Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 24, 2023

Image: The University of South Dakota’s TRIO Student Support Services is like all other federally funded TRIO SSS programs in that it serves low-income, first-generation or disabled students. But an innovative first-year experience program is central to USD’s TRIO approach.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Forty-three percent of prospective graduate students spent at least one year researching programs. International students and students interested in legal education programs (JD, LLM) spend the most time researching programs, perhaps because of the additional application requirements these students face.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

They also advise leaders to ensure they offer adult students maximum flexibility in course modalities and to highlight scholarship and financial aid opportunities that will make returning to college more affordable. And then what are the admissions requirements for that program? BD: Right.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

By offering comprehensive support systems, including childcare services, flexible schedules, financial aid programs, mentorship, and counseling, institutions can empower student-parents to succeed academically while effectively managing their parenting responsibilities.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 15, 2023

Institutional accreditation is a quality assurance process that provides colleges and universities access to critical resources once attained: federal financial aid, the ability to transfer and accept student transcripts and credits, and the increased likelihood of degree acceptance from employers and other higher ed institutions.

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EAB

APRIL 24, 2023

While many institutions follow a robust yield playbook for their undergraduate programs , I’ve found this isn’t always the case for graduate and adult education programs. Sixty-five percent of those students say they need more information, such as details about financial aid and overall cost, to make an enrollment decision.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 27, 2024

Developing Employment-Focused Curricula and Marketing Assets Collaboration between educational institutions and employers is becoming increasingly vital in shaping curricula that meet current market demands. Ask yourself these questions: What are the current pain points of our admissions process?

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 12, 2024

Community colleges can enhance their admissions process by emphasizing the availability of services such as academic advising, tutoring, career counseling, and financial aid assistance. Not only does this commitment lead to more applications, it can also improve student retention rates.

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Higher Education Today

JULY 17, 2023

Title: Second Chance Pell: Six Years of Expanding Higher Education Programs in Prisons, 2016­2022 Authors: Niloufer Taber and Asha Muralidharan Source: Vera Institute of Justice Started by the U.S.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The upshot is that if you plan to pursue a major with relatively strict, programmed, and sequenced curriculum—and you want to study abroad—look specifically for universities that will allow you to incorporate both goals into your college experience. What are the financial implications of study abroad on your university experience, if any?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 14, 2023

However, as hidebound as accreditation processes are, they remain a key gatekeeping mechanism for the federal financial aid funds that help students pay for college and allow many higher education institutions to survive and thrive. Margaret Spellings, former U.S.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This group comprised individuals from various departments, including advising, financial aid, multicultural centers, and the dean of students' office. To address this issue, a diverse stakeholder group at UWM embarked on a transformative journey to audit and reform the existing holds.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

More than 50% of incarcerated adults attempt to participate in educational opportunities provided through prison resources while incarcerated, and 79% report interest in education programs. read the blog: Pell eligibility for incarcerated students 5. Let us know here. Please enter a message. SEND Message Sent! Message failed.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Accreditation in the United States is fragmented and imperfect but remains one of the few mechanisms through which we attempt to guarantee some level of educational integrity and consistency across a large and diverse array of institutions.

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Creatrix Campus

APRIL 4, 2023

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs ( ACBSP ) is a specialized accrediting organization that focuses on business education programs across the globe. Its mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize excellence in the accreditation of business education programs around the world.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

JULY 29, 2022

To address these added concerns and responsibilities, higher-ed marketers need to ensure program value is obvious to nontraditional students as they consider the financial undertaking that is higher education. After all, LinkedIn is a recruitment platform, but it’s not just for jobs!

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 3, 2023

The department wrote a Dear Colleague letter in February that said any entity involved with the administration of an institution’s federal student aid is considered a third-party servicer, which puts them under the department’s oversight authority and subjects the companies’ contracts with institutions to regular audits.

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Creatrix Campus

MARCH 17, 2022

It is they who evaluate educational programs for their quality, content, and relevancy. . . Clearly understand the eligible programs. Stresses the fact that the institution is committed to improving the educational experience. Establishes eligibility for financial aid and scholarship.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 9, 2024

You know, do we offer, do certificate programs or do we need to do multiple starts per year or purely online so that we can serve more of the working adult who can’t come to campus and do traditional education? [00:41:06] Like, they will advise students on applications and enrollments, but not directly handling financial aid.

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University Business

JUNE 28, 2023

This legislation builds on Congress’ 2020 decision to lift the 1994 ban, which opened about 200 Pell-eligible college programs in 48 states, Washington D.C. Now, an additional 30,000 imprisoned students will receive some $130 million in financial aid per year. and Puerto Rico. Saves taxpayers money.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Financial aid offices are well-positioned to provide guidance on these areas, but there are likely other offices on campus who also have resources to support students as they make this financial transition such as money management centers or student services.

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University Business

JANUARY 5, 2024

Non-federal negotiators representing higher education include respected voices among minority-serving institutions, financial aid administrators, current student loan borrowers and other stakeholders.

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Most students decide to pursue a college education in order to seek professional employment or move forward in career planning, However, many students change their minds and their majors in the first, second, or even third year of college. Does the college offer a program of study that matches your student’s career goals?

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Highlighting Features: Data Accuracy Compliance Tools Comprehensive Reporting Financial Systems Financial systems in higher education institutions are central to managing financial data efficiently. These systems enable institutions to make data-driven financial decisions and allocate resources effectively.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 4, 2023

The Department believes it’s responsible for ensuring that the Federal financial aid monies is being properly used, and thus are examining transactions between institutions and these enterprises. Drumm McNaughton 06:52 Another point is that at the root of all this is Title IV, Federal Financial Aid. Who is running them?

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College for Creative Study

APRIL 5, 2023

It means that any person attending a college that receives financial aid should be free to participate in classes and campus activities without fear of sexual harassment or having to interact with someone that harmed them with sexual violence. So, what does that mean?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Education Department’s recent guidance expanding the definition of what it means to be a “third-party servicer” for institutions that receive federal financial aid funds put online program management companies, or OPMs, squarely in the center of the bull’s-eye.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

JUNE 12, 2023

Improving the Onboarding Process With colleges, universities, and alternative education programs in a race for the attention of prospective students, enrollment teams need to ensure they’re making a memorable impression on the students they do get in front of.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2023

Russell Poulin, who leads the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s Cooperative for Educational Technologies, or WCET, is hoping that the department will use this round of rule making to create a standard definition of distance learning that reflects the current reality.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 24, 2023

” Outside of the education program at USC Aiken, nearly all of Walsh’s professors lecture nearly all the time, he says. Schoolwork-life balance is apparently a bigger concern for students with financial aid than for those without, however, at 49 percent and 41 percent, respectively.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Washington Update Key Discussion Points: Higher Education Act 2019 Changes : Emphasis on the need for a comprehensive review of the act, touching on Title II (teacher education), Title IV (federal student financial aid), and Title IX (campus security). That’s number one.

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Higher Education Inquirer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Cutting costs at the school in order to pay Graham Holdings’ fees would likely mean lower-quality educational programs. Boosting enrollment for lower-quality programs would likely mean accelerating the deceptive recruiting practices, targeted at low-income Americans, that sullied Kaplan in the first place.

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