PBS News Hour
June 25, 2024 Enrollment Management Trends, Research
Over the last 30 years, there has been a drastic decline in the college enrollment of young men, with greater disparities for men of color. A Pew Research study reveals that one million fewer men are enrolled in college compared to 2011. Men generally view college as compelling but are influenced by equally or more desirable options. In addition, the K-12 educational system shows that girls are outperforming boys which has a long-lasting impact on the college enrollment of men. With the higher education institutions implementation of programs that specifically target and support males’ college journey, there is hope for improvement in their enrollment.
Higher Ed. Dive
June 06, 2024 Enrollment Management Trends, Research
The population of U.S. adults under age 65 with some college but no credential reached 36.8 million by July 2022, up 2.9% compared to the year before, according to a new analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. However, over 943,000 adults who stopped out of college reenrolled during the 2022-23 academic year, an increase of 9.1% from the prior year. The clearinghouse’s report offers insight into the sought-after population of students with some college but no credential. Colleges are increasingly looking to attract this pool of learners to help offset an expected decline in the number of traditional-age students, typically considered under age 25.
Inside Higher Ed.
August 30, 2023 Research, Student Success
A report by Lumina Foundation and Gallup shows that higher education offers numerous benefits beyond employment and earnings. A study revealed that individuals with higher education show more positive outcomes, with 92% graduate degree holders voting in federal elections, compared to 59% of those without postsecondary education. Although correlation doesn’t mean causation, the main challenge lies in convincing people to attend college for non-fiscal factors.
Higher Ed. Dive
March 28, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends, Research
A Supreme Court decision challenging race-conscious admissions policies is expected toward the end of June. Pundits predict the high court will limit race-conscious admissions, which would directly impact a small proportion of colleges. Researchers found the most effective way of bolstering diversity at selective colleges was to consider race in the admissions process.
Inside Higher Ed.
March 23, 2023 Pre-College Outreach, Research
Almost two-thirds of people who have never enrolled in higher education cite emotional stress as a critical deterrent. Stress ranked fourth among the most commonly cited reasons, after cost, inflation, and work conflicts. Researchers suggest colleges should start advertising the on-campus mental health resources they provide students to win over individuals who identify stress as an obstacle to attending college.
Higher Ed. Dive
January 12, 2023 Enrollment Management Trends, Research
Recent research found that universities underuse the data that is available to them, often because of poor communication among departments. Research institutions have access to both academic administrative and research data sets but often lack a centralized repository for all of the information. Investing in the systems and people required to derive the most value possible from data can support transparent governance, promote equal opportunity among employees and students, and save universities money in the long run.
Inside Higher Ed
August 30, 2022 Research, Student Success
A recent study found that male-female research teams produce more innovative, impactful research than all-male or all-female teams. Male-female teams publish up to 7 percent more novel papers, and are also 15 percent more likely to be highly cited than all-male or all-female teams.
Higher Ed. Dive
May 17, 2022 Research, Student Success
College students and educators aren’t aligned with each other regarding how higher education should proceed once COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, according to new survey data covering 10 countries around the world. In North America, roughly one in four college leaders said their institutions don’t plan to offer remote or virtual class options by 2025, while 63% of students said they preferred fully online classes or classes that blend in-person and remote learning. Twenty-three percent said they prefer a mix of in-person and online courses.
The Boston Globe
March 11, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Research
Between 2007 and 2020, the U.S saw a 16% decrease in the number of babies being born. The Northeast faces particular turmoil, because it had some of the lowest birth rates in the nation. Moreover, young families and immigrants are increasingly moving away from the Northeast and West Coast to the southern half of the country. The impact will soon be seen in higher education enrollment, with two-year and four-year regional universities potentially bearing the brunt of it.
Higher Ed. Dive
November 08, 2021 Research, Value and Affordability
The share of students selected for verification has reduced from 40% to 23% this year, due to reduced requirements because of the pandemic. However, the agency wants to resume full verification for the next cycle. Majority of students selected for verification are Pell grant recipients. However, the federal government should allow the IRS to share income data with the Education Department to eliminate the verification requirement for these students.