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Admit It, An AACRAO PodcastAACRAO Annual Meeting 2025 Session Overview – Enhancing Enrollment through Community Engagement in Rural and Marginalized CommunitiesIn this multi-part series, we speak with professionals who presented at the AACRAO Annual Meeting and discuss the key points of their presentation in case you missed it at the conference. These will help you move forward as you plan for the next recruitment cycle.This episode features Alicia Kalka, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, and Summer Boggess, Director of Admissions, from Fairmont State University, who led a fantastic session on Enhancing Enrollment through Community Engagement in Rural and Marginalized Communities. This episode highlights how community engagement events have connected underserved communities in West Virginia with...2025-07-1628 minAdmit It, An AACRAO PodcastAdventure is Out There! Communication Tips to Standout to Prospective StudentsIn this multi-part series, we speak with professionals who presented at the AACRAO Annual Meeting and discuss the key points of their presentation in case you missed it at the conference. These will help you move forward as you plan for the next recruitment cycle.This episode features Becky Tankersley, Director of Enrollment Marketing and Communications at Georgia Institute of Technology, and Patrick Frazier, Associate Director of Admissions Marketing & Events at Western Carolina University, who led a fantastic session on Adventure is Out There! Communication Tips to Standout to Prospective Students. In a world of overwhelming college...2025-06-1724 minAdmit It, An AACRAO PodcastAACRAO Annual Meeting 2025 Session Overview – The Power of Questions in Higher EducationIn this multi-part series, we speak with professionals who presented at the AACRAO Annual Meeting and discuss the key points of their presentation in case you missed it at the conference. These will help you move forward as you plan for the next recruitment cycle.This episode features Eric Sanford, University Registrar at Friends University, who led a fantastic session on The Power of Questions in Higher Education. This episode explores the transformative power of asking the right questions in higher education. Learn how strategic questioning can spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and deepen engagement in any academic...2025-05-1324 minAdmit It, An AACRAO PodcastAACRAO Annual Meeting 2025 Session Overview - Rapid Improvement = Growing EnrollmentIn this multi-part series, we speak with professionals who presented at the AACRAO Annual Meeting and discuss the key points of their presentation in case you missed it at the conference. These will help you move forward as you plan for the next recruitment cycle.This episode features Julie Taylor, AVP of Enrollment Management at the University of North Alabama, who led a fantastic session on Rapid Improvement = Growing Enrollment. Rapid Improvement events—rooted in lean methodology—to guide cross-functional teams from their current state to a stronger future state. In this episode, we explore their approach, the...2025-04-1526 minAdmit It, An AACRAO PodcastLearning From Professionals Series- Interview with Daisy OgunedoIn this episode of Admit It, host Alex Fronduto, Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University, sits down with Daisy Ogunedo, Senior Associate Director at Smith College, to discuss career growth, leadership, and the power of networking in admissions.Daisy shares insights on empowering others, navigating upward mobility, and building meaningful professional connections or your own “Board of Directors”. She also offers valuable perspectives for professionals of color in the field, reflecting on her own experiences and providing guidance for those looking to advance in their careers.Whether you're new to a...2025-03-1145 minAdmit It, An AACRAO PodcastLearning from Professionals Series – Interview with Carlos CanoIn this episode of Admit It, host Alex Fronduto, Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University, sits down with Carlos Cano, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Stevens Institute of Technology, to explore his professional journey in admissions.Carlos shares insights on career growth, his approach to leadership and supervision, and practical advice for aspiring and current admissions professionals. Whether you're looking to advance in the field, refine your leadership style, or gain new perspectives on enrollment management, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways.Tune in to hear Carlos’s experiences, lessons le...2025-02-1144 minAdmit It, An AACRAO PodcastUse of AI ChatbotsToday, we're diving into a hot topic that's reshaping how we connect with prospective and current students: the use of AI chatbots in higher education.I’m excited to be joined by two outstanding professionals who have firsthand experience implementing and using chatbots to enhance the student experience.In this conversation, we’ll walk through the journey of AI chatbot implementation:Why these institutions decided to explore AI tools and how they selected their chatbots.The process of implementation, from vendor selection to overcoming challenges.The current successes and insights their institutions have gained.And...2025-01-1742 minAdmit It, An AACRAO PodcastInnovative Campus VisitsToday, we're exploring a topic every admissions professional knows is critical—innovative approaches to campus visits. From getting students to campus, to creating memorable experiences, and following up effectively, we're breaking it all down. I'm thrilled to be joined by three incredible guests who bring diverse perspectives and expertise to the table. Together, we'll discuss everything from innovative timelines for campus visits to non-scripted tours, virtual options, and the follow-up strategies that truly work. We'll cover the full journey: how to get students to campus, what they experience while they're there, and how to maintain that connection after their vi...2024-12-0252 min