

Signals in Higher Ed
signals in higher ed provides a forum for trusted messengers to share proven solutions, and meaningful outcomes, for education. Host: Darin Francis, CEO & Managing Partner at Harbinger Lane Consulting and guest host of DisruptED.
Signals in Higher Ed
Videos
Kai: Finally an AI Solution for Enrollment Teams to Create Connection, Not Just Mine Data!
Artificial intelligence has become the buzzword of the moment in higher education, but for many enrollment teams, it often feels like just another layer of complexity on top of an already demanding job. Budgets are tight, teams are stretched thin, and the pressure to recruit and retain students has never been greater. What leaders…
MeetYourClass Heads to NACAC 2025 with a Vision for the Future of Enrollment and Community On Campus
With enrollment numbers slipping and student expectations shifting, colleges are under more pressure than ever to create real, lasting connections that make students feel part of a community. Research shows that institutions lose up to 10–40% of admitted students to “summer melt” each year, a challenge that directly impacts revenue and retention. At the…
Why Data-Driven Financial Aid Strategies Are Critical to Higher Ed’s Future
As higher education faces declining public trust and heightened financial pressure, colleges are being pushed to rethink how they manage enrollment and financial aid. Data analytics and predictive modeling are emerging as critical tools, with institutions seeking ways to allocate limited aid dollars while still aligning with their missions. According to the most recent…
Colleges Turn to Precision Marketing, Advanced Tracking, and Privacy-First Strategies to Engage Stealth Students
Colleges and universities face mounting challenges in reaching prospective students who never formally identify themselves in the recruitment process—often called “stealth shoppers.” Research shows that at least one in three applicants to private four-year colleges in the U.S. apply as stealth students. For enrollment leaders, this hidden audience—students who research institutions anonymously online before…