Conquering Cliffs

Join us for a Q&A with Dr. Paul Illich, President of Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Illich is poised to challenge the widely held concern in higher education about the Enrollment Cliff, suggesting that the dip in birth rates around 2007 and 2008 may not be the most pressing “cliff” today’s community colleges face.

In this session, we’ll dive into how leveraging data analytics can uncover a broader spectrum of “cliffs” beyond just enrollment numbers, providing strategic insights for navigating and overcoming these challenges. Discover how Southeast Community College is using data to address their cliffs, paving the way for enhanced institutional resilience and innovation in the face of diverse challenges.

The learning outcomes that participants will gain from the session are:

• Understand that the Enrollment Cliff is just one of many challenges, and recognize the importance of identifying other critical obstacles.
• Grasp how data tools can be leveraged to uncover hidden challenges and inform strategic decisions.
• Learn from the approaches Southeast Community College employs to address a variety of challenges using data.
• Discover how data can be a catalyst for innovation, driving efficiency and enhancing student outcomes.