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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. A dean at MIT suggested she look at some industrial research labs. Shirley Ann Jackson has proven to be a leader, innovator, and motivator.

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While many experts agree that HBCU presidential vacancies are simply part of a larger problem in higher education overall, most agree that frequent presidential turnover can negatively impact not only a university’s standing, donations, and accreditation but the everyday studentslife.

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Leadership Strategies for Rebuilding Trust on Campus: Part 2

Campus Sonar

In Campus Sonar’s latest industry trends report on “ Rebuilding Trust in Higher Ed ,” we explored the gap between trust and value to understand what audiences discuss about a college degree using social intelligence. Focus on internship opportunities and job placement pipelines to support student success.

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5 Tips to Help You Stand Out in University and College

Student Life Network

Professors love to see when their students are excited and eager to learn, and will not forget your gesture. Plus, you’ll get to connect with industry leaders and understand more about what they do. So many students don’t check their school e-mails regularly because of all the seemingly useless, announcements there.

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Why higher education must be reinvented to suit the new generation of students

University Business

As industries adapt to a customer-first model, new challenges arise as students inch their way into the driver’s seat. Secondly, colleges must focus on student engagement through the gamification of online content and leveraging professors’ abilities to inspire and effect critical thinking.

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Key Performance Indicators in Higher Ed Marketing

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Top Higher Ed Marketing KPIs When you think about the enrollment funnel , conversion rates and other metrics can track engagement across the student life cycle. Deep-Funnel Metrics Unlike in many other industries, the purchasing journey in higher education is a long one.

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Increase College Enrollment With These 10 Creative and Effective Strategies

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

You should also think back to the student journey funnel when creating informative content , and speak to students where they are. billion users worldwide in 2024, Instagram is among the most widely used social media platforms across generations and populations — and one of the best avenues for marketing to college students.

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