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New Jersey City University Continues Financial Recovery After 2022 Fiscal Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Spring graduate, new undergraduate, and undergraduate transfer new enrollment are up by over 25% compared to last year. And the school is even “conservatively forecasting” a “break-even balanced budget for fiscal year 2024,” according to NJCU President Andrés Acebo. And the school also still has a way to go. And they did.

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How to beat the enrollment cliff: Act like Yamaha

University Business

In the face of a pending enrollment cliff, universities must seize the moment and embrace an enrollment shift, says Greg Clayton, president of enrollment management services at EducationDynamics, a partner of Unity. “We talk about the concept of a modern learner,” Clayton says.

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Making financial wellness a priority for student success

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” The first concern is an admitted student’s cost of enrollment and financial resources prior to starting at the institution, and then colleges must support the student in having the resources to graduate on time. Give special attention to building budgeting skills Budgeting was the No.

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The 50 most in-demand skills for graduates of your master’s programs

EAB

Skills commonly conferred in MBA programs, including “project management” and “finance,” appeared among fundamental skills, and “Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)” appeared among emerging skills. 3: Finance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment for financial managers will grow 17% in the next 10 years.

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Are latest layoffs at this university a first look at the FAFSA fiasco’s consequences?

University Business

Lindenwood University recently announced it’s letting go of 12 staff members and two faculty members and may decide not fill up to 50 positions in order to help cut its operating budget by 10%, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ” Ferreira described the pandemic and this year’s complications as a one-two punch.

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Data-Driven Decision Making in Higher Education: Unlocking the Potential of Analytics

Creatrix Campus

Efficient allocation of budgets and staff. Provosts : Access operational insights related to budget management, research funding, faculty productivity, student risk assessment, academic program analysis, and cost-efficiency. Improving course offerings and design. Tailoring education to individual needs.

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Dual enrollment can be costly for community colleges

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The courses can require colleges to negotiate articulation agreements with school districts or schools, evaluate faculty, add IT infrastructure, and hire personnel dedicated to enrollment management, advising and supports for high school students, among other needs, all of which take time and money. percent of its total budget.