College Planners of America

JULY 24, 2023

Experts in higher education have long criticized the Advanced Placement (AP) program, but few have been as scathing as John Tierney, a professor at Boston College. In an article in Atlantic Magazine , he said, “ Fraudulent schemes come in all shapes and sizes. To work, they typically wear a patina of respectability. That’s the case with Advanced Placement courses, one of the great frauds perpetrated on American high-school students. ” That’s a powerful statement.

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Active Minds

JULY 28, 2023

Being Asian and Filipino, it was so challenging to talk about my mental health, particularly due to the stigma in my family and community. As a college professor currently visiting the United States (but who was raised in the Philippines, a dominantly Catholic country), I observed from a young age how mental health issues, such as depression, were frequently correlated to a lack of faith or weak emotions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 25, 2023

Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart has been selected as the lone finalist for the role of chancellor of the Austin Community College (ACC) District. Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart Lowery-Hart is currently president of Amarillo College and member of the Kody Hodge Foundation Board of Directors. Previously, he was vice president of academic affairs for Amarillo. “Dr. Lowery-Hart is a visionary with a proven history in the community college,” said Dr.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

These are the top 10 things to consider when applying for college financial aid as a divorced parent and provide insights to help you make informed decisions. Our office gets many questions on college financial aid, FAFSA, and divorced parents advice 2023. As a divorced parent, applying for college financial aid for your child can be a complex and overwhelming process.

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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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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 28, 2023

After 18 years of dedication to our organization, Team IHEP is bidding a bittersweet farewell to a true champion of college access, student success and educational equity. Lacey Leegwater has left an indelible mark on IHEP and our nationwide community of scholars, practitioners, and alumni. As Lacey departs IHEP and embarks on a new chapter, we are celebrating her transformative leadership.

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Active Minds

JULY 25, 2023

Mental health awareness and access to treatment have grown immensely in the past few decades. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reported that 47.2% of U.S. adults with mental illness received treatment in 2021. Slowly but surely, actions are being taken to change the culture around mental health, but to continue we must address the gaps in care among those in the BIPOC community.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 28, 2023

Applying for college or graduate school can be one of the most stressful times in your life. The pressure of getting accepted into a good school can be overwhelming, and the process of applying itself can be incredibly time-consuming. But no worries, College Aid Consulting Services is here to offer you some tried-and-true tips for reducing stress during the application process.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.” July 25, 2023 — by Brian Zhang Mychael Brown aspires to be either a cardiologist or an anesthesiologist. The morning of Thursday, June 1, 2023 started like any other average school day for 17-year-old Mychael Brown. But when the high school junior was preparing to get off a train at Foggy Bottom metro station in Northwest Washington, D.C., he noticed a man in the sa

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Active Minds

JULY 24, 2023

A peek online will expose you to a seemingly unlimited number of self-care routines, tips, and advice. But take a second look, and you’ll see a disconnection between what internet influencers portray as self-care and what a self-care day actually looks like. What does it mean to care for yourself? Is it popping a different color bath bomb in your tub every night?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2023

Dr. Ruth J. Simmons will deliver the 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, the highest honor from the federal government for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities. Dr. Ruth J. Simmons The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) lecture – “Facing History to Find a Better Future” – will take place 7 p.m. EDT Sep. 26 at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2023

Discover our Top 10 FAFSA Tips for Divorced Parents in 2024—expert guidance tailored for navigating college financial aid. These insights stem from frequent inquiries and our seasoned experience in aiding divorced parents with the FAFSA. As a divorced parent, applying for college financial aid for your child can be a complex and overwhelming process.

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Symplicity

JULY 26, 2023

A big part of attracting diverse groups of candidates to entry-level roles is being able to demonstrate strong diversity initiatives. Gen Z is not only the most diverse generation entering the job market but also one that strives to hold companies accountable for their commitment to diversity and inclusion (DEI). This past spring, Symplicity Recruit conducted the State of Early Talent survey to find out more about how graduating students approach their job search.

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Active Minds

JULY 27, 2023

Being a student is no joke. Between classes, activities, work, and social life, things get overwhelming fast. And if you also live with a mental health condition like anxiety, depression, or ADHD, it can feel impossible to keep up. But you’ve got this! Resources exist to support you — accommodations for students managing their mental health are available, and we’re here to share with you how to find and effectively utilize them.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2023

The anti-DEI legislation has threatened more than institutional autonomy. It has undoubtedly set a dangerous precedent leading to further political meddling in academic matters. More public institutions are coming directly under political control, which will have horrifying consequences in the following months. Colleges and universities nationwide have established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices for years to increase faculty diversity and help students from various backgrounds suc

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College Aid Services

JULY 25, 2023

Last week the Department of Education released an additional fact sheet for Prison Education Programs. The fact sheet can be found here: Prison Education Program (PEP) The announcement (GENERAL-23-58) is published below for reference. POSTED DATE: July 18, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: GENERAL-23-58 SUBJECT: Additional Fact Sheet for Prison Education Programs… More » New Fact Sheet for Prison Education Programs The post New Fact Sheet for Prison Education Pr

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Civitas Learning

JULY 25, 2023

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Youtube | Full Transcript Today on the show, I’m talking with Dr. Marisa Vernon White, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services at Lorain County Community College. We begin by discussing Lorain County Community College’s use of data-informed collaboration and case management to understand the needs of its students and the broader community.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

JULY 25, 2023

Parents across the country, with different lived experiences, are united by our belief that we can be the catalysts to create transformative change that benefits all children in our public education system. That change can only happen when we commit to truly embracing the power of parent participation, collaboration, and shared responsibility in creating a Continue Reading The post Standing Shoulder-to-Shoulder appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 27, 2023

Miller Lite and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are using their longstanding partnership to give 35 scholarships to eligible undergraduate Latinx students. Lacey Golonka The scholarship amounts range from $2,500 to $5,000. And recipients of the Miller Lite Brewed to be Bright scholarship program will also be offered career development opportunities via HACU's ¡Adelante!

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College Aid Services

JULY 25, 2023

Last Friday, operational guidance was released by the Department of Education on how institutions are to report Federal Work-Study earnings using the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) system. The electronic announcement (CB-23-13) can be found on the FSA website and is also below for reference. POSTED DATE: July 21, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC… More » Guidance on reporting Federal Work-Study (FWS) earnings to comply with the FAFSA Simplification Act requirement The

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Counseling Today

JULY 28, 2023

People often don’t expect to feel sad, agitated or depressed during the summer, but if they do, then they may be suffering from summer seasonal affective disorder. The post Seasonal affective disorder and the summertime blues appeared first on Counseling Today.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 25, 2023

Scholarships are one of the best ways to have extra cash for college. But they’re often one of the last things that rising high school seniors think about or work on during their college application process. While some scholarships are included in your financial aid. The post Summer is the Best Time to Find Scholarships for College appeared first on CFAA.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 27, 2023

After two years of COVID-19-related disruptions, the percentage of first-time college students sticking with school has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). The report, based on data from institutions representing 97% of U.S. postsecondary enrollment, found that 75.7% of the students entering college in fall 2021 continued their studies in fall 2022, an increase of nearly one point from the previous year, and

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College Aid Services

JULY 25, 2023

On July 19, 2023, the Department of Education posted COD-23-05, which discusses the plan to implement additional Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System functionality on July 30. Read the whole announcement below. POSTED DATE: July 19, 2023 AUTHOR: Federal Student Aid ELECTRONIC ANNOUNCEMENT ID: COD-23-05 SUBJECT: Additional COD System Implementation for 2023–24 Award Year (July… More » Additional COD System Implementation for 2023–24 Award Year will occur on July 30th The post Ad

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Steve Keating

JULY 23, 2023

Some people would tell you that figuring out what is ethical and what isn’t is hard. I do not agree with that. There’s a simple “test” to determine whether something is ethical. If you think there is even a slight possibility that something is unethical then it almost certainly is. If you’d be even the least bit embarrassed or concerned if someone found out you did it, then “it” is almost certainly unethical.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

JULY 24, 2023

Energy saving mode. Not the same as being asleep. Still ticking along but not doing a great deal. Ready to wake up if called upon. Computers have energy saving mode. So do new cars. So why not us? How handy it would be to have energy saving mode when you’re doing one of those academic tasks which can easily spiral out of control. The tasks you still need to be awake for but where it’d be helpful to conserve your focus and effort until it’s needed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2023

Even with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike affirmative action, there are still ways to get diverse student populations into higher ed, experts and scholars said at a webinar hosted this week by California student success organization The Campaign for College Opportunity. Mamie Voight Citing Chief Justice John Robert’s majority decision on the matter, EducationCounsel co-founder Art Coleman said that it was still possible to strategize and innovate to promote access, equity, and divers

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s Students are no longer entering college with the same levels of academic preparation that we might have expected before the pandemic, one of the many ripple effects we face as a result of disruptions in high school learning. Academic and student success leaders tell me that they are particularly concerned with performance in foundational math courses and programs that rely heavily o

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Scholarship America

JULY 28, 2023

For companies of all sizes, leading with purpose—that is, working toward a mission and considering corporate social responsibility (CSR) in decision-making—has never been more important. 78% of Americans “believe companies must do more than just make money; they must positively impact society as well,” and companies that put their corporate responsibility goals front and center are more likely to recruit and retain employees, create consumer loyalty and build trust across all types of stakeholde

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Student Loan Planner

JULY 27, 2023

South Dakotans have a higher percentage of graduates with student loan debt, according to data from The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS). Seventy-three percent of South Dakota students from the class of 2020 had education loans to repay upon graduation. The average loan balance was $32,029. That amount can be tough to manage […] The post 4 Top Options for South Dakota Student Loan Forgiveness appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 24, 2023

Rutgers University's plan to merge New Jersey’s two largest public medical schools, New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has proven controversial, NorthJersey.com reported. Dr. Jonathan Holloway Faculty concerns and disagreements surrounding a potential merger culminated in a Jul. 21 vote of lost confidence in Rutgers President Dr.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians? By Valerie Gipson About 3.8 million of today’s undergrad students are also parents—meaning they represent about one-fifth of the total undergraduate student population. But limited data on student-parents means that colleges and universities often overlook this population.

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Steve Keating

JULY 27, 2023

I like people who understand what being a leader actually means and yet they still want to be a leader. Those people are willing to invest a part of themselves in helping other people grow and succeed. While they may make a living by leading, their primary goal is to make a difference. A difference in their organization, I should add a positive difference, but even more importantly, a positive difference in the lives of the people they lead.

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Mongoose

JULY 25, 2023

Gil Rogers, the host of FYI, is joined by Teresa Valerio Parrot , EdD, APR, principal at TVP Communications. Teresa also serves as co-host of the Trusted Voices Podcast , which focuses on bringing listeners into conversations with the leaders in higher education who are navigating the most high-profile and high-impact issues today. Teresa also is the founding co-editor and contributor to the Inside Higher Ed blog, Call to Action. ?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 28, 2023

Massasoit Community College in Brockton, Massachusetts, will begin offering a Black Studies degree. In doing so, it will become the first two-year school in the state to offer such a degree, GBH News reported. “Everyone should be taking these subject matters,” said Dr. Carine Sauvignon, an executive dean at Massasoit. “It opens up and broadens knowledge and understanding of cultural differences that we experience, especially in higher education.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Infographic Mapping the Enrollment Landscape A convergence of crises over the past three years has greatly altered the college enrollment landscape, revealing strengths and vulnerabilities that previously went unnoticed, were underestimated, or were misunderstood. Use this infographic to reorient yourself to a higher education marketplace that is being transformed by ever-disruptive forces.

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Student Loan Planner

JULY 24, 2023

Vermont residents carry a federal student debt load of around $3 billion, according to 2023 U.S. Department of Education data. If you’re from the Green Mountain State and looking for debt relief options, check out these Vermont student loan forgiveness programs. 11 Vermont student loan forgiveness options Vermont has quite a few loan repayment and […] The post 11 Vermont Student Loan Forgiveness Programs You Probably Don’t Know About appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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