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Glossary

A Glossary of Higher Education Terms

We have developed a glossary of terminology to serve as a resource for common higher education topics. The glossary covers a wide range of topics such as Academic Planning, Enrollment Funnels, Admission Systems, and more. Explore the terms listed below for easy-to-understand definitions and resources to help you enhance your knowledge and skills.

  • Advising Campaign

    Learn more about how advising campaigns are an effective strategy for educational institutions to increase retention and graduation rates.

  • Caseload Management

    Discover effective strategies for caseload management, ensuring every student's needs are met.

  • Enrollment Funnel

    Explore what enrollment funnels are, how they work, and how you can improve your processes by implementing custom strategies.

  • IPEDS

    Learn what IPEDS is in higher education and how you can improve your IPEDS reporting.

  • Merit-Based Aid

    Explore what merit-based aid is and how it contributes to student academic success.

  • Need-Based Aid

    Learn more about what need-based financial aid is and how you can help set your students up for a successful education future.

  • Proactive Advising

    Find out how academic advisors use proactive advising strategies to help students stay on track during their academic journey.

  • Student Advisor Ratio

    Learn about what the average student-to-advisor ratio is, what it should be, and how improving this process enables students to progress.