COE

JULY 25, 2023

Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.” Had no one helped, the man’s vomit would likely have obstructed his airways and killed him. Had no one helped, the man’s vomit would likely have obstructed his airways and killed him.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

José Hernández: You know, we have conducted multiple screenings, but this marks our first-ever virtual screening, which is fantastic because it means we are reaching across the entire country. She posed a simple yet profound question: “What did the selected astronauts have that you don’t?”

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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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Believe in Students

APRIL 1, 2024

Dear Friend: We are in an extraordinarily challenging time for higher education. And after a brief period of increased investment and attention at every level to the need for change, the system is now facing unprecedented headwinds. Increasing costs without commensurate funding support. Our students feel it.

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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. February 7, 2023. Transcript [music] 0:00:11.6

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The problem It has become increasingly more difficult for institutions of higher education to reach and retain alumni donors. There is a national downward trend in alumni support of their alma maters, and the national discourse surrounding the value vs. cost of higher education makes this a nuanced and substantial problem.

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EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs The ever-persistent ROI question: What is my degree worth? Not unlike other institutions, Converse University has encountered some major changes over the past several years. Not unlike other institutions, Converse University has encountered some major changes over the past several years.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blogs How will we measure student success in the 2020s? A review of how student success metrics have evolved over time—and where they might go in the future Before I studied student success, I studied evolutionary biology. As you’ll see below, these metrics have become very complex over the span of just a few years.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Blogs Are you meeting students’ basic needs? Review these 7 aspects of your basic needs strategy before the semester begins Community colleges play a vital role in higher education, offering affordable and accessible pathways to academic and professional success. Fortunately, things are changing.

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EAB

JUNE 13, 2023

Blogs The Role of VPEM as Change Leader A Q&A with Auburn University’s Dr. Joffery Gaymon Change is constant. To shed light on what makes someone a true change leader, I sat down with Dr. Joffery Gaymon. We’re in the business of changing lives.” Here are her lessons for other enrollment leaders.

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

Blogs How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines Innovative tips to build and sustain dual enrollment momentum This story was originally published in the League for Innovation’s Innovatus Magazine (March 2023). Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4

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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 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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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. Read on for five key insights and recommendations to ensure Gen P’s success in higher education.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 11, 2023

Michael Sorrell , longtime president of Paul Quinn College. We love his warmth, candor, and willingness to put a human face on the challenges of higher education leadership. He mentioned the negative examples only when we insisted: "I have learned a ton from bad leaders, really wonderful examples of what not to do.

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#RealCollege Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Where can students turn for help with basic survival needs when their colleges and government programs fail them in a crisis? Halima is a Somalia-born dental technician student at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), Wisconsin’s largest two-year college. How do students make up that 40%?

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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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The University Innovation Alliance

JULY 21, 2022

Communication. With a new academic year fast approaching, higher education leaders have a lot on their plates. At the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), we know just how challenging new beginnings can be under normal circumstances – and during the past two-plus years, circumstances have been far from normal.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 29, 2023

The Human Face of Higher Ed Leadership Dr. Burns explained how the Innovating Together Podcast took shape in the early months of COVID: "There was a palpable sense that people were looking for optimism and leadership. What kinds of conversations do you have to make sure you're really doing the right work?'

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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

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. But as the enrollment landscape evolves, new behavioral trends have emerged, including a phenomenon that we are calling “move-in melt.”

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

He spoke with us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast about his leadership style, expectations he's faced, lessons he's learning from the experience, and how future administrators might best prepare for this kind of leadership. How do you manage situations in a temporary structure? How do you keep them all at the table?

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EAB

AUGUST 18, 2023

Blogs Campuses are getting smarter. Ultimately, it exists to provide a high-caliber service, driving positive outcomes for students, staff, faculty, and the larger community. But for most colleges and universities, those aspirations have come up short due to three persistent problems: 1.

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs What do enrollment leaders care most about in 2023? In addition to helping set an editorial agenda for our research publications (see here , and here , and here for past examples), this work gives us a unique read on what’s happening in higher education markets around the country. Review our poll results to find out.

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Blackboard Blog

MAY 20, 2020

Higher education institutions everywhere have been met with one of the most significant challenges to their operation because of COVID-19. Not only did teaching and learning have to quickly shift to an online environment, but support faculty and staff also had to undergo a transition to working remotely.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 28, 2023

The Human Face of Higher Ed Leadership Dr. Burns explained how the Innovating Together Podcast took shape in the early months of COVID: "There was a palpable sense that people were looking for optimism and leadership. What kinds of conversations do you have to make sure you're really doing the right work?'

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

Blogs Are your admission practices helping or hurting the diversity of your incoming class? You may be grappling with this same challenge and wondering how to admit and yield more underserved students regardless of the upcoming SCOTUS decision. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER 1. If no, why not?

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are often made possible by donors who wish to support students in achieving their educational goals, including to study abroad. Scholarships and grants are both types of financial aid that can help you pay for college.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Blogs The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year AskEAB's 6 most popular research requests in 2022-2023 Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass hundreds of questions from district leaders and school administrators to our AskEAB team. This rise reflects districts’ post-COVID-19 concerns about student learning loss.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A plethora of scholarships are available in India and abroad to help students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds realize their dream of obtaining a quality education from prestigious universities. Various B-schools offer MBA scholarships abroad to assist many students who face financial constraints. Need-based Scholarships.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home May 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. This paradox of higher education underscores the complex interplay between higher education access, socioeconomic status, and social mobility.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients June 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm These outstanding alumni of the Federal TRIO programs have demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing educational opportunities and breaking barriers for underprivileged students.

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Explore our collaborative initiatives to broaden access to international education and unlock transformative experiences for diverse student populations.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs May 8, 2023 — by Terrance L. Today, the Council for Opportunity in Education applauds U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C.—

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Given the dramatic cuts to other education programs – particularly in the House – level funding was good news. Jones reminded the audience that the organization and the TRIO movement have been here before, off and on, for more than 40 years. Despite a few headwinds this year, COE and the TRIO movement are as strong as ever.

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