Everybody's Business

An Inside Higher Education article reports on the results of a study that helps low-income families apply for financial aid, testing the "idea that simplifying the process will make a big difference" in college access.  

 From the report abstract:  read more »

Each year, Beloit College publishes a list describing the mindset of our incoming class.  See here for the Class of 2013.

As reported in Inside Higher Ed, Deborah M. Warnock, a sociologist at the University of Washington, found that:

1. Students are more likely to enroll in college if their families are more involved in the process with encouragement and financial information. 
2. Low-income parents tended to be less aware of available financial aid.

See entire article here.

University of Michigan professor Daniel Eisenberg reports that depression has two symptoms — loss of interest and pleasure in activities, or depressed mood.  However, only loss of interest is associated with lower grade-point averages and higher drop out rates.  Students reporting depression coupled with anxiety were especially at risk for lower grades.    read more »

On April 7th, Roseanne Bensley and Eileen Winfree presented a webinar entitlted "Career Exploration and Planning". They presented a plethora of information and tips for helping students find the right career for them.Included was a Question and Answer session.

You can watch the recorded Webinar here.

Community colleges and regional public and private colleges and universities have long educated large numbers of low-income, first-generation, and second-chance students. However, social mobility has slowed and our nation’s rank in terms of higher education attainment has also dropped. Restoring public trust in education is as important as in other industries, especially for first-generation students and children of immigrants who are seeking to achieve the American dream.  read more »

Inside Higher Ed reports on a scam to data-mine unsuspecting students who join what seems to be their university's Facebook group for the graduating class of 2013.

Holly Rae was all over this one, and the blow-by-blow account is here.

Inside Higher Ed followed up with another article here.  

From an Inside Higher Ed article on the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska:   read more »

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In the upcoming webinar, "Making informed decisions & getting connected," families will learn about organizations on campus that support student safety and wellness. Featured presenters are Michelle Bernstein (Living and Learning Communities), Stephen Lopez (NMSU Police), and Nika Lunn (WAVE Program). This is the first in a series of monthly webinars meant to offer resources and strategies to parents and other family members of NMSU students.

The event will take place online, Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM  read more »