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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#RealCollege Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

By: Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab and Joshua Rudolph; The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice Talks of a labor shortage started around May of 2021. Harvard Business School’s Dismissed by Degrees report suggests the problem isn’t a lack of qualified candidates, but a failure by companies to consider the right candidates.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey It isn’t enough for TRIO students to have a successful experience in college. The research is really an eye-opener and really draws attention to the need for better college-to-career pipelines.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Both participated in the Upward Bound program at Palau Community College. He served two terms as a senator in the Palau National Congress before being elected president in 2021. He explained that he was in the second Upward Bound class at Palau Community College , which was then called Micronesian Occupational College.

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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).

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

from Trinidad when she was 12 years old and became a U.S. resident last year. Steven was ten years old when he needed to take care of his younger siblings because of his mother’s battle with addiction. Horsford , then 19 years old, came home to help his family. Pamela Horsford came to the U.S. Horsford resides.

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COE

MAY 10, 2023

His success, impact, and view of himself in the world are all a function of his experience with Upward Bound , a program he credits with helping him shape his education and personal goals. After completing his senior year, Rosenquest completed a two-year degree from Clinton Community College.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Not to forget my wonderful wife of 31 years, who, after I contemplated giving up on my dream following six rejections, provided unwavering support. Over the next six years, I became a pilot, attained scuba diving certification, became an elite athlete, and learned a third language. My priority was inspiring our community.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

The Backstory We’ve been roommates since freshman year and still live together. We both happened to apply to the library’s Special Collections First-Year Fellows program, and by some stroke of fate both got into the program. Also, the cattle-sized ribbons at a college library event were phenomenal.

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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!)

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blogs How will we measure student success in the 2020s? I regularly get asked how the two things relate, and I often find myself applying evolutionary thinking to student success challenges. As you’ll see below, these metrics have become very complex over the span of just a few years.

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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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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although college can be expensive, there are college grants for women that can help lower the price tag. Some organizations also offer scholarships for moms who are pursuing their degrees while raising a family. Program for Continuing Education Grant. Women’s Independence Scholarship Program. 15 and June 15).

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COE

MARCH 14, 2023

Jarell Green: Nurse turned Education Advocate March 14, 2023 Jarell is a Counselor for the McNair and Student Support Services programs at the First-Generation Student Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. As an SSS student, Jarell completed his Bachelor’s degree in nursing while earning local and national recognition.

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COE

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Gabrielle thoroughly enjoyed Wednesday nights, where she gained college exposure, took academic courses, and interacted with people from diverse backgrounds; of course – they all loved the stipends, and she says it truly felt like family. Click to view the page: How TRIO Turned a Teen Dad into a First-Generation College Graduate.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s Students are no longer entering college with the same levels of academic preparation that we might have expected before the pandemic, one of the many ripple effects we face as a result of disruptions in high school learning.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s Students are no longer entering college with the same levels of academic preparation that we might have expected before the pandemic, one of the many ripple effects we face as a result of disruptions in high school learning.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health. A spring 2022 College Pulse survey asked students when their mental health had been the strongest across the first two years of the pandemic. College Pulse Survey, Spring 2022.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. So when I wrote my blog post for EAB, I really wanted to be in that realm. Give these folks a listen and enjoy.

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

CONNECTED is my favorite time of year in the Student Success Collaborative , and this year did not disappoint! Ed Venit explored the “ripples” that will impact higher education years into the future, and what actions can be taken today to prepare for them: 1. As he put it, “Community saved my life.”.

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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. over the past four years for a variety of reasons, including readiness concerns, post-pandemic financial woes, and a renewed skepticism of higher education. I’m so confused.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, when do we think faculty are going to create time to figure out how to use AI in teaching a class they've taught very effectively for the last ten years? How do we teach them to include high-impact practices and think about students they're going to work with in a new academic program? Some are loosely organized.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, when do we think faculty are going to create time to figure out how to use AI in teaching a class they've taught very effectively for the last ten years? How do we teach them to include high-impact practices and think about students they're going to work with in a new academic program? Some are loosely organized.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. 20 scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students Eligibility requirements vary for these scholarships, but they usually require you to be enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university and maintain a 3.0 Haz La U Program.

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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. AstraZeneca. Amount: $1,500.

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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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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words.

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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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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Blogs 5 career services to support your professional and adult learners Build these services to aid your current students and stand out to prospects Career services are going to be especially important to your graduate and adult students in 2024. Learn more Discover more ways to help your graduate and adult-serving programs stand out.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Our board, staff, and network convened in person for the first time in three years. We released two new playbooks to assist leadership teams in their practices of proactive advising and college-to-career transition. Thank you for being part of our innovation community. In 2022, we reemerged from the challenges of COVID.

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IEFA

AUGUST 3, 2023

Imagine a world where financial barriers don’t stand in the way of pursuing an engineering degree. 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.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Naturally, the choice of the University will be held in parallel with the program selection and what speciality you intend to study at the University. There are over 4,500 USA universities offering undergraduate degrees. Difference Between A College and A University. What is a College. What is a university?

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EAB

JUNE 27, 2023

Blogs How to expand opportunities for Hispanic adult learners in nursing and health care 3 ways UCF is increasing enrollment (and retention) of Hispanic graduate students in nursing Based on our Office Hours with EAB podcast, Episode 131, How UCF is Expanding Opportunities for Hispanic Adult Learners.

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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. Scholarships and student loans are two ways to finance your education.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Our board, staff, and network convened in person for the first time in three years. We released two new playbooks to assist leadership teams in their practices of proactive advising and college-to-career transition. Thank you for being part of our innovation community. In 2022, we reemerged from the challenges of COVID.

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We grew our network this year, from 11 to 14 institutions, to provide even greater opportunities for learning and scaling the most promising student success practices. The data suggests that the BSSI is an emerging factor in our 93% increase in degree completion by under-represented students of color.

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