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TCA – What is it, Why is it important, and How to optimize it

Tim Sheehan, Director, Partnership Development  Universities have been under fire for the last decade. Between student debt debates targeting high tuition costs, industries valuing certifications at the same level as university degrees, and COVID-19 pushing students into online curriculums, recruitment programs have been shaken to their core. So it comes as no surprise that university […]
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Noodle Announces N. Manage: Optimizing Operations Across the Learner Journey with Contextual Data-Driven Insights

In a move to enhance how universities approach learner operations, Noodle is proud to announce Noodle Manage (N. Manage), a powerful tool designed to help institutions optimize their strategies across the entire learner journey and improve operational efficiency.
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The Economy of Partnership: Balancing Sustainability, Profitability, and Control 

By Tim Sheehan Universities are on a journey to increase revenue. But all too often, universities using the revenue sharing OPM model feel like they’re adrift and hoping they end up at the right destination.
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Building a Sense of Community and Belonging

Part 3 of our “Strategies to Re-Enroll and Support Students Who Have Discontinued Their Studies” series Lauren Dukes, EdD, Director, Student Support & Engagement (SSE), Noodle In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the foundational steps of developing a re-engagement plan for stopouts, including gathering additional data, selecting a segmentation strategy, crafting and […]
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Developing a Comprehensive “Bring Back” Support Plan

Part 2 of our “Strategies to Re-Enroll and Support Students Who Have Discontinued Their Studies” series Lauren Dukes, EdD, Director, Student Support & Engagement (SSE), Noodle In Part 1, we explored the steps involved in executing targeted re-enrollment outreach campaigns, including data collection, student segmentation, setting re-enrollment targets, crafting an outreach strategy, and measuring and […]
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Transforming Prospective Student Engagement through Data-Driven Insights

Robyn Hammontree, Senior Managing Director, Partnership Development | Learning; Regina Law, VP Partnership Development | Technology; Kevin Phang, VP Partnership Development | Marketing & Enrollment We have a new article out in UPCEA’s Industry Insights, “Transforming Prospective Student Engagement through Data-Driven Insights.” It dives into why data and technology are super important for creating a […]
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Strategies to Re-Enroll and Support Students Who Have Discontinued Their Studies

A three-part series Lauren Dukes, EdD, Director, Student Support & Engagement (SSE), Noodle Introduction Re-engaging students who have temporarily discontinued their studies—often referred to as “stopouts”—is a critical challenge for higher education institutions. In the U.S., approximately 40% of college students stop out at some point before earning their degree and, according to National Student […]
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Trends & Predictions: Opportunities for Higher Ed to Close Workforce Gaps in Social Work

Social work is essential for fostering healthy communities, and universities play a crucial role in training social workers. As the demand for social work positions continues to rise, challenges related to diversity persist. Individuals holding a master’s degree enjoy improved job prospects and higher salaries. Notably, social work stands out as the only public administration […]
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Future-Focused: Updating Student Orientation for Tomorrow’s Online Learners

In this one hour webinar, Butler University Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Assistant Director of the Doctor of Pharmacy Online Pathway, Dr. Kevin Tuohy, and Noodle Senior Managing Director for Learning Partnerships, Robyn Hammontree, will discuss the power of creating a strong orientation for your online programs.  The webinar will include an exploration and […]