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Online Program Managers: What Are OPMs in Higher Education?

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It's unclear, however, how pervasive these companies are in higher education. OPMs have become a hot topic in higher education policy circles, but for the uninitiated, it can be hard to understand why. However, a 2011 Dear Colleague letter from ED exempted OPMs from oversight if they bundle services.

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Improve the precision of student enrollment forecasting

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For the fiscal year 2023, the institution’s unrestricted education and general (E&G) revenue budget was made up of 78% net tuition, 18% from the state share of instruction (SSI) in Ohio, and 4% from other sources. Additionally, Miami faces strong headwinds similar to those faced by many other institutions of higher education.

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College Completion Rates Are Improving, But Not for All Students

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The national alliance, which includes higher education systems and institutions in more than 40 states and U.S. territories, looked at graduation and retention rates among its participants for this report. For Black and Latino/a part-time community college students, just 14% completed school in six years.

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

After losing over 10% of two-year students during the pandemic, both due to declines in new students and to a national dip in retention, this enrollment recovery was a welcomed reprieve. By 2028, six million less working aged adults will be in the workforce, causing more competition for talent across all sectors, not just higher education.

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What universities should do now in the uncertain OPM landscape

EAB

The Department reevaluated this exception due to “the growth in online enrollment and associated federal student debt” since its inception in 2011. Most notably, the American Council on Education (ACE) penned a letter cosigned by heavy hitters in higher education: AAC&U , AACRAO , AASCU , APLU , UPCEA , and many regional accreditors.

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After the Affirmative Action Ban, Are First-Generation Students the Answer to College Diversity?

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As countless studies have shown, access to higher education benefits historically marginalized students. However, first-generation students face unique barriers when it comes to higher education. Access to higher education boosts social mobility , and inclusive policies that promote diversity improve learning outcomes.

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Are the Benefits of OPM Partnerships Worth the Risk?

EAB

Always in the market, always trying to understand where higher education is going next, on behalf of our 2500 plus partners. Personally, I have spent the greater part of the last decade trying to understand all things online education, our strategy, how it fits in with enrollment and what the landscape looks like these days.