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The Power of Dual Enrollment: The Equitable Expansion of College Access and Success

Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

By: Luke Rhine, Deputy Assistant Secretary the Office of Career, Technical & Adult Education Dual enrollment works. The Biden-Harris Administration is deeply committed to the use and expansion of high-quality dual enrollment programs to improve student access to rigorous coursework and equitable postsecondary opportunities.

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Study Finds that Promise Program Still Leaves Racial Gaps

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Reducing the financial barriers to access doesn’t necessarily reduce the financial barriers to success,” said Dr. W. Carson Byrd, an associate research scientist in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education, and an author of the study.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Lessons learned We have established a more cohesive alignment of partners who are working to build broader awareness, exploration, and preparation for academic and career success for middle and high school students in Cleveland. Department of Education. Other takeaways include braiding or blending funds to create sustainable pathways.

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Why growing demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs

EAB

JANUARY 17, 2023

Why growing demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs. Market concentration, however, threatens most programs’ success. Considerations for a successful cybersecurity program. The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments. December 7, 2022.

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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Hear EAB’s latest research on the characteristics of the adult learner market We’ve rounded up a few quick facts about adult learners—check them out below. Get more information For more on recruiting adult student populations, including graduate students, subscribe to the Professional and Adult Education Blog.

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Why half of graduate enrollment leaders didn’t meet their goals

EAB

APRIL 13, 2023

To meet student preferences and demands, colleges are more actively pursuing diversity and access, in addition to flexible offerings, as part of their recruitment efforts. Ultimately, institutions should set ambitious but achievable goals to create a roadmap for successful planning and management. Ready to find out more?

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Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning

EAB

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Harvard alumni also have free access to select workshops and online learning opportunities (current opportunities include digital health or managing happiness workshops). Additionally, Harvard University alumni are allowed to apply for a Library Borrowing Card at no charge, giving alumni on-site access to the library.

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Student Behavior Collaborative

EAB

JULY 20, 2023

Cohort participants will receive early access to EAB’s Conditions for Positive Behavior Diagnostic. Assistant Superintendent, District Leadership Forum Partner District How to Participate Sign up here to save your district and/or school spot to participate in EAB’s inaugural Creating Conditions for Positive Behavior Cohort.

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Are you losing grad and adult enrollments at the last minute? Try these 4 strategies.

EAB

APRIL 24, 2023

While many institutions follow a robust yield playbook for their undergraduate programs , I’ve found this isn’t always the case for graduate and adult education programs. Our Adult Learner Recruitment team has found that setting at least two deadlines to drive early enrollment, deposit, or registrant activity works best.

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EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Professional and Adult Education Adult learners are a unique audience whether they are served through traditional graduate programs, non-credit offerings, degree completion programs, or short-format credentials across on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities.

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How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians?

EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Amid this concerning landscape, there are encouraging signs of progress towards ensuring equitable access to education. The College’s Family Resource Center (FRC) provides parenting students with access to a lactation room, internships, formula, diapers, wipes, and more.

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How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians?

EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Amid this concerning landscape, there are encouraging signs of progress towards ensuring equitable access to education. The College’s Family Resource Center (FRC) provides parenting students with access to a lactation room, internships, formula, diapers, wipes, and more.

Financial aid

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Business candidates want personalized marketing from you—here’s how to do it well

EAB

MARCH 31, 2023

While corporations having access to consumers’ personal information sounds scary, some of this same information is used by businesses to curate our experiences with them.

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Our New Staffing Model Playbook for Higher Ed CMOs

EAB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Consider tapping into external resources to achieve scale, access specialized expertise, elevate your prospects’ digital experience, or when you can’t insource or scale work easily. It's time to embrace a new staffing model playbook that positions your institution for enrollment growth and long-term success. Ready to find out more?

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How to recruit specialized business students and grow non-MBA enrollment

EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Explore our research on adult learner motivations and behaviors. While many business schools became test-optional when COVID-19 lockdowns limited access to testing facilities, test-optional is likely here to stay. The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments.

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Is your digital front door open?

EAB

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Once you understand this term, it’s easy to see how important it is that your website flows intuitively, with the most pertinent information for prospective adult learners easily accessible. Using drop-down menus with accurately titled sections will ensure users will be able to navigate your site effectively and easily.

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I’m your future Gen Z adult learner. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage.

EAB

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, promoting specific career outcomes (such as examples of graduates' employers and salaries) and including testimonials of alumni success stories can really help me picture the benefits of a graduate education. July 28, 2023 Didn’t meet your graduate enrollment goals?

Financial aid

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Adult learners’ application behavior is changing—here’s how

EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Make information about program costs, scholarship opportunities, and financial aid readily accessible on program pages to address students’ concerns about affordability. Learn more Get more insights The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs September 7, 2023 I’m your future Gen Z adult learner.

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5 career services to support your professional and adult learners

EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Syracuse University advertises access to the Beyond Graduate School platform, which provides graduate students with modules to learn how to leverage their education. The 50 most in-demand skills for graduates of your master's programs 5. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage.

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Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips

EAB

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are four components of a successful health care administration program—and profiles of five institutions succeeding in this market. Focus on “Flexible and Accessible” Programs with flexible options (e.g., Methodology Our researchers investigated five different programs, chosen based on high completions (e.g.,

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Survey Highlights What Matters Most to Adult Learners

EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

I've been with the firm for about a year now and prior to joining EAB, I was a practitioner on campus with over two decades of experience in enrollment management, marketing, and student success positions. This is suggesting that future adult learners will also rely on emails more heavily. BD: Thanks, Todd. BD: Right.

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The Power of Dual Enrollment: The Equitable Expansion of College Access and Success

Study Finds that Promise Program Still Leaves Racial Gaps

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Adult learners’ application behavior is changing—here’s how

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