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10 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention in Higher Education

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes Student retention is one of the most critical challenges faced by colleges and universities. While recruitment is essential to maintaining a thriving institution, keeping students engaged and enrolled until they complete their programs is just as vital. Why is that? Source: HEM 1.

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Always On: How 24/7 Technical Support Drives Student Success and Retention

Ruffaloni

In this post, we’ll delve into how this same philosophy applies to technical support, forming a crucial component of student success and retention. Let’s explore why timely technical support is essential and how it ties to student retention, institutional credibility, and mission fulfillment.

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No Magic Wand: The Key to Enrollment Marketing Success

Enrollment Catalyst

Lasting enrollment growth and marketing effectiveness require a comprehensive, strategic approach that integrates marketing, admissions, retention, and financial aid. Schools must proactively address financial concerns and communicate the real cost of attendance. But the truth is, there is no magic wand.

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The Hidden Crisis in College Planning: What’s Happening to Middle-Income Families

Ruffaloni

They’re too “wealthy” for significant financial aid but not wealthy enough to write a check without breaking a sweat. ” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors. ” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors. 46% conduct self-guided tours.

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Understanding CRM Systems For Universities – What Function Do They Serve?

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Whether youre trying to track your enrollment funnel, streamline your recruitment process, or boost retention, CRM systems offer many unique marketing benefits for your institution. Beyond recruitment, CRM systems are crucial in improving student engagement and retention particularly when data from a Student Information System is integrated.

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Strategic Enrollment Planning: A Q&A for Enrollment Managers

Ruffaloni

What distinguishes strategic enrollment planning from recruitment and retention planning? Likewise our retention plans often focus on improvements to our service and support portfolio to bring incremental gains to student success with the next cohort.

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How to Review Your Program Portfolio

Ruffaloni

Understanding program portfolio performance is a key to enrollment growth. In my work with partner institutions, I often see competing priorities come to light as the marketing team, the enrollment team, and the academic team all have different evaluation tactics for program growth. Program Director: “Invest in my programs!”

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