Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2023

--Albert Schweitzer While growing up in the Arkansas Delta, my parents, preachers, and teachers agreed on one thing above all else: education is the engine of opportunity for individual success and the transformation of the Black community. What a privilege it has been to be a part of this community.

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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.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Blogs Is Your Institution ‘Gen P’ Ready? Given the prolonged disruption they faced, it’s unsurprising that their college-going behavior differs from that of their predecessors. Mental health concerns now beat academic and financial concerns in drivers of why students are considering leaving college.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

However, in this episode of the Weekly Wisdom Series , we spoke with President Casey Sacks , who began working at West Virginia’s BridgeValley Community and Technical College after serving two years as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges at the U.S. Department of Education.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. What is a community college? Community colleges are often the educational hub and significant workforce development driver in the regions they serve.

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! What are the features of a “modern student experience,” and how do community colleges stack up?

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

This blog post will guide you through budget-friendly study abroad opportunities, financial aid options, practical cost-saving tips, work-study and internship opportunities and more. They are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements, talents, or involvement in community service.

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Scholarship America

APRIL 26, 2023

We’re fast approaching a major milestone for the Class of 2023: College Signing Day celebrates the May 1 deadline for accepting admission to your college of choice, and events are already happening around the country! Students can also find plenty of valuable information and resources on LendKey’s blog!) GPA on a 4.0

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Active Minds

JUNE 22, 2023

Our interns are involved in every facet of our work, from our communications and social media to Active Minds’ daily operations, to our mental health programming and community-building. Chi Akano (Communications) 1. How do you like to unwind after a long day? I like to read after a long day. Where are you from?

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EAB

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Blogs Why Enroll360 Match’s partnership with Naviance will transform college admissions With overall college enrollment continuing a decade-long pattern of decline, much has been said about the need to break down barriers inherent to the traditional admissions model. But these programs do not go far enough.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. gap in degree attainment between Hispanic and White adults during that time.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Black and Latino men graduate from college at the lowest rates of any demographic group. In EAB’s conversations with 50+ university leaders, we learned how uniquely challenging it is for Black and Latino men to find a sense of belonging in college. The first day in college is an important day for all students.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. After observing an increase in move-in melt last year, our team has been monitoring this trend. College affordability also plays a role in move-in melt.

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The Advisor That Cares

OCTOBER 26, 2023

After our first class call, I blogged about being inspired to start a Learning Revolution. I want to create a place that empowers my learners with choice, ownership, voice, and authentic learning opportunities while giving them safe guidance as they make meaning out of their learning experience, career goals, and personal interests.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to engage more community college prospects amid the “great opt out”. As the number of traditional-aged students continues to decline, community college leaders must focus on enrollment and recruitment strategies within their control. Source: EAB analysis of American Community Survey data.

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IEFA

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a variety of engineering fields, along with tips for applying and alternative funding options. Imagine a world where financial barriers don’t stand in the way of pursuing an engineering degree.

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#RealCollege Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

After less than a year of happy country living, our house was maliciously burnt to the ground. Isn’t this a blog about college kids?” With the addition of several smaller scholarships and my savings from the two jobs I held throughout high school, I was able to put myself through my first semester of college job-free.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

you have the added advantage of a wide array of educational institutions to choose from, from small community colleges to large universities. Canada also offers students a great selection of universities and colleges with an emphasis on providing quality education to all. When studying in the U.S.,

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We asked how she’s met these opportunities: “When I think about my role as Provost at Florida State University , at that point in my career, I was not at all certain that I wanted to be a university president. My parents had high school degrees but didn't talk much about college. I hadn't thought about it.’

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

If you have a hospital and college of medicine , it adds an important dimension to the job that's hard to visualize. After Interim Chancellorship, What's Next? I want to keep that momentum of conversation going because we are all here for the students, our research, our community of services. Sit down with the lawyers.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She spoke about how she went from avoiding to embracing administrative leadership, the pandemic's lessons about collaboration and community, and her view of what it will take to reenergize higher ed. Through our engagement with our professional communities, we are leaders. As she put it, "I really like doing science."

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IEFA

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of discovering, applying for and securing these scholarships, helping you achieve your academic and career goals. Career goals. Loans offer another way to finance your education , although they need to be repaid after graduation. Financial need. Demographics.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 29, 2023

Burns often asks our guests to share the best leadership advice they've received in their career, as well as the advice they frequently give to future leaders. That changed my career." With Scott Jaschik, he leads the site's editorial operations, overseeing news content, opinion pieces, career advice, blogs and other features.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JUNE 9, 2023

Willis, President, Howard Community College Alan Thu, 06/15/2023 - 06:00 Community College Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) is always honored when previous Weekly Wisdom Podcast guests return to share their growth and insights. Is the college ready?

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 11, 2023

In my own career, I was exposed to two extraordinary leaders, Tom Luz and Del Williams, who taught me how power thinks, how decisions are really made, the power in sincerity and maintaining relationships, and how to deliver news that people won't like." We're not going to be who we can be as a college until you figure that out.'

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Blogs Near-Term Strategies to Combat Transfer Decline As Fall 2023 classes shape up, many enrollment leaders once again face lagging transfer rates. More high school students are now opting out of college and instead choosing to enter the workforce directly. I’m currently enrolled at a CC (technical college). I’m so confused.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Putting Students First While Dr. Gibson spent much of her career within the TAMU System, she’s studied student success programs nationwide. We've built out communities of practice focused on specific functional areas. million people that have some college and no degree. Some are loosely organized. But the bottom line is this.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Putting Students First While Dr. Gibson spent much of her career within the TAMU System, she’s studied student success programs nationwide. We've built out communities of practice focused on specific functional areas. million people that have some college and no degree. Some are loosely organized. But the bottom line is this.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

It’s not an everyday occurrence when a community college leader gets a phone call telling them their institution will receive an influx of funding in the millions. when MacKenzie Scott, one of the richest women in the world, decided to make a major investment in community colleges.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs Are you prepared to recruit ‘Gen P’? 3 ways the pandemic changed college search behavior from our new survey of 20K+ high school students When was the last time you saw a teenager willingly answer a phone call? For more than a decade, we’ve asked high school students about their college search preferences and behaviors.

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

Scholarships for international students can make a significant difference in a student’s ability to afford college, and they are an important source of financial aid. Scholarships and grants are both types of financial aid that can help you pay for college. Differences between scholarships and grants. study abroad population.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The choice of University is one of the very strategic decisions for your career, and it must be approached thoroughly. If you are one who also has this dream, and you look forward to seeing your dreams come true, it is essential that you know how to choose a college or University in the USA among many great options. What is a College.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

Blogs Are you prepared for what’s next in the enrollment landscape? Strategic priority 1: Understanding decreasing demand for higher education The 2022 entering class brought welcome news for the nation’s colleges and universities, in the form of a second consecutive year of enrollment growth after a sharp pandemic-driven drop in 2020.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 28, 2023

Burns often asks our guests to share the best leadership advice they've received in their career, as well as the advice they frequently give to future leaders. That changed my career." With Scott Jaschik, he leads the site's editorial operations, overseeing news content, opinion pieces, career advice, blogs and other features.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

Not surprising either is that research shows there is a social capital gap for those of us who identify as first-generation college students, those of us who were raised in a low-income household, and those of us who are part of a minority group. I majored in Romance Languages unaware of what I would do after earning my bachelor’s degree.

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 31, 2023

After less than a year of happy country living, our house was maliciously burnt to the ground. Isn’t this a blog about college kids?” With the addition of several smaller scholarships and my savings from the two jobs I held throughout high school, I was able to put myself through my first semester of college job-free.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We all know that scholarships are available from many colleges and universities, but some may be surprised to learn that corporate scholarships are also an option to pay for college. Many companies — from small businesses to major corporations — offer scholarships and grants to college students. Charter Communications.

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