Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For decades, colleges have consolidated many of their admissions and enrollment services functions under a single umbrella office—including, but not limited to, the bursar, the registrar, the cashier’s office and financial aid. “And the challenge really is [that] campuses have more data than they know what to do with.

Veteran and Military Services 103

Veteran and Military Services Financial Aid Bursar Student Affairs 103

University Business

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The more students are aware of the various support services on campus, such as in academic advising, mental health and financial aid, the more they report positive rates of belonging, according to a new report from Tyton Partners. Simply informing students of such services may not be enough.

Support Services 59

Support Services Financial Aid Utilities Academic Advising 59

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Orientation and Information Overload Overwhelming orientation sessions: While orientation programs are meant to help new students, they can be overwhelming if they cover too much information in a short time, leaving students confused about where to start. transcripts, proof of residency) on time, leading to delays in their enrollment.

Community College 73

Community College Marketing and Communication Services Financial Aid Transportation 73

Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Transition point: Students seek to finance their educations Affordability Disconnect: Students find a lack of fair and equal access to financial aid ​Impact on time and price: Students are not receiving equitable aid and support to finance their educations.

Electronics 97

Electronics Finance Financial Aid Academic Advising 97

Creatrix Campus

MAY 30, 2024

They simplify the core complicated procedures including financial administration, course registration, attendance tracking, and enrollment. In charge of handling money matters, such as financial aid and tuition. Encourages individualized academic guidance and support services for students.

Management 52

Management Education Financial Aid Finance 52

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Along with using the right retention support services and tools, here are some steps that universities can take to make sure that students feel connected: Provide Accessible Support Services Academic advising. Financial assistance and scholarships.

Marketing and Communication Services 85

Marketing and Communication Services Support Services Admissions Financial Aid 85

College Forward

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Coaches help students strengthen study and time management skills, manage their academic workload, renew financial aid, and access myriad campus resources from academic advising and tutoring to health and wellness. ” For more information about College Possible Catalyze, visit CollegePossible.org/Catalyze.

Financial Aid 64

Financial Aid Community College Food Support Services 64

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 12, 2024

But the typical onboarding process for new students is dated — hindered by a lack of community, connection, and clear information that makes the experience feel inefficient and impersonal to students. Employ Automated Communication Effective communication is critical to keeping students engaged and informed throughout the enrollment process.

Community College 78

Community College Marketing and Communication Services Admissions Utilities 78

Campus Sonar

APRIL 17, 2024

Take Action Overcome bureaucracy: Assess the support mechanisms in place to guide students, from academic advising to career services. Elevate student services: Clearly and regularly communicate about critical student services like academic and career advising, health and wellness, and financial aid.

Academic Advising 59

Academic Advising Career Services Community Outreach Alumni 59

EAB

JULY 21, 2023

Here are the key onboarding service gaps community college practitioners reported: 56% of respondents said it takes their college more than a day to respond to prospective students who submit electronic requests for information. 81% indicated that a confusing enrollment process is enough to cause a new student to not enroll.

Community College 98

Community College Recruitment Financial Aid Electronics 98

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 27, 2024

Providing robust support resources, including academic advising, tutoring, and mental health services, can further enhance the experience for students and contribute to retention. Effective Online Advertising Where might you meet digital learners in the digital age?

Marketing and Communication Services 88

Marketing and Communication Services Admissions Higher Education Financial Aid 88

Campus Sonar

AUGUST 15, 2023

Changes in Perspectives As you’re listening to your admissions audiences and planning your recruitment messaging for the next enrollment cycle, consider using tactics from our SDSU research to reach prospective students from targeted academic areas.

Admissions 52

Admissions Recruitment Financial Aid Academic Advising 52

Higher Ed Connects: Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2019

We collect information from students by engaging them over text messaging and translate it into something that is useful and actionable for the university”. When it determines that students could use specific help, it connects them to corresponding on-campus resources, like the financial aid office or the career center.

Marketing and Communication Services 52

Marketing and Communication Services Career Counseling Enrollment Management Administration 52

Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Factors that can impact academic performance include course difficulty, lack of study skills, poor time management, and test-taking skills. Financial stability: Many students struggle to afford college fees and other expenses and may drop out due to financial difficulties. With these, students can be majorly encouraged.

Higher Education 52

Higher Education Education Management Student Engagement 52

Parchment

JANUARY 16, 2024

So then it gets back to the difficult thing which is like pathways, thinking about pathways, academic advising. I love that idea that… Matt Sterenberg (14:04.955) Hmm Heather (14:23.806) We do a lot of, well, all that information’s on our website. to overcome, right? Like, hey, we need to talk to students more.

Alumni 52

Alumni Marketing and Communication Services Financial Aid Community College 52