Innovations
December 3, 2020
The pandemic has caused unprecedented turmoil across our nation. Postsecondary education now plays a more important role than ever in fueling economic mobility and recovery, yet learners have encountered disruption across their lives. Enrollment, which typically increases during recessions, is down. Now more than ever community colleges must play a critical role in providing access and fostering social mobility for students. Research has demonstrated that community college students who transfer to four-year universities graduate at faster or the same rates as students who...
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After a challenging few years, community colleges celebrated a comeback in 2024 with notable gains in enrollment, retention, and persistence rates. Enrollment has increased by over 4 percent, freshman enrollment is up over 6 percent, and dual enrollment continues to grow (National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 2024). Retention and persistence rates are back to pre-pandemic levels, with students under the age of 24 showing modest increases in these areas (National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 2024).
These successes are worth celebrating, especially as students and...
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The Faculty Resource Guide provides a step-by-step approach to enhancing infection control curriculum, including cross-walking current curriculum with intended infection control objectives and outcomes.
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2023-2024 Innovation of the Year Award and 2024-2025 League Excellence Award recipients were recognized at the 2025 Innovations Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
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Appendix C includes examples of the Curriculum Map and Curriculum Snapshot as well as sample activities and resources.
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April 23, 2024
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As high school students witness declining math scores, increased mental health needs, and changes to what they want from a college experience, community college educators must adapt enrollment and retention strategies to effectively support this evolving cohort of learners. While these are future students, how you prepare for this population now will determine your success in recruiting and retaining this growing student group.
Join leaders from EAB and the League for Innovation to gain insights into the trends affecting high school...
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