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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 […]