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DegreeSight News & Articles

What our team is learning about higher ed retention, student success, market trends, and the policy changes that reach your campus.

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Learning Mobility Is the New Language of Transfer. Here Is What Changed at The Assembly.

AACRAO rebuilt its transfer conference around learning mobility and one metric: transfer time to decision. Jay Fedje and Michael Cronin unpack what the shift means, why dual credit volume is reshaping the registrar’s desk, and seven questions every enrollment leader should answer before claiming to be transfer friendly.
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  • Trends

The Workforce Is Here. The Skills Are Not. U.S. Labor Market Reskilling Dashboard

AI is rewriting what it means to be qualified. 6.9M openings vs 7.4M unemployed, yet 71–75% of industries can’t fill roles. The gap isn’t headcount; it’s skills. An interactive infographic from DegreeSight.
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  • Blog

Credit Decisions Now Decide Transfer Enrollment. Here Is What That Means for 2027.

High school graduates peaked in 2025, and new federal rules will put credit decisions under scrutiny. See why credit decisions now decide transfer enrollment, what partners are seeing, and how to plan for 2027.
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  • Blog, Conference, Trends

Inside the CIC Presidents Institute: The Pressures, Priorities, and Possibilities Facing Higher Ed Leaders

At the CIC Presidents Institute 2026, college presidents opened up about the intense financial pressure, enrollment headwinds, and the need for faster, more agile decision-making. As the higher ed landscape shifts, one thing is clear: resilience is no longer optional, it’s strategic.
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  • Podcast

Lifelong Learning, Real-Time Strategy: Inside Saddleback’s Enrollment Evolution

Dr. Dan Predoehl of Saddleback College unpacks how older adult education, credit for prior learning, and SEM can create sustainable growth for community colleges. Listen now on TransferTalk.
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  • Optimization

Back to Basics: Why Fundamentals Beat Flashy Tech in Admissions

Enrollment success still depends on speed, clarity, and consistency. Learn why mastering enrollment management basics beats chasing the latest tech trend.
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  • Podcast

The Credit Crunch: Transparency, Trust, and the Role of AI – TransferTalk Ep. 18

Why are adult learners returning to higher ed now, and what role does AI play in the transfer credit crisis? Scott Jeffe breaks down what’s working (and what’s not) in Episode 18 of TransferTalk.
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  • Optimization

From AI Hype to Enrollment Help: What Leaders Are Really Saying Post-AACRAO

Discover key insights from AACRAO SEM 2025 with Michael Cronin. Learn how AI is reshaping credit evaluations and strategic enrollment management.
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  • Optimization

What We Heard at TACRAO 2025: Straight Talk from the Texas Desert

Explore what we heard at TACRAO 2025 in El Paso. Key themes on transfer credit, pathway clarity, and tech adoption from Texas enrollment leaders.
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  • Optimization

The Fishbowl Effect: Why Enrollment Leaders Face Intense Scrutiny

Explore why enrollment leadership in higher education comes with intense scrutiny—and how to lead effectively when there’s no margin for error.
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  • Optimization

Navigating the Hurricanes of Higher Education

Discover how enrollment leaders can navigate major shocks like the FAFSA crash, pandemic, and more. Strategy for today’s higher education enrollment challenges.
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  • Podcast

Strategic, Student-Centered, and Maybe a Little Purple

Heath Einstein of TCU shares enrollment insights on TransferTalk, exploring cross-campus alignment, transfer strategy, and how institutions can stay student-focused in a competitive market.
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  • Optimization

The Enrollment Manager’s Marathon: Why Higher Ed Leaders Never Get to Rest

Explore the challenges facing today’s enrollment managers in higher education, from constant pressure and shrinking pipelines to leadership burnout and strategic adaptation.
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  • Podcast

Small Colleges, Big Shifts: Reinventing Relevance in a Rapid World” TransferTalk Ep 16

In Episode 16 of TransferTalk, Scott Novak, founder of Small College Consulting, shares a powerful roadmap for how small colleges can stay competitive, adapt quickly, and serve modern students through speed, innovation, and strategic thinking.
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  • Optimization

NACAC 2025 Reveals the Future of Transfer Enrollment and Student-Centered Strategy

Discover key takeaways from NACAC 2025. Learn how transfer students, AI, and student services are reshaping enrollment strategy.
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