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Why growing demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs

EAB

JANUARY 17, 2023

Why growing demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs. Market concentration, however, threatens most programs’ success. Considerations for a successful cybersecurity program. The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments. December 7, 2022.

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4 Things You Need for a Successful Graduate Enrollment Management Plan

EAB

AUGUST 1, 2023

Blogs 4 Things You Need for a Successful Graduate Enrollment Management Plan My colleagues at EAB have conducted several surveys to learn about the state of graduate enrollment management over the past few months, and the results have been revealing. Try these 4 strategies.

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

EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Blogs Adult learners: who they are and what they want from college Across the last few years, colleges and universities have increasingly prioritized adult learner enrollment to offset declining undergraduate enrollment and diversify revenue streams. Organic social media can change that.

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Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities

EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities In our new survey , 100% of university presidents and provosts identified graduate and adult learner enrollment as a priority. With this increased focus on adult learner enrollment should come a growing emphasis on adult learner success.

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Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs

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. Ready to find out more?

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Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs

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. Ready to find out more?

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4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates

EAB

JUNE 8, 2023

Blogs 4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates By Ben Campbell Maybe you’ll find this situation familiar: you’ve heard from faculty and industry leaders about strong and growing demand for a particular program. Adult Learner Marketing Get the latest insights in adult education.

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To design microcredentials that meet student needs, follow these 3 steps

EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Blogs To design microcredentials that meet student needs, follow these 3 steps Professional, continuing, and online education (PCO) units are facing pressure to quickly stand up microcredential offerings. Arthrex attends and helps evaluate final oral presentations in the Fundamentals of Medical Device Industry microcredential.

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We asked 3,800+ graduate and adult students about their program preferences. Here’s what they shared.

EAB

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Blogs We asked 3,800+ graduate and adult students about their program preferences. Subscribe to our blog These findings just scrape the surface of the insights from our survey. August 15, 2023 4 Things You Need for a Successful Graduate Enrollment Management Plan August 1, 2023 Prospects are tired of your advertisements.

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

EAB

APRIL 13, 2023

Blogs Why half of graduate enrollment leaders didn’t meet their goals Insights from EAB and NAGAP’s Survey of Graduate Enrollment Leaders For nearly the last decade, graduate enrollment has reliably increased each year. This can assist in improving student outcomes, financial sustainability, and overall success. Ready to find out more?

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Design strategy for continuing and professional education at the University of Texas at Dallas

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Design strategy for continuing and professional education at the University of Texas at Dallas August 9, 2023 Lance K. Both were excellent resources in the realm of continuing and professional education. See the fellows' blogs from the capstone projects Lance K.

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

EAB

APRIL 24, 2023

Blogs Are you losing grad and adult enrollments at the last minute? 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. Continue to send admits stories from successful current students and alumni.

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

EAB

MARCH 31, 2023

Blogs Business candidates want personalized marketing from you—here’s how to do it well Using student data to create a curated experience for graduate business candidates You’ve probably seen the recent headlines about data privacy.

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4 tactics to reach, recruit, and enroll “stealth shoppers”

EAB

APRIL 25, 2023

Blogs 4 tactics to reach, recruit, and enroll “stealth shoppers” Insight from our newest research on marketing to graduate and adult students Based on our Office Hours with EAB podcast, Episode 144, How to Engage ‘Stealth Shoppers'. This year, our partners estimated that more like 80% of their prospects are stealth, on average.

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Understanding the basics of bot-generated leads

EAB

JANUARY 19, 2023

Blogs Understanding the basics of bot-generated leads An explainer for enrollment marketers of graduate and adult programs It’s no secret that lead generation for graduate and adult programs can be challenging. Common points of frustration for enrollment leaders include high cost per lead and lower-than-desired conversion rates.

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Our New Staffing Model Playbook for Higher Ed CMOs

EAB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Blogs Our New Staffing Model Playbook for Higher Ed CMOs Insights from a former higher ed CMO on how to adapt staffing models to meet market realities Many higher ed marketing and enrollment teams are not equipped to keep up with today’s changing recruitment expectations in the race to attract and enroll prospective students.

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EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

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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How to expand opportunities for Hispanic adult learners in nursing and healthcare

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

EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

If you commit to the tips above –limiting application barriers, communicating your return on education, and seeking out career switchers in unexpected places—it can put your institution on the path to a successful recruitment strategy. How to recruit specialized business students and grow non-MBA enrollment. Ready to find out more?

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Do you need to sunset academic programs? Consider these 3 steps.

EAB

JANUARY 1, 2024

Blogs Do you need to sunset academic programs? Regularly assess portfolio health using student, competitor, and labor market data The first step to a successful portfolio assessment is making sure your team is analyzing the right data. Consider these 3 steps.

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Building awareness of your law program is more important than ever

EAB

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Blogs Building awareness of your law program is more important than ever Here’s how 3 schools did it effectively *Institution names in this post are pseudonyms. For law school enrollment teams that are limited by size, time, and/or resources, being efficient and effective is crucial to their success. Ready to find out more?

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How to engage more community college prospects amid the “great opt-out”

EAB

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

One thing is clear—the shrinking birth rate, declines in young adult enrollment, and growing skepticism of higher education makes each interaction with a prospective student more important than ever. -->. Participants in GED and adult education courses. 5 ways to support rural student success. SAT/ACT lists.

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6 elements of an effective graduate enrollment management plan—and why you need to build one

EAB

OCTOBER 14, 2022

External forces such as these are just one reason why a GEM plan is critical to the success of graduate programs. Graduate enrollment plans will not be successful without structured marketing efforts aligned to the objectives of the GEM plan. Student Success and Retention. percent from 2010 to 2020. Marketing and Recruitment.

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

EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs Adult learners’ application behavior is changing—here’s how Insights from our new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners As the demographics of prospective graduate students and adult learners change, so do students’ application preferences and behaviors. Organic social media can change that.

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4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024

EAB

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Blogs 4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024 Insights from a former higher ed CMO I recently returned from the Windy City, where I attended the American Marketing Association ’s (AMA) annual higher ed symposium. Your marketing messages will need to speak to Gen Z’s mindset, priorities, and needs.

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Is your digital front door open?

EAB

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Blogs Is your digital front door open?

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

EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians? And a related report from the Institute for Women's Policy Research found that parenting students who accessed the FRC services were more successful academically than those who did not. By Valerie Gipson About 3.8

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

EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Blogs How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians? And a related report from the Institute for Women's Policy Research found that parenting students who accessed the FRC services were more successful academically than those who did not. By Valerie Gipson About 3.8

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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

Blogs I’m your future Gen Z adult learner. Guest post by Jordyn Morris, who is interning in EAB’s Research division As a college junior, graduate education is regularly on my mind, as it is for many of my peers. EAB estimates that by 2031, 60% of adult learners will be Gen Z (like my classmates and me).

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

EAB

APRIL 17, 2023

Blogs Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here are four components of a successful health care administration program—and profiles of five institutions succeeding in this market. Here Are Four Tips Health care administration programs are increasingly attractive to both students and employers.

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5 career services to support your professional and adult learners

EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Blogs 5 career services to support your professional and adult learners Build these services to aid your current students and stand out to prospects Career services are going to be especially important to your graduate and adult students in 2024. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage.

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Can gamification help you generate leads for healthcare programs?

EAB

JUNE 12, 2023

Blogs Can gamification help you generate leads for healthcare programs? How engaging interactive content led to 82% form fill conversion rates The last few years showed us just how valuable qualified healthcare workers are. Learn how to successfully launch and expand nursing programs.

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

EAB

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Blogs Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning 8 tactics to benefit your alumni—and recruit more adult leaners Professional, continuing, and online leaders too often overlook one of the most fruitful recruitment pools: alumni, many of whom are excellent candidates as adult learners.

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Prepare your graduates for today’s and tomorrow’s tech jobs—here’s how

EAB

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Demand for programming languages fluctuates and differs regionally but keeping up with and teaching the most-demanded languages will prepare your graduates for success. Prepare your graduates for today's and tomorrow’s tech jobs—here’s how. Offer coursework in in-demand languages like Python, SQL, Go, and Swift.

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How MBA programs can set a winning messaging strategy

EAB

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Our team put aside our theories and let the data tell us which ad was the most successful. How MBA programs can set a winning messaging strategy. Tips to lower your cost per lead. I’ve seen firsthand how fierce the competition for potential MBA students has become. Whatever they are, treat them equally.

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What can big consumer brands teach graduate and adult enrollment leaders?

EAB

OCTOBER 17, 2022

What can big consumer brands teach graduate and adult enrollment leaders? When dealing with this level of nuance, the key to success is always in the analysis. Brands seemingly know what I want the minute I decide it – sometimes even before! data always reveal a distinct set of attributes. Personalized marketing is effective.

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Why it’s so hard to find enough domestic leads for online graduate and adult programs

EAB

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

July 28, 2023 Didn’t meet your graduate enrollment goals?

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

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

By: Luke Rhine, Deputy Assistant Secretary the Office of Career, Technical & Adult Education Dual enrollment works. Recently, the Department of Education hosted a webinar featuring a panel of. Recently, the Department of Education hosted a webinar featuring a panel of. Continue Reading.

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Career Z Launch

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MARCH 16, 2023

The Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education seeks innovative ideas to expand work-based learning opportunities. The Career Z Challenge supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s Raise the Bar: Unlocking Career Success initiative championed by the U.S.

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Why growing demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs

4 Things You Need for a Successful Graduate Enrollment Management Plan

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

Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities

Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs

Why two thirds of graduate enrollment leaders may leave their jobs

4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates

To design microcredentials that meet student needs, follow these 3 steps

We asked 3,800+ graduate and adult students about their program preferences. Here’s what they shared.

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

Design strategy for continuing and professional education at the University of Texas at Dallas

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

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

4 tactics to reach, recruit, and enroll “stealth shoppers”

Understanding the basics of bot-generated leads

Our New Staffing Model Playbook for Higher Ed CMOs

EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

How to expand opportunities for Hispanic adult learners in nursing and healthcare

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

Do you need to sunset academic programs? Consider these 3 steps.

Building awareness of your law program is more important than ever

How to engage more community college prospects amid the “great opt-out”

6 elements of an effective graduate enrollment management plan—and why you need to build one

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

4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024

Is your digital front door open?

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

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

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

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

5 career services to support your professional and adult learners

Can gamification help you generate leads for healthcare programs?

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

Prepare your graduates for today’s and tomorrow’s tech jobs—here’s how

How MBA programs can set a winning messaging strategy

What can big consumer brands teach graduate and adult enrollment leaders?

Why it’s so hard to find enough domestic leads for online graduate and adult programs

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

Career Z Launch

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