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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

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It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? For each semester a former student is not enrolled, are they enrolled at another local school or just working?

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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

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It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? For each semester a former student is not enrolled, are they enrolled at another local school or just working?

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Why customer service matters for community colleges

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Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! What are the features of a “modern student experience,” and how do community colleges stack up?

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3 considerations for prison education programs

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Given the extensive barriers individuals with criminal convictions face accessing employment, these policy interventions increase the likelihood of positive workforce placement upon completion of a degree. Mary views Second Chance Pell programs as vital to meeting regional workforce needs—a key pillar for many community colleges.

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AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment: Which Is Better for College Admission

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Which is better for college admission. She wanted to compare them to the Advanced Placement (or AP) options at her sons’ school. ” Most states allow high school students to enroll in community college or university courses. .” Districts can save money by partnering with community colleges.

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CUNY Phases Out Traditional Math, English Remedial Courses

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Students previously had to take semester-long remedial courses that didn't count toward their degree before they could enroll in credit-bearing classes if their placement exams showed a need for additional help with math or English, according to the release. That practice disproportionately affected low-income students of color.

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The Top Nursing Schools in Mississippi

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Determine if your school offers clinical placement assistance for online students. Find out where you’ll complete your clinicals, whether in the same facility as the rest of your cohort or in your local area. The curriculum prepares students for careers in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and home care.