Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The legislative ramblings in Florida and other states seeking to remove Black history from the curriculum and revise Black history should give us pause about what historical information students will enter university with. In what follows, we discuss a minimum of seven movements that must be considered in decolonizing our syllabus.

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What I found was a warm and empathetic community of students who were passionate about mental health and well-being. Picture this: It’s my first semester at Central New Mexico Community College (CNMCC), and I’m knee-deep in textbooks, navigating the maze of college life. ” Intsarigued, I attended the meeting to learn more.

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Thrive Alliance Group

MAY 16, 2023

Here’s why & how to make an ongoing effort to value teachers, and ideas that can have a lasting impact. Here’s why & how to make an ongoing effort to value teachers, and ideas that can have a lasting impact. Administrators need to step in and fill the gap in emotional support. Here’s what to do instead (or in addition).

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The results of the study show a troubling trend: gaps in baccalaureate attainment by income level were even larger than they were in the previous study , conducted between 2004 and 2009 (BPS:04/09). These widening gaps are the result of attainment rising for everyone, but rising more rapidly for students in the highest income quintile.

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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! I just want to be able to do this online—why can’t I do this from my phone?

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Timely MD

MARCH 4, 2024

I am a first-generation college student, whose parents instilled from a very young age the importance of a college education. My parents were very committed to ensuring that my sister and I had the opportunity to pursue an education. I attended St.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In this spotlight series, we wanted to share with you their personal stories and ‘whys’ as an educator and a board member. Passionate about giving her students the support and resources they need to academically succeed, Jasmine became involved with Close the Gap knowing the importance of mentorship for FGLI students.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

Due to a lack of available support and resources, it wasn't until her late 30s that she obtained a nursing degree – after missing over a decade of the socioeconomic opportunities that a degree brings. Gaps exist in child care support and college achievement for Black and Latinx students, families, and communities.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

We interviewed and surveyed a combined 107 CBOs, Provosts, and Heads of Strategy to understand the challenges dominating cabinet agendas today and get a read on what senior leaders are worried about tomorrow. While our analysis validated many topics on our research agenda, we also surfaced a handful of surprises.

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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. Pay gaps and low compensation are not only frustrating; they can contribute to burnout. As a manager, it's important to be proactive in addressing hidden pay gaps to ensure equity among your team.

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EAB

JUNE 13, 2023

To shed light on what makes someone a true change leader, I sat down with Dr. Joffery Gaymon. ABG: I'd love to hear about your enrollment philosophy and what inspires you. JG: I think it's interesting that your topic of discussion is change management because that’s what enrollment leaders do. Change is what we do.

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EAB

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What sets this year’s results apart is that, for the first time, a majority of survey respondents expressed a lack of confidence in educational institutions. What sets this year’s results apart is that, for the first time, a majority of survey respondents expressed a lack of confidence in educational institutions.

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Scholarship America

JULY 14, 2023

For students from low-income families, college can be a massive catch-22: higher education has never been more important, but it’s also never been more expensive. Private-sector scholarships can make a huge difference when it comes to filling the affordability gap for low-income students. Here’s how, and why, that effort is so crucial.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Why Launch a Year-End Giving Campaign? Let’s start with why a year-end giving campaign is such a powerful component of your annual giving program. Meaning year-end campaigns can provide the perfect opportunity to give your fundraising efforts a needed boost or close any revenue gaps. 69% of U.S.

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EAB

APRIL 7, 2023

This blog post series will explore the question: Why doesn't my team use data? Below is what I’ve learned from those conversations. Several months down the road you look at the adoption rates, only to discover they are less than you had hoped. Part one provides the analyst's perspective.

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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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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — The next evolution of Close the Gap Foundation’s flagship Social Impact Fellowship — a 3-month summer fellowship for rising high school juniors and seniors to find mentors, give back, and grow their confidence — is about to launch. But gathering feedback was just the first step.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The results give us visibility into what institutions must do to both enroll and retain these students. Mental health concerns now beat academic and financial concerns in drivers of why students are considering leaving college. Blogs Is Your Institution ‘Gen P’ Ready? How schools are expanding student mental health support 2.

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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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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment. Why are so many graduates leaving college without adequate career readiness? Career services offices, like higher education more broadly, have struggled with access and opportunity issues for first-generation and low-income students. A Playbook for Transforming College-to-Career.

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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. 6 trends to watch in 2023 1. get your copy 2.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Seeing whether those groups come back in force is going to be really important as we look forward and think about the work that needs to be done.”. To ensure these historically underserved and underrepresented groups get back to their educational pathways, financial help and formal guidance are important.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The ways in which we engage with those around us are shaped by our own unique lived experiences and identities. Now imagine those very characteristics that make us who we are inadvertently becoming obstacles to accessing health care. It’s a reality experienced every day by historically underrepresented and marginalized college students.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Caylie and Matthew explore the challenges and opportunities for institutions that are eager to tap into a new market of at least 700,000 potential students. February 7, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Transcript [music] 0:00:11.6 music] 0:00:52.9

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

They also offer tips for higher ed leaders on ways to help students overcome learning gaps and other preparation issues to help them succeed on your campus. They also offer tips for higher ed leaders on ways to help students overcome learning gaps and other preparation issues to help them succeed on your campus. November 14, 2023.

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CAMPUSPEAK

JULY 14, 2022

People tend to know what violence looks like, understand the importance of seeking consent, and understand ways to intervene to prevent harm. People tend to know what violence looks like, understand the importance of seeking consent, and understand ways to intervene to prevent harm. Why, then, does violence continue? .

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EAB

MARCH 6, 2023

60% of Gen Z students believe that first impressions from digital sources are more important than in-person ones. 60% of Gen Z students believe that first impressions from digital sources are more important than in-person ones. 91% of students believe that every college should have a social media presence.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

When you set out to create or refine your diversity strategy , it’s important to be specific about who you are identifying as underrepresented for your particular campus. When you set out to create or refine your diversity strategy , it’s important to be specific about who you are identifying as underrepresented for your particular campus.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 4, 2023

You're showing all the vulnerability around what's working/what's not at an institution and being really clear about goals and the challenges. Those moments differentiate what your success is going to be, and if you can rebound from those issues, you're going to be way more successful in the long run.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

I have completed one semester and only recently started looking into transfer opportunities at the schools I want to transfer to. Your website is your most important recruitment tool, so focus on cleaning it up first. Transfer enrollments have declined by 13.5% But things aren’t all doom and gloom.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

Having a comprehensive strategy in place to support student health and well-being can also be an important preventative measure to reduce stigma, and to promote the health and safety of the entire campus community. Surgeon General to increase awareness and action around a youth mental health crisis.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

One thing is clear—the shrinking birth rate, declines in young adult enrollment, and growing skepticism of higher education makes each interaction with a prospective student more important than ever. -->. But this is easier said than done, given these pitfalls in our current practices: What happens between inquiry and application?

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Supporting Student Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This project was particularly important to me because of the impact CliftonStrengths had made in my life and how the tool was being used to support post-secondary students’ development. What is CliftonStrengths? You may be asking what is CliftonStrengths (CS) and how does it help students? By: Liana Acri.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In Stephanie Land’s brave and important new book CLASS ( a follow-up to her memoir MAID , the basis for an award-winning Netflix series) she explains that even though she knew a college degree was the best chance she and her 6-year-old daughter had of escaping poverty, being deprived of food made it nearly impossible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I now realize why these words have developed such power over me. Yet, today, we find the outcomes remain inequitable: fewer students choosing college, no sustained significant growth in women and people of color attaining leadership roles, and ever-widening income gaps within and between our students and institutions.

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Today we welcome leaders from Texas Southern University who share what they learned through their efforts to get people processes and technology working together at TSU to improve student retention and boost enrollment. We appreciate this opportunity to be able to participate in this session of Office Hours with EAB. May 16, 2023.

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