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3 demographic trends shaping the future of graduate and adult enrollment

Here’s a closer look at the demographic trends shaping graduate and adult enrollment and the strategic actions graduate…
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Focus on email deliverability, not email delivery

Learn the difference between email delivery and email deliverability—and why confusing them can hurt your enrollment results.
Enrollment Blog
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What the OBBB and the new Carnegie classification could mean for higher education accountability

The new Carnegie classification and One Big Beautiful Bill both spotlight post-college earnings. Could this become the new…
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4 higher ed alternative revenue ideas that won’t deliver—and what actually will

Discover four commonly suggested pursuits for revenue generation and their more promising alternatives.
Higher Education Strategy Blog

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  • K-12 District Leadership Blog

    Crisis Averted: K-12 Enrollment Likely to Bounce Back

    Enrollment in K-12 public schools dropped significantly in 2020 as a result of pandemic disruptions. Despite this news, EAB is confident that there will not be lasting, pandemic-related enrollment declines in the post-vaccine world.

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  • Higher Education Strategy Blog

    How to build student-centered institutions: Thought leaders we are reading, listening to, and following right now

    To help college and university leaders better understand the concept of digital transformation—and learn how other institutions are tackling their biggest student success challenges—our experts compiled a list of thought leaders to read, listen to, and follow today.

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  • Higher Education Strategy Blog

    7 things higher ed leaders should know about HEERF III

    On May 11th, the US Department of Education (ED) published their long-awaited funding allocations and guidance around the $39.6B allocated to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) in the American Rescue Plan. ED’s new guidance builds upon their March 19th updated interpretation for HEERF II uses and lost revenue reimbursement.

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  • Adult Education Blog

    Mistakes you might be making when marketing online programs

    Here are a few of the mistakes your institution may be making when marketing to and recruiting online learners, and how to address them.

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  • Higher Education Strategy Blog

    How rising higher education leaders are tackling their pressing campus challenges

    The 18 fellows in the 2020 Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship cohort tackled a wide range of issues in their capstone projects, reflecting the diversity of institutions and professional experiences of the participants. Several fellows deeply examined student success at their institutions, specifically focusing on equity issues. Others made recommendations for improving campus sustainability, building stronger online programs, and adjusting graduate tuition rates.

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  • Enrollment Blog

    Improving student retention through need-based scholarships

    Low-income and working students, who are more likely to be students of color and first-generation students, are less likely to have the ability to pay the tuition and fees required, decreasing their likelihood of persisting to graduation. By providing financial assistance to low-income students, Kansas State University can work to close the achievement gap, prevent low-income students from stopping out of college, and boost retention and graduation rates.

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  • Aligning graduate tuition structure with strategic goals

    Like many institutions, Mines’ is facing budget pressures and increasing reliance on undergraduate tuition revenues. We are seeking out alternative revenue streams in order to diversify our revenue profile. Growing enrollment in graduate non-thesis master’s and online graduate programs is one of these potential revenue streams and part of our strategic plan.

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  • Higher Education Strategy Blog

    Strategic academic change: planning with purpose

    In terms of higher education at large, if our campuses are aligning our academic programs with institutional values and goals, then our graduates will be equipped for 21st century citizenship. Additionally, the concepts of knowledge sharing and evidence-based academic planning will allow for targeted resource investment in the academic experience with the end goal being an enhanced overall value of the degree.

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  • Student Success Blog

    3 ways technology can help overcome financial barriers

    Financial pressure is the top reason that students leave college. Learn 3 ways technology can help overcome financial barriers to student success.

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