The Crisis in College Readiness, Part II
The Crisis in College Readiness, Part II Practical solutions for student preparedness and institutional stability Robin Capehart Nov 25 Colleges and universities across the country face a mounting crisis. Enrollment numbers are slipping, admissions standards have been relaxed, and K-12 schools are struggling with teacher shortages. As a result, many incoming students arrive on campus […]
The Crisis in College Readiness, Part I
The Crisis in College Readiness, Part I Enrollment declines, loosened admissions and K-12 teacher shortages are reshaping higher education. Robin Capehart Nov 24 Since 2020, American higher education has been buffeted by a convergence of challenges. Undergraduate enrollment dropped sharply in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cumulative decline of 8.4% from the […]
Ten Key Elements of a Growth Plan
Ten Key Elements of a Growth Plan Collegiate Consulting is helping ASMC do more than just refine existing practices. Robin Capehart Nov 3 In today’s academic environment, colleges face unprecedented competition and shifting expectations from students, employers, and communities. To succeed, institutions must develop enrollment management and student success plans that do more than move […]
Tapping an Underserved Market
Tapping an Underserved Market Degree-completion programs provide opportunities for drop-outs. Robin Capehart Sep 29 We knew there was a great number of students who left our college with more than sixty hours. We believed that financial pressures, family responsibilities and attractive job opportunities would lead the list of reasons students didn’t return. We were right. […]
Legislators, Industry Expect “Economic Value” Also . . .
Legislators, Industry Expect “Economic Value” Also . . . Support for colleges and universities may hinge on meeting community needs For years, the question of higher education’s “value” has centered on parents and students. When we mention “value,” we don’t mean some vague notion of the growth of a student’s intellect. Instead, as the price […]
Closing the Campus “Will Gap”
Closing the Campus “Will Gap” Turning campus resistance into improvements Robin Capehart Aug 11 On many college and university campuses, there is no lack of ideas or ambitious plans for student success, new programs or institutional innovation. As such, one would think that higher education is in a constant state of ongoing improvement. It’s not. […]
Career Pathways vs. Traditional Curriculum
Choosing the future of your college. Robin Capehart Jul 21 Growing Skepticism In recent years, American higher education has faced a crisis of confidence. College enrollment has been on a steady decline, with a 15% drop between 2010 and 2021, and a further 10% decrease over the last decade, trends exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Bringing Back Night School
Bringing Back Night School Colleges, nontraditional students benefit from being back in the classroom. Robin Capehart Jun 23 Recently, we worked with a college that had a strong, traditional program for nontraditional students, consisting of evening and weekend classes. This program was well-loved by older students, who valued the connection it fostered with the college […]
Navigating Declining Enrollment and Shifting Demands
Navigating Declining Enrollment and Shifting Demands New colleges to address community needs starting to emerge Robin Capehart Jun 9 The landscape of higher education is on the brink of significant transformation. Over the next 15 years, college enrollment is projected to decline due to multiple factors, including shifting demographics, growing skepticism about the value of […]
Higher Ed clings to shaky metric
Higher Ed clings to shaky metric Graduation rates punish colleges that serve low-income students Robin Capehart May 22 Graduation rates are the coin of the whelm for the higher education establishment. It is often cited as some type of indication of the quality of the education offered by an institution. This just isn’t true. Let’s […]