undergraduate education at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and Latin American and Caribbean studies from York University in Toronto and a master’s and a Ph.D. in international studies from the University of Miami.
Counseling Today
JULY 14, 2023
Edil Torres Rivera, ACA’s 72nd president, shares how his Puerto Rican heritage and the women in his life have made him the counselor and scholar he is today. The post Edil Torres Rivera: Ready for action appeared first on Counseling Today.
Civitas Learning
JULY 11, 2023
Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Youtube | Full Transcript In this episode, I’m talking with Allison Chase Padula, Assistant Provost for Student Success at Roger Williams University. Roger Williams University is a liberal arts college in Bristol, Rhode Island. We discuss how this liberal arts institution navigates the enrollment cliff, mental health crisis, and enduring impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Scholarship America
JULY 14, 2023
For students from low-income families, college can be a massive catch-22: higher education has never been more important, but it’s also never been more expensive. If college were accessible and affordable, students with high financial need would have a better chance to break the cycle of generational poverty; instead, the struggle to pay for higher education can leave them in dire financial straits.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 14, 2023
The rapid advance of artificial intelligence in the world of higher education has continued with the report that Harvard University has plans to use an AI chatbot as part of its introductory computer science course. The bot is designed to help students understand code and improve it, as well as to answer common basic questions, freeing up teaching assistants and professors to deal with more complex concerns.
Counseling Today
JULY 10, 2023
Learn six tips that can help you or your organization effectively advocate for the mental health profession. The post Advocacy Update: Tips for effective advocacy appeared first on Counseling Today.
HEAG
JULY 13, 2023
Recent guidance from the Department of Education on the FAFSA Simplificat ion changes has shed new light on the problem of basic-needs insecurity among college students in the United States. According to the latest research findings, around 12.5% of households … Read more ».
Knack
JULY 13, 2023
Innovation plays a pivotal role in the progress and development of any industry, and higher education is no exception. As the landscape of education evolves, institutions must embrace innovative approaches to remain relevant and provide students with a high-quality learning experience. One avenue for fostering innovation in higher education is through public/private partnerships (P3s).
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 13, 2023
Amid a hazing scandal and the subsequent firing of Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald , some faculty, alumni, and investors are pushing back against the school’s plans for a $800 million renovation of its football stadium, CBS reported. The upgrades to Ryan Field were set to begin after the 2023 season, with a reopening in 2026. But calls to delay are increasing.
Student Loan Planner
JULY 12, 2023
Long-term disability insurance can be a financial lifesaver if you experience an injury or medical condition that prevents you from working. Disability policies are custom to the individual. Insurance carriers consider your age, gender and medical history. But your job also matters when determining your coverage and premiums — specifically your disability insurance occupation class. […] The post Understanding Disability Insurance Occupation Classes: What You Need to Know appeared first on
The Advisor That Cares
JULY 10, 2023
In my best Fiona Apple impression, “I’ve been a bad, bad girl.” I have been contemplating a lot lately on how little I have been blogging. I need and must get back to documenting my experience and my learning. For example, I’m working on usability testing plans and immediately dive into my YouTube research on the topic since I do not want to schedule testing or prepare feedback surveys until I fully understand the intention of the work.
BetterMynd
JULY 10, 2023
Part of friendship is listening and offering support, but when friends are struggling with mental health challenges, many people are unsure of what to do. Seeing a friend in pain is hard. Seeing a friend in pain that we might not be able to stop or offer answers to can be even more challenging. We might feel pressure to find solutions or feel uncomfortable because we don’t know the answers.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 14, 2023
Community colleges play a critical role, providing affordable and accessible education for diverse populations. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, our nation had over 1,000 public, tribal, and independent community colleges enrolling 10.2 million credit and non-credit students for the 2021-22 academic year; the need to retain top talent among faculty and staff continues to grow.
Student Loan Planner
JULY 11, 2023
Getting an engineering degree can be a lucrative pursuit, offering professional stability and a solid salary across varying specialties — whether chemical, electrical or other branches. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, the median engineering salary is at $93,000. Though the career outlook can look bright, in the meantime, you need to cover […] The post Top 9 Loans for Engineering Students appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
EAB
JULY 11, 2023
Podcast How Racial and Ethnic Identity Influence Your College Journey Episode 157. July 11, 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.
Close the Gap Foundation
JULY 10, 2023
The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. In this spotlight series, we share with you their personal stories, passions and motivations. Let’s meet TJ TJ was a Close the Gap mentor during the 2022 fellowship program.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 13, 2023
Favour Nerrise was interested in engineering even before she knew what it was. As young as 5 growing up in Cameroon, Favour was the one her family relied on to repair a broken television or telephone. “I don’t know how or why, but I knew how to fix everything,” she said. But Nerrise didn’t have a lot of guidance on how to channel her abilities. “Exposure to engineering doesn’t really exist for my family,” she said.
Student Loan Planner
JULY 10, 2023
Key Takeaways: Principal Life Insurance Company, a member of Principal Financial Group, is one of the “Big 5” insurance carriers that underwrite “true own-occupation” disability policies. This type of long-term disability insurance is necessary for high-income professionals with specialized training, such as doctors and dentists. Since multiple insurance companies and coverage variations exist, let’s strip […] The post Principal Disability Insurance Review: Dependable Coverage for Physicia
EAB
JULY 11, 2023
Blogs How to Future-Proof Your Student List Strategy 2 Ways Cappex Candidates Are Evolving By Brandy Palmer Today’s enrollment leaders are facing an increasingly complex student list market. Ever since the pandemic accelerated the rise of test-optional admissions, many students have continued to gravitate toward colleges with flexible testing policies.
NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance
JULY 14, 2023
After the Supreme Court struck down the student debt cancellation plan, President Biden announced he would pursue an alternative pathway to provide debt relief to borrowers. The new approach involves using authority under the Higher Education Act, the federal law that governs the federal student loan programs, to provide debt relief to borrowers. President Biden stated that this approach will take longer than his prior plan, which used a national emergency authority because the Department of Edu
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 13, 2023
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has been given $33 million to build upon and renovate its academic facilities and resources. The money – it came in the form of a capital facilities grant by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education of New Jersey – will go towards CNJ’s “Educating New Jersey’s Next Generation Health Workforce” plan. As part of the plan, TCNJ is looking to construct a new building for the nursing and public health departments; refurbish academic support spaces in Roscoe Wes
College Aid Services
JULY 14, 2023
Press Release from the U.S. Department of Education: JULY 14, 2023| Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov The Department of Education (Department) today will begin notifying more than 804,000 borrowers that they have a total of $39 billion in Federal student loans that will be automatically discharged in the coming weeks. In total, the Biden-Harris… More » Biden-Harris Administration to Provide 804,000 Borrowers with $39 Billion in Automatic Loan Forgiveness as a Result
College Planners of America
JULY 10, 2023
President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, as announced last August, was set to cancel $10,000 in Federal student debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income per year. Pell Grant recipients would have gotten an additional $10,000 of debt forgiven. Last week, in its decision in Biden v. Nebraska , the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s plan, which was premised on the HEROES Act of 2003.
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