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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In terms of connecting with the local community, she recently joined the Board of Governors of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce as well as making a point to meet local government officials. “I We are going to need a strategic enrollment management plan and we are always looking for ways to stay fiscally healthy.”

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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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Disparities of African American Men and Obtaining a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Although the government is looking to move in a different direction, colleges and universities must prioritize diversity and inclusion. Strengthening community-based programs that proved mentoring, tutoring, and college preparatory resources can help African American men succeed academically.

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Colleges Are More Than Just an Education but a Capital Investment into Our Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the Government Accountability Office, “The median endowment for HBCUs is half that of other colleges and universities of the same size.” Most recently, he served as vice-chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management at SUNO.

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Assumption U to Counteract FAFSA Delay by Offering Aid Early

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Even when the federal government tries to streamline financial aid, things wind up becoming more complicated. It’s not as complex and difficult as we thought it might be,” said William Boffi, vice president for Enrollment Management at Assumption. “It Assumption estimates that the average award will total $35,000.

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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We’re having discussions with policy makers across the spectrum from state and federal [government] … about the fact that we need to be supporting our students through this journey,” Lee said. Lee said funding needs to be cultivated from hospital systems desirous of building their nursing workforce.

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American Indian College Fund Receives Near $39 Million for TCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Most receive no money from their home states, and relatively little from the federal government. The grant will also cover a shared enrollment management system so that all TCUs involved can benefit from the data that the projects generate. “We But TCUs are chronically underfunded.