Enrollment management

University of Phoenix Leadership Joins 2024 SXSW EDU Panel on Non-Traditional Learners

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Friday, March 8, 2024

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Nathan Jones, vice president of Product for Workforce Solutions, joined the proceedings of SXSW EDU, March 4 - 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
  • “At University of Phoenix, our focus is on leveraging automation and technology to create a more personalized student experience.
  • As a recovering society, the reality of how to bring back a “lost generation” of learners requires coordination across sectors.
  • In his more than 19 years with University of Phoenix, he has held leadership roles in Employee Development, Enrollment Management, Academic Operations, Product Leadership, and Workforce Solutions.

NSU Retention Rates Show Positive Measures

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Over the past two years, NSU faculty, advisors and student-service personnel made intentional efforts to address retention through intervention, engagement and mentoring.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past two years, NSU faculty, advisors and student-service personnel made intentional efforts to address retention through intervention, engagement and mentoring.
  • "This positive data demonstrates the hard work and dedication NSU's faculty and staff in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and all positions that support student success," said NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones.
  • A study reported that one out of 53 jobs in the region is supported by NSU and its students.
  • "Degree programs at NSU incorporate workforce skills into academic offerings to ensure that graduates are career ready," said NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones.

Misericordia University Extends Admission Deposit Deadline in Response to FAFSA Delay

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Dallas Twp., PA, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Misericordia University (MU) announced yesterday that the institution would extend the formal deposit deadline for Fall 2024 full-time admission to June 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas Twp., PA, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Misericordia University (MU) announced yesterday that the institution would extend the formal deposit deadline for Fall 2024 full-time admission to June 1, 2024.
  • Without FAFSA information, most colleges and universities cannot provide a complete financial aid package, and therefore, families cannot assess the true cost of attendance.
  • Daniel J. Myers, Ph.D., president of Misericordia University, first shared the news of MU’s extension on the social media platform TikTok on February 1.
  • Misericordia University is a Catholic university in northeast Pennsylvania, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, that provides caring, motivated students with a challenging education.

SPR Partners with the School of Art Institute of Chicago to Improve Admissions Decisions after Donating $50K Worth of Machine Learning Services

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SPR, a technology modernization firm focused on driving exceptional custom technology and digital experiences, and the School of Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) announced today the results of its recent partnership aimed at using machine learning technology to uncover potential correlations between student engagement at SAIC and enrollment decisions.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, SPR donated $50,000 worth of machine learning services to the SAIC as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.
  • Looking to improve its capacity to predict the decisions of students who are offered admissions, the SAIC had developed its own machine learning models prior to partnering with SPR.
  • The School of Art Institute of Chicago plans to implement this new data and strategic approach to its admissions process moving forward.
  • For more information on this project or additional machine learning services, visit SPR's website .

Washtenaw Community College ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teams

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Esports industry continues to grow, especially at the collegiate level, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is ahead of the curve with its new Esports arena.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Esports industry continues to grow, especially at the collegiate level, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is ahead of the curve with its new Esports arena.
  • Since the arena’s soft launch last spring, WCC’s Esports program has grown from two competitive teams, with the goal of soon adding a new all-women’s team.
  • Esports at WCC offers students a competitive advantage and positions them for success in the Esports industry and beyond.
  • Jay Howell, 19, of Ypsilanti, is dually enrolled as a WCC college student and a graduating Washtenaw Technical Middle College high school student.

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Reports Positive Enrollment Trends Across All Campuses, Welcomes Nearly 10,000 New Students

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Monday, November 20, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aspiring engineer Bethany T. Bothoff, who maintained a 4.73 grade point average, held service leadership roles, worked multiple jobs and took college courses in high school, exemplifies Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's incoming 2023 class, which is as talented and diverse as it is record-breaking.

Key Points: 
  • Including Embry Riddle's Worldwide Campus, the university now serves more than 31,000 students around the globe.
  • - Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Student Affairs Dr. Jason M. Ruckert
    Bothoff is currently pursuing a Civil Engineering degree at Embry Riddle.
  • Including Embry Riddle's Worldwide Campus , the university now serves more than 31,000 students around the globe.
  • At Embry Riddle's Worldwide Campus, enrollment in the last full academic year increased to 6,174 new students — a 12% jump.

North Park University Welcomes Third Largest Class, Rises in Ranks in U.S. News & World Report

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

"For three consecutive years, North Park has successfully welcomed strong incoming classes of first-year students.

Key Points: 
  • "For three consecutive years, North Park has successfully welcomed strong incoming classes of first-year students.
  • North Park is a rising regional university fostering an environment of academic excellence, faith development and service opportunities for all our students," said President Mary K. Surridge.
  • "The past three years have shown that students and parents are searching for a mission-driven community like North Park.
  • In its annual ranking, U.S. News & World Report took into account 17 measures of academic quality at 1,500 degree-seeking institutions.

Peak Education and Partners Design InterWoven App to Disrupt the Way Underrepresented Students Connect With Colleges and Universities

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Education, an organization that supports low-income students with the college admissions process, today announced a planned Spring 2024 release for a new college access web platform, InterWoven, that is designed to disrupt the way underrepresented students connect with colleges and universities during admissions. The platform will connect prospective students with peers attending participating colleges to answer questions and share insight on degree programs and campus life.

Key Points: 
  • The platform will connect prospective students with peers attending participating colleges to answer questions and share insight on degree programs and campus life.
  • In partnership with participating colleges and universities, Peak Education is developing and testing InterWoven to give students more agency.
  • Peak Education has partnered with several colleges and universities to advise and support on building out the platform.
  • Peak Education scholars, the advisory board and college admissions partners are also providing input during the development phase and will work with Peak Education to promote the app next spring.

University of Oklahoma and INTO Team up for International Student Recruitment

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

INTO will leverage its extensive global student recruitment network and robust in-market personnel and infrastructure to recruit for the university's academic programs.

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  • San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2023) - INTO University Partnerships , a global education partnering organization, has entered into a collaboration with the University of Oklahoma - the flagship public research university in the state of Oklahoma.
  • The partnership will enhance OU's global reach and provide exceptional educational opportunities for international students, with the first incoming cohort planned for Fall 2024.
  • "We are delighted to partner with the University of Oklahoma, renowned for its excellence in teaching and research with a sharp focus on student success.
  • Boasting a total student population of 31,000 system-wide, the university offers 170 academic programs encompassing a broad array of disciplines ranging from architecture, business, journalism, engineering and international studies.

EAB Adds Artificial Intelligence to Popular Student Recruitment and Retention Technology

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Washington, DC, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EAB announced today new artificial intelligence (AI) features are being added to Navigate , the company’s flagship customer relationship management (CRM) software, to help time-strapped advisors provide more high-impact support to students.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EAB announced today new artificial intelligence (AI) features are being added to Navigate , the company’s flagship customer relationship management (CRM) software, to help time-strapped advisors provide more high-impact support to students.
  • Administrators, faculty, advisors, and students at hundreds of colleges and universities use Navigate to provide a student-centric experience while improving recruitment, retention, and graduation rates.
  • EAB has assembled a cohort of institutions to test the new features and expects to expand availability in 2024.
  • To read more about EAB’s research on responsible uses of AI in higher education, please read this recent blog post: “ Six Innovative Ways Higher Ed Can Embrace AI .”