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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

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It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? For each semester a former student is not enrolled, are they enrolled at another local school or just working?

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Why customer service matters for community colleges

EAB

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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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

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College: An institution of higher learning offering a course of studies leading to a bachelor's degree. Colleges typically do not have graduate students. Community College : A public institution of higher learning that leads to a 2-year associates of arts or science degree.

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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

Admitted

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? For each semester a former student is not enrolled, are they enrolled at another local school or just working?

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What is Dual Enrollment in High School?

HelloCollege

Dual Credit Whether you take dual enrollment classes in high school or at a community college, these classes are college-level courses. Therefore, they count toward your future college transcript but may not help you accrue high school credits. These courses occur during the hours of a normal school day.

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3 considerations for prison education programs

EAB

Given the extensive barriers individuals with criminal convictions face accessing employment, these policy interventions increase the likelihood of positive workforce placement upon completion of a degree. Mary views Second Chance Pell programs as vital to meeting regional workforce needs—a key pillar for many community colleges.

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CUNY Phases Out Traditional Math, English Remedial Courses

BestColleges

Students previously had to take semester-long remedial courses that didn't count toward their degree before they could enroll in credit-bearing classes if their placement exams showed a need for additional help with math or English, according to the release. That practice disproportionately affected low-income students of color.