Higher Education Archives - VitaNavis Blog

Category: Higher Education

Three Ways Colleges and Universities Can Increase Enrollment

May 3, 2023

Undergraduate enrollment rates have continued to drop. And private, for-profit, four-year universities have been hit the hardest, with a 6.8% drop from 2020 to 2022. Here’s how college and university deans, presidents, provosts, and other leaders plan to recover.

Enrollment, Higher Education

Undergrad Enrollment is Still Down. What Can Colleges and Universities Do?

April 12, 2023

Undergraduate enrollment at colleges and universities dropped by a total of 4.2% between 2020 and 2022. Many higher education leaders expected enrollment rates to naturally rebound, but that may not happen. Fortunately, student-ready institutions may turn things around.

Higher Education, Hot Topics

Five Best Practices for Online Learning in Higher Education

February 8, 2023

Now that remote and blended degree programs are here to stay, there are important lessons to learn. To help institutional leaders get through this evolution, here are five best practices for educators navigating this shift in real time.

Higher Education

Online Learning is Here to Stay: Three Lessons for Higher Education Leaders

January 25, 2023

Why aren’t some college students eager to get back on campus? And what can colleges and universities do to meet students where they’re at? Here are three of the most important lessons for higher education leaders.

Higher Education

Do College Students Need to Go Back to Campus? Research Says Maybe.

January 11, 2023

As colleges and universities continue to welcome students back to campus after a few years of virtual attendance, some students are adamant about a completely remote education. Is balance best? It depends.

Higher Education

Five Challenges Student-Ready Colleges and Universities May Face

December 6, 2022

Five Challenges Student-Ready Colleges and Universities May Face

Higher Education

Use These Examples to Become a Student-Ready College or University

October 28, 2022

Student-ready institutions must cultivate and maintain ongoing, full-service student support systems. This post offers examples of a few colleges and universities that are already making the right changes.

Higher Education

What Makes At-Risk Students Drop Out of College?

October 24, 2022

Many college students are at risk of dropping out. This post explores two common reasons at-risk students withdraw – and what institutions can do to improve persistence.

Featured, Higher Education

Four Thoughtful Concepts to Improve Persistence at Your College or University

October 5, 2022

As higher education leaders learn to prioritize student persistence over retention, they’ll need to pay close attention to what drives persistence. Here are four reasons college students might persist in their education.

Higher Education

To Increase Retention, Higher Education Must Focus on Persistence First

September 23, 2022

At colleges and universities, high retention rates are viewed as markers of institutional success. But this quantitative data ignores the nuances of students’ circumstances. Instead, persistence must be prioritized. Here’s why.

Higher Education