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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. Augsburg University 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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