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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.

  • Conference

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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All Articles

  • Optimization

Do You Really Need Enrollment Management Consultants in 2025?

Explore when and why higher ed institutions should consider enrollment management consultants—and how to get better outcomes from the right kind of partnership.
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  • Optimization

OCR Transcript Processing for Universities: Speed, Accuracy, and Student Satisfaction

Learn how OCR transcript processing transforms university admissions and credit evaluations by eliminating manual data entry and reducing processing time.
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  • Podcast

Rewiring the System: Fixing Transfer Credit at UMass Amherst with Dr. Patrick Sullivan

UMass Amherst Registrar Dr. Patrick Sullivan shares how he transformed an outdated transfer credit system into a modern, transparent, student-first process. Listen now.
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  • Optimization

 6 Real Strategies for Increasing Student Enrollment in 2025

Discover actionable strategies for increasing student enrollment that work across recruitment, marketing, and registrar functions. Insights for today’s higher ed enrollment leaders.
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  • Optimization

What to Look for in Student Recruitment Software: A 2025 Guide for Enrollment Leaders

Discover how student recruitment software can help you attract, engage, and convert the right students. Learn what features matter, and how to apply them in real enrollment scenarios.
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  • Optimization

Choosing the Right Student Enrollment Management System for 2025: What Enrollment Leaders Need to Know

Learn how a student enrollment management system can streamline admissions, convert more leads, and align your marketing and registrar teams. Here’s how to choose and apply it effectively.
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  • Trends

7 Proven Marketing Strategies to Boost College Enrollment in 2025

Discover 7 effective marketing strategies for college enrollment that drives growth, boosts inquiries, and converts transfer students. Learn how to optimize your funnel with CRM and automation.
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  • Podcast

Rethinking AI in Higher Ed with Dr. David Hatami (Part 2): Episode 12

As artificial intelligence continues to transform every corner of higher education, one thing is clear: the institutions that adapt will…
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  • Podcast

Beyond the Brochure: What Students Really Need from Us: Episode 11

Beyond the Brochure: What Students Really Need from Us: Episode 11 In this episode of TransferTALK, host Jay Fedje sits…
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  • Innovation

Rewriting the Transfer Story: Why Our Mission to Simplify Transfer Equivalencies Just Won an EdTech Breakthrough Award

DegreeSight wins EdTech Award for transforming transfer equivalencies into an enrollment-growth tool through clarity, automation, and equity.
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  • Trends

Transfer Credit Evaluation: The Key to Unlocking Enrollment Growth

Transfer credit evaluation is no longer just a registrar task — it’s your front door to enrollment. Learn how modern systems like DegreeSight help colleges provide real-time credit clarity, capture high-intent leads, and reduce manual work, all while boosting application rates and improving the student experience.
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  • Podcast

Demystifying Credit Mobility: Transfer Support through Inbound Ep 10

Episode 10 – Demystifying Credit Mobility: Transfer Credit Support through Inbound with Michelle Stipp In this episode of TransferTALK, host…
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