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TWO Demographic Cliffs? The Enrollment Case for Diversifying Revenue Streams

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The most recent projections (red circle) do not yet account for the revised population data, so the suggested enrollment growth is unlikely, given the new insights the census data offers. Six states will see more than 7.5 Only nine states are projected to see growth. Estimated Number of 18-Year-Olds: U.S. 2030-33: 55,523 +1.3%

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Georgia State University Creates Program for Black Women in Tech

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Georgia State University (GSU) is creating a program to help Black women majoring in computer science and information systems. According to a 2018 study , researchers have looked to understand why many Black women may feel "they do not belong" in computing, examining the "unique experiences" they face of being Black and being a woman.

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

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Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. Increased competition Community college enrollment is facing several new external threats outside of the traditional competition from other colleges.

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Wisconsin Technical Colleges See Enrollment Surge

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Enrollment at Wisconsin technical colleges increased by 10.3% Enrollment fell sharply during the earlier days of the pandemic. Enrollment has largely been on the decline at Wisconsin technical colleges over the past decade. The 10% increase is the largest seen in more than a decade across the state's technical college system.

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Understanding the College Planning Needs and Perceptions of Low-Income Families

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Studies such as the World Economic Forum’s 2018 report found that it can take upwards of five generations for those born in low-income families in the United States to approach the mean family income. Older studies have supported the notion that a child’s economic position is influenced by the economic position of their parents.

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How to uncover hidden threats in past enrollment trends

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Blogs How to uncover hidden threats in past enrollment trends What most institutions miss As we approach the beginning of a new academic year, campus leaders are already taking stock of their undergraduate enrollments. How many of them end up enrolling in any college or university?

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California’s Revised Budget Plan Slashes Financial Aid Funding

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Gavin Newsom released his revised state budget proposal for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The state is struggling with a $27 billion deficit, which is projected to reach $28 billion next year. Since the program was fully implemented in the 2018-2019 academic year, both allocated funding and participation have surged.