BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2023

Massachusetts residents will soon be able to pursue a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at a local community college. The $56 billion budget invests heavily in the state's college system, allocating $229 million for higher education institutions and scholarships for students, according to the governor's office.

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BestColleges

MAY 5, 2023

Students, staff, and faculty in the California Community Colleges system have access to free and confidential immigration legal services through the Higher Education Legal Services Project. Services carry over until a resolution is found, even if a student has graduated from the community college.

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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! What are the features of a “modern student experience,” and how do community colleges stack up?

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EAB

MAY 9, 2023

Podcast Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”? 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. May 9, 2023. million people.

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BestColleges

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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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2024

The budget increases funding for community colleges and scholarships, expands dual enrollment, and improves pathways for nursing students and students from underrepresented groups. Pennsylvania is reinvesting millions into higher education in 2025 "after decades of inaction."

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Dual enrollment programs, which allow high school students to take college courses, can be costly for community colleges, according to a new paper from the Community College Research Center. Community colleges offer the majority of dual enrollment programs, often at a discount.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild stormespecially for higher education institutions. These campaigns are often targeting the same demographics as higher education institutions, especially younger voters and professionalsaka your prospective students. And guess what?

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild storm—especially for higher education institutions. These campaigns are often targeting the same demographics as higher education institutions, especially younger voters and professionals—aka your prospective students. And guess what?

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BestColleges

JANUARY 27, 2023

Thanks to lower birthrates during the Great Recession, the college-age population will shrink beginning in 2025. College officials call this demographic phenomenon the "enrollment cliff." Colleges are already making adjustments to become more competitive and attract new student populations. What Is the Enrollment Cliff?

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BestColleges

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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BestColleges

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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BestColleges

MAY 29, 2024

A new report shows that undergraduate enrollment rose 2.5% Overall, enrollment numbers still fall far below pre-pandemic totals. Finally some good news for an industry desperate for it: Higher education enrollment is up. In 2010, community colleges enrolled about 11 million students.

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BestColleges

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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BestColleges

JULY 11, 2024

The program is funded by a grant from the California Community Colleges' Rising Scholars Network. The College of the Desert is launching a new program that will provide tuition-free college courses to incarcerated students. And it's really our responsibility to provide them with college.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs 5 areas for community college leaders to take stock in 2023 And resources to help sustain your post-pandemic momentum Now that community colleges have weathered the storm of the pandemic, it’s time to take a moment to recognize all you have accomplished, and then to begin to steer the transition from a “crisis” mindset to a sustainability one.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A new report from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University explores how race and ethnicity impacted students' college experiences during the pandemic. The pandemic intensified students' basic needs insecurity and increased racial and ethnic disparities in higher education, according to the report.

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BestColleges

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 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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BestColleges

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. READ: [link]. READ: [link]. Gavin Newsom said in a statement.

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Niche

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we close the chapter on 2024, its a perfect time to reflect on lessons learned about the ever-changing landscape of college admissions and enrollment. Many colleges turned to innovative strategies, including direct admissions, to attract a broader and more diverse pool of applicants.

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Enrollify

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In today's digital age, the role of marketing in higher education has become increasingly significant, as institutions strive to navigate the complexities of enrollment and community engagement.

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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.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to engage more community college prospects amid the “great opt out”. As the number of traditional-aged students continues to decline, community college leaders must focus on enrollment and recruitment strategies within their control. Source: EAB analysis of American Community Survey data.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Right before Christmas, Clarkson University made the shocking announcement that it was closing its School of Arts & Sciences, phasing out all its majors in the humanities and social sciences, including foundational disciplines such as history, political science, sociology, and communications. West Virginia's situation is hardly unique.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Here's what you need to know about the state of higher education as it relates to incarcerated students. There is strong interest among incarcerated students for educational programing. Take the Higher Education in Prison program at Portland State University. Struggling to set graduate enrollment goals?

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BestColleges

JANUARY 17, 2023

The bill would let some students from Mexico enroll in California Community Colleges. A proposed bill in California would allow some Mexican students to attend community college classes in California. This bill will allow low-income residents who live close to the border to attend local community colleges.".

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Enrollify

MAY 31, 2024

Another episode of " In Your Element," features Kelly Schimpf , the Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services at Salem Community College. Known for its proactive approach in higher education, Salem has set a benchmark in implementing customer relationship management (CRM) systems, specifically Element451.

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BestColleges

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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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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BestColleges

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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BestColleges

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. Many of those projects are centered around colleges and universities — with dozens of earmarks specifically going toward community colleges.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2023

The National Head Start Association and the Association of Community College Trustees are partnering to bring more Head Start centers to community colleges. Officials hope the centers will cut back on a shortage of childcare access and early childhood educators. Roughly 1 in 10 undergraduate students in the U.S.

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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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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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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Finding a Home at Sacramento State The idea for a college focused on supporting Black students' success was the result of a work group formed by the California State University (CSU). It was tasked with developing a plan to "improve outcomes for Black students," including declining enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

AP, IB, and dual enrollment. Which is better for college admission. A reader recently wrote in to ask my opinion about dual enrollment courses. What Is “Dual Enrollment” or PSEO? First, a brief word of explanation about “dual enrollment,” or “post secondary enrollment options.”

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