--- title: Mutara Inc | Community College description: Community College | Higher Education Admissions and Student Success Software --- [![www.mutarainc.com](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mutara_H_Web.png?width=864&height=325&name=Mutara_H_Web.png "www.mutarainc.com")](http://mutarainc.com) Open main menu Close main menu # Blog Select Category Best practices Trends Higher Education Admissions In the news Institutional value User experience Nontraditional Community College News 2020 HEUG Enabling Technology Examples Our Journey Lead generation 2019 2025 Customer Success Holistic admissions Mobility Video 2023 Article Competency-based education Continuing Education NACAC Quote Student Success Posts about: ## Community College ![Image of Rowdy Raider, Rose State College's mascot](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Rose%20State%20College%20Rowdy%20800x466.png) [Customer Success,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/customer-success) [Community College](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/community-college) ### [Rose State College Update: Excelling at Admissions with Mutara](https://blog.mutarainc.com/rose-state-college-2-year-update-excelling-at-admissions) Now that Rose State College has been using Mutara's Application for Admission solution for several years, how are they doing? We compiled the statistics and are pleased to report impressive results from both the student enrollment and back office perspective. [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/rose-state-college-2-year-update-excelling-at-admissions) ![Image of falling dominoes blocked in mid-stream by a hand.](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Dominoes%20Blocked.png) [Trends,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/trends) [Community College](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/community-college) ### [3 Strategies for Mitigating the Current Upward Transfer Crisis](https://blog.mutarainc.com/upward-transfer-challenges-are-a-symptom-of-a-larger-problem.-what-can-you-do-about-it) 2 months ago (May, 2022), the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center put out [a report about the recent drop in upward transfer enrollment](https://nscresearchcenter.org/transfer-mobility-and-progress/). This is a significant issue for institutions who are already seeing drops in enrollment. [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/upward-transfer-challenges-are-a-symptom-of-a-larger-problem.-what-can-you-do-about-it) ![](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/CC%20Month_BlogHeader.jpg) [Higher Education,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/higher-education) [Admissions,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/admissions) [Trends,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/trends) [Community College](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/community-college) ### [Highlights From National Community College Month](https://blog.mutarainc.com/highlights-from-national-community-college-month) This past April many community colleges across the county joined in celebrating Community College Month (#ccmonth). The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) coordinated a grassroots campaign to “increase awareness and understanding of the value of community colleges both locally and nationally.”  As we followed the celebration around the country, we wanted to share some highlights and takeaways from the great work these two-year institutions are doing. [Joseph Miller](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/joseph-miller) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/highlights-from-national-community-college-month) ![](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Colored%20Pencils-1.png) [Best practices,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/best-practices) [Mobility,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/mobility) [Community College](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/community-college) ### [2 Tips for Improving Diversity and Inclusion at Your Institution](https://blog.mutarainc.com/want-to-improve-diversity-and-inclusion-at-your-institution-do-this-right-now) Diversity and Inclusion.  Whether your institution's goal is to attract new students to offer new experiences and world views or expand enrollment numbers, moving the needle can be a challenge.  Fortunately, there is one thing you can do to engage these candidates and achieve your diversity goals.  [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/want-to-improve-diversity-and-inclusion-at-your-institution-do-this-right-now) ![](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/students%20group%20working%20on%20school%20%20project%20%20together%20on%20tablet%20computer%20%20at%20modern%20university.jpeg) [Admissions,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/admissions) [Trends,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/trends) [Nontraditional,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/nontraditional) [Community College](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/community-college) ### [Stealth Applicants - What You Should Know](https://blog.mutarainc.com/2022-stealth-applicants) Stealth applicants have always been a challenge for institutions. However, the pandemic amplified those challenges as institutions had to adapt processes, like going test-optional, and college fair and campus visit opportunities were limited due to pandemic-related restrictions and safety concerns. Although pandemic-related restrictions are being lifted, allowing more open on- and off-campus events, many institutions are not changing their test-optional policies.   [Joseph Miller](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/joseph-miller) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/2022-stealth-applicants) ![An image of 4 college students chatting, holding their mobile phone](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Canva%20-%20Happy%20Group%20of%20Friends%20Using%20Mobile%20Phones%20Chatting%20800x466.png) [Mobility,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/mobility) [Institutional value,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/institutional-value) [User experience,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/user-experience) [Community College](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/community-college) ### [Want More Admissions Candidates? Catch Them in Their Natural Habitat](https://blog.mutarainc.com/want-to-catch-more-admissions-candidates-engage-with-them-in-their-natural-habitat) People who've spent time recently on high school or college campuses will notice that students spend a considerable amount of time in the digital world on mobile devices. Students use them to get information, communicate, complete tasks, and are notified of important (or interesting) things. [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/want-to-catch-more-admissions-candidates-engage-with-them-in-their-natural-habitat) ![](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Canva%20-%20Women%20Friends%20Students%20Walking%20in%20the%20Park%20Using%20Mobile%20Phone%20800x466-3.png) [Mobility,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/mobility) [Institutional value,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/institutional-value) [User experience,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/user-experience) [Community College](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/community-college) ### [The QR Code is Back and Your Admissions Candidates Will Love It](https://blog.mutarainc.com/the-qr-code-is-back-and-your-admissions-candidates-will-love-it) Are you using QR codes in your admissions?  If not, you should -- as they can supercharge engagement with your candidates. They're easy to use. They work well with mobile devices. And; one can get started without navigating the internet or typing a web address.  [Larry Grey](https://blog.mutarainc.com/author/larry-grey) [Read More](https://blog.mutarainc.com/the-qr-code-is-back-and-your-admissions-candidates-will-love-it) ![Students giving each other a high 5](https://blog.mutarainc.com/hubfs/Canva%20-%20Students%20High%20Fiving%20800x466.png) [News,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/news) [Customer Success,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/customer-success) [Institutional value,](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/institutional-value) [Community College](https://blog.mutarainc.com/tag/community-college) ### [By the Numbers:  RSC Increases Admissions Activity by 33% with Mutara](https://blog.mutarainc.com/increase-admissions-by-33-percent-with-mutara-candidate-application) Last week Mechelle Aitson-Roessler, AVP of Enrollment Management and Registrar at Rose State College (RSC), presented her institution's journey to addressing their admissions challenges. 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