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What are the Top Trends in Ed. Tech?

Education Dive

July 25, 2018   Enrollment Management Trends

The use of big data, cloud computing, and online learning were among the most important changes in higher education brought on by technology. Data analytics are currently used in various ways at institutions, but are critical in many aspects of college operations across the board, including recruitment, student success, and fundraising.

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FAFSA for your Phone

Inside Higher Ed

July 24, 2018   Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability

The U.S. Department of Education is increasing accessibility to the federal student aid process by providing a mobile-friendly version of fafsa.gov. The complete version of the app is set to launch October 1, 2018 for the 2019-2020 student aid application cycle, and will feature additional ‘tool tips’ to assist students and their families with the application process.

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Online Options Give Adults Access, but Outcomes Lag

Inside Higher Ed

June 20, 2018   Enrollment Management Trends, Research, Student Success

According to federal data on online enrollment, prices and completions, as well as state-by-state data from the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, it appears online education has successfully increased access to higher education for adult students, but  those students graduate at sharply lower rates than their peers who study in-person or with blended learning modalities.

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As Pathway Market Expands, Enrollment Outcomes Diverge

Inside Higher Ed

June 19, 2018   Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends

To recruit international students who don’t meet the necessary criteria for direct admission, a growing number of American universities are contracting with corporate entities to recruit and manage first-year pathway programs designed to grow the population of full-pay international students. Institutions report mixed experiences with this model.

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We Now Know A Lot More About Students Who Receive Federal College Grants

NPR

June 03, 2018   Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success

Pell Grant recipients comprise about a third of the undergraduate student population in the United States. Two recent reports offer insight into who these students are, where they choose to enroll, and how they perform academically.

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Student Want Faster Degrees. Colleges are Responding.

Chronicle of Higher Education

April 01, 2018   Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success, Value and Affordability

In response to concerns expressed by students, parents, and administrators regarding increased college costs and time to completion, colleges and universities are exploring ways to condense student’s time to degree. The condensed programs aim to satisfy a cost-conscious and career-minded market. (Subscription required)

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