Two national experts explore why community colleges have lost students, whether and when enrollments are likely to start climbing again, and how institutions should respond.
Submitted by Doug Lederman on July 20, 2022 - 3:00am
As most colleges see their historical pool of students shrink, here’s a framework for understanding what motivates potential learners from 16 to 65 and what they want from institutions.
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center show total enrollment declined 4.1 percent since last spring. Community colleges are once again the sector hit the hardest.
A new study finds that transfer enrollment from two- to four-year institutions dropped precipitously across all demographics and institutions. The consequences could be stark for underserved students.
Submitted by Josh Moody on March 14, 2022 - 3:00am
Changing how the California Environmental Quality Act applies to colleges could lift an enrollment cap at UC Berkeley. Legislators want to fast-track a solution before the university loses students.
The stigma of incarceration often complicates admissions, membership in academic organizations and professional licensure, restricting individuals for years after their release from prison.
