Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2023

Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) have been in existence for over 50 years, serving not only Native American and Alaskan Native students but anyone from the rural communities where they reside. The 35 TCUs in the U.S. train future teachers, nurses, engineers, and more. Yet despite serving almost 28,000 students yearly, experts say TCUs are often invisible to the public or seen as institutions of lesser quality than other public or private institutions, despite being accredited by state age

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Student Minds

JANUARY 26, 2023

A poem detailing a young person's silent battle with depression. - Muskaan Admani When someone asks how I am I want to say I really do feel Unloved And Worthless And like A burden This d e p r e s s i o n Is a ravenous parasite Sucking out all the light I have left I have lost my sight. I want to say That my thoughts Are incessantly pushing weight against my shoulders And that is why I shake sometimes I am relentlessly fighting a boxing match That you cannot see But my energy Is now fleeting.

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Steve Keating

JANUARY 22, 2023

It’s a fact that sometimes people are promoted into leadership positions when they have, shall we say, some shortcomings. At least some perceived shortcomings. How you react under those circumstances says a lot more about you than it says about the person in the leadership position. It is common for a person being “led” by someone they feel is unqualified to hold a leadership position to “resist” that person.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 26, 2023

Many people that inquire about our Financial Aid advisor services want to know what are the responsibilities of a FAFSA preparer? College Aid Consulting Services are FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) preparer experts who assist individuals and families complete the FAFSA form, which is required for most students to be eligible for financial aid for college.

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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

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s still early in application season, but North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has already seen a 57% boost in its application numbers from last year. “Compared to then, we were at 9,629 applications last year on January 24,” said Michael Bailey, director of undergraduate admissions at NCCU. “This year we’re at 15,187.” Michael Bailey, director of undergraduate admissions at North Carolina Central University.

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Student Minds

JANUARY 23, 2023

Sub-editors, Sarah, Madeleine and Joe, have come together to share how they're taking 2023 as a fresh start. - Student Minds Editorial Team ✨ How do you see 2023 as a fresh start? ✨ ⭐ Sarah (Student): Every new year, like many of us, I think about the goals I’d like to achieve over the next year. This year, I want to prioritise my personal growth by pushing myself a little bit more outside of my comfort zone.

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Counseling Today

JANUARY 26, 2023

Here are four personality characteristics that make a person more vulnerable to psychological abuse. The post Does your personality make you more vulnerable to abuse? appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

About 30% of African American STEM professionals begin their higher education at a Historically Black College or University, according to the United Negro College Fund, but only around 1% of the Defense Department’s research funding is directed towards HBCUs and other minority serving institutions. This week, the U.S. government took a major step towards remedying these disparities by awarding a five-year $90 million contract to create a university affiliated research center (UARC) to Howard Uni

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. These six trends will have long-term impacts on how community colleges interact with students and getting ahead of them now will position you for success in the future. 6 trends to watch in 2023 1.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 25, 2023

Posted: January 25, 2023 Author: Federal Student Aid Subject: 2023-2024 FAFSA Verification-Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Return Transcript Matrix Attached to this Electronic Announcement is the 2023-2024 FAFSA Verification-IRS Tax Return Transcript Matrix that institutions can use for 2023-2024 verification of IRS tax return information included on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid […] The post 2023-2024 FAFSA Verification- IRS Tax Return Transcript Matrix first appeared on

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Counseling Today

JANUARY 25, 2023

Counselors who understand the complexities of generational trauma can help clients acknowledge the role it plays in their lives, find healing and ultimately break the cycle. The post Generational trauma: Uncovering and interrupting the cycle appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

By Drs. Erik M. Hines, Donna Y. Ford, Edward C. Fletcher Jr., Tanya J. Middleton Dr. Erik Hines Hines: I grew up in a medium-sized city in the south that was mostly white, but also had a sizable percentage of Blacks, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans. I have had Black teachers since preschool. In fact, I had Black teachers in kindergarten through elementary school, except for one of my classes in fourth grade.

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Timely MD

JANUARY 23, 2023

It’s 4:00 a.m. and she can’t sleep. Her freshman year is nothing like she thought it would be—financial worries, academic stress, and broken relationships. She needs to talk with someone, but who’s awake this early in the morning? She remembers an app someone on campus mentioned, one that gives students free, 24/7 access to a behavioral health professional.

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College Counselor Traci

JANUARY 23, 2023

Learn about how to use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to teach students about self-care and the importance of positive mental health. Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, companionship, and appreciation. But how can we use Valentine’s Day to promote positive mental health in our communities? This blog post will discuss why Valentine’s […] The post Timely Valentine’s Day Ideas to Encourage Mental Health for Students appeared first on College Counselo

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Counseling Today

JANUARY 27, 2023

The term “quiet quitting” has gained popularity since COVID-19 began, but what does this really say about our work boundaries and mental health? The post What quiet quitting says about workplace mental health appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2023

Dr. Farhat Moazam To Dr. Farhat Moazam, being a good physician involves more than just knowing medicine. It requires a sense of bioethics. “If you look at the history of ethics — figuring out what’s the right thing to do, etc. — the longest history is connected to practice of medicine,” Moazam says. “So, ethics and medicine have all along had a very close relationship, and you can trace it back to Hammurabi’s Code.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

BRACKET • ALL MATCH-UPS • ALL RECIPES • HISTORY A fun, tournament-style contest to see which meat-free dish will be crowned Chompion. Visit our Instagram account to vote on your favorites each Monday from January 30, 2023 through March 6, 2023! Bracket (Click to enlarge.) For a screen-reader accessible version of the bracket, please use this PDF. All Match-Ups March 6, 2023 – Tasty 2 February 27, 2023 – Fine Dining 4 February 20, 2023 – Edible 8 February 13, 2023 – Savory

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Patter by Pat Thomson

JANUARY 23, 2023

So you’re thinking about how to develop a research agenda after your doctorate. This is often difficult to do. You’ve been down and dirty with the same question (and with all of the material you generated) for quite some time. And now you not only have to work on publishing from doctoral work, but also develop new work. It’s often easy to see a next step from the doctorate.

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Student Loan Planner

JANUARY 23, 2023

What if I told you there was a way to send all your kids to any college of their choice in the USA for almost free? Sounds like a scam, right? It might be hard to believe, but middle-class families might soon be able to do this due to arcane changes in federal student loan […] The post <strong>10 Steps to Free College For Your Entire Family Thanks to Biden’s New IDR Plan</strong> appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s college acceptance season, with all the accompanying emotional highs and lows swirling in households across the country. I, too, am feeling the swirl, for different reasons. As this year’s applicants and families make a decision, I am at my wits’ end about how to address a persistent problem: outsized attention devoted to so-called “best” or “top” colleges and universities.

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 25, 2023

by Nicholas Amato, Jr. Our guest columnist is Nicholas Amato, a veteran of the college world, who has a different view on how to take Artificial Intelligence out of the admissions equation. As we see more and more colleges opt to be test optional, the essay is playing a major role in the admissions process. That leads many parents seeking the help of professionals that will work alongside their child in constructing a well written and thoughtful essay.

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EAB

JANUARY 23, 2023

Blogs 4 tips to improve your college's behavioral intervention team As concerns about student well-being and mental health have risen dramatically in recent years, the impact of this trend can be seen in the caseload and complexity of behavioral intervention team (BIT)/CARE team work. Currently, many colleges and universities are reevaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of their teams.

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Student Loan Planner

JANUARY 24, 2023

Borrowers with Direct Loans have not paid interest or payments since March 13, 2020. The payment pause was extended numerous times under two presidential administrations. What borrowers might not know, though, is that even when the pause officially ends, some borrowers will continue receiving a pause, or partial pause, on student loan payments and interest […] The post <strong>For Some Borrowers, the Student Loan Payment Pause Will Last Until At Least 2025</strong> appeared

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2023

Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley is now president of Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the the institution’s first Black president. Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley Goatley – he stepped into the role this week– said he aimed for a future for Fuller that expanded beyond traditional American borders to become a global institution that supported the Christian community worldwide.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 26, 2023

We’ve officially hit the busiest part of scholarship season, so we’re bringing you a bonus roundup of featured programs from Scholarship America’s partners! This time around, we’re featuring a game-changing program for Black pharmacy doctorate students; a four-year renewable award for students in Allegheny County, PA; a new program for Florida undergrads; and a longstanding scholarship to assist those who have lost a parent in the line of public service duty.

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techKNOWtools

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s been a while since I’ve been here. Sorry blog. It’s me, not you. I have been regularly blogging on here since 2008 (according to my #tbt Blog Survey ). I’m not sure why I dropped off from posting last year, but know you’re not the only digital practice (e.g. launching podcast episodes, posting photos, or even tweeting much — if that’s even a thing anymore) that was ignored in 2022.

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Student Loan Planner

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s tax season, believe it or not. And student loan borrowers are facing an array of confusing new initiatives, reforms and changes, both to student loan programs and the tax code. Many of these changes will be beneficial, but may directly impact borrowers’ tax strategies. Now is the time to start thinking about these issues. […] The post <strong>5 Tax Tips for Student Loan Borrowers in 2023</strong> appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2023

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients – Dreamers – can now apply to join The PhD Project , a non-profit working to diversify business schools and the business world. Blane Ruschak “We’re thrilled to open PhD Project membership to DACA recipients,” said Blane Ruschak, president of The PhD Project. “We know that for college students there’s tremendous power in having ‘someone who looks like me, someone who’s walked in my shoes’ in front of the college classroom – and so many stu

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Global Career Compass

JANUARY 25, 2023

My colleague, Ann Hubbard and I are both Affiliates of the new Gateway International Group and co-authors of this foundational reading: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[link] “ The concept of employability is driving higher education policy worldwide as governments see their economies inextricably linked to a trained workforce.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 26, 2023

In the eyes of many college admissions officials, the “perfect” applicant is a student who has a top GPA, near- perfect scores on the ACT or SAT tests , and whose family is ready and able to pay full tuition. Yes, applicants who meet those criteria will not have any problem getting into the colleges of their choice. But let’s face reality. How many students are you teaching or counseling who can meet all those criteria?

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Student Loan Planner

JANUARY 27, 2023

Key Takeaways: As a critical care physician, you play a vital role in helping patients who are experiencing potential life-threatening trauma or other illnesses. There’s a significant amount of education and training necessary to perform this job and do it well. In exchange for investing thousands of dollars toward medical school and rigorous training, critical […] The post Critical Care Physician Disability Insurance: How & Where to Buy It appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2023

Some Bethune-Cookman University football players have started a petition to reinstate Ed Reed as the Wildcats head coach after the former NFL star announced Jan. 21 that the school would not be ratifying his contrac t , Sports Illustrated reported. Ed Reed More than 20 players have signed the petition, which called Reed’s dismissal unjust, according to a Twitter post from Wildcats running back Branden McDonald.

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Winona State University Wellness blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Intro Whether you’re a college student, professor or just simply a human being, sleep is an essential part of life. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep as a young adult each night is extremely important, but as a college student, school and work can complicate reaching the recommended sleep time. What is sleep deficiency? Sleep deficiency is what occurs when an individual doesn’t get enough sleep.

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CAMPUSPEAK

JANUARY 26, 2023

It’s a new school year and many institutions have committed themselves to strengthening their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts… The post 3 Things to Add to Your DEI New Year’s Resolution appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Student Loan Planner

JANUARY 25, 2023

Key Takeaways: Becoming a radiologist takes years of dedication, including completing medical school, a four-year residency and a fellowship program for further medical specialty training. That often amounts to hundreds of thousands of dollars of student loan debt in exchange for an equally high salary (eventually). Radiologists should protect their high six-figure income and education […] The post How to Buy Disability Insurance for Radiologists & What It Costs appeared first on Stude

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2023

Over the past decade, campus mental health has bloomed into a crisis, with rates of depression and anxiety symptoms more than doubling. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health issue in the 2020-21 school year. Now, a new report from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and UWill, an online counseling platform for colleges and universities, has shown that mental health

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