Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 6, 2023

Throughout my career I have been an enrollment catalyst in my both higher and K-12 educational institutions. However, because of this crisis, school leaders had to adjust and revise their plans and strategies. When I named my company, Enrollment Catalyst, I intentionally selected this name to be a catalyst for enrollment.

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EAB

MAY 15, 2023

Blogs 5 top priorities for advancement leaders in 2023 In April 2023, EAB surveyed chief advancement officers across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom asking them to identify the most pressing issues for their advancement shops. Chief advancement officers are increasingly confronting the reality of this crisis.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The problem It has become increasingly more difficult for institutions of higher education to reach and retain alumni donors. There is a national downward trend in alumni support of their alma maters, and the national discourse surrounding the value vs. cost of higher education makes this a nuanced and substantial problem.

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EAB

JANUARY 10, 2023

Podcasts are booming, and higher ed podcasts are no exception. We rounded up ten of our favorite higher ed podcasts that capture some of the most pressing issues facing today’s institutions. The Best Higher Ed Podcasts For 2023. Read on for our picks and a brief synopsis of each show!

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni August 9, 2023 Brian Henderson Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, University of the Ozarks The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Learn more about the program and future cohorts.

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EAB

AUGUST 31, 2023

Blogs Re-Envisioning a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program August 31, 2023 Daisy Sherry Associate Dean, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Lewis University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Assessing online courses—OSCQR rubric August 9, 2023 George Rus Assistant Dean for Online Education, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Learn more about the program and future cohorts.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Exploring the impact of high school course rigor on student success in college August 9, 2023 Mary Venezia Chief of Staff, Enrollment Management, University of Arizona The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Necessary infrastructure to support interdisciplinary programs August 9, 2023 Kimber McKay Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Montana The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Learn more about the program and future cohorts.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Trauma-informed practices in higher education: Building support communities from the top down August 9, 2023 Joanna Krueger Associate Professor of Chemistry, UNC Charlotte The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

Blogs Five Things University Leaders are Prioritizing This Year (And Two They Should Be) The results from EAB’s Spring 2023 Pulse Survey are in! Cost-of-living adjustments are not keeping pace in any industry and employees in higher ed are feeling the pinch most with wages already lower than out-of-sector competitors.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Blogs Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs Top takeaways about staffing from EAB’s latest survey with NAGAP When speaking with graduate enrollment leaders, stress is a frequent topic. The pandemic changed the landscape for many industries, and higher education was no exception.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Blogs Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs Top takeaways about staffing from EAB’s latest survey with NAGAP When speaking with graduate enrollment leaders, stress is a frequent topic. The pandemic changed the landscape for many industries, and higher education was no exception.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

It is known that students who feel like they belong in the classroom receive higher scores and show a higher level of classroom engagement, overall persistence, and a greater overall sense of well-being. Interested in the Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship? Learn more about the program and future cohorts.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blogs How will we measure student success in the 2020s? As the name implies, Guided Pathways endeavors to guide students on structured pathways matched their individual education goals. Student mental health The post-pandemic student mental health crisis merely accelerates a trend we have observed for a decade.

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EAB

MARCH 9, 2023

Blogs 4 takeaways on combatting faculty burnout from our gathering of academic leaders EAB recently launched the first two-part event series for our partners focused on combatting faculty burnout and integrating a culture of well-being in academic affairs.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Implementing a caseload management model in a newly centralized division August 9, 2023 Melissa Grant Associate Dean of Advisement, Office of the Provost, Pace University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

MARCH 14, 2024

As a public school counselor, I had one class during my post-secondary educational experience that discussed college admission and career information—ONE. SACAC has been a resource to fill the void in my education regarding college admission and career opportunities. are invaluable. Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

What the mental health crisis means for student success leaders. Most higher education leaders are just beginning to realize the long-term impact these mental health concerns could have on enrollment and student success—and just how underprepared their institutions are to meet the challenge. Why we need to be concerned.

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 30, 2024

students include the University of Toronto (U of T), McGill University, and the University of British Columbia (UBC) as they offer excellent undergraduate educations at a lower cost than many private and public universities in the U.S. Popular university options for U.S. NPR ’s “All Things Considered” reports that the U.S.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs 5 areas for community college leaders to take stock in 2023 And resources to help sustain your post-pandemic momentum Now that community colleges have weathered the storm of the pandemic, it’s time to take a moment to recognize all you have accomplished, and then to begin to steer the transition from a “crisis” mindset to a sustainability one.

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EAB

APRIL 11, 2023

Blogs 5 attributes defining Gen Z's relationship with advancement As the class of 2023 prepares to graduate this spring, advancement leaders can no longer ignore the increasing prevalence of Generation Z in their donor and alumni constituencies. EAB’s Giving Page Audit for Higher Ed can help optimize giving pages for online fundraising.

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Discovery College Consulting

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In a previous blog post , I wrote about how the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is going to change this year. Recently, the Department of Education announced the new form might not be ready by October 1, the date on which the application has opened since 2016. In the meantime, let’s focus on the changes.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The culminating experience for the EAB Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship was the capstone project that substantively contributed to the fellows’ professional advancement and helped solve a pressing challenge facing their home institutions. The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more.

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EAB

MARCH 24, 2023

Blogs Why advancement employees leave (and how leaders can fix it) By Brad Shafer Recent turnover in higher ed is historic and expansive. There are various methods you can use to cope with the advancement talent crisis , but addressing your workplace culture head-on can help you improve retention both immediately and over time.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

Blogs Are you prepared for what’s next in the enrollment landscape? Strategic priority 1: Understanding decreasing demand for higher education The 2022 entering class brought welcome news for the nation’s colleges and universities, in the form of a second consecutive year of enrollment growth after a sharp pandemic-driven drop in 2020.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs , are educational institutions founded before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the primary mission to help provide academic opportunities to Black students when many educational opportunities were inaccessible. Delaware State University is the state’s only HBCU.

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EAB

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Higher ed job descriptions can't compete. Higher ed’s competition for talent is larger and more diverse than ever before, increasingly including out-of-sector companies. As a result, institutions must do more than ever before to convince prospective applicants to choose higher ed jobs over those in other industries.

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BestColleges

MAY 10, 2023

When considering historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for an education in PR, it's important to look for schools with a solid program, a track record of student success, and strong industry connections that can prepare you to pursue your career. It offers a bachelor of arts in communication with a PR concentration.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For instance, a recent posting for a director of academic technology included these details: In 1992, Carleton created a Learning & Teaching Center to “sponsor conversations, encourage reflection, and offer a venue for classroom innovation that bears on the challenges and opportunities of education at a distinctive liberal arts college.”.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 5, 2022

Read more college tips on our blog ! This influx of students – typically from out of state – has contributed to the housing crisis in the neighboring communities. On the other hand, lawmakers and UC Berkeley chancellor Carol Christ noted the importance of expanding, not reducing, access to education. Looking Forward.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

New America's 2020 report , "Crisis Point: How Enrollment Management and the Merit-Aid Arms Race Are Derailing Public Higher Education," details the rise in financial aid allocations among public universities between 2001 and 2017. Public institutions also discount tuition. And that perception matters. They're paying for books.

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2023

The grants go toward educating skilled workers amid a nationwide shortage, according to a press release. Bumphus noted in the release that community colleges, as anchor institutions and key access points of higher education, are "uniquely qualified" to fill local workforce needs.

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Things have changed—has your Annual Giving strategy? 3 factors driving digital transformation in higher ed advancement Virtual meetings help you reach donors at a distance. Someone had put a scholarship for the university in their estate plan through the University Foundation—and because of them, I could continue my education.

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In his keynote address, EAB’s Dr. Ed Venit explored the “ripples” that will impact higher education years into the future, and what actions can be taken today to prepare for them: 1. What we learned about the future of student success from 1,200 success leaders. Lessons from CONNECTED22. Disrupted transfer availability.

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AHM Advising

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The presence of a Jewish Studies department indicates a recognition of the importance of engaging in research and education about the history, culture, religion, and language of the Jewish people and the Jewish experience. My previous blog post provided additional tips and resources for Jewish students as you are researching college campuses.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Brown's reputation as a prestigious institution is long: It's the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. He was an American educational reformer, slavery abolitionist, and Whig politician known for his commitment to public education. Mann was often called The Father of American Education.

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