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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

weighted GPA qualify for direct admission to all 58 community colleges and six universities, half of which are historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Students will have to pay $30-$75 per application unless they apply during College Application Week from Oct. Students with at least a 2.8

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EAB

MAY 9, 2023

Podcast Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”? May 9, 2023. Reporter Jon Marcus joins EAB’s Tara Zirkel to explore the root causes behind steep enrollment declines and poor student outcomes at community colleges. EAB · Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention?” Episode 150. million people.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

And many members of Congress have designated funding for higher education as part of the 2023 fiscal year budget. The 2023 budget includes many earmarks for community colleges. million for the San Diego Community College District to set up centers to support LGBTQ+ students.

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APRIL 1, 2024

The California Community Colleges system will offer six more bachelor's degree programs. Six new bachelor's degree programs have been approved to be offered by the California Community Colleges (CCC) system. The CCC introduced the pilot Baccalaureate Degree Program at 15 community colleges in 2014.

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MARCH 8, 2023

Community college enrollment fell sharply during the pandemic and hasn't fully recovered. Many students who left community college during the pandemic aren't planning to return, according to a recent New America survey. Of the students who plan to enroll, many are putting their plans off past 2023.

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JULY 3, 2023

But even now, as students' intended pursuit of higher education is bouncing back, their educational priorities and plans are continuing to shift. Only 45% of underserved students said they believe further education after high school is necessary when surveyed in January 2023.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Sonya Christian on Thursday was named chancellor of the California Community College system. Christian will lead the country's largest public higher education system, serving over 1.8 million students at 166 community colleges. Christian will begin her four-year term on June 1, 2023. READ: [link].

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APRIL 7, 2023

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. The Department of Education (ED) intends to force more transparency into how commonly institutions use these managers.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Students in the top 10% of their community college class in Massachusetts will soon be eligible for a minimum of $5,000 annually to finish their degree at a UMass campus. The program includes guaranteed admission to UMass for top community college students in the state.

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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Blogs 3 Tips to Streamline Community College Compliance Reporting How to save time and move your data strategy from disparate to deliberate Community College IR and IE offices spend weeks (if not months) each year on IPEDS and other compliance reports.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka called for free community college in a speech to her chamber. Thirty-one states currently offer free community college with varying eligibility requirements, including several of Massachusetts' neighbors.

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EAB

JUNE 27, 2023

There are nearly one million fewer students attending community colleges today than there were pre-pandemic, and the vast majority of community college leaders recognize that poor customer service is at least partially to blame,” said Tara Zirkel, EdD, Director of Strategic Research at EAB. “The

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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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EAB

JANUARY 13, 2023

Modern Student Experience Diagnostic for Community Colleges. Modern student expectations are everchanging—can your community college keep up? In higher education, the student experience continues to become more synonymous with the consumer experience. January 12, 2023. Download the diagnostic.

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MARCH 2, 2023

The Aspen Institute and Columbia University's Community College Research Center launched a network to boost community colleges' credential value. The "Unlocking Opportunity: The Post-Graduation Success and Equity Network" includes 10 community colleges and will run through 2028.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So, without further ado, let’s dive into some noteworthy holiday videos of 2023! Embrace the Spirit of Giving with Emory University’s Goizueta Business School The holiday season is about giving, and Emory University’s Goizueta Business School showcases this attitude in its 2023 Holiday Video. Reach out to our team to learn more!

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EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

Blogs The 4 stages of an integrated lifecycle approach for community college student success How EAB’s Navigate helps community colleges at every stage There is encouraging data showing that six-year completion rates have been rising across all community colleges, with a.9%

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. Beginning July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible , enabling qualified students to pursue federally funded college education for the first time since the 1990s. Here’s what that could mean for your institution.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A new report reveals that college-going rates have increased over the past two years. Higher education has experienced a considerable decline in attendance since 2010. New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center paints a classic good news/bad news picture for higher education. in 2022 to 50.5%

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MAY 13, 2024

The tax credit is valid at any public Colorado four-year institution, technical college, or community college. Colorado is one step away from giving students two years of tuition-free college at Colorado public four-year institutions, technical colleges, and community colleges. Jared Polis.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

California Community Colleges would see a little over $652 million of ongoing funding under the proposed plan. Gavin Newsom introduced his budget for higher education with around $40 billion in funding for higher education in the state, including goals to increase access to higher education and expand college affordability.

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MAY 29, 2024

Finally some good news for an industry desperate for it: Higher education enrollment is up. Community Colleges Lead Enrollment Growth More than half of the enrollment growth (55.7%) occurred among community colleges, which gained over 200,000 students since spring 2023, an increase of 4.7%.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The MASSGrant Plus Expansion will retroactively cover the fall 2023 semester. The state announced the MassReconnect program earlier this year, a last-dollar scholarship for students 25 and older to attend state community colleges. Driscoll said 75% of public higher education graduates stay in Massachusetts. "By

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A new report reveals that college-going rates have increased over the past two years. Higher education has experienced a considerable decline in attendance since 2010. New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center paints a classic good news/bad news picture for higher education. in 2022 to 50.5%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2023

Ivy Day 2023: All You Need To Know Are you ready for Ivy Day 2023? So, buckle up and join us as we explore the anticipation surrounding Ivy Day 2023. When is Ivy Day 2023? In 2023, Ivy Day is scheduled for March 30, while it took place on March 31 in the previous year, 2022. What is Ivy Day?

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EAB

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Gallup’s most recent poll revealed a concerning trend: only 36 percent of Americans have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education. 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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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

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. Childcare Services: More than two million community college students are parents of children under 18.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Insights from Dr. Tiffany Ray-Patterson, VP of Student Success at Germanna Community College Based on our Office Hours with EAB podcast, Episode 166, Could Your Students Benefit from “One Front Door” Onboarding? Their unique approach is paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable educational experience for all students.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

for international students, but the lowest enrollment rates for both were in 2023. As a result, the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that affirmative action violated the 14 th Amendment was less consequential for UC admissions, and, in fact, many groups made gains this year.

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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. We asked EAB’s top experts for recommendations on who to follow for new perspectives on higher ed’s latest trends.

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

Press Release EAB’s Navigate Platform Now Supports Student Recruitment and Retention EAB expands Navigate’s CRM capabilities to engage prospective students March 10, 2023 Tempe, Arizona (March 10, 2023) — EAB announced today an extension of its flagship student success technology, Navigate , to help colleges engage and enroll prospective students.

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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 percent) and 18- to 20-year-old students (+1.4

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Read on for five key insights and recommendations to ensure Gen P’s success in higher education. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of technology in education, and students now expect seamless digital interactions and user-friendly platforms. This trend started before the pandemic and has grown in recent years.

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EAB

APRIL 26, 2023

More and more high school graduates are opting out of higher education in part because of a hot labor market. How do we show they don’t have to choose between their college aspirations and surging wages ? The best way to engage these prospective students is to ensure they can balance work and college.

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BestColleges

APRIL 14, 2023

Tennessee's free community college scholarship program continues to spur students to higher education, new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data shows. The state has seen a continual decline in the number of high school graduates immediately enrolling in higher education after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Lewiston Strong Scholarship Fund will go toward covering other college expenses, with priority given to waiver recipients. Janet Mills signed a new budget giving high school graduates two years of free community college. Earlier this year, Gov. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.

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