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Blog Communications

Breaking Barriers: Effective Student Engagement Strategies for Higher Ed

Staying on top of classes, clubs, enrichment activities, and enrollment deadlines can be challenging for many college students. And when college becomes challenging, it’s easy for students to fall behind and disengage with their degree program. If ...

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FYI Podcast

Navigating College Costs and Scholarships: Your Guide to Financial Aid and College Affordability

This episode of FYI features Kevin Ladd, COO of Scholarships.com, discussing the cost of higher education and how students search for scholarships. Who is Kevin Ladd? Kevin is the COO of Scholarships.com. He is an expert on edtech and the role it ...

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FYI Podcast

Strategies to Save Struggling Colleges from Closure

Gil Rogers sits down with Seth Odell to hammer out real options for institutions addressing challenging financial futures. Who is Seth Odell? Seth is a respected leader in higher education marketing and the founder of Kanahoma Agency. In this ...

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FYI Podcast

Hot Takes and Hot Wings: Unpacking Bold Opinions on Hot Topics

Gil Rogers and Beth Wolfe do their very own “Hot Ones” challenge while talking higher education! Who is Beth Wolfe? Beth is the VP of Enrollment Management at University of Charleston in West Virginia. She is known for “spitting ...

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Compliance Guidelines for Higher Ed Messaging

There are several standpoints from which to consider compliance.  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a federal law that limits how consumers can be contacted via phone, text, and fax.  Tax-exempt, non-profit organizations ...

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Case Studies

Jacksonville State University Increases Enrollment by 28% with Mongoose Text

Overview Jacksonville State University (JSU), a regional public university in Alabama serving more than 9,500 students, reimagined its recruitment communication strategy with Mongoose Text. By integrating Mongoose with Ellucian Recruit and expanding ...

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Case Studies

How Mongoose Chat Helped Buena Vista University Earn $135,588

Mongoose’s chat solution generated 234 new student inquiries and enrolled 20 additional students, leading to $135,588 in net new tuition revenue. The ChallengeBuena Vista University needed to simplify their website experience for prospective ...

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Case Studies

Shelton State Achieves a 69% Increase in Dual Enrollment with Mongoose Text

Shelton State Community College saw enrollment rates and dual enrollment populations surge in its first year after modernizing communications with Mongoose Text and Chat. The ChallengeShelton State Community College (SSCC) faced significant ...

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Case Studies

How Frostburg State University Improved Family Engagement and Reduced Enrollment Melt with Mongoose Text

Overview Frostburg State University (FSU), a regional public university in Maryland, serves over 4,000 degree-seeking students. Like many campuses, FSU faced challenges in student retention, supporting first-generation students, and streamlining its ...

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Case Studies

South Texas College Achieves 20-30% Response Rates with Mongoose Text

Overview South Texas College (STC), a public community college serving nearly 29,000 degree-seeking students in Southern Texas, is committed to providing accessible education and enhancing student success. However, outdated communication methods ...

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