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A Misalignment of Systems: Meeting Student Demand in Higher Education<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cNever be afraid to make some noise and get into good trouble, necessary trouble.\u201d – John Lewis\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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In recent years, the landscape of college admissions has been undergoing a significant transformation. From rapid-paced emerging technologies and skills-based learning trends to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on ending the use of racial categories in college admissions, institutions of higher education find themselves at an interesting crossroads.<\/p>\n

As demographics shift and the needs of students evolve, innovative leaders in higher education are reimagining traditional admissions processes to create more inclusive pathways to college. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ is working to reimagine how higher education relates to prospective students. A student-centered approach ensures longevity in a time when institutions of higher education are worried about their own survival, while simultaneously doing what is best for students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Augsburg Applies to You<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Guided by our SEM mission and a desire to change the old systems that were designed for institutions rather than students, Augsburg\u2019s three-part strategy aims to increase access and flip the script for the college admission and selection process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Direct Admissions: <\/b>Removing barriers and anxiety for students, direct admissions flips the traditional application process by having the <\/span>university proactively reach out to qualified students with an offer of admission<\/span><\/i>. By removing the initial hurdle of applying, direct admissions can open doors for students who might otherwise not consider certain institutions or higher education at all.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    “The student is in the position of having us apply to them, not the other way around,<\/span>\u201d <\/span><\/i>says Gould.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Student Success Coaching: <\/b>The <\/span>student-centered approach prioritizes the long-term success of individuals over short-term enrollment goals. <\/span><\/i>No longer reviewing applications for months on end, the team of admissions professional\u2019s work with students to help them through the process and make the best decision for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u201cWe help students make better decisions about their choice of an institution,\u201d says Gould. \u201cSometimes that doesn\u2019t involve Augsburg and that\u2019s OK. We operate on a different level of strategy\u2014success coaching for the student\u2014which we think is good for Augsburg AND the student.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Fostering Academic Belonging: <\/b>By fostering a sense of belonging early on,\u00a0 Augsburg sets students up for greater success and persistence in their college\u00a0 careers. This includes reducing the intimidation factor in faculty-student interactions by introducing students to academic engagement opportunities before they even start classes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u201cAcademic belonging is part of our student success work for retention and this starts before the first day of class.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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