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The ‘Human Cost’ of Stranded Credits

Inside Higher Ed

August 20, 2021   Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success, Value and Affordability

Withholding college credits from students because of outstanding balances has long-lasting negative effects on students, especially low-income students and students of color. Authors of a study argue that withheld transcripts are a racial and socioeconomic equity problem that delays or prevents students from graduating. It also hinders career opportunities that would help them earn enough money to pay their institutional debts. Universities are exploring alternatives to tackle this problem.

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Incoming Freshman Are Mentally Exhausted

Inside Higher Ed

August 17, 2021   Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success

While many students are optimistic about a new beginning, they are struggling with mental health and academic challenges created by the pandemic. Fifty-three percent of first-year students reported a substantial increase in mental and emotional exhaustion. Students also reported increased depression, loneliness, and hopelessness. Institutions have expanded their mental health services as students have had difficulty accessing these services throughout the pandemic.

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Digging out of the pandemic’s economic turmoil, public colleges hike tuition

Higher Ed. Dive

August 04, 2021   Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability

The COVID health crisis forced colleges to abruptly close campuses to in-person services last year and return key auxiliary dollars such as rent from student housing. Institutions also had to build digital infrastructure for online coursework, often with a high price tag. Compared to last year, federal relief funding has cushioned some budgetary concerns this year; however, many institutions are planning to increase tuition to make up for financial stresses brought about by the pandemic.

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The U.S. may never regain its dominance as a destination for international students. Here’s why that matters.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

August 02, 2021   Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability

Last year, the U.S. government reported an 18% drop in overall student-visa holders and a 72% decrease in new enrollments in 2020. Students and families worry about cost of tuition, safety, and immigration policies, and are questioning the value of an American degree. If America ultimately cedes its place as the world leader in international education, that will affect diplomacy, the economy, and the health of colleges and universities nationwide.

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A Recipe for Disaster

Inside Higher Ed

August 03, 2021   Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success

A new statement decries state-level restrictions barring colleges from requiring vaccination against COVID-19 or other public health measures such as mask wearing or surveillance testing, as many of the restrictions directly contradict current guidance from the CDC. More than 600 colleges nationwide have mandated COVID-19 vaccination for students and employees, but many are facing legislation that will not allow a vaccine requirement or other public health measures on campus.

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A Recommendation to ‘Reset,’ Not ‘Fix,’ Broken Transfer System

Inside Higher Ed

July 27, 2021   Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends, Research

One in seven community college students in a four-year program earns a degree in six years. The typical student who tries to transfer between institutions loses 43% of their credits. Lack of coordination and communication between institutions and a superiority complex among 4-year institutions are contributing to these issues that directly impact student achievement. The Tackling Transfer Policy Advisory Board is working to ensure equitable post-secondary outcomes for Americans irrespective of their background.

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New Student-Visa Data Paint an Optimistic Picture for Fall Enrollments

The Chronicle of Higher Education

July 23, 2021   Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends

Student-visa issuance is returning to pre-pandemic levels. American consulates approved almost 117,000 F-1 student visas in May and June. More than 143,000 F-1 visas were authorized between January and June of this year. Globally, about 20% of U.S. consulates are offering interviews within 2 weeks and 30% within the month. With consular services restarting and the national-interest exemption in place, F-1 issuance has begun to pick up speed around the globe.

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The Future of the Campus Tour

Inside Higher Ed

July 26, 2021   Pre-College Outreach, Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends

Campus tours are back, but most of them differ from how they were before. They are smaller and more personalized. Tours frequently require preregistration and sometimes a health assessment. Virtual events still largely remain in place, and Admissions leaders worry about the Delta variant of coronavirus affecting future campus tours.

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FAFSA Completion Falls 4.8%

Inside Higher Ed

July 19, 2021   Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability

The high school class of 2021 completed the FAFSA at a rate 4.8% lower than the previous year – about 102,000 fewer seniors, primarily low-income and/or minority students. FAFSA completions declined 6.5% among Title I-eligible public high schools, and for schools with more than 50% Black and Latinx students, the decline was 8.1%. Public high schools in cities and small towns declined the most, followed by schools in rural places and suburban high schools.

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Mixed Report on Test-Optional Admissions

Inside Higher Ed

July 19, 2021   Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends

A new survey of test-optional colleges found that test-optional is improving access broadly for low-income, underrepresented, and first generation students. In lieu of test scores, there was a heavier reliance on high school transcripts and GPA, and public institutions were more likely than private institutions to make more use of essays and personal statements.

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