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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2005 — long before Curry took the helm — the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges revoked the school’s accreditation because of financial instability. It was a devastating blow to the college. Goldrick-Rab says that what began as a working relationship with Curry has evolved into a deep friendship.

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. get your copy 2.

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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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Honoring a Father's Diversity Legacy in Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a precedent-setting career in higher education, the late Dr. Alfredo de los Santos Jr. brought innovation, excellence, and inclusion to community colleges. His own journey in higher education began at Laredo Junior College. from the Community College Leadership Program. So he arranged with the U.S.

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The hybrid campus: Why colleges still need a physical presence in a virtual world

University Business

Enter a new kind of campus: t he hybrid campus, intentionally designed to more effectively meet students where they are in their college journeys. It might be something as simple as a facility with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning where students can meet with tutors and advisers and find a quiet place to study.

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How two-way texting aids in student support and retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The communications and marketing office began working with institutional research to launch a series of two-way text messaging pilot programs this past fall. “We ended up partnering with a two-way texting vendor who caters to the higher education sector and works with several other community colleges in our state,” she says.

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How to give students what they want in an online class

University Business

This is the realization many higher education institutions came across as a result of the pandemic, and many of the instructional practices they adopted are here to stay, such as remote learning. Students want to know what student services will be available to them. Technology waits for no one.