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How to make the case for investment in graduate enrollment marketing at your campus

In our recent survey of graduate enrollment leaders, 60% of respondents said enrollment goals for their graduate programs increased since last year. If your team is advocating for additional investment in marketing for graduate programs, you’re not alone. Here are four tips to make the case for resources to grow grad marketing and enrollment efforts.

Five strategies for regional public university leaders to succeed in today’s competitive market

Regional public universities stand as community stalwarts, serving as vital educational and financial hubs. Yet, despite their importance, regional publics face a confluence of challenges that threaten their ability to continue this vital work. To successfully prepare an institution against future threats, leaders need to take a holistic look at their school’s overall health.

3 possible student-athlete compensation models and what they mean for higher ed

Discover emerging student-athlete compensation models, learn how institutions will shift their athletic operations, and explore relevant news stories.

Four essential conditions to encourage positive student behavior

Student behavior continues to be a pressing challenge for school districts. A recent EAB survey confirms the severity of this situation. Recognizing the urgency of this situation, EAB has developed a blueprint for more effective behavior management.

4 ways to bridge the gap in your student mental health services

Here are four tips for leaders who want to improve and extend their mental health services without hiring more counselors.

The current state of international enrollment

Discover three key takeaways to help you tap into the incredible growth within the international education exchange.

Five things to know about the new direct-admission landscape

Recent months have seen a rapid proliferation of direct-admission programs nationally and an increase in the number of participating students, colleges, and universities. This trend presents enrollment leaders with some urgent questions: Should you embrace direct admission? If so, what version of it? And what impact, if any, will it have on your team’s work and on your recruitment funnel?

How to use state demand data to launch or revitalize programs

When designing new academic programs, faculty and institutional leaders often fall back on the familiar: develop a specialization in my research area, add a prestigious terminal degree in our field, and see what our peers have been developing. Each year, our Professional & Adult Education Forum analyzes statewide employer demand data. Read on for three ways to leverage employer demand data in program decision-making—and don’t forget to check out the demand profile for your state.

Why engaging with mid-level donors matters