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Iowa public universities, community colleges work together to help students earn degrees
Partnership between community colleges, public universities and National Student Clearinghouse to boost college completion rates, support Future Ready Iowa initiative DES MOINES – Iowa community college students who transfer to one of the state’s three...
Undergraduate Enrollments Down 224,000 in Fall 2017
Overall undergraduate enrollments fell by nearly 224,000 students this fall, according to the Fall 2017 Current Term Enrollment Estimates report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
National Student Clearinghouse Introduces NSC SecurePrint for Secure, Automated Transcript Printing
The National Student Clearinghouse announced today NSC SecurePrint, the only print fulfillment service using a FISMA-certified and SOC 2-compliant high security facility to process, print, and mail transcripts for colleges and universities.
Nearly 1 in 5 Graduates from High-Poverty High Schools Graduated within 6 Years
Nearly one in five graduates from high-poverty, high schools graduated college within six years of finishing high school, and one in four students from low-income schools completed a college degree within six years of their high school graduation, according to the 2017 High School Benchmarks Report: National College Progression Rates.
Fewer Students Transferring from Community Colleges to Four-year Institutions
Fewer students are transferring from community colleges to four-year colleges and universities, according to a new Signature Report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
New Research: National and State Data on Certificates & Associate Degrees
The National Student Clearinghouse® Research Center today released the Certificate/Associate Pathways Snapshot Report for all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on degrees awarded in 2010-11 that led to an associate or bachelor’s degree.
Clearinghouse, Research Center Announce New Board Members
The National Student Clearinghouse and the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center announced today new members to each of their board of directors for the 2017-2018 term.
Annual Persistence and Retention Report, Featuring Race and Ethnicity Data for the First Time, Reveals Wide Gaps
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released today its annual Persistence and Retention Snapshot Report. The report, which includes race and ethnicity data for the first time, details wide gaps in first-year persistence and retention rates.
Undergraduate Enrollments Down 300,000 for Spring 2017
Spring postsecondary overall enrollments fell by more than 272,000 students compared to a year ago, led by a decline of more than 244,000 students over the age of 24 and many were enrolled in a four-year, for-profit institution or a two-year public college, according to the Spring 2017 Current Term Enrollment Estimates report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Research Center Releases Report by Race and Ethnicity Showing Large Gaps in College Completion Rates
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center today released a new report, Completing College: A National View of Student Attainment Rates by Race and Ethnicity – Fall 2010 Cohort. This report is the first use by the Research Center of a new nationally representative sample of students, enabling the national results released in December, 2016 to be disaggregated by race and ethnicity.
Tennessee High Schools and Higher Education Institutions Can Now Send Electronic Transcripts to Each Other
All Tennessee high schools are now eligible to send electronic transcript data of current or recent students among all 649 high schools, Tennessee’s higher education institutions, Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) for Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship eligibility, by joining the new Tennessee Electronic Transcript Exchange.
State-By-State College Completion Rates Released by National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released today six‐year, student success outcomes and college completion rates by state, which covers more than 2.9 million students.
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Jon Tester Urge VA to Support Student Veterans
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jon Tester (D-MT) are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to more strongly support our student veterans.
The Role of Community Colleges in Postsecondary Success
As many of you know firsthand, community colleges educate more than 12 million students each year preparing them for their pathways to success, whether in higher education or their professional careers. They also provide critical pathways to four-year institutions for students seeking to transfer. To help tell this story, we are releasing today a report titled, “The Role of Community Colleges in Postsecondary Success.”
National Student Clearinghouse Selects Randy Strother as Chief Enterprise Architect
The National Student Clearinghouse announced today Randy Strother as Chief Enterprise Architect, a newly created position and senior member of the Information Technology leadership team, reporting directly to Vice President & Chief Information Officer Doug Falk.
Undergraduate Enrollments Down 310,000 for Fall 2016; Graduate and Professional Enrollments Up 40,000
NY, Illinois, and Michigan Lead Enrollment Declines; New Hampshire, Utah and Florida See Greatest Increases HERNDON, VA (Dec. 19, 2016) – Fall postsecondary overall enrollments fell by more than 270,000 students, which mostly consisted of more than 256,000 students...
Fall 2010 Cohort Outcomes: Decline in College Completion Rates Reverse and Lead to Upward Trajectory for Great Recession Cohorts
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Signature Report, Completing College: A National View of Student Attainment Rates – Fall 2010 Cohort, recent declines in the overall national six-year completion rates have reversed and are now on an upward trajectory.
2016 High School Benchmarks Report Released
Forty-five percent of students graduating in the class of 2009 from higher-income high schools completed a college degree by 2015, compared to 24 percent of students from low-income schools, according to the fourth annual, The High School Benchmarks Report: National College Progression Rates.
The New Reality for College Students: Earning a Bachelor’s Degree Takes 5 to 6 Years and Students Attend Multiple Institutions
Today’s college student earns his or her bachelor’s degree in five to six years, according to a new nationwide report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Percentage of Students with Bachelor’s Degrees Enrolling in Two-Year Institutions Reaches a New Low
The percentage of students enrolling in community colleges or other two-year institutions, after earning bachelor’s degrees, is at its lowest point in 14 years, according to a new National Student Clearinghouse® Research Center report™, “Two-Year Enrollment after Bachelor’s Degree.”
National Student Clearinghouse Partners with the Federation of State Medical Boards for Secure Electronic Delivery of Physician Transcripts
Physicians and physician assistants now have a timelier, easier, and more secure way to deliver transcripts directly to the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB).
National Student Clearinghouse Names Bridget Sedlock as Managing Director, Corporate Services
The National Student Clearinghouse, the nation’s trusted source for education verification and student outcomes research, announced today Bridget Sedlock of Clifton, Virginia as Managing Director, Corporate Services.
College Students and Parents: Take Advantage of Student Discounts
Now more than ever, students and parents want money-saving opportunities from companies offering student discounts. Students can instantly confirm their eligibility with help from their college and the National Student Clearinghouse, enabling them to instantly qualify for discounts on auto insurance, laptops or other devices, apartment leases, and more.
State Data on Certificates & Associate Degrees Leading to a Higher Degree Released
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center today released the Certificate/Associate Pathways Snapshot Report for all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on degrees awarded in 2009-10 that led to an associate or bachelor’s degree.
National Student Clearinghouse Recognized for Exemplary Workplace Practices – Receives Prestigious When Work Works Award
The National Student Clearinghouse has been honored with a 2016 When Work Works Award for its use of effective workplace strategies to increase business and employee success.
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