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For the first time in MSU's 131-year history, the spring enrollment has surpassed 16,000 students. The university's total full-time equivalent (FTE) also hit a high of 14,216. This is a sign that students are taking more courses per semester, which not only puts them on track to graduate in four years but also saves them money on tuition. (Students do not pay tuition for credits beyond the first 12 they take per semester.) Also, MSU's number of first-time students who remained for a second semester of classes remained steady this spring at an impressive 90.2% and the overall student retention rate is at an impressive 92.8%. "That's remarkable persistence from our students," said Steve Swinford, VP for Student Success. "We are immensely proud of this spring enrollment because it shows how hard students are working to pursue higher education, stay enrolled and make progress toward their college degree from Montana State University," said MSU President Waded Cruzado. Jabs is one of the three largest colleges at MSU and our spring enrollment was 2,044 students.

The multifaceted challenges confronting higher education today necessitate a governing board that’s as diverse and dynamic as the student populations and communities it serves. The experiences and clarifying questions generated from those experiences, however, help to inform others and will continue through this interactive session. https://bit.ly/4bkONCn Join us on May 7 for this AGB exclusive webinar, where the authors of AGB’s latest report, “Diversifying the Governing Board” will discuss their findings and insights. Building on our 2021 survey “Practices, Policies, and Composition of Governing Boards of Colleges, Universities, and Institutionally Related Foundations,” this session explores the advancements and strategies in diversifying the composition of governing boards. Related resources: Report: Diversifying the Governing Board https://bit.ly/44mBA9E Trusteeship article: Increasing Diversity on the Boards of Colleges and Universities https://lnkd.in/d-zu5qGa Webinar on Demand: Diversifying the Board: Best Practices in Board Recruitment and Diversification https://bit.ly/3WfujXk

Hanover gathered an expert panel for a discussion about the key trends and insights from our latest Higher Education Trends Report. Watch this #webinar recording for the latest best practices to prepare you for success in the year ahead https://hubs.ly/Q02r8VPX0

Feeling the pressure of the UC system's intensifying competition? If your answer is yes, then mark your calendars for our upcoming exclusive event tailored to decode the intricacies of UC admissions! Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghcTUihd #collegeprep #collegeadmissions #collegeadvice #ivyleague #ucberkeley #ucla #ucsd

🎓Class is officially in session for our Higher Education Future Focus Day at our Vancouver Summit Office! #futureofhighereducation #futureofwork #studentcentricity #futureofoperations

In this #webinar recording #college and #university leaders join Hanover's higher education advisors as we discuss the latest trends for 2024. Watch the replay so you don't miss out on valuable insights from our newly released Higher Education Trends Report https://hubs.ly/Q02rq17h0

You know that top grades in rigorous courses are critical when applying to highly selective colleges. But what else are admissions officers looking for? And how do you communicate those pieces of the application? 🤔 Our FREE Guide to Highly Selective Colleges has all the answers. Download the guide now to learn how to stand out to admissions officers at the nation's top schools! https://lnkd.in/gfybGa-z

🚨Just in!   Get the latest insights on student engagement & attendance straight from Jane Hargreaves, Student Engagement Manager at Kingston University London. Since 2017, KUL has used SEAtS as their centralised system to monitor attendance and engagement university-wide. The system has since played a critical role in understanding student behavior and supporting their academic progress. Key findings: 📣 60% of disengaged students advance in their academic journey after being contacted. 👩🎓 About 150 students were removed annually due to non-engagement. 📲 Each academic year, they reach out to approximately 3000 students with low engagement. Read the full report here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dKRpv3

Are Accreditors to Blame for the Growing Cost of Higher Ed? Universities are paying the inflated costs of keeping up with accreditors and passing those costs onto increasingly price-conscious students. But as the cost of #highered reaches new heights and more high-school students reconsider whether a university education is worth the price, could the accreditation circus and institutional bloat be reaching its tipping point? Like everything in today’s higher ed landscape, the answer is complex. Read the article by Chris Kudialis to learn more 👇 #highereducation #higheredmarketing #university #accreditation

No matter where you get your college rankings, there’s a good chance one or more of the Ivy League universities will be on top of the list. You don’t need an Ivy League education to be successful in life, though. Forbes recently compiled a list of colleges that aren’t in the Ivy League, for their comparable exclusivity, rigor and positive student outcomes. Below are five public schools Forbes considers “New Ivies." Forbes also says these five private colleges are on par with the Ivies: https://cnb.cx/44tJaPU