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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. 6 trends to watch in 2023 1.

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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

COE

MAY 10, 2024

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 May 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. The report highlights several key findings, including: Disparities in postsecondary attainment rates among U.S.

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Survey Highlights What Matters Most to Adult Learners

EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

October 24, 2023. EAB’s Beth Donaldson is joined by her colleague, Todd Heilman, to review findings from a new EAB survey of nearly 4,000 adult learners. The survey findings offer a wealth of information for universities on how to find, engage, and enroll these students. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

COE

MARCH 14, 2024

TRIO is the largest federal infrastructure that provides academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other support necessary to enable low-income, first-generation students to prepare for and succeed in college. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Research indicates that financial and social barriers often deter students and families from pursuing study abroad opportunities. COE President Kimberly A.

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3 considerations for prison education programs

EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs). Ready to find out more?

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Are the Benefits of OPM Partnerships Worth the Risk?

EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

April 18, 2023. The two also urge listeners to build accurate financial models to help you forecast when your OPM partnership should begin generating net profits. DK: Many institutions, at least 500 or more have turned to OPMs to help them find new students, increase yield, or quickly ramp up new programs that they're bringing online.

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Are OPM Partnerships Your Ticket to Online Growth?

EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

April 18, 2023. The two also urge listeners to build accurate financial models to help you forecast when your OPM partnership should begin generating net profits. DK: Many institutions, at least 500 or more have turned to OPMs to help them find new students, increase yield, or quickly ramp up new programs that they're bringing online.

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How UCA is Creating a Debt-Free Pathway to a College Degree

EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

November 14, 2023. They examine UCA’s innovative new program that creates a debt-free pathway to a college degree for all incoming Arkansas freshmen who qualify based on financial need. That's a program that establishes a debt-free pathway to a college degree for all incoming Arkansas freshmen who qualify based on financial need.

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How Fly-Ins Impact Diversity in the Michigan Ross BBA Program

EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

August 8, 2023. We have our financial aid partners that come and talk to parents as well. So you want to think about [0:25:08.6] _ affordances or finances, so maybe having someone from financial aid. Podcast How Fly-Ins Impact Diversity in the Michigan Ross BBA Program Episode 161. KW: Absolutely. Great question.

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Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”?

EAB

MAY 9, 2023

May 9, 2023. But if you look at that even more closely, what you find is that it would be even worse if they weren't including dual enrollment students, that is students in high schools that are also taking community college courses. It's not the pandemic, it's been going on as we discussed initially for more than 10 years now.

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Poll Highlights Top Concerns of Enrollment Leaders

EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

August 29, 2023. EAB’s Madeleine Rhyneer and Autumn Baggett-Griggs explore findings from a recent poll that identifies the top concerns of enrollment leaders. EAB · Poll Highlights Top Concerns of Enrollment Leaders What do enrollment leaders care most about in 2023? Review our poll results to find out. MR: Yeah, I can.

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The Eight Dimensions of Student Wellness

EAB

JULY 18, 2023

July 18, 2023. We worry about academic issues, we worry about financial issues, and we worry about issues and belongingness. I'm worried about my financial situation. One is, as you know, it's hard to find counselors and it's also hard to find the right counselors that might be willing to move to your campus.

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How to Encourage Student Help-Seeking Behavior

EAB

JULY 25, 2023

July 25, 2023. We worry about students' academic success, we worry about the financial component thereof, and we worry about whether or not they feel a sense of belongingness on campus, whether or not they fit in. Maybe financial aid isn't in Navigate yet. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.

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How to Work with CBOs to Supercharge Your Recruiting Efforts

EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

February 21, 2023. Today, we look at the role that community-based organizations can play in helping colleges find, connect and engage with prospective students who might not otherwise appear on your recruiting radar. So you'll find that CBOs are mostly funded through philanthropy or public money.

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