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U of South Dakota TRIO program offers first-year experience

Confessions of a Community College Dean

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. Tell us about it. Is this diversity newsletter?: Newsletter Order: 0 Disable left side advertisement?:

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Community College Enrollment: Reducing Inefficiencies in Onboarding

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Emphasis on Student Support Growing institutions prioritize comprehensive student support services that help learners succeed academically and professionally. Not only does this commitment lead to more applications, it can also improve student retention rates.

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Survey Highlights What Matters Most to Adult Learners

EAB

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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How to empower student-parents in higher education: A conversation with Generation Hope

EAB

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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Are you losing grad and adult enrollments at the last minute? Try these 4 strategies.

EAB

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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Understanding the ACBSP Accreditation Process

Creatrix Campus

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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Florida colleges have no right to accreditation (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

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.