The Decline in College Enrollment
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va- Across the nation, college enrollment has declined. After years of growth, the numbers have suddenly dropped, some of this is partly due to Read More
Tag: Enrollment
Shepherd sees Enrollment and Funding Decline
Shepherd University is in the midst of a simultaneous funding and enrollment decline. University enrollment has gone down 12 percent in the last 5 years, Read More
A recipe for disaster: Decreasing retention, inadequate state funding and low faculty pay
Retention is a problem at Shepherd, which was recently highlighted by Katie Gayman in The Picket. The fact is a sizable chunk of students start Read More
Interim president addresses enrollment and graduation rates
(THE PICKET) — Shepherd University will be exploring ways to keep students enrolled and ensure they graduate, according to Sylvia Manning, the interim president. The 16-person Read More
University Hires New Administration to Increase Enrollment
The following three profiles are new hires at Shepherd University who have been hired to combat the recent drop in student enrollment. Kristen Lorenz: Director Read More
Enrollment Numbers Down; Graduation Rate Increases
Enrollment numbers for freshman and transfer students in the spring semester fell short of their set projections. Michael Konopski, interim vice president for enrollment management, Read More
Huber And Scranage Depart; Admissions Department Restructures
After three months with Shepherd University, Director of Admissions Matt Huber has left and Vice President for Enrollment Management Kim Scranage will soon join him. Read More