Higher Ed. Dive
August 04, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
Colleges with vaccination requirements reduced the number of positive cases and deaths in surrounding areas. The mandates reduced the number of deaths by 5% at four-year residential colleges, and also reduced new COVID-19 cases by 339 per 100,000 county residents.
Higher Ed. Dive
August 02, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
According to recent research from the National Student Clearinghouse, only 51% of students earned 24 or more credits in their first year of college, and only 28% of first-year students earning 30 or more credit hours. While the rate of credits earned varied based on institution type, degree sought, college readiness, enrollment intensity, and race and ethnicity, most students are not on track to graduate in four or five years.
Inside Higher Ed
July 12, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
According a new report, differences in advising at higher education institutions affected racial and ethnic disparities in graduation rates. Those with narrower disparities had lower advising caseloads, greater use of advising technologies, and more access to student data. These differences carry valuable lessons for institutions trying to close equity gaps.
Higher Ed. Dive
June 28, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
There is an increase in student persistence and retention rates for the fall 2020 cohort of first-time students. Seventy-five percent of students returned to higher education by fall 2021, compared to 73.9% the previous year. Enrollment declines are responsible for the uptick in persistence and retention rates.
Higher Ed. Dive
June 21, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
Of the 39 million adults under 65 who left college without completing a credential, just 2.4% reenrolled in postsecondary education. Further, the number of stopped-out students has grown by 1.9 million since December 2018. Understanding who is reenrolling can help institutions and states attract other stopped-out students.
Higher Ed. Dive
June 14, 2022 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success
Higher education investments in technology doubled in 2021 vs. 2020, marking the largest annual increase over the past decade. Currently, many institutions’ student systems are outdated and lack modern tools and features. The investment growth stems from pent up demand caused by the pandemic.
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.
Inside Higher Ed
April 18, 2022 Student Success, Value and Affordability
A positive impact of the pandemic for many students has been access to post-secondary cost savings and financial aid, made possible through federal grants and institutional aid programs. Many institutions waived fees, temporarily eliminated charges for some services or forgave outstanding balances. It’s evident cost-saving measures for students, especially for first-generation, Indigenous and students of color need to continue.
Inside Higher Ed
March 22, 2022 Student Success, Value and Affordability
Scholarships for students suffering with psychological disorders have proliferated in recent years. Often funded by donors who lost loved ones to mental illness, the scholarships range in eligibility and criteria. Such scholarships can be particularly useful because students with mental health needs may face unique financial barriers when attending college.
Inside Higher Ed
March 17, 2022 Student Success, Value and Affordability
When students are in crisis, they often connect with academic advisers, professors, resident assistants or student affairs staff. As such, these points of contact must be aware of financial wellness resources, such as emergency financial assistance and proactive financial literacy information, to assist students. A one-stop model focused on student financial business can make finding assistance and information more streamlined for students.