Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 27, 2023

Over the course of the year, this series of posts will feature research, case studies, and the practical, replicative work of leaders in the academic services and enrollment management community. AACRAO members manage institutional systems and have a lot of control over how complex or streamlined they will be.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Exploring the impact of high school course rigor on student success in college August 9, 2023 Mary Venezia Chief of Staff, Enrollment Management, University of Arizona The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 19, 2024

With an enrollment of 125,000, Miami Dade is creating new pathways for first gen and low SES students to employment and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the critical skills that today's industries demand. Discover Miami Dade College's strategy for future-proofing graduates with key skills for employability and industry partnerships.

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Industry Higher Education Education IT 69

University Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By providing insightful content related to the industry and current events, the program remains a viable resource to students and can pay dividends to them. One private northeastern university’s prominent business program stays connected with stopped-out students by engaging with them via email newsletters.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2024

23 January · Episode 191 Increase Graduate School Enrollment through Strategic Enrollment Management 40 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Strategic enrollment management (SEM) as a solution for growing graduate school enrollment in declining markets (e.g., minority and STEM). Drumm: My pleasure.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It takes an entire campus to enroll the new first-year class,” said Tina McEntire, UNCG’s vice chancellor for enrollment management. Through our Degrees of the Future initiative, we are continuing to develop new programs and majors that will prepare students for high-demand careers and help Iowa businesses and industry thrive.”

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EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Blogs Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs Top takeaways about staffing from EAB’s latest survey with NAGAP When speaking with graduate enrollment leaders, stress is a frequent topic. I know from experience that being an enrollment manager is challenging, but now it's even harder than before.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Blogs Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs Top takeaways about staffing from EAB’s latest survey with NAGAP When speaking with graduate enrollment leaders, stress is a frequent topic. I know from experience that being an enrollment manager is challenging, but now it's even harder than before.

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University Business

APRIL 9, 2024

Smaller universities and community colleges are tapping into this power by ensuring that credible and high-performing instructors are teaching the best courses that are tightly aligned to industry. We aim to provide access and enrich learning experiences while cultivating career pathways aligned with student interests and industry demands.

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University Business

JUNE 5, 2023

Talent management becomes a strategy The Great Resignation affected industry and higher education alike. Institutions must bring the same focus and science they place on enrollment management and student success to the employee side.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

With much of the adult population looking for new employment opportunities, some professionals will turn to graduate and non-degree programs to develop skills needed in a new career field or to advance in their current industry. Read on for ways to support your adult learners through career services.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The private university based out of Connecticut hopes Fredericksen can draw his expertise in enrollment management, fundraising and K12 and industry pipelines to sustain UNH’s long-term growth. “Dr.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Visionary Leadership Award: Dr. Jose Aviles, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Louisiana State University. This can include participation in collaborative events, prospect-facing marketing opportunities, crediting EAB at industry conferences, etc. CONNECTEDness Award: Winthrop University. York Technical College.

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University Business

DECEMBER 13, 2022

“The skills gap remains an industry-wide challenge, but I think we’ll see more discussion around whether micro-credentialing is the only answer to it,” she says. “This past fall, we started to see enrollment increase in those first-year students and freshman students coming back,” she says.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,

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EAB

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Recent events include Virtual Employer Resume Review and Industry Insights: AI & Data Science Panel. The career center features a web-based platform with access to job and internship opportunities, interview tools, a career path tool designed to help alumni find work, and one-on-one advising. Organic social media can change that.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 13, 2022

Fordham Institute, Mike Petrilli, whose recent article presents a strong argument for optimism despite fewer students enrolling in traditional colleges and universities.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 27, 2023

A recent McKinsey report finds that more than 85% of companies feel there is a skills gap between education and industry. Dan joins us today to discuss how to create a world-class internship program that benefits universities and graduates in the industry. Dan, welcome to the program. Dan Nivern 01:17 Thanks so much. But thank you.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Finally, stay on top of an ever-changing tech world by reviewing programs’ relevancy through labor and competitor data and referencing industry practitioners. What can big consumer brands teach graduate and adult enrollment leaders? 6 elements of an effective graduate enrollment management plan—and why you need to build one.

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Creatrix Campus

MARCH 12, 2024

As educational institutions evolve to cater to diverse student needs, it becomes crucial for academic advising to seamlessly integrate into strategic enrollment management frameworks.

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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Explore NACAC's extensive collection of webinars, workshops, and reports to learn about industry news, research, and professional development opportunities. Boost customer service. Additional guides and resources. Resources for Admissions Professionals. Browse resources. WACAC's College Admission Counselor Toolkit.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

These include enrollment management, student success, fundraising and endowment, infrastructure, technology, and facilities; and academic program relevance. She urged HBCU leaders to pursue federal historic preservation grants to cover costly renovations of old but historic campus buildings as well.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 16, 2023

Villanova also provides networking opportunities with employers, alums, and professionals within industries students are interested in. But we have so many other opportunities for students to connect with employers, alums, and people within the industries they want to be in. It depends on the type of industry.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The market for higher education has also become increasingly competitive, with alternative learning platforms offering specialized skills training that directly caters to industry needs. They’re asking the consumer what the consumer wants. But universities haven’t had to go there yet.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 2, 2023

The campus should also be in an area that seamlessly facilitates collaborations with various community organizations for research and development, internships, industry partnerships, and speaker events. Your campus’s connection with the industry and local community is also important. But higher ed is also a service to the community.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In the past few years alone, the industry has seen significant updates to marketing and social platforms across the web. The possibilities in higher education marketing are endless, and higher ed marketing conferences like the ones below are an invaluable way to get ahead of the trends and connect with like-minded industry professionals.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

They suggest that institutions may need to revisit and potentially revise their missions to reflect these changing expectations, underscoring the need for strong enrollment management leadership. Also, consulting with presidents to help them understand the context in enrollment management.

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University Business

MARCH 21, 2024

For Manicia Finch, vice president for the division of enrollment management, AI helped build out a best-in-class customer support system capable of communicating with potential students and retaining their engagement. Furthermore, he doesn’t want faculty falling behind the learning curve.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

She successfully transferred the skills she learned in the hotel industry to the healthcare industry and now to higher ed, where she works in Career Services. After graduating college, I thought I wanted to go into the hotel industry, and that is what I did. I attended Iona University as an undergrad and graduate student.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

APRIL 28, 2023

In an industry where demographic changes and market shifts have substantially increased competition for students, the pressure is on to get that digital marketing formula right. Our industry knowledge allows our team to take these holistic approaches to the next level. If this sounds intimidating to you, you’re not alone.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These systems can change states, regions, industry, and society. There are so many great industries that have important hiring needs. What I’m hearing is the Connecticut State regional public schools aren’t necessarily the economic drivers, but they are providing a lot of the resources for industry.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Is your institution in a prime location for a specific field or industry? In addition to business industry partners, consider what connections you may be able to forge outside the field as well. What can big consumer brands teach graduate and adult enrollment leaders? Do you offer internship or fellowship opportunities?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 11, 2023

Have your enrollment management department and applications department go through an exercise to define every single step. He also serves as Senior Director for Content at Modern Campus, ensuring thought leadership assets align with industry trends. That’s one of the fascinating things about where we are as an industry today.

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EAB

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Add technology to the mix and it becomes even harder, especially in higher ed, an industry with analogue roots in which institutions are de-centralized by nature and habits favor consensus-driven decision-making. LEARN MORE Ready to dive in? Download your copy of the Leading Change toolkit to put the lessons in this blog into action.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And just like other industries, if we don’t embrace online, then we are going to be pulverized by it. When we do that, we tell a much stronger, more detailed story to our legislators, governor, and industry leaders who are going to want to be part of all the great work we’re doing. Some of us did better than others.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It will take private industry. Quite honestly, our goal is to make it very clear that this is not one individual’s role. It is not just the university president’s role to lead these efforts. It will take all of us. It will take our community-based organizations. It will take staff to make this work.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

Other industries have had the same thing from a policy perspective. There’s not much from a university perspective we can do with the policy other than voting. People respond to incentives. So what is the incentive structure that a president should have besides wanting to do good? You have the CAFE standards, etc. What can boards do?

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