Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It’s finally happened. After years of studying higher education and teaching thousands of students, I’m now the parent of a high school senior who’s running the so-called college admissions gauntlet. Earlier this month I attended a parent meeting at his Philadelphia public school and listened as an experienced educator told us, “At some point during this process you will hate your child.
Active Minds
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
It’s never too early to start planning for your future. As you return to school looking forward to charting a new year, it’s important to consider how your actions today inform your path tomorrow. This new season is the perfect time to start thinking about your career and plans for the future. Many of you already have a solid plan, while others are still creating yours.
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Student Minds
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Abigail writes about building a sense of belonging when starting university. - Abigail Mathew Ah, the beloved two words every young adult looks forward to upon leaving secondary education looks forward to. Fresher’s week. You must be familiar with the term – it is a word which is celebrated in the eyes of every prospective university student. However, I was one of the oddballs who was quite apprehensive about it.
Steve Keating
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It has been said that a person who is good at making excuses is seldom good for anything else. Make no mistake about this absolute fact… making excuses is habit-forming. Making excuses is demoralizing, for the excuse maker and the people who have to listen to them. Excuse-making limits a person’s potential. It’s just not good to make excuses. Ever! Before we look at how to stop making excuses, let’s make sure we are all on the same page about exactly what an excuse sounds like.
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Black males need support from childhood through graduate education to improve, fulfill, and correct inequitable access to careers in science and engineering. Broadening Black males’ participation in science and engineering extends our country’s ability to solve our — and the world’s — grand challenges. Implementing new strategies aimed at increasing Black males’ participation in these fields is key, and the new Black Males in Engineering (BME) project can help fulfill this goal.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Our September Team Spotlight is Stephanie McCarter, who joined College Aid Services in 2023. Stephanie’s enter the field as the Assistant Director of Compliance & Quality Control career at the University of South Carolina in 2013, where she showcased her commitment to high standards in a student-facing role. She collaborated extensively with other professionals through… More » Team Spotlight: Stephanie McCarter The post Team Spotlight: Stephanie McCarter first appeared on College
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Steve Keating
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Apologizing can often feel like a daunting task for many individuals. For some, the challenge is so great that they choose to avoid it entirely. Others may find it easier to casually say “I’m sorry,” but this frequent use of the phrase can dilute its meaning. Unfortunately, these common apologies often lack an essential element: genuine behavioral change.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Two new reports from The California Alliance for Student Parent Success (The Alliance) detail the challenges that student parents face at California institutions. The reports analyze the available data and call for more research to be gathered so that this population can be served more effectively. Approximately 300,000 undergraduate student parents are currently enrolled at institutions of higher education in the state of California.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Department of Education is addressing two software issues that flag incorrectly flag ISIRs as “Conflicting Information” for the 2024-25 award year. Officials are working to permanently resolve both problems and below is an overview of the most recent guidance that they have provided: Main Issues Issue #1: Federal Tax Information (FTI) and Manual Input… More » New Guidance Released to Address Conflicting Information Issues With 2024-25 ISIRs The post New Guidance Released to
Thrive Alliance Group
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Resilience is a skill that everyone needs to overcome obstacles and manage life’s challenges. Yet this essential quality seems to be on the decline in young people. Building resilience in children will help them do better in school and give them a better chance to be happier and more successful throughout their lives. Let’s start by considering why resilience skills have declined, and the advantages resilient kids have as they grow and mature.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
By: Patti Curtis, Senior STEM Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary On August 14, 2024, the Office of the Deputy Secretary, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), held a YOU Belong in STEM webinar entitled Inclusive Higher Education Pathways that featured grant programs for minority serving institutions (MSIs) of higher education Continue Reading The post Inclusive Higher Education STEM Pathways appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Born in Grinnell, Iowa, Edith Renfrow Smith graduated from Grinnell College in 1937 and was the only Black student on campus during the 4.5 years that she attended the small, private liberal arts college. At 110 years old, she is the college’s first Black alumna and the oldest living graduate of the institution. This week, Grinnell will dedicate and name its newest residence hall in honor of Renfrow Smith, recognizing her legacy, life, and commitment to community, education, and equity.
Counselors' Corner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I’ve likely told you this story before, but, evidently, it bears repeating. A 10th-grade boy comes bounding out of the classroom when the bell rings and heads straight to the counseling office. “I know exactly what I want to do with my life. I want to go to college, and become a disc jockey.” You ready? The counselor responds thusly.
Symplicity
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Symplicity® Corporation, a global leader in student employability, student wellness and success, is proud to welcome the National College of Ireland (NCI) to its CSM network. This collaboration marks a major step forward in NCI's commitment to empowering students and graduates to achieve career success in an increasingly competitive job market.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
By: James Kvaal, U.S. Under Secretary of Education The U.S. Department of Education today announced another important step in its ongoing efforts to fix the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Borrowers can now see their payment counts, updated through this summer, including how many payments they have left until they are eligible for forgiveness Continue Reading The post Updates for PSLF Borrowers: Payment Count Availability appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
We know the pain. We wallow in the sadness. The poets and painters, they are our light in a dangerous and depressed world. For real. If it weren’t for the James Baldwins and Louise Erdriches ; or the stories of sadness or narratives love triumphing over oppression, all of the pain, all the sadness--all of it--would overwhelm. We need to find a way to John Keats who found beauty in the paradox.
Timely MD
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Positive mental health among college students is on the rise, according to the 2023-2024 Healthy Minds Study report. However, 78% of students expressed still needing help managing their emotions , though only about half (36%) received counseling or therapy in the last year. Many factors can hinder the effectiveness of counseling , including the session duration, with many providers finding that shorter, 30-minute sessions do not allow for deep therapeutic work.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The latest service release for EDExpress for Windows 2024-25 is now available to administrators to fix issues with the program’s Direct Loan and Pell Grant modules. The announcement below provides a detailed list of the software updates, installation instructions, and recommendations for loading the service file to PC workstations. Posted Date: September 27, 2024 Author:… More » Service Update for EDExpress, Release 2.0 Improves Direct Loan and Pell Grant Module Performance The post
Knack
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
As I reflect on the recent ICLCA conference in Salt Lake City, a session led by Adriana Gonzalez-Elliott, Director of the Academic Success Center at Iowa State University, stood out to me. Titled “ Enhancing Academic Success: Empowering Teams, Cultivating Trust, and Driving Innovation ,” the session was an important reminder of the complexities of leadership in learning centers across college and university campuses.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Borough of Manhattan Community College and the Institute for Justice and Opportunity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice have teamed up to create a new degree-granting Prison-to-College Pathways (P2CP) program for incarcerated students at Otisville Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Participants in the program will earn an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts at BMCC, making P2CP the only CUNY College-in-Prison (CIP) program providing an undergraduate degree in a New York State Departm
CAMPUSPEAK
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Whether planning an event for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month, typically celebrated in June, or LGBTQ+… The post Top LGBTQ Speakers appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
FSA has notified institutions that the StudentAid.gov website will be down for mandatory maintenance. The outage is scheduled to occur between 6 p.m. ET on September 28, 2024 and 1 p.m. ET on September 29, 2024. Users will not be able to log in or create an account during this time. SOURCE: (GENERAL-24-114 ) OUTAGE… More » FSA to Implement StudentAid.gov Maintenance, Outage Scheduled for September 28th The post FSA to Implement StudentAid.gov Maintenance, Outage Scheduled for September 28t
Knack
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
I’ll never forget the first time I heard the term “soft skills.” It was during one of my group counseling classes for my master's degree. I remember feeling a bit odd because I had never heard about “soft skills” while growing up or anywhere within my undergraduate degree. I had always focused on academic skills, technical knowledge, and “hard skills,” so the idea that skills like effective communication, learning styles and problem-solving were equally important was a revelation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Graduate degrees can offer a chance at high-income careers, but the rising costs of attendance have increasingly led to unequal outcomes, with many, particularly minoritized populations, swimming in debt years after graduation. That’s why researchers at the Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at Georgetown University have released a new report, " Graduate Degrees: Risky and Unequal Paths to the Top.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America and can be lots of fun. Why is it so popular? It is easy to learn, has a low impact, and can be great exercise for all ages. It is like tennis; however, here are some key differences: The pickleball court is approximately one-fourth the size of a tennis court. That means it is less court space to cover.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Update on September 26, 2024: The Department has updated Volume 4B implements several revisions to… More » 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (September 2024 Update #2) The post 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (September 2024 Upda
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The world of financial aid for college can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools and knowledge, you can unlock the support needed to pay for school. The whole process becomes way easier once you understand what you’re reading and what you’re filling out! Two of the most important forms you’ll encounter are the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
A brand-new video series that highlights the diverse experiences of Black boys and men in the science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) fields, has launched under the direction of a prominent researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Brian A. Burt has created the Black Males in Engineering (BME) project, an interactive guide that spotlights his critical research over the past decade.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
More than 50 years of research indicates that family engagement is one of the most powerful predictors of a child’s development, educational attainment, and success in school and life. Timely, accurate, and complete information and data about the quality of public education is vital to supporting active participation in student learning. The state and local Continue Reading The post State and Local Report Cards as One Tool to Understand and Support Student Learning appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The announcement below reminds Title IV-eligible institutions and third-party servicers that they are prohibited from making substantial misrepresentations and outlines several examples of conduct that would violate federal law. It also lays out the Department’s authority to review any claims of misrepresentations by an institution, which could result in punishment that include fines, limit participation… More » Best Practices to Minimize and Report Substantial Misrepresentations The
CAMPUSPEAK
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
In today’s increasingly polarized world, fostering meaningful dialogue has become more important than ever. Civil discourse—respectful, thoughtful conversation on important… The post Top Speakers on Civil Discourse appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), points out that Black girls tend to face more and harsher forms of discipline than other girls including higher suspension and expulsion rates. The report’s conclusion is based on an analysis of U.S. Department of Education data in the 2017-2018 school year. At the time, Black girls comprised 15 percent of all girls in public schools but received almost half of suspensions and expulsions.
Symplicity
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The UK is facing a growing skills crisis that threatens economic growth, particularly as the country grapples with a shortage of skilled workers in critical sectors such as life sciences, engineering, and professional services. According to the Financial Times (subscription required) , a significant number of young Britons are left behind in education and vocational training, leading to long-term consequences for both individuals and the economy.
College Aid Services
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Institutions that are located in regions directly affected by by recent severe storms or disaster events and eligibility for supplemental funding will receive supplemental FSEOG funds by September 30, 2024. According to FSA, these schools will receive FSEOG funding up to the amount requested in the 2024-25 FISAP report and they are encouraged to utilize… More » Eligible Schools Impacted by Natural Disasters to Receive Supplemental FSEOG Funds by 9/30 The post Eligible Schools Impacted by N
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Note: this post originally appeared as an email sent to the Hopkins community on September 27, 2024. Dear Johns Hopkins Community: Today we are sharing with you Johns Hopkins’ Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the calendar year 2023. This report includes important information regarding campus safety and related policies and procedures for the Johns Hopkins community, and its distribution is in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statisti
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, high school GPAs (HSGPA) are less likely to be clear indicators of first-year, postsecondary success. A more holistic assessment of students, including the use of the ACT test score alongside HSGPA, acts as a better predictor. That’s according to the latest report from the ACT , which analyzed high school GPAs, ACT test scores, and first-year grades in students from 2017 to 2021.
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