Access, Accessibility and Adult education

Alabama Community Colleges See Highest Enrollments in a Decade

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 26, 2024

Baker More than 170,000 residents enrolled in academic courses or registered for adult education and workforce training during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). Nearly 123,000 of those residents were part of credit-based programs, a 6.2%

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Study Finds that Promise Program Still Leaves Racial Gaps

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Reducing the financial barriers to access doesn’t necessarily reduce the financial barriers to success,” said Dr. W. Carson Byrd, an associate research scientist in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education, and an author of the study.

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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

That said, employers are often eager and willing to partner with schools, but this isn’t always easy,” according to Dr. Amy Loyd, assistant secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Other takeaways include braiding or blending funds to create sustainable pathways.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning

EAB

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Harvard alumni also have free access to select workshops and online learning opportunities (current opportunities include digital health or managing happiness workshops). Additionally, Harvard University alumni are allowed to apply for a Library Borrowing Card at no charge, giving alumni on-site access to the library.

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Why half of graduate enrollment leaders didn’t meet their goals

EAB

APRIL 13, 2023

To meet student preferences and demands, colleges are more actively pursuing diversity and access, in addition to flexible offerings, as part of their recruitment efforts. Access all 3 insight reports from EAB and NAGAP’s graduate leader surveys. Ready to find out more?

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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Hear EAB’s latest research on the characteristics of the adult learner market We’ve rounded up a few quick facts about adult learners—check them out below. Get more information For more on recruiting adult student populations, including graduate students, subscribe to the Professional and Adult Education Blog.

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Student Behavior Collaborative

EAB

JULY 20, 2023

Cohort participants will receive early access to EAB’s Conditions for Positive Behavior Diagnostic. Assistant Superintendent, District Leadership Forum Partner District How to Participate Sign up here to save your district and/or school spot to participate in EAB’s inaugural Creating Conditions for Positive Behavior Cohort.

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How to recruit specialized business students and grow non-MBA enrollment

EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Explore our research on adult learner motivations and behaviors. While many business schools became test-optional when COVID-19 lockdowns limited access to testing facilities, test-optional is likely here to stay. The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments.

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Business candidates want personalized marketing from you—here’s how to do it well

EAB

MARCH 31, 2023

While corporations having access to consumers’ personal information sounds scary, some of this same information is used by businesses to curate our experiences with them.

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Why growing demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs

EAB

JANUARY 17, 2023

Our Professional and Adult Education Forum researchers also analyzed top programs' structure and curriculum to identify what you would need to offer to compete. This asynchronous modality enables adult learners to balance their existing personal and professional obligations with their program requirements. December 7, 2022.

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Is your digital front door open?

EAB

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Once you understand this term, it’s easy to see how important it is that your website flows intuitively, with the most pertinent information for prospective adult learners easily accessible. Using drop-down menus with accurately titled sections will ensure users will be able to navigate your site effectively and easily.

Adult education

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EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Professional and Adult Education Adult learners are a unique audience whether they are served through traditional graduate programs, non-credit offerings, degree completion programs, or short-format credentials across on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities.

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How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians?

EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Amid this concerning landscape, there are encouraging signs of progress towards ensuring equitable access to education. The College’s Family Resource Center (FRC) provides parenting students with access to a lactation room, internships, formula, diapers, wipes, and more.

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How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians?

EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Amid this concerning landscape, there are encouraging signs of progress towards ensuring equitable access to education. The College’s Family Resource Center (FRC) provides parenting students with access to a lactation room, internships, formula, diapers, wipes, and more.

Financial aid

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Are you losing grad and adult enrollments at the last minute? Try these 4 strategies.

EAB

APRIL 24, 2023

While many institutions follow a robust yield playbook for their undergraduate programs , I’ve found this isn’t always the case for graduate and adult education programs. Our Adult Learner Recruitment partners have 24/7 access to our Insights Dashboard, where they can see how leads are converting at every stage of the funnel.

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Our New Staffing Model Playbook for Higher Ed CMOs

EAB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Consider tapping into external resources to achieve scale, access specialized expertise, elevate your prospects’ digital experience, or when you can’t insource or scale work easily.

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I’m your future Gen Z adult learner. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage.

EAB

AUGUST 15, 2023

Tip 2: Make the information we’re looking for easily accessible on program webpages Right now, almost 75% of prospective adult learners turn to graduate program webpages for information, and Gen Z is the most connected generation yet.

Financial aid

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Adult learners’ application behavior is changing—here’s how

EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Make information about program costs, scholarship opportunities, and financial aid readily accessible on program pages to address students’ concerns about affordability. Fifty-five percent of students said they will have scholarships, compared to 42% in our 2021 survey.

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Just Knowledge: my GO-GN Fellowship project

Catherine Cronin

APRIL 21, 2022

Green Sod Ireland works with local communities, raising awareness of the health, educational, social, economic and environmental benefits of caring for the land and its biodiversity.” Green Sod Ireland develops and deliversprimary, secondary and adult education programmes and resources – all relating to ecological education.

Equity

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5 career services to support your professional and adult learners

EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Syracuse University advertises access to the Beyond Graduate School platform, which provides graduate students with modules to learn how to leverage their education. The 50 most in-demand skills for graduates of your master's programs 5.

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Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips

EAB

APRIL 17, 2023

Focus on “Flexible and Accessible” Programs with flexible options (e.g., online delivery, weekend classes) appeal to students concerned with balancing family and work-related commitments with further education.

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Just Knowledge research partner: Green Sod Ireland

Catherine Cronin

JUNE 10, 2022

What knowledge is being shared, and who has access to that knowledge? These education initiatives (courses and workshops) are developed and run by volunteers. So far, five courses have been developed with different offerings for primary schools, second-level schools and adult education.

Equity

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Struggling to set graduate enrollment goals? Here’s our step-by-step guide.

EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

EAB’s resident IPEDS experts often lament that the admissions, enrollment, and retention data that is readily accessible for undergraduate programs is not available for grad programs. But this variety makes it challenging to set enrollment goals as these factors can impact net tuition revenue calculations (more on that below).

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Survey Highlights What Matters Most to Adult Learners

EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It's only after researching programs and admissions requirements that adult learners begin to research things like general information about the school, classes, or even faculty research interests. This is suggesting that future adult learners will also rely on emails more heavily. BD: Thanks, Todd. That's such helpful information.

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The Power of Dual Enrollment: The Equitable Expansion of College Access and Success

Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

By: Luke Rhine, Deputy Assistant Secretary the Office of Career, Technical & Adult Education Dual enrollment works. The Biden-Harris Administration is deeply committed to the use and expansion of high-quality dual enrollment programs to improve student access to rigorous coursework and equitable postsecondary opportunities.

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Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

COE

JUNE 9, 2023

Rob Gregg, VUB Director at Pensacola College These events are the intro for the Memorial Day weekend rite of placing flags on the markers of more than 40,000 veterans and family members buried in the memorial cemetery, said Jeff Detrick , interim director of adult educational services for the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach at UNLV.

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Alabama Community Colleges See Highest Enrollments in a Decade

Study Finds that Promise Program Still Leaves Racial Gaps

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Seeking Solutions to Strengthen Career Pathways

2023 Seal of Excelencia

Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning

Why half of graduate enrollment leaders didn’t meet their goals

Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

Student Behavior Collaborative

How to recruit specialized business students and grow non-MBA enrollment

Business candidates want personalized marketing from you—here’s how to do it well

Why growing demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs

Is your digital front door open?

EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians?

How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians?

Are you losing grad and adult enrollments at the last minute? Try these 4 strategies.

Our New Staffing Model Playbook for Higher Ed CMOs

I’m your future Gen Z adult learner. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage.

Adult learners’ application behavior is changing—here’s how

Just Knowledge: my GO-GN Fellowship project

5 career services to support your professional and adult learners

Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips

Just Knowledge research partner: Green Sod Ireland

Struggling to set graduate enrollment goals? Here’s our step-by-step guide.

Survey Highlights What Matters Most to Adult Learners

The Power of Dual Enrollment: The Equitable Expansion of College Access and Success

Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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