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Community College Enrollment: Reducing Inefficiencies in Onboarding

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

In fact, some schools have experienced record growth over the last five years, and no higher education institutions are better positioned for continued growth in the next decade than community colleges. Community colleges play a crucial role in providing an accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations.

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Eight ways to boost student engagement with advisers

Confessions of a Community College Dean

(Just one in five Student Voice survey respondents says they’re required to meet periodically with advisers, though the number is closer to three in 10 for students at private institutions and just 14 percent for community college students.) “We do outreach almost weekly but not more than once a week.”

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How to engage more community college prospects amid the “great opt-out”

EAB

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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5 Tips for Recruiting and Enrolling Latine/x Students in Your Community College

EAB

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. Spotlight: Holyoke Community College. Tip #1: Build belonging.

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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.

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Support for first-year students may be key this fall. Here are 4 ways to ensure you’re ready

University Business

The next student cohort experienced a unique set of challenges from a decade past. Institutions can ensure their success and development with intentional support in the areas they may be vulnerable in and by communicating these services fully. Several colleges are using data to combat historical performance equity gaps.

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New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises

EAB

Podcast New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises Episode 152. The three unpack recent criticisms leveled at the community college sector and share new data that point to a number of bright spots. EAB · New Student Engagement Data Reveal Surprises Transcript [music] 0:00:13.0 May 23, 2023.