Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

Angela Nixon Boyd As HBCUs prepare to welcome students for fall semester, some are struggling to overcome enrollment losses and deficits due to the pandemic, but many are thriving. Hudson, vice president for student affairs. “We The number of applications to FAMU from first-time college students increased 87% from 2021 to 2022.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By: Mamie Voight Earlier this spring, IHEP reached an important milestone: 30 years of developing research to address the nation’s most pressing higher education challenges and promoting college access and success for all students. A college credential is the best path to long-term career success and a financially secure, fulfilling life.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 15, 2023

Department of Education (ED) announced a series of updates to its College Scorecard —a free online resource designed to help prospective college students compare institutions using data such as tuition costs, graduation rates, and post-college earnings. By: Kim Dancy Last month, the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

At the height of the pandemic in 2020, without ever visiting the campus, Dr. David A. there were protests on campus. Students organized Black student unions demanding more African American studies courses, Black faculty and staff,” says Canton. Photo courtesy of David Canton. The college’s dean, Dr. David E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Ohio State University College of Nursing uses its Summer Institute for Future Nurses as a recruiting tool for high school students. Those barriers lead to a lack of access to quality education for our minority students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.” Staffing levels were a significant issue in the negotiations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2024

Some of us are the only people of color in our departments and find ourselves carrying the heavy load of doctoral students who want to work with us because they identify with some form of our many identities. Dear Black women in higher education, 2023 should have been a wake-up call to our community, yet the red flags persist.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2023

As students moved off campus and learned from home, the battles that had raged over building names statues, and memorials of figures associated with slavery, segregation, and eugenics cooled. Now, with campus life having returned to some version of normal, debates over landscape fairness are back.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In my current work within athletics, I am blessed to interact with student-athletes from all different backgrounds and high-caliber colleagues. I am in awe of the level of expertise that I get to observe from the student-athletes, administrators, and coaches across my department and on campus. I will not let it break me.

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#RealCollege Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

By: Traci Kirtley (she/her), Believe in Students In February 2020, the novel coronavirus began making its way into the US, creating one of the most dramatic and widespread emergencies of my lifetime. As an organization focused on addressing basic needs insecurity, we knew that the threat to the students we serve would be even more dire.

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EAB

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These additions include a suite of features and applications that help students prepare for life after they graduate, whether that means finding a job or pursuing more education. Together, the changes support students to, through, and beyond college—and cement Navigate as higher education’s leading CRM solution.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs How enrollment leaders should navigate the new FAFSA processing delay Like all of us, you've probably been closely tracking the progress of the new FAFSA form this year: in particular, how the Department of Education is planning to roll it out to students, families, and institutions. (If We can all imagine the confusion that will ensue.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Content note: This essay was originally delivered as the keynote speech at the 2024 Out of the Darkness Walk, an annual event designed to engage young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. It discusses suicidal feelings. Hi everyone and thank you so much for allowing me to speak here today. Are you sure you want to do this? I didn’t want that.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. 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.

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

3 recommendations to make your admissions practices more equitable My previous enrollment leadership roles spanned admissions, financial aid, and advising, so I understand all too well how each phase of a student’s educational journey is impacted by policies in each of these offices. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER 1. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER 1.

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EAB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

These additions include a suite of features and applications that help students prepare for life after they graduate, whether that means finding a job or pursuing more education. Together, the changes support students to, through, and beyond college—and cement Navigate as higher education’s leading CRM solution.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Most Hopkins students and trainees can receive a free consultation by making appointments with the Office of Primary Care. The dreamy Southeast Asia tour became a disaster when you tossed and turned on the bed at 3 am, unable to close your eyes. They may last for several days, and longer as you travel further. Make good use of light.

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Counselors' Corner

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This announcement adds to the small, but in some cases notable, number of colleges that have announced a return to testing. I’ve been a big champion of test-optional admissions, and still am—if the test score really doesn’t add anything relevant to the application, why are we asking students to take them?

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The University Innovation Alliance

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

We're especially proud of our Weekly Wisdom event series, when we sit down with campus leaders to learn about their day-to-day, their past experiences, and their current aspirations. Some of Our Favorite Conversations With Higher Ed Leaders. Weekly Wisdom Highlights From the 2021-22 Academic Year. Thu, 11/17/2022 - 06:00. Inside Higher Ed.

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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. And even though Hispanic students were the only college student population who saw consistent growth over the past 10 years, there was still a 24.5% Tip #1: Build belonging.

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IEFA

MAY 29, 2023

Thousands of international students are drawn to the United States every year because of its educational opportunities. American universities offer a wealth of resources and opportunities for students to learn, grow, and gain valuable experience. From career fairs to student groups to sports teams, there’s something for everyone.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 11, 2022

In the United States, summer is time for a much-deserved school break, family vacations, and for many students — college campus tours. In fact, some students visit so many colleges over the summer it’s dizzying. It can be a valuable tool in helping students decide which school is a good fit for them.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 11, 2022

In the United States, summer is time for a much-deserved school break, family vacations, and for many students — college campus tours. In fact, some students visit so many colleges over the summer it’s dizzying. It can be a valuable tool in helping students decide which school is a good fit for them.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

Blogs Are you prepared for what’s next in the enrollment landscape? More students are opting out of higher education, for reasons ranging from unaffordability to “ degree resets ” (the phenomenon of employers no longer requiring prospective hires to have a degree). That said, few admissions teams are resting easy.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Students coming back to college campuses are struggling with increased levels of stress and anxiety. It’s no wonder that only 13% of attendees of a recent virtual forum hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education said they came into the fall semester feeling strongly prepared to support student mental health.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Students coming back to college campuses are struggling with increased levels of stress and anxiety. It’s no wonder that only 13% of attendees of a recent virtual forum hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education said they came into the fall semester feeling strongly prepared to support student mental health.

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EAB

MAY 8, 2023

Chronically absent students are more likely than their peers with good attendance to face reading difficulties by third grade and less likely to earn a high school diploma. This is the highest rate since the U.S. Department of Education released its first national measurement of chronic absenteeism in 2016.

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EAB

JANUARY 17, 2023

However, even though the future looks bright, most cybersecurity programs will continue to fight for student interest and enrollment. While many university leaders express interest in launching cybersecurity master’s degrees , increasing competition and market concentration threaten all new programs’ ability to capture student attention.

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EAB

JUNE 13, 2023

As a land grant institution, it was stronger language about access and affordability and ensuring that we are focused on enrolling students within the state. Blogs The Role of VPEM as Change Leader A Q&A with Auburn University’s Dr. Joffery Gaymon Change is constant. Here are her lessons for other enrollment leaders.

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MichiganTech MTU Center for Student Mental Health

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Germs can spread when you don’t wash your hands and prepare food or drinks, cough or sneeze into your hands, and touch tour nose and mouth with unwashed hands. We have multiple resources on campus for your exercise needs; The Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) , Student Development Center (SDC) , and Mont. Hand Washing.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs 3 Ways Advancement Teams Can Achieve More with Less Many advancement professionals are all too familiar with this scene: you propose a new plan or innovation to leadership, and the conversation ends with “we don’t have money for that.” The almost inevitable guidance is to better utilize your existing resources. How can we optimize this?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

And how do we begin to plan for the future knowing that colleges, students, and staff may have very different priorities than three years ago? Now is a good time to review your hiring practices in preparation for staffing for fall 2023. Here are five areas to take stock of where you are and consider where you want to be.

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EAB

APRIL 4, 2023

EAB’s Beth Donaldson and David Kuehl discuss how to reach prospective graduate school students who are looking to switch careers and enroll in business programs that may be very different from their undergraduate field of study. Podcast How to Recruit Adult Career Switchers Episode 145. April 4, 2023. So give these folks a listen and enjoy.

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Blackboard Blog

MAY 20, 2020

This has impacted how students are supported, how they get their information, and how they make decisions about their future education. Now we’re sharing the steps we took as Blackboard Student Services to prepare to support our staff and partners immediately and plans to continue support in the longer term.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The survey findings offer a wealth of information for universities on how to find, engage, and enroll these students. The survey findings offer a wealth of information for universities on how to find, engage, and enroll these students. Podcast Survey Highlights What Matters Most to Adult Learners Episode 170. October 24, 2023.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Hamm The Amazon Original film “A Million Miles Away” is an inspiring true story based on the life of TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, 2001 National TRIO Achiever Award recipient, and author José Hernández , the first migrant farmworker to become an American astronaut. These, however, will be tears of happiness.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Podcast Are OPM Partnerships Your Ticket to Online Growth? Episode 147. April 18, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.

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