Learning Mobility Is the New Language of Transfer. Here Is What Changed at The Assembly.

AACRAO rebuilt its transfer conference around learning mobility and one metric: transfer time to decision. Jay Fedje and Michael Cronin unpack what the shift means, why dual credit volume is reshaping the registrar’s desk, and seven questions every enrollment leader should answer before claiming to be transfer friendly.
Small Colleges Need an Enrollment Strategy Beyond Freshmen: Lessons from NSCC 2026

At NSCC 2026, small colleges talked about the enrollment cliff, but the real story was the blind spot underneath it: transfer and adult students, the only populations still growing, still waiting for a real strategy.
Making Mission Measurable: What the ACCU Conference Revealed About the Future of Higher Ed

At ACCU 2026, Catholic colleges showed how mission-driven leadership, data, and tech can align for enrollment success. The lessons go far beyond faith-based institutions.
More Than Survival: What the CCCU International Forum Taught Us About the Next Era of Christian Higher Education

financial instability to shifting student expectations. Jay Fedje shares what made this year’s gathering different: a call for bold, strategic reinvention across campuses nationwide.
Inside the CIC Presidents Institute: The Pressures, Priorities, and Possibilities Facing Higher Ed Leaders

At the CIC Presidents Institute 2026, college presidents opened up about the intense financial pressure, enrollment headwinds, and the need for faster, more agile decision-making. As the higher ed landscape shifts, one thing is clear: resilience is no longer optional, it’s strategic.
Insights from the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Multi-Academic Conferences
Key takeaways from the CCCU Multi-Academic Conferences reveal the power of collaboration, the evolving role of leadership, and the growing impact of AI in Christian higher education.
Top Takeaways from NISTS: Advancing Transfer Student Success
At NISTS 2024, DegreeSight joined 750+ professionals to explore how institutions can better support transfer students. Key insights included the need for more resources, smarter technology, and better documentation to streamline the transfer journey.