eCampus News - Community Colleges Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/community-colleges/ Higher Ed News Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:25:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.ecampusnews.com/files/2021/03/cropped-ecnicon-1-32x32.jpg eCampus News - Community Colleges Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/community-colleges/ 32 32 107582492 5 strategies to help community colleges re-enroll adult learners https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2023/03/31/5-strategies-to-help-community-colleges-re-enroll-adult-learners/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101078 A report identifies imperatives to help community colleges with the planning, outreach and student support needed to re-enroll adult learners.Amid nationwide declines in community college enrollment, a report from nonprofit InsideTrack offers step-by-step guidance and recommendations to help community college leaders reconnect with and re-enroll students with some college education but no degree.

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]]> 101078 Community colleges must focus on more than education https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2023/02/21/community-colleges-student-retention/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100702 A tribal college in North Dakota shows how addressing real-life challenges and emphasizing student retention can help students succeed.Students these days are increasingly doubting the value of a college degree, choosing not to further pursue education after high school. College enrollments have been falling since 2010, dipping at a steeper rate during the pandemic, and continuing their decline this spring. Community colleges have been among the hardest hit.

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]]> 100702 Putting community in community college https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2023/01/11/putting-community-in-community-college/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100462 Community college can meet the needs of local students through flexible programs and the technology to support their delivery.Students are taking a long, hard look at the value of a degree and whether it's worth the sacrifices--and it just might be time for community colleges to revisit their role and the services they provide to their students. In fact, some colleges are already doing this.

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]]> 100462 How can community colleges boost enrollments? https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/12/09/how-can-community-colleges-boost-enrollments/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100296 There’s more to the story when it comes to downward trends in community college enrollmentsWhile undergraduate college enrollments have been declining steadily since 2012, the trend this year has taken a further downward turn, particularly for community colleges. According to the latest research by the National Student Clearinghouse, overall undergraduate enrollment declined 3.2 percent, while community colleges saw a 5.6 percent decrease.

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]]> 100296 5 ways community colleges can re-enroll adult learners https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/12/06/community-colleges-re-enroll-adult-learners/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100293 A new report offers step-by-step recommendations to help community colleges re-enroll adult learners and former students.Amid nationwide declines in community college enrollment, a new report from nonprofit InsideTrack offers step-by-step guidance and recommendations to help community college leaders reconnect with and re-enroll students with some college education but no degree.

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]]> 100293 6 honest answers to pressing community college questions https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/08/29/6-honest-community-colleges/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=99680 An annual ranking explores the top-rated community colleges in the nation and delves into several important policy issuesAs part of a new community college ranking from WalletHub, community college faculty are weighing in on questions about the future of higher education and how community colleges will fare.

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]]> 99680 How can community colleges fight declining enrollments? https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/04/04/how-can-community-colleges-fight-declining-enrollments/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=98710 Community college enrollments are decliningWhile undergraduate college enrollments have been declining steadily since 2012, the trend this year has taken a further downward turn, particularly for community colleges.

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]]> 98710 Amid decreasing enrollment, community college students want flexible course formats https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2022/01/18/amid-decreasing-enrollment-community-college-students-want-flexible-course-formats/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=98154 Ongoing Digital Pulse Survey evaluated digital learning at community colleges in the wake of the global pandemicCommunity college enrollment as dropped by nearly 15 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic began--a fact that is particularly concerning considering that community colleges serve a higher number of marginalized student populations.

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]]> 98154 A community college taps AI to inspire curiosity in online discussions https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2021/10/11/a-community-college-taps-ai-to-inspire-curiosity-in-online-discussions/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=97578 An AI platform aims to promote critical thinking, build a sense of community in class, and help improve student successLone Star College-University Park has launched a new initiative that will enable faculty to cultivate more enriching, engaging class discussions utilizing artificial intelligence (AI).

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]]> 97578 These are 2021’s best community colleges https://www.ecampusnews.com/campus-leadership/2021/09/24/these-are-2021s-best-community-colleges/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=97436 Community colleges offer students vast possibilities--and some of the best ones might be right in your own backyardThere's a lot to be said for community colleges. Yes, they offer financial savings, but the benefits go well beyond the bank.

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