Education Dive
September 09, 2019
U.S. News & World Report released their annual college rankings with some major changes from last year. This year, rankings considered social mobility, graduation rates of first-generation students, admit rates for low-income students, study abroad and co-ops/internships opportunities, and first-year experiences.
The Atlantic
September 04, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends
As a former college president, U.S. Senator Ben Sasse offers his perspective regarding what questions a college or university should ask when hiring a president. The questions are framed through the lens of the future of higher education and its students.
Education Dive
August 30, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends
With increasing complexity, enrollment, finances, immigration, and free speech continue to be issues institutions of higher education will need to monitor and respond to.
TAP into
August 27, 2019 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Rutgers-New Brunswick is enrolling its largest and most academically accomplished class to date this fall, with a projected 7,150 first-year and 2,400 transfer students attending. A record number of students applied to one or more Rutgers’ campuses statewide.
Chronicle of Higher Education
August 18, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends
Since it hit its peak in 2010, black student enrollment has declined more than 13 percent. Several factors have led to this decline, including the closure of for-profit colleges as well as lower unemployment rates. Colleges are exploring ways to increase black and minority enrollment through partnerships, college application sessions, text messages, and summer programs. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
Chronicle of Higher Education
August 18, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends
Data indicating the size of U.S. institutions and enrollment in fall 2017 has been released. Institutions with enrollments that were above average for their sector and classification were ranked by size. Subscription required.
Education Dive
August 14, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends
While the number of high school graduates rose by 15% in the early 2000’s, only 5% growth is expected between 2012-13 and 2027-28. The potential for an economic slow down could boost post-secondary enrollment, but it stands to hurt institutions’ balance sheet reserves, endowment returns and fundraising efforts.
The Hechinger Report
August 06, 2019 Student Success
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, only about half of students who start college actually earn degrees. To address this problem, an estimated 1,400 colleges and universities are turning to predictive analytics to find trends and patterns to reshape the college experience for students and put them on a narrow, data-driven path to earn a diploma. Monitoring students in this way, however, has both benefits and costs.
EdSurge
July 31, 2019 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
As many institutions are moving away from reliance on standardized test scores in the admissions process, the College Board and ACT are shifting to a more holistic approach to assess student’s academic capabilities. College Board is testing a new advisory tool called the Environmental Context Dashboard, while ACT is also providing new tools, including a test of socio-emotional skills called the ACT Holistic Framework.
USA Today
July 30, 2019 Value and Affordability
In a recent Twitter poll run by USA Today, 45% of 41,025 participants claimed cost is their primary consideration when choosing a college or university. Cost consciousness, however, is not the same as being able to afford the price of school. Another Twitter poll concluded that while 42% of future enrollees’ families were planning to use income and savings to fund their child’s education, the remainder planned to rely on a mix of loans, scholarships, and credit cards to cover costs.