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3 ways to attract and retain community college staff amid the talent crisis

Community college staff members are taking on larger workloads as enrollments continue to dip. Innovating on how to attract and retain talent is critical for stabilizing student support. This post explores community college staffing trends and offers three ways to attract and retain staff.

Creating a data-informed campus: part 1

From tracking student success metrics to operational efficiency, data and analytics provide colleges and universities crucial information in this period of enhanced scrutiny. This blog post discusses 3 elements of tech infrastructure necessary for a data-informed campus.

5 reasons to join the movement to raise teacher morale

Our inaugural cohort of 30+ districts is starting the new year ready to meet the needs of their teachers. Their feedback on the experience highlights five reasons why your district should join the movement to raise teacher morale today.

Which program type is best for your adult degree completers?

While we know that only about 10 to 15% of this population will go back to school, adult degree completers remain an important audience for institutions.

What the CHIPS and Science Act means for higher education

The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS) and Science Act of 2022 is a $280B legislative package to support the U.S. semiconductor industry with new funding for manufacturing and research and development (R&D). Here's what higher education leaders need to know.

Everyone has a role to play in student mental health

Everyone has a role to play in supporting college students' mental health. Beyond the counseling center, faculty and staff can also have an impact, but it's crucial to define their roles and provide the right resources at the right time. This post details 4 ways to improve mental health support on your campus.

Ask these 3 questions before expanding your CRM-based marketing

There are many ways enrollment leaders can leverage the power of their CRM for recruitment communications. Modern CRMs are immensely dynamic, and they offer a plethora of opportunities to streamline processes and automate communication where appropriate. But deciding when and how to leverage your CRM is not always a straightforward proposition.

5 tips to reach, engage, and enroll a more diverse graduate student body

3 Questions—and Insights—About Standardized Tests’ Place in MBA Admissions

Across hundreds of conversations with our partners about MBA programs, one of the thorniest topics has been standardized test scores – nearly always the GMAT but occasionally the GRE – and their use in admissions. Here, we’ve answered the three questions business school leaders most commonly struggle to answer when it comes to standardized tests’ role in MBA admissions.