March, 2022

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Comparing Diversity in Higher Education to the Population

Higher Ed Data Stories

I'm going to recommend you read this one closely before you dive into the visualization, as there is a lot of context necessary to understand it. It's mostly driven by the different ways the US Government counts its own citizens compared to the ways in which the US Government requires colleges to count its students. As you probably know, when a student applies for admission (or any time after they enroll), they have the option of indicating race or ethnicity.

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Graphical Abstracts and Animations To Share Your Science Online with Dr. Tullio Rossi

The Academic Designer

Tullio Rossi, PhD helps scientists share their research with visuals Dr. Tullio Rossi is a marine biologist turned entrepreneur helping scientists around the world share their research. Tullio found that video animations and graphical abstracts increase the impact of your science. And, they’re great for sharing your research with the media.

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Board Evolution as a Catalyst for Transformational Change in Higher EdChanging Higher Ed Podcast 105 with Guest Gerry Czarnecki

The Change Leader, Inc.

Board evolution is happening in numerous ways (or at least it should be) and they must now be the catalyst for transformational change in Higher Education. Some of these changes have been hastened by the pandemic and some are a matter of social and technological transformation. The marketplace is demanding a Higher Ed upgrade, is your board evolving?

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Online Program Manager for University of Arizona Global Campus Facing Financial Collapse

Higher Education Inquirer

Zovio (ZVO) , the for-profit online program manager for University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC)*, is facing a financial collapse. With three consecutive years of financial losses, Zovio (formerly known as Bridgepoint Education) lost a record $61 million in 2020. Over the trailing 12 months (ttm) the company has lost $76 million. Cash assets have decreased from $357 million in 2016 to $33 million in 2021.

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How the UK is bucking the trend of falling enrollment

Terminalfour

US college enrollment has fallen for the second year running, while new student numbers in the UK are on the up. We delve into the potential factors behind the disparity on either side of the pond and look to the future.

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Top Threats to Higher Ed 2022 Edition

Susquehanna President's Blog

Top Threats to Higher Ed 2022 Edition In 2019, I wrote a series of posts on the leading threats to higher education. At that time, they were: 1. Market Disturbance 2. National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Changes 3. Price Sensitivity 4. International Student Decreases 5. 2026 “Demographic Cliff” 6. Poor Public Understanding of What We Do 7.

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Undergraduate application fees, 2020

Higher Ed Data Stories

I often wonder if we'd have an application fee if we were creating the admissions process from scratch today. But we do, and there are actually some good reasons for doing so, not the least of which is that it costs a lot of money to process and manage applications. Some people have wondered aloud whether app fees are simply a money-making enterprise for colleges, and the answer is yes, no, and sort of.

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New Features in Panopto for 2022

Academic Tech Tips

Panopto has updated with new and exciting features to significantly improve the processes of editing, sharing, and and viewing recorded sessions. The following features are now active and/or available: Video Reference Copies – The process of copying a session has improved significantly with Reference Copies, or copies that are connected to the original session.

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How to Recruit Nontraditional Students

Thinking Cap Agency

The “traditional” (ie, 18-24 year old) prospective student has long-defined college enrollment strategies, but with less traditional students looking for admission it’s about time to start considering the much more elusive nontraditional college students. Nontraditional students are an incredible asset to your school, but they require a more nuanced and strategic marketing strategy than traditional students. .

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Designing forms for your institution website that people actually want to use

Terminalfour

Form conversions are one of the best measures of engagement on a university website but there’s more we can do to optimize them. This week we're sharing five best practices tips for form design to make your institution's conversion points effective and easy to complete.

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Solidarity with Ukraine

#Deaning

As the Dean of the College of Arts, I feel compelled to express formally a deep commitment to and support of the people of Ukraine. In our daily lives, in our own small worlds, we operate in peace, we look to cultivate peace for our families and friends. Russia’s attacks on Ukraine are shocking and catastrophic to the whole world’s hopes for peace and safety.

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Bridging the Gap Between Higher Ed & High Schools in Disadvantaged Areas

The Higher Ed Marketer

College access is an issue in this country. . Many potential students simply don't believe higher education is within reach. . It’s this inaccessibility and the lack of awareness of educational opportunities that is one of the leading causes of the declining perception of the value of higher ed. . Sujoy Roy , CEO of VisitDays , is aiming to change that.

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ABET Accreditation for higher education - everything you need to know

Creatrix Campus

ABET Accreditation for higher education - everything you need to know. admin. Thu, 03/17/2022 - 10:32. How Creatrix Campus can help your institute attain ABET Accreditation? Achieving ABET accreditation is all about acquiring and maintaining quality and commitment. Programs accredited by an eminent organization like ABET offer benefits to all stakeholders.

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Happy Birthday, Norman Borlaug

Jon Boeckenstedt

Today is March 25, a day I have unilaterally labeled as test optional admissions day. Today is also the birthday of fellow Iowan Norman Borlaug, winner of the Nobel Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Congressional Gold Medal, who was once described as “Greatest Human Being That Ever Lived” for his efforts that […].

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Day of Giving, Part 1

idfive agency

Heart and hustle go together like peanut butter and jelly. At idfive, “heart and hustle” isn’t a tagline—it’s a motto that embodies the values we uphold in everything we do. Despite the uncertainty the world has collectively experienced since the great COVID dumpster fire was unleashed, we’ve continued to embody heart and hustle in the ways we impact each other’s lives, the missions of our clients, and our community at large.

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10 of the best digital collaboration tools for hybrid higher education teams

Terminalfour

In this week’s blog, we look at the best collaboration tools that universities and colleges can use to help their staff work creatively together in a hybrid work model.

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Can remote work save higher ed from the great resignation?

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Chances are high that multiple articles have come across your feed about the great resignation, staff morale, or employee disengagement. The spring is usually a heavy recruitment season for entry-level positions in student affairs. But this year, there are openings all across the board. It’s a candidate’s market, which means more power for job seekers and an attraction to currently employed campus.

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Ending Departmental Silos & Focusing on Mission Fit

The Higher Ed Marketer

Our guest, Philip Dearborn , has spent over 25 years in biblical higher education serving in a wide array of roles—from student recruiter and registrar to provost and VP of student affairs. Today, he is the President of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. It’s his extensive experience at both the collegiate and accreditation levels that makes him the perfect person to talk with about leadership and marketing strategies in higher education.

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EduTrends: Covid and the Future of Higher Education

Georgia Tech President's Blog

EduTrends: Covid and the Future of Higher Education. bhodges35. Thursday, March 31, 2022.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Admissions Management System

Creatrix Campus

A Comprehensive Guide to Admissions Management System. admin. Tue, 03/15/2022 - 05:17. admission management system , admission management software , features of admission software Admissions & Enrollment Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right. Mary ClotildaOff. What is admission management software? The admissions management system faced its share of disruption when the pandemic struck in March 2020.

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I Stand with Ukraine

Susquehanna President's Blog

I Stand with Ukraine This is the 100 th installment in this blog. I had intended to create a celebratory message with some comments about what topics evoked the most positive and negative responses, but every time I sat down to write, I have felt obligated to address the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and then found myself at a loss for what to say. I had the remarkable good fortune to spend three weeks during the summer of 1998 in Kyiv as a participant in a conducting masterclass with the Nationa

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Humane Ingenuity 44: Bookwork and Cloud Labs

Dan Cohen

(Sara Gothard, Library of Babel , 2017, in the Jamaica Plain branch of the Boston Public Library, part of their recently digitized art collection.). We have become familiar with how technology, media, commerce, and forms of human expression are deeply intertwined. Streaming music services and apps like TikTok, and the models behind them, encourage the production of shorter songs that begin with the catchiest riff in the track, so as to maximize quick streams and thus revenue; similarly, when rad

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Proving the Value of Higher Education by Marketing Outcomes

The Higher Ed Marketer

The perceived value of higher education has declined in the last few years. It might seem like it’s simply an issue of cost, but that is only part of the value equation. The truth? Linking the return on investment to fulfilling jobs and careers is the key to demonstrating value and driving enrollment numbers back up, especially for community colleges.

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Confronting the “H-Bomb”: The Truth About Managing a Popular Brand

The Higher Ed Marketer

When Brian Kenny tells people he’s the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Harvard Business School , they often say, “Why does Harvard need a chief marketing officer?”. Yes, Harvard is a historic brand, and that might lead some to believe that it markets itself, but it turns out history can sometimes be a double-edged sword. In this milestone episode — our 50th!