Student Minds
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Stavros is struggling between doing all those things he had dreamed about and having to manage his fear that is getting in the way. - Stavros I don’t particularly enjoy taking walks in parks. Please don’t judge me when I say this, but I have to admit that walks in parks often feel like a messy plate filled with all kinds of vegetables, scattered unevenly in terms of colour and shape.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A new $4.8 million grant to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) will help the historically Black college and university study Alzheimer’s disease in middle-aged African Americans. Dr. Travonia Brown-Hughes, COAACH director and an associate professor in N.C.
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Active Minds
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to check in. This time of the year — filled with talks of going home to visit family and favorite Thanksgiving foods or traditions — can mean a million different things, depending on who you’re speaking with. Whether you are feeling positive, negative, or something in between at this time of year, we wanted to know how YOU were feeling this season and learn more about the various experiences people have during this tim
College Aid Services
NOVEMBER 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 November 27, 2024: We have revised the Excel ISIR record layout in Volume… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (November 2024 Update) The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (November 2024 Update) first appeared
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.
Knowledge Avatars College
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Announcing Brainwaves: The Knowledge Avatar Experience Podcast Emiliano De La… Thu, 11/28/2024 - 10:06 Brainwaves: The Knowledge Avatar Experience is a vibrant podcast that dives into the dynamic world of Knowledge Avatars, unraveling how these virtual personas are revolutionizing how we learn and interact with information. In each episode Emiliano De Laurentiis, our host, explores cutting-edge developments, shares insightful conversations with experts, and offers practical tips to harness these
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Keystone College—a small, liberal arts college in Northeastern Pennsylvania—had its accreditation withdrawn this week by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Keystone College The school, which has about 1,100 students, pledged to appeal the decision. The decision to revoke the school’s accreditation is connected to its ongoing financial challenges.
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Steve Keating
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Say what? If something about the title of this post doesn’t sound exactly right to you, it might be because you’ve never heard of being a good “hearer.” But you know what I mean because being a good hearer is the same as being a good listener. Or is it? Hearing and being a good listener are fundamentally different. Hearing Definition : Hearing is the physiological process of perceiving sound.
Knack
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Veteran students bring unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths to college campuses. However, they also face distinct challenges that can make their transition to higher education complex. By offering accessible support services tailored to their needs, institutions can ensure these students thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Saint Augustine’s University—a historically Black college and university in North Carolina—has announced plans to cut half of its employees as administrators, amid financial challenges. The move comes after the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) voted to remove SAU from membership after two years of warnings because of its financial status.
College Aid Services
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Federal Student Aid has updated the 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical and processing information for the 2024–25 award year. Update on November 27, 2024: We updated multiple edits in Volume 5 – Edits and Rejects. Review the Change History Table near the beginning of… More » 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (November 2024 Update) The post 2024–25 FAFSA Specifications Guide (November 2024 Update) first ap
Symplicity
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Symplicity convened an all-start panel of experts in career services from around the globe to discuss the impact of skills-based hiring on higher education institutions and the recruiting sector. Our global panel included: Niesha Taylor from NACE (US) , Alan McAlpine from NAGCAS (Australia) , and Martin Edmondson from AGCAS (UK), who all shared their perspectives on how skills-based hiring is transforming the landscape for students and employers alike.
Knack
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
When I transitioned from a higher education administrator to a role in the higher ed-adjacent space, I knew it would change how I approached my work—but I didn’t fully grasp how much it would change my perspective. I had spent years immersed in campus culture, navigating the challenges of student success, equity, and retention. I worked closely with faculty, staff, and leadership, always striving to meet students’ needs with the resources available.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Shola Lynch Spelman College has scored a major coup with the hiring of award-winning filmmaker Shola Lynch as its Diana King Endowed Professor in Film, Filmmaking, Television, and Related Media in the Department of Art and Visual Culture. Lynch will also serve as the director of the documentary film program at the historically Black college in Atlanta.
College Aid Services
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
FSA has opened the event platform for its annual virtual training conference to financial aid administrators, with only a week until the event begins. The virtual platform allows users to build their own schedules for each event, view speaker biographies, and visit the conference’s virtual exhibit hall. The electronic announcement provides detailed instructions for how… More » Now Open: 2024 Virtual FSA Training Conference Event Platform The post Now Open: 2024 Virtual FSA Training C
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
As a high school senior, you’re facing one of the biggest decisions of your life: where to go to college. But this decision isn’t just about choosing the school with the best programs, campus vibe, or student culture. It’s also about how to make it work financially. That’s where the timing of your college applications can have a big impact. While options like Early Action and Early Decision may sound appealing for getting a jumpstart on the admissions process, if financial aid is a priorit
Student Research Foundation
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
For many high school students, applying to colleges is the start of a new chapter—but it can be an intimidating process. Many students want to stand out on their college applications and make a good first impression, but they are unsure where to start and what to include. Colleges review hundreds of applications and many prestigious colleges have low acceptance rates, so it’s important to be prepared before you start applying.
School & Student Services by Community Brands
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Private schools have long been a beacon of academic excellence and unique educational opportunities. However, the cost of tuition can be a barrier for families considering private school options, limiting access to these institutions. To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid.
College Aid Services
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Our Team Spotlight for the month of November is David Brod. Joining College Aid Services earlier this year, David combines his advanced data analytics skills and passion for community service as a Project Manager to ensure that our clients are able to better serve their students. His wealth of experience includes strategic initiative development to… More » Team Spotlight: David Brod The post Team Spotlight: David Brod first appeared on College Aid Services.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The weather is getting colder, but we can still find ways to stay active. Being active through the winter can improve our mood, lower stress, and promote better sleep. Think about how you can increase your physical activity through household chores and consider walking on a treadmill or using a stationary bicycle. Winter can be the perfect time to join a local fitness class and benefit from meeting new people.
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
As we head into a demanding finals season, it is crucial to remember that a little balance and self-care can go a long way towards not just surviving but thriving during this busy time. In support of this, let’s talk about SNACKS! Not just the kind you munch on during a study session, but an acronym for well-being to help students remember the importance of the following factors: Sleep Nutrition Activity Connectivity Knowledge, and Self-care It’s paramount to tend to these things in times of inc
IEFA
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
From planning your journey to leaving your family and friends and settling into a new environment, becoming an international student is challenging. But the benefits of being an international student are undeniable – international students enrich their host communities while gaining invaluable personal and professional advantages. In this post, we explore how international students contribute to the world around them and why so many choose to study abroad.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
I have never truly feared the antipathy of those who disdain me, but like a gut punch from Muhammad Ali, I am dishearteningly afraid of the silence of my friends. One of Mama’s signature statements, often made to me when she was frustrated because I had taken a personal risk too big for her comfort: “I have never known you to be properly afraid of anything.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
As higher education continues to shift and change, scholars who study the field convened in Minneapolis last week to share their scholarship and to strategize about best practices, particularly aimed at making colleges and universities more equitable and diverse. Sailesh Maharjan, a lecturer and mental health first aid trainer at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), wasn’t quite sure he would fit in at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
With the 2024 election fresh on our minds, it is fair to say that Vice President Kamala Harris, a graduate of Howard University and outspoken advocate of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), brought renewed attention to HBCUs during both her time in office and the presidential campaign. VP Harris even chose to give her concession speech on the campus of her alma mater.
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