Key Takeaways Higher education institutions face challenges in harnessing fragmented college admissions data from multiple systems (CRMs, SISs, LMSs), which complicates the extraction of actionable insights. Implementing standardized methodologies, such as the Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM), helps integrate disparate data sources, simplifying analysis and enhancing decision making. Effective data utilization involves transforming raw data into actionable insights, presented clearly to inform strategic decisions, and continuously refining processes to adapt to chang ..read more

Key Takeaways Higher education institutions are seeing an increase in nontraditional students, including adults returning to education, individuals balancing full-time work with studies, and those with family responsibilities. Nontraditional students face distinct barriers to student success in higher education such as inflexible schedules, inadequate financial support, and a lack of tailored advising services. To cater to nontraditional students, institutions should offer flexible scheduling options, practical and applicable learning programs, streamlined administrative processes, and tailor ..read more

Policies Would Seek to Prevent Illegal Work and Enhance Monitoring of International Students The UK government has introduced new measures to tackle student visa abuse, aiming to protect the integrity of the immigration system while ensuring that genuine international students can benefit from the UK’s world-class education. These measures come in response to growing concerns about the exploitation of the student visa route by those seeking to work illegally in the country. The new measures would include stricter checks on student visa applications, enhanced monitoring of students once they ar ..read more

Key Takeaways: The 2023 Supreme Court decision to end race-conscious admissions compels colleges to find innovative ways to maintain campus diversity. Institutions should adopt holistic admissions criteria and expand outreach to underrepresented groups without relying on racial identifiers. AI tools can help analyze applications impartially, address biases, and provide strategic insights to optimize diversity. Embracing and refining technology and AI will be crucial for fostering inclusive and diverse academic communities in the evolving higher education landscape. In light of the Supreme Co ..read more

Key Takeaways · AI can reduce inherent biases in college admissions by analyzing patterns and outcomes systematically, helping human overseers identify and correct inconsistencies in the selection process. AI automates routine tasks, reduces human errors, and ensures thorough and impartial reviews of applications, benefiting underrepresented groups and democratizing access to higher education. Successful AI integration requires transparency, accountability, fair data practices, and ongoing staff training, ensuring that AI augments human decision making while promoting equity and inclusion in ..read more

Embarking on an educational journey in the United States is an aspiration for millions of international students. Liaison’s mission is to help them accomplish that goal while simultaneously empowering higher ed undergraduate and postgraduate programs to achieve their most important enrollment objectives. However, navigating this path can be overwhelming for students, especially when it comes to identifying best-fit programs, obtaining international student visas, adapting to a new culture, and achieving academic success.   To overcome admission and enrollment barriers for internation ..read more

First the good news: Liaison’s flagship event of 2024 is only a few weeks away! Join us at experience: LIAISON in June. Now the great news: It’s not too late to join us in Anaheim for two days of admissions, enrollment, and student success insights at experience: LIAISON, June 10th and 11th. The event hasn’t sold out yet, so you still have time to register for this important gathering of higher-ed peers, partners, and thought leaders at the legendary Disneyland Resort Hotel.  All eyes on AI  If you previously joined us at experience: LIAISON events in Boston, Seattle, or Chicag ..read more

The transition from undergraduate to graduate education is a pivotal moment for students, marking a significant step in their academic and professional journeys. For enrollment and admissions professionals, this phase represents a unique opportunity to streamline processes, improve student engagement, and achieve key enrollment objectives. MyLiaison and its Centralized Application Service (CAS) offer distinct advantages to institutions looking to optimize these transitions and help students understand how to choose a graduate program.  Streamlining the Grad School Application Process Wit ..read more

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have only just begun to revolutionize the landscape of graduate admissions. As the future rapidly unfolds, the heart of this transformation will continue to lie in the evaluation of candidates, where the concept of holistic college admissions plays a pivotal role. Institutions embracing emergent technologies and strategies can now use data to align their holistic approach with their overarching mission and the specific objectives of individual programs. By defining the qualities and experiences they’re looking for in students, schools and programs c ..read more

Liaison, a leader in higher education technology solutions, today launched MyLiaison, a groundbreaking website designed to connect prospective undergraduate and graduate students with their ideal educational and career paths. MyLiaison is based on Liaison’s Living Profile technology platform and is designed to redefine the journey from education to employment, offering a seamless pipeline that guides users through choosing and applying to educational programs. “MyLiaison is a gateway to the future for students and educators,” Stephen Taylor, Vice President of Graduate Enrollment Strategy at Li ..read more