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Colleges used these 3 strategies to spark big enrollment rebounds this Fall

University Business

The Class of 2027 at the University of South Alabama is one of the largest in school history, bumping first-year enrollment by 19% compared to last year. Similarly, Iowa State University saw its most significant first-year enrollment increase since 2018, Ames Tribune reports. It’s also backed by President Wintersteen’s $3.5

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New Leadership Carries the University Forward

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Here I'm in service to thousands of students and all the faculty and staff, and the day that it doesn't feel like a privilege is the day I should quit. I want my faculty and staff to reflect that diversity. I want diversity in different research areas where you don't anticipate a lot of diversity, like in computer science or economics.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

His accomplishments there included developing an academically focused strategic vision entitled “Creating the 21st-Century Academic Experience,” hiring 11 deans and more than 100 faculty while increasing administrative diversity, and the creation of new programs and facilities. Co-Host: Bridget Burns , CEO, University Innovation Alliance.

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A President’s Perspective on Scaling for Growth

Helix Education

Susan Aldridge : In just the last two years there have been over 80 college or university closures, and in this post-pandemic environment, with the COVID funds that sustained a number of universities ending, we’re looking at the real fiscal challenges at some of our institutions. We had strong computer science programs.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

These include not only students learning from faculty but also students learning from each other and faculty learning from students. It’s atypical for most university presidents. We are very honored to have gotten that designation, which honors the work of our illustrious faculty and staff.

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Funding Research for Tier Two Institutions with NSF: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 165 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan

The Change Leader, Inc.

To get started, colleges and universities should contact NFS’s GRANTED program coordinator, who will help present your institution, faculty, and ideas in the highest possible competitive form. As a faculty member, I deeply, deeply always care about students and want to bring out the best in them. That’s what NSF is engaged in.

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SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships: Changing Higher Ed 193 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

The Change Leader, Inc.

These partnerships also facilitate research opportunities, enabling students and faculty to contribute to technological advancements. Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards 1. Sometimes, you have to remind people that most public universities are not going anywhere. We’re not closing our doors.