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Beyond access: How to deliver on your college’s promise program

With over 200 communities across 44 states offering College Promise Programs, the urgency to improve retention and graduation is greater than ever. While Promise Programs provide unparalleled access for underrepresented…
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How three simple community college onboarding changes turned into $70K

At Danville Community College, leaders uncovered three barriers facing students upon entry, and worked with EAB to streamline the student experience. The result? An increase in applicant-to-enrollee conversion in the…
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Confessions of a community college secret shopper

In coordination with EAB members across the country, our research team conducted ‘secret shopping’ exercises at colleges in 25 states and catalogued over 800 hours observing and role-playing the new…
Community College Blog
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Expanded Pell proposals and the challenges of financial incentives

The Obama administration's recent Pell Grant initiatives are a move in the right direction to help students graduate on time, but don't go far enough for community college students. Learn…
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The art of effective student communication

Melinda Salaman sat down with Rebecca Gholson, Executive Director of the Center for Plain Language, to discuss how community college leaders can reduce jargon to develop clearer student communications.
Community College Blog
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4 strategies to bridge the skills gap between community college and career

While a large majority of employers today look for candidates who have postsecondary education, the jump from college to career can still be confusing, daunting, and challenging for students—and community…
Community College Blog
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Design 2-Year to 4-Year Guided Pathways to Streamline the Transfer Experience

Guided Pathways was developed as a solution to stagnant completion rates, but implementation of this model varies widely. Use this roadmap to launch or improve upon your Guided Pathways efforts.
Strategic Advisory Services for Community Colleges
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3 ways to attract and retain community college staff amid the talent crisis

Community college staff members are taking on larger workloads as enrollments continue to dip. Innovating on how to attract and retain talent is critical for stabilizing student support. This post…
Community College Blog
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2023 EAB Community College Roundtable

Join EAB’s annual summer roundtable for community college leaders in Washington, DC where you’ll have the opportunity to engage in highly interactive, executive-level conversations about the most pressing challenges facing…
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What community colleges need to know about the students of the pandemic

As we turn our eyes towards 2021, here are four things community college leaders must keep top-of-mind to serve students.
Community College Blog