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A new report from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education about the demographic cliff and its impact on higher ed warrants serious consideration as institutions plan for the future. Key highlights from the report: *The total number of high school graduates is expected to peak in 2025 and then decline steadily through 2041. *The proportion of future public high school graduating classes who come from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds — particularly Hispanic and Multiracial graduates — will continue to increase. *Compared to 2023, 38 states will see declines in the number of graduates by 2041 as most regions in the U.S. continue to shrink. *COVID-19’s impact on the education pipeline is modest, but will be felt for years to come. Learning loss will continue to be a challenge. *Beyond the “enrollment cliff”: Potential solutions and strategies may address the upcoming declines and ensure college enrollments that help meet future workforce needs. Those include additional investments to make college more affordable, making financial aid more transparent and less confusing, introducing better academic and wraparound supports for postsecondary learners, and establishing more powerful pathways to and from work and learning. Lane, P., Falkenstern, C., & Bransberger, P. (2024). Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates. Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. https://lnkd.in/gh2PBMvD. #futureofeducation #highereducation #highimpactpractitioners

The number of students who stop out and never re-enroll to finish their degree continues to grow. How can institutions connect with these students and help them return and complete their degree? High Impact Practitioners takes a deeper look at this issue in their latest blog post titled, "How Can You Get Students Who Stopped-Out to Re-Enroll?" (https://lnkd.in/gNS22swp). Let us know what you think. #retention #studentsuccess #highereducation #highimpactpractictioners https://lnkd.in/gNS22swp

As a new academic year begins, the focus on retaining current students and finding ways to get students who stopped-out to return is top of mind. Kathryn Palmer shares timely insights about students who stop-out in her article titled, "Why Do Students Stop Out of College?" Ashley Mowreader provides advice for re-enrolling students who stop-out in her article titled, "Strategies for Re-Enrolling Stop-Outs." Each of these articles provides much to consider and includes links to relevant reports. We at High Impact Practitioners found these articles helpful and hope you do to. #highereducation #retention #highimpactpracticitioners Read more at: https://lnkd.in/g_KyiFZz https://lnkd.in/gdth5mGZ

Check out HIP’s latest blog from Nichola D. Gutgold, Ph.D. about the impact of public speaking on both the speaker and the audience. #leadership #highered #highimpactpractitioners https://lnkd.in/gKcrpEsd

To help institutions assess their recruiting strategies and develop their enrollment management leaders, HIP is offering two cost effective “Just in Time” support programs:  Recruitment Strategy Review and Enrollment Management Mentoring. Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/embHuKXn

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The FAFSA problem and its impact on current students and retention are becoming a growing concern on campuses. In his most recent article, Liam Knox points out that "The share of incoming students completing a FAFSA has lagged far behind last year’s rate—a gap of 15.5 percent as of May 17, according to the National College Attainment Network." He also shares that "Much of the attention on the troubled FAFSA rollout has focused on improving completion rates and communication with first-year applicants and their families. But the debacle has had just as great an impact on current students, who are counting on continued financial aid to plan their fall semester." Now that spring semester has ended, what do institutions need to do to help their current students to ensure they return next fall? High Impact Practitioners would like to hear your thoughts. #highereducation #retention #FAFSA #highimpactpractitioners