Higher education institutions operate on openness, access and trust. But the same qualities that enable academic collaboration and innovation can also create significant fraud risk. As colleges and universities expand online instruction, automate admissions and…
Student data, frontline experience and institutional priorities can all help colleges and universities recognize populations that may benefit from additional engagement. Some institutions have clearly defined those groups, while others are still refining where focused…
Dallas College has a strong internal admissions and enrollment team; one capable of managing high-volume processes and supporting thousands of students each term. But like many institutions, once a student stalled outside the main workflow,…
For years, the focus has been simple: Are students completing the FAFSA? But today, that question falls short. Even when students begin the process, many never make it to enrollment. And the breakdown isn’t happening…
Today’s priorities extend beyond enrollment growth to include credential completion, workforce alignment, adult learner re-engagement and return on investment. States and systems are increasingly measuring institutional success by how effectively colleges move students already in…
Open enrollment. Public access. Labs and clinics. Evening and weekend programs. Community events. Multiple entry points. Minimal centralized control. These features are central to the community college mission. Yet many institutions still rely on emergency…
For many students, being admitted to college feels like the hard part is over. The acceptance letter arrives, the excitement builds and families start to picture the future ahead. Yet for thousands each year, that…
Across the country, colleges and universities face a growing, but often unseen, financial crisis: unpaid student balances that quietly erode retention, revenue and trust. What begins as a missed payment can quickly become a registration…
We’ve all seen the same letter repeated a thousand times: “We have recently experienced a sophisticated cyberattack performed by highly skilled threat actors. There is no evidence that your data has been misused. We take…
New data show repayment distress is surging. Institutions that act early can turn a liability into a long-term success strategy. Repayment has returned, and community colleges are feeling the impact. As of mid-2025, more than…