Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 16, 2023

Image: Last spring, when the institutional effectiveness team at Moorpark College conducted student surveys and focus groups as well as data analysis to evaluate the efficacy of student communication, an issue with volume became clear. Discussions involved department needs, communication objectives and staffing capabilities.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 27, 2024

But for institutions that are truly student-focused — and capable of communicating that through their marketing efforts — significant enrollment gains are possible. Additionally, the importance of career services and robust support systems in online learning environments cannot be overstated.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

By offering comprehensive support systems, including childcare services, flexible schedules, financial aid programs, mentorship, and counseling, institutions can empower student-parents to succeed academically while effectively managing their parenting responsibilities.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Students and families who fill out the FAFSA presume that colleges will get their information immediately and be able to make financial aid determinations. Once FAFSA data is released to us, we are committed to sharing financial aid information as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.”

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The Student Affairs Blog

MAY 9, 2024

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market. Below are responses to those questions.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 2, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation The biggest higher education story of 2023 might just be the Education Department’s review of the rules that allow schools and companies to enter into tuition revenue–sharing agreements. We also assist with marketing, enrollment support, instructional design and student support.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 19, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation With all the conversation about the Department of Education (ED) review of the bundled services exemption , I thought it would be instructive to hear from a university leader on the subject. Kent Syverud , Chancellor and President of Syracuse University, graciously agreed to answer my questions.

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CAPD

APRIL 8, 2025

About 50% of the applicants accepted to medical school in our 2023 cohort were engineering majors. If youd like to learn more about MIT Prehealth Advising, you can view this video recorded at the 2023 parent information session. ( [link] ) Pre-Law Advising Is there tailored advising for students interested in pursuing a JD/law degree?

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Top 10 Student Recruitment strategies every institution should adopt editor Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:24 In the dynamic world of higher education, recruiting top-tier talent isn't just a process—it's an art. Allocate resources to create compelling marketing campaigns that showcase your institution's strengths, values, and opportunities.

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EAB

APRIL 24, 2023

Remember to clearly articulate the steps for confirming enrollment when marketing your deadlines. Sixty-five percent of those students say they need more information, such as details about financial aid and overall cost, to make an enrollment decision. Instead, ask those students why they didn’t choose your institution.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Financial hardship is the #1 reason students stop out.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

AUGUST 20, 2024

Your well-crafted marketing strategy worked, and a prospective student has arrived at your institution’s website — the first step on their enrollment journey. They expect quality results (namely some guarantee of post-graduation success), flexibility, and service for their tuition dollars. But now what?

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs What do enrollment leaders care most about in 2023? In addition to helping set an editorial agenda for our research publications (see here , and here , and here for past examples), this work gives us a unique read on what’s happening in higher education markets around the country. Review our poll results to find out.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Plan training for admission and aid staff around specific questions that may come up during the recruitment cycle.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Financial This grouping refers to how students pay for college and its associated cost. As might be expected, these conversations centered on longstanding concerns around tuition and financial aid, but often expanded into conversations around supporting the holistic needs of students, especially working students.

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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.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Financial This grouping refers to how students pay for college and its associated cost. As might be expected, these conversations centered on longstanding concerns around tuition and financial aid, but often expanded into conversations around supporting the holistic needs of students, especially working students.

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Creatrix Campus

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Students: The SEC evaluates the institution's support services for students, including student advising, career services, and health services, to ensure they are adequate and accessible. Increased competitiveness in the job market. Improved student outcomes and satisfaction.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

February 21, 2023. Jordan also shares tips for admissions teams who want to communicate and work more effectively with CBOs to boost enrollment. How do you interact with these folks and who reaches out to whom and how and what's working and not working in that communication? Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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Creatrix Campus

APRIL 4, 2023

Understanding the ACBSP Accreditation Process editor Tue, 04/04/2023 - 06:46 Accreditation Management Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right Mary Clotilda SuvinOff Introduction to ACBSP Accreditation is an important process for educational institutions, particularly business schools. Is ACBSP accreditation good?

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

JUNE 12, 2023

The New Student Experience at a Community College The enrollment data for community colleges is positive for the first time in a long time, with an overall enrollment increase of 2.1% between spring 2022 and spring 2023, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This gap, exacerbated by widespread discounting practices, underscores the need for greater transparency in communicating the true costs and financial aid options to prospective students. This approach not only aids in student decision-making but also helps in building trust and credibility.

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EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

August 29, 2023. The two discuss the growth of the non-consumption market, the challenges of recruiting Gen P students—those heavily impacted by the pandemic—as well as unexpected impacts from the recent Supreme Court ruling on ways that colleges engage with prospective students. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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University Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

. “Students like that it’s so convenient for them to get the materials ahead of time,” says Deborah Huebler, executive director of Auxiliary Services. ” Internal data emphatically backs this up, reportedly saving its students $10 million across the University of Houston’s four campuses in fall 2023.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

October 24, 2023. They also advise leaders to ensure they offer adult students maximum flexibility in course modalities and to highlight scholarship and financial aid opportunities that will make returning to college more affordable. The data for the survey was collected this year between May and June of 2023.

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EAB

MAY 9, 2023

Podcast Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”? May 9, 2023. Reporter Jon Marcus joins EAB’s Tara Zirkel to explore the root causes behind steep enrollment declines and poor student outcomes at community colleges. EAB · Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention?” But some community colleges have managed to do it.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 8, 2023

Colleges must also help communicate the ROI for getting a post-secondary degree. Here we are in 2023, and I am still in education. So you think about particularly how quickly the labor market landscape has been changing over the last 10-15 years. That was 1998. And this comes from a Virgo who normally would not admit to that.

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