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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Smith, an associate professor of higher education at University of Cincinnati, said basic needs such as food, housing, and mental health care are critical challenges that community colleges are trying to recognize and address. Dr. Everrett A.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One secret of our program’s exponential growth is retention,” says Espiritu. In the last three years EPW’s fall to fall retention ranges from 93% to 96%. “I I track them in retention. Rueda-Acedo says the service learning is extremely beneficial in retention as well as the students’ personal connection to this profession.

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

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After losing over 10% of two-year students during the pandemic, both due to declines in new students and to a national dip in retention, this enrollment recovery was a welcomed reprieve. While this is worth applauding, it’s also important to look at retention rates to understand trends in students who are still leaving community colleges.

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New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises

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They also offer advice to community college leaders on ways to make measurable improvements in student retention and enrollment. On today's episode, leaders from the Center for Community College Student Engagement point to new studies that highlight important, but potentially overlooked factors that can boost student retention.

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Building Pipelines for a Better Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sustainable recruitment and retention programs/plans for prospective/current scholars. We’re focusing on mental health for our scholars,” says Jean, adding that over 300 high school students are scheduled to attend. Programming to include a nationwide collective of educators, administrators, and thought leaders. “We

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New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

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Among dependent students who first enrolled in 2011-12, six-year bachelor’s degree completion rates by 2017 were 45 percentage points lower for both low-income and first-generation students compared to their higher-income counterparts. Media Inquiries For media inquiries or to arrange an interview, please contact Terrance L.