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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Last spring, when the institutional effectiveness team at Moorpark College conducted student surveys and focus groups as well as data analysis to evaluate the efficacy of student communication, an issue with volume became clear. Discussions involved department needs, communication objectives and staffing capabilities.

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Promises and Pitfalls of ChatGPT

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Call to Action: Marketing and Communications in Higher Education Can artificial intelligence technology help you research content ideas? Develop copy for a news release or marketing email? News & World Report ’ s 2023 list.

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Microcredentials confuse employers, colleges and learners

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“Employers say, ‘It’s great that this individual has these skills, but we’ll ask our own questions to verify the learner’s knowledge,’” Kyle Albert, assistant research professor at the George Washington University Institute of Public Policy, said. “It’s a trust-but-verify situation.”

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OSU Cascades integrates equitable career readiness

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“All the people that I’ve worked with at career services, they’re always trying to figure out, ‘How can we get more students to come see us? ’” says Blair Garland, chief marketing officer and engagement officer at OSU Cascades. No In-Article Careers: 3 … How do we engage more students?’”

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How to Recruit Adult Career Switchers

EAB

April 4, 2023. Beth and David also offer tips on ways to eliminate administrative obstacles and on the importance of focusing your marketing messages around the expected return your students can expect to see on their education investment. Podcast How to Recruit Adult Career Switchers Episode 145. Welcome to the program, Beth.

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Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”?

EAB

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. Transcript [music] 0:00:11.3

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New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises

EAB

May 23, 2023. The three unpack recent criticisms leveled at the community college sector and share new data that point to a number of bright spots. They also offer advice to community college leaders on ways to make measurable improvements in student retention and enrollment. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast.