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Oshkosh Area School District faces a $140,000 hit as enrollment drops to 8,555 students, prompting urgent calls for strategic solutions to keep families from leaving.

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District enrollment falls to 8,555, board told it costs the district an estimated $140,000 this year
Oshkosh Area School District reported 8,555 students on the 3rd Friday count — 370 fewer than a year earlier — and administrators warned declining enrollment will pressure next year’s budget while proposing outreach, expanded 4K options and online programming as responses.
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October 19, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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The University of Minnesota is set for a transformative leap in research and enrollment with the addition of two powerhouse leaders, Dr. Cynthia Karnes and Jack Minor.

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Regents formally welcome new vice presidents for research and enrollment
The board heard introductions of Dr. Cynthia Karnes as vice president for research and innovation and Jack Minor as the inaugural vice president for strategic enrollment management, noting their start dates and prior roles at other universities.
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October 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Major changes are on the horizon for Cascade Care Savings, with a proposed $55 million budget aimed at balancing support for non-federally subsidized customers and maintaining enrollment for those who rely on federal subsidies.

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Board reviews Cascade Care Savings trade‑offs as staff outlines $55 million 2027 budget
Staff sought directional alignment on Cascade Care Savings PMPM amounts within a $55 million 2027 budget, proposing a tiered subsidy that prioritizes non‑federally subsidized customers while preserving enrollment among federally subsidized groups.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Tennessee State University is celebrating a remarkable 300% increase in its freshman class, with over 1,700 new students joining this fall!

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TSU enrollment soars to more than 6,100 students; 1,737 freshmen confirmed
Enrollment management reported a large recruitment win: 1,737 freshmen this fall (up from 435 last year) and improved retention planning; trustees pressed for data on supports, scholarship thresholds and risks for students admitted with lower test scores.
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September 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Look beyond headcount to conversion, revenue, melt, engagement, and mission alignment.

Learn is how colleges can learn from the cycle.

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How to Evaluate Fall Enrollment Results Through a Mission-Fit Lens
Learn how to evaluate fall enrollment results using metrics that reveal conversion, student fit, financial health, and next steps.
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September 7, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Look beyond headcount to conversion, revenue, melt, engagement, and mission alignment.

Learn is how colleges can learn from the cycle.

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How to Evaluate Fall Enrollment Results Through a Mission-Fit Lens
Learn how to evaluate fall enrollment results using metrics that reveal conversion, student fit, financial health, and next steps.
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August 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Concerns are rising as the Oak Creek-Franklin board faces the financial impact of open enrollment on local taxpayers and school capacity.

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Oak Creek-Franklin board hears concerns about open enrollment and district capacity; staff outlines math for seat limits
A taxpayer urged limits on open enrollment and raised per-student cost data; district staff detailed the formula for open-enrollment capacity by grade, noting elementary capacity is computed from section counts and a 25-student target and that 11th–12th grades are recommended closed for 2026–27.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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Mercer Island School District is facing a challenging future with declining birth rates and funding changes, prompting discussions on new demographic studies and long-term enrollment strategies.

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Mercer Island board reviews enrollment outlook, discusses new demographic study amid levy win
District staff told the board Feb. 12 that declining birth rates and Running Start funding rules are driving lower projected FTE; the board discussed commissioning a new demographic study (approx. $36,000) and scheduled a study session on enrollment and facility planning.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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CPS reveals concerning enrollment projections and a new strategy to target unregistered children in neighborhoods, prompting urgent calls for enhanced outreach and clear communication.

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CPS presents enrollment projections and ZIP‑code market‑share analysis; board presses for strategic plan and clearer middle‑school model
District staff presented enrollment projections (first projection ~34,140), a ZIP‑code heat map showing pockets of children not enrolled in CPS, and asked the board for strategic‑plan goals. Trustees pushed for aggressive recruitment, reuse of past engagement data, board involvement in vendor selection and clearer middle‑school implementation.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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The University of Minnesota is paving the way for a bold, unified strategic enrollment plan aimed at boosting in-person undergraduate numbers across all campuses!

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University of Minnesota reviews first systemwide enrollment plan, seeks investments to grow capacity
The Mission Fulfillment Committee reviewed a new University of Minnesota strategic enrollment plan that combines campus-specific targets with a unified marketing and data strategy; presenters said action will return to the board in June after numerical refinements and requested investments for campus capacity and student success efforts.
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April 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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The University of Minnesota is launching a bold plan to combat declining enrollment with a unified marketing strategy and innovative scholarship approaches, reporting an impressive 20% increase in early applications.

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Regents hear early gains and systemwide plan to counter enrollment declines
University of Minnesota leaders told the Mission Fulfillment Committee that a new systemwide strategic enrollment management plan seeks to align marketing, scholarships, and academic offerings across five campuses; presenters reported preliminary application increases, including an early 20% rise in certain undergrad pools, and previewed consultant recommendations due after the new year.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Boston this week 🎯🍩

The SmartBrief Education Team is at UPCEA MEMS Dec 2–4 sharing snacks and talking enrollment marketing strategy.

If you’re attending, come say hi — we’d genuinely love to catch up! 🤝✨

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December 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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A bold new marketing strategy from RISD could bring in 75 students to break even on a $450K campaign—are they ready for the challenge?

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RISD staff outline $400K–$500K marketing proposal to recruit students; 75 new students would cover a $450K campaign
District staff presented results of an RFP and a proposed awareness campaign to recruit, retain and recover students; vendors estimated a first‑year investment of $400,000–$500,000 and staff said a $450,000 effort would need about 75 net new students to break even on local revenue.
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March 18, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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The Salem School Committee is shaking up education by voting to join the school choice program, promising new opportunities for students in a rapidly changing landscape.

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School Committee considers participation in school choice program amid enrollment discussions
Committee evaluates school choice options while anticipating challenges from new high school programs.
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May 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Vermont State Colleges is tightening its FY2027 budget amid rising enrollment uncertainties, revealing a potential system deficit of $4M–$5M—what does this mean for the future of education in the state?

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Vermont State Colleges board hears tighter FY2027 budget but flags enrollment risk
At its finance & facilities meeting the board reviewed a second-pass FY2027 budget that narrowed earlier projections but still shows a system deficit centered in the $4M–$5M range (range $3M–$6M). Presenters attributed improvements to $3.8M in expense reductions and requested a forthcoming presentation on enrollment modeling.
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April 16, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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North Wasco County School District is taking bold steps to stabilize its finances, but missed enrollment targets raise critical questions about their budget future.

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School District aims for financial stability with enrollment adjustments
District plans to maintain budget discipline for future financial recovery.
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June 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 are a diagnosis, not a final grade.

Look beyond headcount to conversion, revenue, melt, engagement, and mission alignment.

Learn is how colleges can learn from the cycle.

#HigherEdMarketing #EnrollmentStrategy
How to Evaluate Fall Enrollment Results Through a Mission-Fit Lens
Learn how to evaluate fall enrollment results using metrics that reveal conversion, student fit, financial health, and next steps.
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August 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 are a diagnosis, not a final grade.

Look beyond headcount to conversion, revenue, melt, engagement, and mission alignment.

Learn is how colleges can learn from the cycle.

#HigherEdMarketing #EnrollmentStrategy
How to Evaluate Fall Enrollment Results Through a Mission-Fit Lens
Learn how to evaluate fall enrollment results using metrics that reveal conversion, student fit, financial health, and next steps.
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August 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Which would 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 trust more: a polished university ad or a real student showing what campus life actually feels like?

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 now shapes fit evaluation.

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Peer-Generated Content for Higher Ed: Why Students Trust Peers More Than Your Marketing
Peer-Generated Content for Higher Ed helps universities build trust through authentic student stories, TikTok, and campus life content.
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July 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Which would 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 trust more: a polished university ad or a real student showing what campus life actually feels like?

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 now shapes fit evaluation.

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Peer-Generated Content for Higher Ed: Why Students Trust Peers More Than Your Marketing
Peer-Generated Content for Higher Ed helps universities build trust through authentic student stories, TikTok, and campus life content.
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June 22, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Which would 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 trust more: a polished university ad or a real student showing what campus life actually feels like?

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 now shapes fit evaluation.

#HigherEdMarketing #EnrollmentStrategy
Peer-Generated Content for Higher Ed: Why Students Trust Peers More Than Your Marketing
Peer-Generated Content for Higher Ed helps universities build trust through authentic student stories, TikTok, and campus life content.
www.caylor-solutions.com
June 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Which would 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 trust more: a polished university ad or a real student showing what campus life actually feels like?

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 now shapes fit evaluation.

#HigherEdMarketing #EnrollmentStrategy
Peer-Generated Content for Higher Ed: Why Students Trust Peers More Than Your Marketing
Peer-Generated Content for Higher Ed helps universities build trust through authentic student stories, TikTok, and campus life content.
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June 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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The rules of using Instagram for #HigherEdMarketing have changed.

Students aren’t looking for polished content - they’re deciding where they belong.

Focus on:
• Student voice
• Real conversations
• Content worth saving

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Instagram for Higher Education Marketing: What Actually Works for Mission-Fit Enrollment
Instagram for higher education marketing works when colleges show real student life, build belonging, and create authentic engagement that drives enrollment..
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May 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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The rules of using Instagram for #HigherEdMarketing have changed.

Students aren’t looking for polished content - they’re deciding where they belong.

Focus on:
• Student voice
• Real conversations
• Content worth saving

#EnrollmentStrategy
Instagram for Higher Education Marketing: What Actually Works for Mission-Fit Enrollment
Instagram for higher education marketing works when colleges show real student life, build belonging, and create authentic engagement that drives enrollment..
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April 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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The rules of using Instagram for #HigherEdMarketing have changed.

Students aren’t looking for polished content - they’re deciding where they belong.

Focus on:
• Student voice
• Real conversations
• Content worth saving

#EnrollmentStrategy
Instagram for Higher Education Marketing: What Actually Works for Mission-Fit Enrollment
Instagram for higher education marketing works when colleges show real student life, build belonging, and create authentic engagement that drives enrollment..
www.caylor-solutions.com
April 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM