School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nick’s deep expertise and success leading SaaS companies through periods of growth, including the UK VenturEd division, make him the ideal leader for VenturEd Solutions. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not? How do costs of attendance influence student and family experiences of belonging or marginalization? Improving efficiency and thorough communication. To do this, Clapp centers her research around two questions.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Challenge: Administrators and staff lacked the real-time information necessary to reach struggling students before it was too late. The Strategy: Empower success teams to use institution-specific analytics and insights to uncover barriers faster and connect students to the most beneficial support.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Beyond the initial financial aid award, the success of these programs often hinges on the ongoing support provided to recipients. By offering academic tutoring, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities, schools help students navigate the challenges of private education and develop the skills necessary for success.

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Blackboard Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We already know the benefits of investing in a one-stop student services solution –you will improve consistency of service and answers, improve the student experience, and better utilize overburdened staff. Many institutions implement one-stops to increase low student satisfaction levels.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 20, 2024

Did you know the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) helps remove obstacles, complete efficient reviews, and support families during the financial aid process? Wouldn’t it be amazing to streamline this process, free up valuable time, and even attract more students in the process?

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Challenge: General lack of visibility into students’ needs, limited methods of communication, and technology constraints, lead to inadequate access to personalized academic advising and support. Advising staff relied on outdated data to generate piecemeal reports that only captured a small part of each student’s academic situation.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Strategy: Empower success teams to use institution-specific analytics and insights to uncover barriers faster and connect students to the most beneficial support. This ability to deepen their work has led to a better student experience, improved student services, and a more collaborative approach.

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

Press Release EAB’s Navigate Platform Now Supports Student Recruitment and Retention EAB expands Navigate’s CRM capabilities to engage prospective students March 10, 2023 Tempe, Arizona (March 10, 2023) — EAB announced today an extension of its flagship student success technology, Navigate , to help colleges engage and enroll prospective students.

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Blackboard Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

How do we make sure they know about the critical pieces of information that will aid them in their success at our college or university? Many of these questions can be addressed by a simple—yet complex—answer: communication. Common issues with student communications in higher education. Sounds easy right?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 25, 2024

Building a Successful Cross-Functional Team To maximize the benefits of a cross-functional approach, it is essential to create a supportive environment where collaboration and open communication are encouraged. This proactive approach helps to ensure the long-term sustainability of the school’s financial health.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 19, 2023

At the same time, it’s a top priority for private and independent schools to provide thorough, equitable financial aid awards. The Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) helps families and schools by eliminating the complexity of the financial aid process.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. These six trends will have long-term impacts on how community colleges interact with students and getting ahead of them now will position you for success in the future. 6 trends to watch in 2023 1.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Access to high-quality higher education is perhaps the strongest path towards reversing the poisonous culture, but today, the success of males in college lags behind their female counterparts-– with ‘cis’ and ‘identified’ Black and Hispanic/LatinX male outcomes the most concerning.”

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 8, 2023

The widely accepted belief that student success is a responsibility shared by the entire campus, rather than just traditional student services, is challenging to implement. In this step, leadership teams facilitate cross-functional collaboration by establishing alignment around a shared definition of student success.

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

If you haven’t, take a look at your college’s reviews on Google, Niche, or social media—if there is negative feedback, it’s likely related to customer service mishaps like lost paperwork, slow responses, or unanswered questions. ".the Hood Community College <2 hours turnaround time for acceptance vs. 72 hours prior to Navigate, EAB's CRM.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blogs Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference The academic advising profession faces shrinking budgets, expanding student and administration expectations, and increasing turnover—all of which make it harder for institutions to think strategically about advising structure and staffing to support student success.

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Blackboard Blog

MAY 20, 2020

Because of our dedication to the higher education community, especially in times of such large-scale transition, we knew we had to respond quickly and effectively to continue supporting your efforts in this time of great change. Blackboard Student Services. Student Communication with Outbound Engagement Campaigns.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Talent management At the peak of the staffing crisis in spring 2022, community colleges were down 14% of their workforce, which caused disruptions to student services, and created burnout across all departments. Thus, coordinated email communications are critical to closing equity gaps. 5 areas to take stock in 2023 1.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It could also affect recruitment as prospective students are more likely to question whether college is worth the cost in the first place. --> 0 % of high school students reported college isn’t “worth the cost” in 2023, up from 8% in 2019. Financial hardship is the #1 reason students stop out. More on this later.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

Actionable Advisor Dashboard is Now Available Actionable advisor insights dashboard includes student group quick links, student communication history, an action-oriented dashboard, and an easier early alert workflow. Already underway are several appointment and calendaring improvements made at the request of student users. (We

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

EAB’s Tara Zirkel is joined by Pueblo Community College VP of Student Success, Dr. Heather Speed, to examine changes Pueblo made to boost enrollment heading into the fall semester. Our special guest today is Heather Speed, vice president for Student Success at Pueblo Community College. Transcript.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Effective academic advising teams have the power to significantly impact student success, but often there are unseen barriers preventing advisors from reaching the right students at the right time. A Civitas Learning study on what works for student success found that advising is the most impactful initiative (5.8

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Our colleagues in other parts of the college, including student services, academic support and the faculty, know there is more to a successful college transition than good grades and a strong classroom experience. If asking for help feels uncomfortable, know that every student feels that way. It’s also the No.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. In each session, the fellows gained depth in new topics or terrains, developed leadership skills, and built a network with peers from institutions across the country.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For Financial Aid Directors and Administrators Running a school’s financial aid department involves many moving parts, so set your teams up for success with quick, accurate decisions. Any additional required information can be collected through follow-up communications, but it’s important to prioritize that initial submission.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Then, acknowledge it while being attentive, helpful, and communicating clearly. . Premium School and Student Services (SSS) members get access to their Financial Aid Forum to ask questions and find support. . Asking a lot of questions early on will set you up for success and show your commitment to the role.

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EAB

MAY 22, 2023

The Success and Retention Opportunities Accelerator empowers users with student success analytics to improve student success outcomes through interventions, policy changes, and other initiatives. The data can also be used to support funding and grant requests.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Before you start the budgeting process, you’ll want to communicate with more than the financial personnel. MIP Fund Accounting software helps schools streamline their financial processes for long-term success. Balance Financial Support for Private Schools With the Help of School & Student Services.

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4 percent, 1 which has prompted institutions to reflect on practices that impact student success and on barriers students face in their pursuit of higher education. 5 Compounding the lure of multiple education pathways are rising wages among young adults.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 11, 2022

Note down all of your successes as well as areas where you could improve. Consider prioritizing these students in your awarding methodology if you notice an imbalance. Determine what reports or performance indicators you want to track to define success in the next financial aid season. Choose Your Performance Indicators.

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EAB

JUNE 27, 2023

We then use this information to design marketing messages that will resonate with prospective students at every stage of the funnel. We’re also working with UCF to market to current seniors in their undergraduate nursing programs as well as nursing program alumni to communicate the value of continuing into graduate nursing programs at UCF.

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Blackboard Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

As institutions innovate to create ways to attract new students, or regain the students who have left, it is important to create culturally responsive interventions that uphold commitments to equity. 13% of households in the U.S. the lack of bilingual support emerged as a top concern ( Gonzalez ).

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In 2004, JED and a panel of advisors—including suicide prevention researchers, mental health clinicians in higher education, and student service professionals—adapted the model into a comprehensive approach to serve students in a higher education setting. Peer mentoring programs are very successful in this regard.

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In 2004, JED and a panel of advisors—including suicide prevention researchers, mental health clinicians in higher education, and student service professionals—adapted the model into a comprehensive approach to serve students in a higher education setting. Peer mentoring programs are very successful in this regard.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The two discuss ways to forge better partnerships with CBOs by understanding the role they play in helping students overcome obstacles when applying to colleges. Jordan also shares tips for admissions teams who want to communicate and work more effectively with CBOs to boost enrollment. It's like email and conferences.

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Civitas Learning

JULY 11, 2024

Once students enroll and begin classes, an institution’s work is far from over. Effective communication, guidance, and resources are foundational to an effective student success strategy. Every effort matters to keep students enrolled and persisting to graduation. Read the Blog 2.

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