I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. There is an instilled idea that writing centers serve only those writers needing remedial support (Chang &…
This story was produced by Chalkbeat and reprinted with permission. Former professional wrestling executive and billionaire Linda McMahon is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education, an agency Trump has pledged to dismantle. McMahon would come to the post with sparse education experience. She led the Small Business Administration in Trump’s…
Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time? Liam Knox Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line. Byline(s) Liam Knox Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time? Liam Knox Wed, 11/20/2024 –…
New on the Job: Q&A With Melissa Young, Columbus State University Ashley Mowreader Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM As the inaugural assistant vice president for student success, Young is charged with implementing campuswide changes to improve the student experience and, in turn, impact retention rates. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader New on the Job: Q&A With Melissa Young,…
Winds of Change in Higher Ed to Become a Hurricane in 2025 jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM A number of factors are converging to create a huge storm. Generative AI advances, massive federal policy shifts, broad societal and economic changes, and the demographic cliff combine to create uncertainty today and change tomorrow. Byline(s) Ray…
Penn, Brandeis Boost Financial Aid for Middle-Class Students Liam Knox Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Liam Knox Penn, Brandeis Boost Financial Aid for Middle-Class Students Liam Knox Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Liam Knox Inside Higher Ed
2 Minnesota Colleges Consider Merging Sara Weissman Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman 2 Minnesota Colleges Consider Merging Sara Weissman Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman Inside Higher Ed
Connecting First-Gen Faculty and Students Ashley Mowreader Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM Many first-generation students can feel alone in higher education. Colleges raise up role models in their first-generation faculty and staff who have been in students’ shoes. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader Connecting First-Gen Faculty and Students Ashley Mowreader Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM Many first-generation students…
Postelection Uncertainty Looms Large for Presidents Josh Moody Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM At a media dinner in New York Monday, nearly a dozen college presidents fielded questions on a range of topics, but none dominated the discussion more than Trump. Byline(s) Josh Moody Postelection Uncertainty Looms Large for Presidents Josh Moody Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00…
Cuts to Indiana Financial Aid Could Impact Tens of Thousands of Students Johanna Alonso Wed, 11/20/2024 – 03:00 AM Two years after boosting financial aid for low-income students, the state of Indiana plans to slash those awards again. It’s the latest instance of state officials grappling with changes to the FAFSA. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso Cuts to…