Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes is focused on meaningful conversations that lead her institution forward. For the past 18 years of her distinguished career in higher education, Eanes has worked at public institutions. After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

This season presents opportunities to share gratitude for the Institute for Higher Education Policys hard-working team and engaged partners, celebrate our impact, and set sights on the year ahead. Its also a time for reflection. A time to reflect on progress towards our vision of a more equitable and just society through higher education and a time to reflect on the vital need to continue our efforts with persistence and zeal into 2025 and beyond.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Active Minds is a movement, a community, and a testament to what can happen when individuals come together to prioritize mental health. As someone deeply connected to its mission, Active Minds is a part of my identity, my journey as an advocate, and my experiences as a student. Reflecting on the 21 years since Alison Malmon founded the organization, I am reminded of Active Minds continued mission: to change the conversation around mental health.

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Student Minds

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A student shares their personal battle with depression, shedding light on the often-hidden struggles of academic life and mental health. Through honest reflections and hard-won coping strategies, this piece aims to offer support, understanding, and hope to others facing similar challenges. - Anonymous For many students, the transition into college life is filled with excitement and ambition.

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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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DECEMBER 31, 2024

Patter has been missing in action since the end of August. A bad case of blogging burn-out you might ask? Well, yes thats true. I have been writing this patter thing for twelve years and I did have some doubts about whether I had anything left to say. I was finding writing the blog much more of a chore than I wanted. It had ceased to be enjoyable. And it was something of a relief to just stop and not worry about what I was going to write next.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

Right before the holidays, the Department released an update on where they are with reprocessing 2024-25 FAFSA records to Address Conflicting Information, Asset Known Issues, and Incorrect Reject Codes. In the announcement, the Department acknowledge the issue of Ongoing Conflicting Information and a fix is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. In the meantime,… Read More » Latest on 202425 FAFSA Reprocessing The post Latest on 202425 FAFSA Reprocessing first appeared on College Ai

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As students get closer to graduation, most have accumulated an impressive high school education and some work experience. But, as students gain more experience, they may wonder how to best showcase it. When you start filling out college applications and applying for jobs, having your experience up-to-date and easily accessible will make these processes smoother.

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Active Minds

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Active Minds has had another successful internship semester with the 2024 Fall class, and as this intern cohort finishes up their semester with us, we want to take a moment to reflect on their incredible contributions to mental health advocacy. Throughout the semester, these interns have demonstrated dedication and creativity in promoting mental well-being.

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Student Minds

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Stavros shares his top tips for making friends to new students who are starting their university journey. - Stavros Before I moved to the UK for my studies, I used to be confident and surrounded by friends. Socialising was never a problem for me; I even considered myself an extrovert. I used to go out almost every night, party all the time, weekly road trips.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Innovating Together: 6 Essential Episodes for Higher Education Leaders Elana Thu, 12/12/2024 - 06:25 Image Blog Post Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom Its been another great year for the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), and were happy to share our top six episodes from the Innovating Together Podcast. These must-listen shows represent just a few of the innovations and challenges that were top of mind for higher education leaders in 2024.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 23, 2024

FSA has provided guidance for institutions on obtaining written consent from their students to share FAFSA data with a third party in compliance with FERPA regulations. This announcement provides specific examples of when consent should be requested, a consent language template for communications, and procedures for authorizing IDR certifications annually.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) n otes that 61.1% of learners who began college in fall 2018, which is the most recent cohort tracked, earned a credential within six years. This.5 percentage point increase is the first increase in the six-year completion rate in several years. “The improvements here were mostly driven by students who started at community colleges.

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Steve Keating

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In Part One of this two-part post, we looked at why a strong work ethic is essential to a person’s success. Many people think having a strong work ethic simply means working hard. That’s true, but there’s more to it than that. Strengthening your work ethic involves building habits and adopting mindsets that promote discipline, focus, and accountability.

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Counselors' Corner

DECEMBER 18, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Its hard to believe counselors will be talking with juniors about college right after we get back from December break. If youre new to this, heres a quick tour on making the most out of these 20-minute meetings: Graduation requirements Greet the student, ask them how the team is doing, then make sure they will have what they need to leave next June.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When deciding how to choose a college, its no surprise one of the most important factors is your major. While many colleges are known for the quality of their education, most excel in specific fields or subject areas. However, understanding how to choose a college for your major goes beyond the general reputation of the school; its about finding a place that offers strong support for your area of study.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Scheduled Post #2 The post Scheduled Post #2 appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Department of Education announced on December 6th that it would implement additional changes to the identity verification process for FAFSA applicants and contributors without a Social Security Number (SSN) to streamline the process for impacted users. The most significant updates to the process include a temporary pause in manual identity document submission through IDVerification@ed.gov… More FSA Revamps Identity Verification Process, Expands Accepted Document List The post FSA Reva

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When Dr. Herman J. Felton Jr., and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) nearly a decade ago, they had no idea that they would become the vanguard in leading and supporting a new generation of leadership within historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “The idea was simply to create a space for individuals who were sincerely interested in committing their vocation and uplift to HBCUs.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re planning on attending college and need financial aid, then filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) is an essential step. But its not just about submitting the FAFSA you need to be aware of the deadlines to make sure you dont miss out on the financial assistance you need. FAFSA deadlines can vary depending on where you live, where youre going to school, and what kind of aid youre applying for so its important to pay attention.

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Counselors' Corner

DECEMBER 4, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. High school students, especially those of you applying to college, it's time to have a heart-to-heart about the meaning of community service. Here's the deal: Chances are, the community you live in doesn't have enough money to pay for everything it needs. Some older community members could use a little company, or some elementary school kids may have nowhere to go after school.

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Knack

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Peer tutoring has long been recognized as a valuable tool for academic success, but its benefits extend far beyond the classroom. One of the most significant yet often overlooked impacts of peer tutoring is its ability to foster a profound sense of belonging among students. By connecting individuals in meaningful ways, peer tutoring programs can transform academic environments into inclusive communities where everyone feels valued and supported.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By: Samyukta Dinesh, Policy Fellow, Office of the Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Education When we talk about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, its easy to picture coding camps, robotics clubs, or students experimenting with augmented reality. These tools are exciting and undeniably transformative, but theyre only one piece of a much larger Continue Reading The post Engaging Students in STEM Education Beyond Technology appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In their latest Dear Colleague letter, Federal Student Aid has announced a new resource for administrators that consolidates training materials for Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) regulations into one page. This training page comes the federal government implements a series of new FVT/GE requirements and schools across the country work to adapt.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Social media has become a battlefield of ideas, a forum for activism, and, increasingly, a source of stress for students of color. In the current political climate, where debates over systemic racism, diversity programs, and the state of free speech dominate on a national scale, these platforms can either empower or hinder the success and outcomes of students.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is the pinnacle of business qualifications for students dreaming of becoming captains of industry. Earning a highly sought-after MBA can ensure a bright future full of opportunities for advancing a career in business. With a median $125,000 starting salary for MBA graduates in the U.S., its no wonder international students want to attend American business schools in record numbers.

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Counselors' Corner

DECEMBER 11, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. In case youre thinking the only two groups in gift giving mode this time of year are college admissions offices and Santa, let me tell you about my day yesterday. My phone went off around 7:30, and even my children know they wont get any money from me until at least 9 AM. It was a colleague from a college advocacy group, informing me that the Michigan state legislature was going to take up a bill that would basically gut all requirements for continuing professional dev

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The FAFSA is an important part of the college application process, but it can feel a little bit larger than life if youve never completed the paperwork. For some students, the application feels overwhelming and instead of figuring it out or asking for help, they skip submitting it. However, by not submitting the FAFSA, families and students are missing out on potential aid to help pay for school!

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Ed.gov Homeroom

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By: Mireya Garcia, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education All students deserve to grow up in communities that foster their success through strong family and community support systems to prepare them for academic success in college, career and beyond. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education awarded $6.9 million to 7 grantees across 6 states Continue Reading The post Education Awards nearly $7 million for Promise Neighborhoods grants appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 13, 2024

DECEMBER 13, 2024 College Aid Services proudly announces that it has successfully renewed its SOC 2 Type 2 certification. This certification is a crucial industry standard that evaluates an organizations ability to safeguard client data and maintain the integrity of its systems. As a leader in higher education consulting, this annual recertification process demonstrates… More College Aid Services Renews SOC 2 Type 2 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security The post College

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Dr. Michael Gavin, Delta College’s fifth president, grew up on the north side of Chicago, where his classrooms and sports teams were diverse until the eighth grade. In high school, he began to notice change. “By the time I got to high school, I was in honors and AP classes, where my African American and Hispanic friends were, for lack of a better way to put it, tracked into regular or remedial classes,” says Gavin in an interview with Diverse.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Higher education has long been heralded as a path to personal and professional growth. Yet, for many underrepresented college students, navigating academic life can feel akin to scaling an invisible mountain. The barriersranging from cultural stigma and financial constraints to limited access to tailored supportare significant and deeply rooted. To truly create equitable campuses, institutions must actively encourage help-seeking behaviors, addressing not just the availability of resources, but

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Purdue University Global

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Season’s greetings from the Purdue University Global Academic Success Center tutors and staff! May you experience all the wonder and joy of the season. We will resume our academic success and writing blogcasts on Friday, January 17, 2025.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 2, 2024

High school seniors who are ready to unlock financial aid and take the next step toward your education, it’s time to file your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important tasks you’ll need to tackle as you prepare for college. Whether this is your first time applying or you’re a seasoned pro, this ultimate checklist will guide you through every step to ensure you don’t miss anything crucial. 1.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education, in consultation with the White House Office of the National Cyber Director and the National Science Foundation, announced the 2024 recipients of the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award at the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Jessica Tickle, of the Center for Continue Reading The post Exemplary Cybersecurity Educators Honored appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Department of Education has released the Application and Verification Guide of 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook. The text is designed for financial aid professionals and counselors to help students file their FAFSA applications, make corrections, and verify information. The Application and Verification Guide is divided into following sections: Introduction FAFSA Simplification Act Changes From… Read More » 2025-26 Application and Verification Guide Released, FSA Handbook Volum

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Seventy-five teachers from across Maryland will be able to earn their National Board Certification through a comprehensive three-year, tuition-free program that will support them throughout the rigorous certification process. The initiative, led by Bowie State Universitys Center for Research and Mentoring for Black Male Students and Teachers, in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University and the National Board for Professional Teachin

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