Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

From tracking retention rates to measuring academic performance, data offers a clear, quantifiable view of how students and institutions are progressing. This reliance on numbers has driven many colleges to focus heavily on metrics in an effort to improve outcomes, streamline operations, and secure funding.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 5, 2023

Since student engagement is a key factor in enrollment and retention, colleges and… Student engagement is an area that online education, for all its benefits and flexibility, struggles with.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 30, 2024

Report: Belonging a Key Factor in Student Retention Ashley Mowreader Fri, 08/30/2024 - 03:00 AM A newly released literature review from the Institute for Higher Education Policy highlights the role of student experience and belonging on college student success—and offers suggestions for how this could be applied practically to campuses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Dr. NaYoung Hwang Grade retention, the practice of having students repeat a grade if they do not pass certain proficiency thresholds, has been argued to help children develop their reading and literacy skills in early grades, preparing them for educational pursuits in the future. Literacy is really important. As of 2019, 18 U.S.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

Revisit recruiting and retention strategies, two lawyers suggest.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These are the predominant findings in a new report by Ad Astra , a software provider helping students complete their degree, based on sobering retention and completion rates from 1.3 ” More from UB: Which colleges and universities are producing the most Fulbright award winners? . The reason?

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University Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

While most institutions are keenly aware of the impact student experience has on their retention and enrollment numbers, higher education leaders voice concern with the current state of communications and engagement efforts at their schools.

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Higher Education Today

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Title: More to the Retention Story: Exploring Second- to Third-Year Retention at 4-Year Colleges and Universities Authors: McCall Pitcher and Kelle Parsons Source: American Institutes for Research For many years, the higher education community has prioritized first-year retention as an indicator of potential student success.

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Today's Learner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes Lori Blubaugh, RHIA, is Interim Director of Health Information Technology at Wallace State Community College What can institutions do to improve faculty retention? On the other hand, I know that my college has some exceptional faculty members who work hard to maintain the excellent reputation of our institution.

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Higher Education Today

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Read more » The post Navigating Higher Education Employee Retention Challenges: Insights from the 2023 CUPA-HR Survey appeared first on Higher Education Today. The report delves into various factors influencing employee.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 28, 2024

More than 200 colleges and universities are now home to varsity teams in the field of competitive video gaming. At the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, for example, competitive video gaming is proving to be a powerful tool for recruitment and retention. As more high schools develop esports programs,…

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

What’s Really at Stake When Colleges Lose Faculty of Color? Sarah Bray Fri, 02/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Top administrators must respond to increasingly pervasive legislation that hinders the recruitment, retention and vital work of those faculty members, writes Jackie Pedota. Byline(s) Jackie Pedota

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Interestingly, the veil that Du Bois wrote about still exists today, especially in the American Academy — the network of colleges, universities, associations, and organizations that provide and support higher education — despite the fact that some of America’s most illustrious educational institutions are headed by Black provosts and presidents.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Carey Dukes, Assistant Professor of Management at North Greenville University, to discuss innovative strategies for improving student retention and college readiness. Strategies for implementing a pre-college readiness course to better prepare students for academic success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 27, 2024

While the federal ban on withholding most college transcripts, which goes into effect on July 1, is welcome news for the millions of students with stranded credits, colleges and universities are anticipating financial repercussions, increased administrative workloads and potential effects on enrollment and retention.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Drones at college fairs, robot-guided campus tours and AI chatbot tutors promising personalized education are just a few of the technology tools universities across the country are using, all with a common goal in mind: to attract the next generation of students excited about tech as the enrollment cliff looms.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A May 2024 Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab found a majority of college students identified balancing academics with personal, family and financial responsibilities as their greatest stressor. Since 2021, around 2,500 students have maintained their scholarships as a result.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

Dr. Kelly Fogelmark earned her ADN (2004) from Northland Pioneer College in Show Low, AZ. She earned her BSN (2007), MSN (2010), and DNP (2019), with a leadership emphasis from Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in Peoria, IL. Role Clarity: How Faculty Can Map Their Own Boundaries.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Across higher education, the desire for diversity among student populations is usually the responsibility of recruitment efforts but falls short in retention strategies. Colleges typically use a variety of assessments such as standardized tests, essays, and GPA to determine a student's readiness for life in academia.

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MindMax

JANUARY 27, 2025

In a conversation with MindMax CEO Lee Maxey, Vickie Cook, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management at the University of Illinois Springfield, shares her insights on navigating budget constraints, leveraging AI in education, and the critical role of microcredentials in addressing current challenges. Watch the full conversation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

California community college presidents and chancellors are spending less time in their roles while the leadership ranks are becoming increasingly diverse, highlighting Dr. Larry Galizio both challenges and progress in the nation's largest public higher education system. of leaders, more than 2.5 of CEOs, though still below their 40.4%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Milwaukee Area Technical College's inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging retaliatory termination after she reported racial and disability discrimination concerns. Martin has since retired, and the college is now led by President Anthony Cruz, who is Hispanic.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? North Carolina is the only state in the country doing this. Good ideas are good ideas.

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Higher Ed Dive

JULY 10, 2023

Colleges and universities continue to struggle with shrinking enrollment and retention as students choose education alternatives or jump ship to competing institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Sacramento State — home to the largest number of Black students within the California State University (CSU) system — is launching what will become the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College. Slated to begin operating in the fall, the honors college will enroll students who have a GPA of 3.5

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University Business

JANUARY 10, 2024

Community colleges are in dire need of support as more reports convey just how few of their students are succeeding. Some colleges have succeeded in employing mentorship opportunities and finding innovative ways to support their students financially to help boost retention rates.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As enrollment and retention remain top concerns for higher education leaders, IT professionals and other technology experts are integral members of these institutions’ teams. For our 2024 list of higher ed IT influencers to…

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is set to speak during the 17th Annual National Black, Brown and College Bound (BBCB) Summit, according to organizers. The path to that success beginning with completing a college degree.” College students and professionals engage in dialogue about critical issues, successful strategies, and solutions.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

What makes a college or university best for international students? campus, according to rankings posted by Colleges of Distinction, a college search firm. Those conditions cross the college-going spectrum, “from recruitment and arrival to academic success and career development,” the list contends.

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University Business

JUNE 27, 2024

The state of Michigan’s teacher retention rate in 2021-22 stood at 73%, Bridge Michigan reports. The Black teacher retention rate was at 59% that same year. Proposing community colleges as a new and important pipeline Community and two-year technical colleges have been proposed as a new pipeline for preparing new teachers.

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Liaison International

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Key Takeaways: Aligning student goals with academic opportunities fosters meaningful engagement, retention, and long-term success at community colleges. Effective communication and personalized student support services at community colleges boost student confidence, engagement, and persistence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. Lastly, a college or university’s commitment must be sustained over time. and graduate 19%. Morales, president of CSUSB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

Rhodes College has announced its membership to the American Talent Initiative (ATI) collective. Jennifer Collins “I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with other colleges and universities dedicated to expanding access and opportunity,” said Rhodes College President Dr. Jennifer Collins.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Among the key things Eanes did while at York was embark on a “listening tour” of the college community and external stakeholders. Berenecea Johnson Eanes is focused on meaningful conversations that lead her institution forward. For the past 18 years of her distinguished career in higher education, Eanes has worked at public institutions.

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University Business

JUNE 27, 2024

Student optimism toward higher education shines through the latest retention report from The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The rate of fall of 2022 freshmen returning for another year represents a decade high, according to the organization’s latest report on persistence and retention. and 71.9%, respectively.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2024

College presidents, now is the time to lead your college through developing a post-pandemic institutional strategic plan if you have not done so. Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee is president of the Community College of Aurora in Colorado. million students. According to the U.S.

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