Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. The dashboard is available through the Office of Student Success.

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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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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This cost-consciousness impacts the way this new generation of prospective graduate and adult learners approaches higher ed. In this year’s survey, students identified financial aid and scholarships as the most important factors in their enrollment decision.

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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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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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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. Sixty-five percent of those students say they need more information, such as details about financial aid and overall cost, to make an enrollment decision.

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EAB

AUGUST 15, 2023

Institutions could help alleviate my concerns regarding cost and return on investment by clearly advertising cost (total cost if available, by credit if needed) and showcasing available scholarship and financial aid opportunities on program webpages. The fewer clicks it takes to get to these essential pages, the better.

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