Using YouTube to get more students to class
August 14, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Hoping to boost registration for one of his classes, this professor hit the web to generate buzz. Here’s how it worked.
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August 14, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Community colleges turning down students?
August 6, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Among cost-conscious students and job-training workers, two-year schools are more popular than ever – and that’s part of the problem.
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School’s bill for ‘free application week’: $300K
July 23, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Trying to boost high school student enrollment by waiving application fees: What could go wrong? Find out below.
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‘Forget academics – we need a new gym!’
July 18, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Why are colleges spending more on recreational facilities than academics?
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Laying down the law on college recruitment
July 17, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
The Department of Education has introduced a host of proposed new regs. Take a look at the rundown:
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Latest trend: College student transfers increasing
July 3, 2010 by Brooke Ballard
How many students do you think transfer at least once during their undergrad careers? More than you think.
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College cracks down on student citizenship
June 28, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
The illegal immigration debate has invaded this school’s admissions office. Here’s what happened.
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How to stop the male enrollment drop
June 26, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
A new study says enrollment of men will continue to drop. Here are four ways your school can bring the numbers back up.
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What’s behind rising enrollment
June 19, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A new study says freshman enrollment’s up. What’s responsible for the increase?
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Why is summer enrollment rising?
June 7, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
This summer sees record enrollment numbers. Here’s why more and more students are snatching up seats.
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Why college wait lists are expanding
June 4, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
What does the economic downturn have to do with wait lists that rival the size of incoming freshman classes?
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What the new immigration law means for colleges
May 13, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Colleges in one state are already feeling the effects of a law that will crack down on illegal immigrants. And it doesn’t stop there.
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ROTC returning to elite universities?
May 9, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
After four decades of exile from top-flight schools, here’s why military scholarship programs are making a comeback.
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Which are the greenest colleges in the country?
April 25, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Eco-friendly colleges are an increasing concern among the current crop of applicants. Here’s how the greenest colleges are meeting the demand.
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Degree program promises big bucks
March 20, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
More and more students are flocking to colleges that offer this major. How are these schools working to meet the increased demand?
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Targeting gay students to boost enrollment
March 15, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
This college is using unique methods to increase diversity. But does it violate students’ rights to privacy or nondiscrimination?
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It’s a disappointment — and schools are fighting it
March 9, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
College reps in 17 states have joined together to battle one of the biggest issues in higher ed today.
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Changes in enrollment gender gap
February 28, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
For two decades, enrollment rates have been in freefall. But things are changing, according to an upcoming report.
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10 semesters and you’re out
February 23, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
This school is taking a firm stance on getting students to graduate on time.
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College guarantees jobs – or your money back
February 16, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
One college is taking a bold step to enroll students: a money-back guarantee.
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Public college value: Who’s No. 1?
January 13, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A just-released list ranks the top public college values nationwide. Here’s how it was compiled – and who came in at number one.
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Get ‘em in, get ‘em out — Keys to graduating students on time
December 22, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
A consultant and past college president has some tips for helping students graduate on time – or maybe even early.
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International students break the record
November 21, 2009 by Geneva Reid
The number of international students at U.S. colleges reached an all-time high this past academic year, says a new report.
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Study: Enrollment at all-time high
November 14, 2009 by Geneva Reid
More young adults are currently enrolled in college than ever before, according to a recent study. And that statistic is getting a boost from one area in particular.
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The times — and applications — they are a-changin’
November 3, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Paper and pen? Forget about it! Nowadays, students can choose — and apply to – the colleges of their choice with a click of the mouse.
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They want a college education — but barriers hold them back
October 27, 2009 by Geneva Reid
An overwhelming majority of these students knows the importance of a college education. Yet they have the lowest numbers of any ethnic or racial group when it comes to plans for actually getting a degee.
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Why is it taking them so long to graduate?
October 15, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Getting students to graduate on time has become a major concern for this state university system – so it’s doing something about it.
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Where students are going for high-quality, affordable education
October 8, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Interested in attending a college that won’t put them in a financial hole, an increasingly large number of college students are heading in one particular direction.
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Want to increase enrollment? Try this …
October 3, 2009 by Claire Knight
It’s not necessarily a lack of financial resources that’s keeping low-income students from enrolling in college. What else could it be?
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How effective is your Web site?
September 27, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Roanoke College added one thing to its Web site — and that one move boosted the number of students who applied – and decided to attend.
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What your student body will look like in 10 years
September 22, 2009 by Geneva Reid
College populations for the coming decade will see more women, a larger number of older students, and greater racial diversity, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Education.
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And the best predictor of college success is …
September 15, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
It’s not standardized test scores or demographic factors, according to a new book. Instead, it’s this.
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How much is military training worth?
September 11, 2009 by Geneva Reid
How much is military experience worth in academia? Turns out, maybe not a whole lot.
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Public colleges are feeling the pinch
August 30, 2009 by Geneva Reid
There are no hard numbers yet, but the predictions are in: Public colleges are going to see a big drop in out-of-state enrollment.
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Should student be punished? You decide
August 11, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Should a student be punished for a lie his parents told to get him into a top college?
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