Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

As many Black learners, particularly first-generation, don’t persist beyond their first year in higher education, retention efforts are essential. Within this work, it is crucial to maintain metrics on faculty mentorship, internships, alumni engagement and post-graduation placement rates.

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Mentoring Placement First generation Inclusion 279

Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

degrees in fields with high demand for skilled workers, such as healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing. A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates.

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Community college Mental health Low income student Placement 98

EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Community colleges have made significant improvements to enrollment navigation and available prospective student information in recent years. For example, students may be asked to track down official high school transcripts, complete 3-4 hours’ worth of placement testing, or upload sensitive documents.

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Community college Advising Placement Scheduling 52

The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Building empathy through informal conversations helped the team better understand student experiences and perceptions of their campus career services and the transition from education to the workforce. Prospective students are increasingly paying attention to graduate job placement rates before choosing which college to attend.

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Low income student Education Career services First generation 69

EAB

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

what one prospective learner said about how your website can make an impact So what information are students looking for when they’re on your site? More than half of surveyed students said they are looking for information about programs offered. Your website provides an important first impression. Organic social media can change that.

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Financial aid Placement Retention International student 52

EAB

JUNE 12, 2023

The resulting impacts on mental health, socio-emotional development, and academic preparation may have made students feel less confident that they will succeed in college or find a sense of belonging on campus, creating increased retention risks. “So Highlight career services and opportunities for internships and job placement.

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Mental health First generation Placement Communication 52

EAB

MAY 30, 2023

LEARN MORE Younger students, who have always had access to instant information, expect a rapid and transparent turnaround when interacting with colleges. Consider holding information sessions that are explicitly for dual enrolled students and their families and that outline your value proposition and specific enrollment steps.

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Community college Application Advising Communication 52