Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 27, 2023

As a leader in the academic and enrollment services space, our research highlights transfer policy gaps and spotlights successful practices that drive both institutional and learner success. AACRAO members manage institutional systems and have a lot of control over how complex or streamlined they will be.

Electronics 80

Electronics Enrollment Management Management Higher Education 80

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU. And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices.

Marketing and Communication Services 244

Marketing and Communication Services Media Recruitment Alumni 244

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

Impact “As of 2020, students who live on campus, their [three-year] graduation rate is 4% higher than the students who do not live on campus,” says Andrew Morong, dean of enrollment management at CMCC. Their fall-to-fall retention rate between fall 2022 and fall 2023 was actually 11% higher than commuters.” versus 83.8%

Community College 309

Community College Grants and Contracts Food Housing Services 309

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

The report is based on EAB’s 2023 Student Communications Preferences survey, which was taken by over 1,000 students who indicated that they were considering an HBCU. And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices.

Marketing and Communication Services 222

Marketing and Communication Services Media Recruitment Alumni 222

EAB

MAY 22, 2023

The dashboards include templatized reports, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) based on EAB research and experience with hundreds of institutions so that partners need not start from scratch. Accelerators Strategic Enrollment Management Student enrollment is practically everyone’s job at an institution.

Marketing and Communication Services 52

Marketing and Communication Services Enrollment Management Finance Utilities 52

EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

One hundred percent of the presidents and provosts EAB surveyed in 2022 said adult learner enrollment is a high or moderate priority for their institution. Hear EAB’s latest research on the characteristics of the adult learner market We’ve rounded up a few quick facts about adult learners—check them out below. Here’s what to do next.

Marketing and Communication Services 105

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University Business

OCTOBER 31, 2024

First-year student enrollment hit a record-high 3,434; among in-state freshmen, this represents a 7.9% increase in enrollment and sixth consecutive year of growth. The state flagship credited these benchmarks to its expanding research, distinct campus experience and workforce preparation opportunities.

Community College 64

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects. In many cases, partners jointly completed a project that benefitted both institutions.

Budget and Finance Management 52

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

AUGUST 29, 2023

Benefits for Universities The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported that university enrollments in both undergraduate and graduate programs were down for the third straight year in 2023. Discovery and market research can establish the foundation of a partnership between a university and an employer.

Higher Education 66

Higher Education Education Industry Enrollment Management 66

EAB

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2021, IPEDS distance enrollment data indicates there were 1.3 million online graduate enrollments, compared to 1.4 million face-to-face graduate enrollments nationwide. Hear EAB’s latest research on the state of online enrollment The students we surveyed expressed mixed interest in online courses.

Financial Aid 52

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EAB

DECEMBER 5, 2022

EAB’s Adult Learner Recruitment and University Research teams surveyed 64 university executives, including presidents, provosts, vice provosts, and vice presidents of enrollment management, in summer 2022. Respondents identified “limited budget” as the second-most common barrier to enrollment growth. Survey Methodology.

Educational Programs 98

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EAB

AUGUST 25, 2023

Our K-12 researchers track down answers to each question using a combination of proprietary research, external publications like academic journals, and consultation with EAB’s subject matter experts—all in 10 days or less. We found several categories of research were requested most often within this topic area: Human resources.

Professional Development 52

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Our research shows that students are increasingly likely to conduct program research independently, meaning you may not know about them until they apply. This presents a major challenge for enrollment leaders trying to predict their class size, especially at the top of the funnel.

Recruitment 52

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Especially post-pandemic, students are arriving at school needing more intense support than ever before, and it is important to us to give them every opportunity to succeed,” said Jay Jacobs, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at The University of Vermont. “We Learn more at eab.com.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Administration Media Enrollment Management 59

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

“In states like Tennessee where it’s performance-based funding, even if a community college does really well in comparison to its previous year, there are still benchmarks to some extent across the state with other community colleges that can have an adverse impact on funding,” said Smith, whose research currently focuses on community colleges.

Community College 303

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EAB

DECEMBER 6, 2022

We know that graduate students often enroll to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for bigger and better professional opportunities. Our researchers analyzed job postings data nationwide to determine the top 50 most in-demand skills for professionals with a master’s degree. How to manage your digital lead generation budget.

Budget and Finance Management 98

Budget and Finance Management Finance Management Enrollment Management 98

University Business

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In 2018, 236 colleges closed compared to 32 in 2020 and 99 in 2023. Notably, the four-year nonprofits that closed in 2023 were “very small,” enrolling an average of 123 students. “The typical college in the United States is neither a football power nor a research factory. Half the colleges in the U.S.

Faculty 64

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adult learners are applying to just a couple of programs This year’s survey reinforced the idea that graduate and adult learners spend significant time researching programs , but ultimately apply to very few. July 31, 2023 How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians? Organic social media can change that.

Financial Aid 59

Financial Aid Recruitment Admissions Healthcare 59

EAB

OCTOBER 19, 2023

According to research by Sunil Gupta, Donal Lehmann, and Jennifer Ames , your current customers (in this case, students) are your best prospects as they have a great impact on organizational value. And, according to a 2016 Pew Research Center report , 73% of American adults consider themselves to be lifelong learners.

Alumni 52

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EAB

APRIL 13, 2023

We also saw important differences by institution control: 59% of private institutions said they did not meet their enrollment goals, compared to 42% for public institutions. Our research also found that the smaller the institution, the less likely they were to meet their net tuition revenue goals.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Enrollment Management Management Support Services 52

EAB

AUGUST 15, 2023

Guest post by Jordyn Morris, who is interning in EAB’s Research division As a college junior, graduate education is regularly on my mind, as it is for many of my peers. We are known to research programs on our own, often unbeknownst to the institution and without the help of admissions counselors. Here’s what to do next.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Healthcare Media Recruitment 52

EAB

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Here are three strategies our Law School Enrollment Services partners are using to increase their reach, build awareness, and grow enrollment. July 28, 2023 Didn’t meet your graduate enrollment goals? July 18, 2023 The post Building awareness of your law program is more important than ever appeared first on EAB.

Marketing and Communication Services 52

Marketing and Communication Services Recruitment Private Universities Alumni 52

EAB

JULY 17, 2023

For example, today’s students are beginning their college research later than their predecessors did. As illustrated in the chart below, 67% of participants in our 2019 survey had started researching colleges by the end of their sophomore year. In 2023, only 40% of students had started researching by that point.

Recruitment 52

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Four "lineages" of student success best practice Lineage A: Student engagement The oldest school of thought emerged during the 1970s from the work of early student success researchers such as Vincent Tinto. These researchers pioneered and popularized the idea that retention is driven by “ student engagement.” Here’s what we learned.

Student Engagement 105

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! I’ve retold my story to two other people; can’t you see that I was here yesterday?

Community College 98

Community College Recruitment Financial Aid Electronics 98

EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In our new survey , 100% of university presidents and provosts identified grad and adult learner enrollment as a high or moderate priority. 700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. How to manage your digital lead generation budget. Struggling to set graduate enrollment goals? Survey Methodology.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Enrollment Management Management Educational Programs 52

Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Data-Driven Decision Making in Higher Education: Unlocking the Potential of Analytics editor Tue, 10/17/2023 - 03:18 90% of higher education leaders believe that data driven decision making is crucial for institutional success. BARC Research. Inspiring new teaching and research approaches. Forbes Survey.

Higher Education 81

Higher Education Budget and Finance Management Education Management 81

University Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Drawing on its research and experience advising nearly 500 colleges and universities nationwide, Hanover Research has an inside line to higher ed and the major themes in which schools are entrenched.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising Professional Services Media Research 105

EAB

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

EAB’s 2022 Enrollment Events Quick Poll, which tapped 47 enrollment leaders from a variety of institution types, found significant growth in the number of in-person events that colleges hosted this past year, with a notable decline in the number of virtual events. On-campus events with 100-499 attendees 124.2%

Marketing and Communication Services 52

Marketing and Communication Services Admissions Enrollment Management Utilities 52

EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

October 24, 2023. The two review what we learned about the motivations and preferences of adult learners, and about how they research programs and colleges they might attend. The survey findings offer a wealth of information for universities on how to find, engage, and enroll these students.

Marketing and Communication Services 64

Marketing and Communication Services Financial Aid Admissions Support Services 64

The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

They suggest that institutions may need to revisit and potentially revise their missions to reflect these changing expectations, underscoring the need for strong enrollment management leadership. Also, consulting with presidents to help them understand the context in enrollment management. and, it really.

Higher Education 52

Higher Education Marketing and Communication Services Education Enrollment Management 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 30, 2023

Leaders like those in the academic services and enrollment management community are positioned to disrupt the status quo of relying on self-serving, self-fulfilling decision models, which handcuff institutions’ ability to see credit as currency and to change institutional equivalency practices. Is this diversity newsletter?:

Higher Education 44

Higher Education Federal Government Management Enrollment Management 44

The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 13, 2023

Podcast Highlights The Lumina Foundation partnered with Gallup for The State of Higher Education and conducted the research in Fall 2020, 2021, and 2022. Early in the pandemic, participants were either unsure if they wanted to stay enrolled or still thinking about enrolling, but health and COVID concerns were at the forefront.

Higher Education 52

Higher Education Education Enrollment Management Research 52

EAB

OCTOBER 31, 2023

October 31, 2023. My name is Tom Cakuls, and I oversee research publications for EAB's Enrollment Services division. So, the Department of Justice and Department of Education issued guidance on August 14th of 2023. Podcast Legal Expert Art Coleman Examines the Affirmative Action Ruling Episode 171.

Financial Aid 64

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

Research shows that students who must incur debt to attend college have lower GPAs, more health issues both before and after graduation, are less likely to buy a house, will get married and have children later in life, are less likely to start a business, and are less entrepreneurial. Linton is an author and economist. Just read the book.

Higher Education 52

Higher Education Education Management Consulting 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

The lessening of health protocols for in-person classes and a return to co-curricular programming and vibrant campus life bring a bustling scene to admissions and enrollment offices. From 2021 to 2023, the number increased 120%. “We It enrolled 9,101, including a full-time freshman class of 2,195 in Fall 2022.

Marketing and Communication Services 219

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 8, 2023

Here we are in 2023, and I am still in education. She had been an adult student in a community college and then transferred to a bachelor’s degree where I was in a very traditional R1 research university. All the while, the research says that after 20 minutes, we all lose focus. That was 1998. We all focus.

Higher Education 98

Higher Education Education Community College Development and Fund Raising 98