EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words.

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EAB

JULY 7, 2023

Blogs Alumni giving metrics will no longer be a part of college rankings. But measuring alumni participation rates (APR) has long been a dubious way to demonstrate alumni engagement and support. Donor acquisition and retention – at any gift level – requires new investments in both staff and resources.

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Niche

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Want to keep updated about the blog? It’s common knowledge that websites, social media channels, and email campaigns are important recruitment and retention tools. But you will need to make sure that you’re matching their efforts to recruit new families. Sign up for the newsletter! But it doesn’t stop there.

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EAB

JUNE 27, 2023

Blogs How to expand opportunities for Hispanic adult learners in nursing and health care 3 ways UCF is increasing enrollment (and retention) of Hispanic graduate students in nursing Based on our Office Hours with EAB podcast, Episode 131, How UCF is Expanding Opportunities for Hispanic Adult Learners.

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EAB

MAY 8, 2023

Blogs Why chronic absenteeism is so high—and how district leaders can start fixing it The national chronic absenteeism rate has skyrocketed since the pandemic, from 16% in 2019 to an estimated 33% in 2022. This is the highest rate since the U.S. Department of Education released its first national measurement of chronic absenteeism in 2016.

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Niche

MAY 23, 2023

Want to keep updated about the blog? If you’re a private school or charter that monitors families who apply but don’t enroll (which you should), who did they choose instead? Internal audiences include current families, board members, bus drivers, teachers, etc. Sign up for the newsletter!

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

Blogs How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines Innovative tips to build and sustain dual enrollment momentum This story was originally published in the League for Innovation’s Innovatus Magazine (March 2023). How Can Community Colleges Innovate to Drive Dual Enrollment Engagement?

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EAB

AUGUST 25, 2023

Blogs The five topics independent school leaders were most curious about in the past year Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass scores of questions from independent school leaders to our AskEAB team. Reach out to your Dedicated Advisor to ask about EAB’s Attracting Top Talent in Today’s Market Audit ! health, English language arts).

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Niche

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Want to keep updated about the blog? Google (34%), search and review websites (22%), and word of mouth (21%) were the top sources for preschool families for discovering the schools they considered. For 2022, results were segmented into preschool families, K-12 families , and college families. Key Results.

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Blogs What Advancement Leaders Can Learn from Enrollment Leaders About Gen Z Three tactics to strengthen your advancement strategy There’s no denying the profound impact Generation Z has had on higher education. We know that donors who actively engage with your content throughout the year are more likely to donate when you make a direct ask.

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Niche

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Want to keep updated about the blog? Retention can be a tricky subject because the reasons a student leaves aren’t always collected and shared, and students may take the easy route and just say that it was for “financial reasons” even if it wasn’t. Window Shoppers are increasingly common and will only increase in commonality.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs Insights from EAB’s new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners It may be hard to believe, but many of your current adult learners—and the students making their way through the enrollment funnel for your graduate and adult programs right now—belong to Gen Z.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These responses doubled those of the prior year’s survey, and they far exceeded other common retention threats such as finances and academic difficulty. However, surging demand is outpacing clinical capacity, necessitating a new approach that extends care outside of a clinical setting by engaging the border campus community.

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

We learned that students mental health may be the greatest threat to retention. Engagement in students’ mental wellness must be elevated to the cabinet level, with some institutions creating roles such as the Chief Wellness Officer to coordinate care efforts. Lessons from CONNECTED22. Elevated student mental health needs.

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Blogs EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage The challenges facing higher education have become increasingly complex and interconnected over the past 15 years and in many cases require the collective action of multiple cabinet leaders and divisions to make progress.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Ensuring a strong marketing push can help schools attract, engage, and enroll students more efficiently. Schools are leveraging AI and data analytics to create tailored content, significantly improving engagement and conversion rates. Struggling with enrollment? Need to kickstart your back-to-school marketing campaign? Learn more here.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Blogs 30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s All my attention over the last two years has been spent studying the future of students and student success as we emerge from the pandemic. This trend will shape the composition of the students you serve while dictating the importance of retention to maintain enrollment.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Blogs 30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s All my attention over the last two years has been spent studying the future of students and student success as we emerge from the pandemic. This trend will shape the composition of the students you serve while dictating the importance of retention to maintain enrollment.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Key details about their home and family life ? Increase the likelihood that the admission officer will process that information. School districts where the majority of students have family responsibilities outside of school (part-time jobs, sibling care, etc.) What does academic achievement look like at this school?

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Its adoption underscores a focus on enhancing engagement and increasing lead generation, demonstrating its effectiveness in educational marketing. Its adoption underscores a focus on enhancing engagement and increasing lead generation, demonstrating its effectiveness in educational marketing.

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