Blog: student engagement

How AI Texting Helps Enrollment Teams Be First to Contact

BY: Amanda Cabrera June 22, 2023

Reaching potential students first should be a primary goal for any college or university. See how AI texting can help now and what future development may bring. Read More

Brand Positioning Strategies for Successful Higher Education Marketing

BY: Sarah Russell June 15, 2023

Discover effective brand positioning strategies used by higher education institutions to attract and retain top-tier students, enhancing their reputation and success in the competitive academic landscape. Read More

Six Trends to Increase the Success of Your Higher Education Social Media Marketing Strategy

BY: Jennifer Ravey May 25, 2023

Explore the latest trends shaping 2023's social media marketing for higher education and learn how to effectively engage prospective students. Read More

Using Social Media Video Networks for Higher Ed Marketing

BY: Lora Polich March 30, 2023

Different social media video networks have different audiences and uses. Match the higher ed marketing message and format to the platform for best results. Read More

Increase User Engagement On College Websites

BY: Taylor Precure March 22, 2023

Boost user engagement on college websites by sharing the information students need and providing a user experience that redefines their expectations. Read More

Online College Students in 2023: What Matters Most

BY: Carol Aslanian March 15, 2023

Explore key takeaways into the latest trends for online college students in 2023 and get strategies for reaching them - download now! Read More

Convince Returning Adult Students to Enroll Again

BY: Travis Coufal October 18, 2022

Here’s how colleges and universities can enroll more returning adult students by crafting marketing messages that speak to what these students want and need. Read More

Get Potential Students to Answer the Phone

BY: Travis Coufal October 11, 2022

Students will only answer the phone if they know what they’re going to get. Here’s how to engage prospective students so they’ll pick up when programs call. Read More

Phone-based Contact Getting Sent To Voicemail?

BY: Travis Coufal October 4, 2022

Phone calls are an effective way to contact potential students, but actually reaching students may be getting harder. Here’s why. Read More

The Some College, No Degree Market Is Growing

BY: Emma Rose September 27, 2022

The number of people with some college, no degree is growing. Here’s what colleges and universities need to know to support returning adult students. Read More

Strengthen Your Student Success Coaching Program

BY: Emma Rose August 29, 2022

Whether you are implementing a student success team for the first time or looking to strengthen your existing processes, here are some key considerations that will improve your retention rates and support students through their academic journey. Read More

How Your Student Support Services Can Improve Retention

BY: Amanda Cabrera June 25, 2021

Student support students are more than a nice perk for students enrolling in college and university programs. They can mean the difference between a degree and a stop-out for many students. If your goal is to improve student retention, student support services are a vital element in your toolkit. Read More

Can TikTok and Snapchat Support Your Higher Ed Marketing Strategy?

BY: Brian Hansen June 21, 2021

If you start a conversation about social media marketing for higher ed, one question is bound to come up sooner or later: Should we be on TikTok and Snapchat? Read More

How to Use Social Media to Improve Student Success

BY: Brian Hansen May 7, 2021

You might think of your social media platforms as a tool to attract potential students. But they’re also an effective way to engage existing students so they’re more likely to persist. You can share announcements, highlight student services, and build community around shared values. Most importantly, social media platforms are an effective way to hear and respond to student questions and concerns. Read More

5 Things to Do Before You Launch a Stop-out Campaign

BY: Amanda Cabrera April 28, 2021

Almost every program has them—students who pause along the path to completion for one reason or another. These stopout students may intend to return and finish their program of study, but plans are easily derailed. They might not return unless you reach out. To re-engage learners and get them back on track, you need a well-designed stopout campaign. Read More