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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. Discussions involved department needs, communication objectives and staffing capabilities.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

In addition to the content from the subject-matter expertise and professional skills development sessions, the fellows also had access to EAB’s research library and experts, and they were paired with a partner to help develop ideas and get feedback along the way.

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An Overview of the Accreditation Process with the Supreme Education Council (SEC) Qatar

Creatrix Campus

These include the establishment of new universities and colleges, the creation of research centers and institutes, and the introduction of new programs and courses. The council has also worked to attract international faculty and students to Qatar and to encourage collaboration between local and international universities.

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How Pueblo College Supercharged Yield and Retention Efforts

EAB

Leadership began by listening to staff to identify and resolve disconnects between departments, which had been limiting their ability to market and fill open courses. I'm Tara Zirkel, Director of Strategic Research with a focus on community colleges here at EAB. We have an 11000 square mile service area, a large service area.

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Unleash the Chatbots! AI for Retention

Higher Ed Connects: Technology

It is clear that there is a problem on campus with direct communication between students and an array of services they may not know about, or may not know them. The text message chatbot engages with students throughout the year and asks them questions about their college experience. Few are rooted in research.

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Drive Enrollment Growth with First-Gen Pathways to Success: Changing Higher Education Podcast 167 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Marielena DeSanctis

The Change Leader, Inc.

For example, most first-gen students don’t know they can petition the academic standards committee for an extenuating circumstance to have an administrative drop from their course when they can. Colleges must also help communicate the ROI for getting a post-secondary degree. The same thing happens today with students.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

Raise Awareness about Campus Resources If your platform has a campus engagement platform or app, it should be the go-to resource for students. In addition to serving as a one-stop-shop for academic, co-curricular and student service information, the platform helps connect and engage students.