New EducationDynamics Blog Offers Higher Education Administrators Practical Solutions to More Effectively Manage the Student Lifecycle

HOBOKEN, NJ--(Marketwire - June 1, 2009) - "How will the new Administration and its new policies, coupled with new appointments to the U.S. Department of Education, impact higher education?" In the ever-changing political climate, that question is weighing heavily on higher education administrators' minds, and EducationDynamics' (http://www.educationdynamics.com) new blog aims to provide answers and unique perspectives.

A new addition to EducationDynamics' Sharing Center resource, the Higher Ed Dialog blog complements the June 8th Webinar "Now What? Political Implications of the New Administration on Higher Education" featuring preeminent educational authorities William Hansen and Scott Fleming. Designed to devise solutions to more effectively manage the student lifecycle from inquiry to program completion, the blog will feature insight from EducationDynamics knowledge leaders as well as guest bloggers, such as Mr. Hansen and Mr. Fleming, who will address:

1. The latest demographic and behavioral trends among prospective and enrolled students

2. Economic and political shifts that affect the way institutions recruit and retain students

3. Disposition of the U.S. Department of Education and its new appointees

4. Breaking research pertaining to student prospecting, enrollment and retention, and ways institutions can capitalize

"We have created a trusted resource whereby higher education marketers can turn to glean information and best practices that will help better serve students while advancing the success of their institutions," says Steve Isaac, EducationDynamics' CEO. "This process begins with a healthy dialog among a community willing to share their successes and lessons learned."

Leading up to the Webinar, the Higher Ed Dialog blog will provide higher education marketers rare access to Washington insiders and Webinar speakers Mr. Hansen, former Deputy Secretary of Education, and Mr. Fleming, former Senior Policy Advisor. Blog readers have the opportunity to pose questions to the speakers and engage in discussion among peers about the opportunities and challenges associated with the new Administration. In addition to housing the Higher Ed Dialog blog, the Sharing Center provides higher education administrators unfettered access to industry research, white papers, best practice solutions and opinion pieces.

"Now What? Political Implications of the New Administration on Higher Education," to be held on Monday, June 8th from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm (EDT), will provide unprecedented insight into the inner workings of Capitol Hill and address the primary opportunities and challenges currently facing institutions of higher education. Online registration is now available and space is limited. To secure your spot and engage with leading minds in higher education, register now at http://www.educationdynamics.com/media/pulse/administration-webinar/.

About EducationDynamics

EducationDynamics, a portfolio company of Halyard Capital, is the leading marketing and information services company dedicated to helping higher education institutions find, enroll and retain students. Its content-rich and highly visible education websites, including EarnMyDegree.com, eLearners.com, GradSchools.com, StudyAbroad.com, and its more than 50 special interest microsites, make EducationDynamics the premier provider of qualified prospective students for colleges and universities. In addition, the company offers a full suite of Web-delivered services proven to drive enrollment growth and reduce student attrition. For more information, visit http://www.educationdynamics.com.

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