Camron Sabour

Higher education enrollment continues to be down. Colleges and universities risk losing students as they face the challenges of recession times. “College enrollment declines appear to be worsening,” said Doug Shapiro, executive director, National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Educators aim to attract students to enroll in their undergraduate programs. Successful schools create a culture that …

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The United States experienced six recessions between 1970 and 2009, and an analysis of the resulting data proves that the economy and higher education are inextricably intertwined. Recessions considerably impact enrollment and completion rates, funding, and tuition at higher education institutions. Anticipating, analyzing, and understanding the possible impact of this recession is crucial in helping …

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By working in higher education you have seen a reduction in retention rates over the last few years. In 2018, the student dropout rate had soared to 40%. Due to the pandemic and students’ financial pressures, this statistic has continued to climb. Some studies show that only 14.7% of students enrolled in a bachelor program …

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Every school wants their students to be successful.  Academic Alert Systems are campus-wide efforts that support students throughout their entire learning journey. By leveraging an early alert system, institutions are more effective at identifying struggling students before it is too late to get them back on track. The earlier the alert, the more time and …

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When a student is flagged for poor performance, most early alert systems will automatically send them an email in an attempt to get the student back on track. In theory, automated alerts are an effective and efficient tool to help students. However, in practice, many of these systems fail- sending irrelevant or incorrect emails to …

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Resource allocation within higher education institutions has become a challenge in an era affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and dwindling student enrollment numbers. These problems have affected schools’ ability to achieve their academic missions. With the onset of big data reporting, stakeholders are devising ways to boost resource allocation effectiveness through technology. Data reporting enables …

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The recent pandemic has changed the world, from business to socializing, even education has been drastically altered by the change from largely in-person operations to those that are mainly remote or distance-based. One of the ways that the educational landscape has been forever changed is in how students are supported before, during, and after enrolment.  …

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How many are students working outside of their studies? Studies suggest More than half (53 percent) of college graduates are not working or are underemployed. One reason why recent graduates have a hard time finding work is because they lack communication skills. They might have the knowledge needed to do their jobs, but they struggle …

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