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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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The long-term impacts of the pandemic on student mental health—and 7 steps you can take to prepare. The pandemic ripple effects on student success will last for years, including the long-term impact on student mental health. whitepaper: long-term impacts of the pandemic on success. What we can do about it.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Blogs 5 higher ed thought leaders we are following Thought leaders are known for their innovative ideas and research, their work often serving as a catalyst for change in the higher education system. In addition to her podcast, Stackowiak shares resources for education professionals on her blog and through her workshops.

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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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EAB

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We are excited to pilot EAB’s new AI features to help staff save time, create deeper connections with our students, and have a measurable impact on their lives.” EAB has assembled a cohort of institutions to test the new features and expects to expand availability in 2024.

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EAB

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Blogs The Power of a Diverse Donor Portfolio in Your Annual Giving Program 3 Non-Alumni Audiences You Should Be Engaging Today’s advancement leaders will need to access the untapped potential of key audiences beyond alumni stakeholders if they’re going to meet their constantly growing institutional goals. Why engage non-alumni audiences?

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The UIA's hypothesis for evolving equitable practice nationwide is centered on the belief that testing and scaling innovative interventions within our own network can lead to widespread sector change. 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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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Blogs Five Things University Leaders are Prioritizing This Year (And Two They Should Be) The results from EAB’s Spring 2023 Pulse Survey are in! While our analysis validated many topics on our research agenda, we also surfaced a handful of surprises.

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Student Minds

AUGUST 8, 2022

This was also a great opportunity for me to build on my current knowledge about mental health and expand on my own experiences with mental health. Through university, I have also been supporting Student Minds by writing blogs for them based on my own experiences of mental health and words of advice for other people.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The UIA's hypothesis for evolving equitable practice nationwide is centered on the belief that testing and scaling innovative interventions within our own network can lead to widespread sector change. For this to happen, we simply must achieve equity for those student groups that have been traditionally underserved.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Blogs The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy By Meredith Dobbins Think back to your time as an undergraduate student. In this blog, we’ll explore the dos and don’ts of leveraging your institution’s traditions in an annual giving program. What memories stand out most to you?

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Blackboard Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

College enrollment, specifically in community colleges, has declined due to the pandemic; however, the Hispanic student population has been disproportionately impacted. Visit these site to learn more about Spanish option via our One Stop solution (inbound) and our Enrollment & Retention solution (outbound).

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Blogs Your Guide to a Successful Year-End Annual Giving Campaign 5 Tips for Advancement Leaders As you settle into the fall term and new academic year, it's time to focus on a crucial task: your year-end giving campaign. Communicate the impact of donations in a way that resonates emotionally and tangibly. Click here to learn more.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs Adult learners’ application behavior is changing—here’s how Insights from our new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners As the demographics of prospective graduate students and adult learners change, so do students’ application preferences and behaviors. Here’s what we learned.

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EAB

MARCH 24, 2023

Blogs Why advancement employees leave (and how leaders can fix it) By Brad Shafer Recent turnover in higher ed is historic and expansive. But beyond structure, how are we making our office culture better for those involved? What moments of your career are most memorable or impactful? Employees thrive where they feel valued.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs Insights from EAB’s new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners It may be hard to believe, but many of your current adult learners—and the students making their way through the enrollment funnel for your graduate and adult programs right now—belong to Gen Z.

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EAB

JULY 18, 2023

Blogs Didn’t meet your graduate enrollment goals? In our recent survey of graduate enrollment leaders, 50% said they missed their enrollment goals. Expand your prospect pool with these three tips 2. Consider: does our messaging prioritize students’ needs and interests, or are we only conveying information about our program?

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blogs Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference The academic advising profession faces shrinking budgets, expanding student and administration expectations, and increasing turnover—all of which make it harder for institutions to think strategically about advising structure and staffing to support student success.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Here’s our step-by-step guide. Will we meet our class? What will our class composition look like? Now, in my role as Managing Director in EAB’s Adult Learner Recruitment division, I consistently hear from our partners: how can I set goals at a time when enrollments are so in flux? What will melt look like?

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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

MAY 16, 2023

Blogs What Advancement Leaders Can Learn from Enrollment Leaders About Gen Z Three tactics to strengthen your advancement strategy There’s no denying the profound impact Generation Z has had on higher education. The first generation exposed to technology from an early age, Gen Z is comprised of “digital natives.”

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Blogs Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs Top takeaways about staffing from EAB’s latest survey with NAGAP When speaking with graduate enrollment leaders, stress is a frequent topic. But regardless of the reasons, the impact on institutions continues to be significant. Explore how we can help.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Blogs Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs Top takeaways about staffing from EAB’s latest survey with NAGAP When speaking with graduate enrollment leaders, stress is a frequent topic. But regardless of the reasons, the impact on institutions continues to be significant. Explore how we can help.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

However, prison reform and the drive to expand access to education programs in prisons have been gaining momentum. For individuals impacted by the justice system, offering postsecondary educational opportunities can make all the difference. Here’s our step-by-step guide. Here’s what that could mean for your institution.

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EAB

JUNE 12, 2023

Blogs Can gamification help you generate leads for healthcare programs? Learn how to successfully launch and expand nursing programs. And I’m excited to share that our pilot program with Cappex has generated some exciting initial results that provide insight into the impact gamification can have on lead generation.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs What enrollment teams need to know about the GMAT Focus Edition And why it is still only one part of a successful lead generation strategy This spring, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) announced the release of the GMAT Focus Edition , a new, shorter version of the business admissions test. Ready to find out more?

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In November 2022, the Department of Education published final rules that will change regulations governing a variety of federal student loan cancellation programs as well as how interest impacts student loan burdens. The Department expanded its definition of when a school is “closed.” To see more information, see our blog post here. .

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EAB

APRIL 7, 2023

Blogs 3 reasons your colleagues don’t want to use data—and how to change their minds Part one of a two-part series on data adoption Has this ever happened to you? This blog post series will explore the question: Why doesn't my team use data? Part one provides the analyst's perspective.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Blogs Are you meeting students’ basic needs? Like many of our students, I was a first gen, low-income college student who had periods of housing, food, and transportation insecurity. Basic needs insecurities, including hunger, homelessness, and lack of childcare have a substantial impact on students' educational journeys.

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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 produced our 100th live-stream episode of the Innovating Together podcast, and our newsletter tripled in subscribers. We produced our 100th live-stream episode of the Innovating Together podcast, and our newsletter tripled in subscribers.

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EAB

JULY 7, 2023

Blogs Alumni giving metrics will no longer be a part of college rankings. In recent years, declining donor counts have forced advancement leaders to consider the potential impact on pipeline development, how staffing challenges are delaying appeals, and the ROI generated from limited budgets. Connect with our advancement experts.

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

Blogs Are your admission practices helping or hurting the diversity of your incoming class? Part of the team worked to expand our recruitment pipelines and spread the word about our institution, while another team focused on yielding newly admitted students. Review our poll results to find out.

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EAB

MARCH 20, 2023

These changes have the potential to impact campus footprints and operations significantly. EAB surveyed Facilities and Estates organizations across North America, Europe, and Oceania during December 2022 to better understand their impact and opportunities. Here are five of the key findings we identified.

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Civitas Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Civitas Learning product team works alongside our partners to help make what might feel unachievable possible. This year our research and development focused on building efficiencies and improving visibility to make decision-making easier and actions more meaningful, all with an eye toward equitable student outcomes.

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