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Admit 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 min
In Your ElementFrom Idea to Impact: How Direct Admissions is Shaping Student Success at Southeast Missouri StateIn this episode of In Your Element, co-hosts Daniella Nordin and Brendan Henkel sit down with Lenell Hahn, Director of Admissions at Southeast Missouri State University, to explore the transformative power of direct admissions. Lenell shares the journey from the initial concept to implementation, revealing the challenges, successes, and lessons learned along the way. The conversation delves into how direct admissions is simplifying the college application process, increasing accessibility, and driving enrollment success. With practical insights into leveraging technology and data, Lenell offers a masterclass in change management, showing how institutions can innovate and adapt to better serve students...
2024-10-1726 min
Mission AdmissionsEp. 45: Using AI in Admissions and A Few Thoughts About LeadershipAI continues to be a hot topic in college admissions and enrollment marketing circles. On this episode, Lenell Hahn from Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) joins Jeremy to discuss how and why her admissions team is utilizing AI to help with different tasks, and she offers some thoughts on a few leadership topics. Timestamps:07:31 - How to figure out where AI can help 10:58 - The value of a chatbot 16:50 - Other ways AI is helping SEMO team members be more efficient 19:39 - Staff development and navigating both 1-on-1 and group meet...
2024-07-0230 min
Higher Ed PulseHow to Automate In-House Direct Admissions — Live from The Engage SummitIs your institution not a “fit” for the current direct admission vendor partnership opportunities? Could you have a population of student data that would allow you to create an “in-house” direct admissions program? In this power episode with Lenell Hahn, Director of Admission at Southeast Missouri State University, discover how she has led her team in leveraging Element451 to automate creating applications for their early college credit student population. Discover how SEMO used this idea to creatively bring the opportunity to hundreds of students already in their database.This Episode is Sponsored by our fri...
2023-08-0816 minIn Your ElementEp. 12: Personalization in the Age of Information Overload — Lenell Hahn on Breaking Down Student BarriersThis fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education.Lenell Hahn, Director Of Admissions at Southeast Missouri State University, sits down with host Eric Stoller to chat about the biggest challenges and innovations happening in the realm of student engagement. Together they discuss:What kind of technologies are necessary for the survival of colleges and universitiesHow SEMO attracts students with personalized digital marketing strategiesWhat means of communication are working to connect...
2022-02-1427 min
College Admissions DecodedWhat Non-academic Factors Actually Influence College AdmissionsBeyond grades, test scores, and class rank, what non-academic factors do colleges consider when making decisions on whom to admit? And how should students present their nonacademic selves? We’ll talk about these questions, and discuss college interviews and recommendation letters, too. Guests: Courtney Vaughn, associate director of college counseling at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Georgia and Lenell Hahn, director of admissions at Southeast Missouri State University. Moderated by NACAC member Eddie Pickett, a college counselor and dean at Polytechnic School in Pasadena, California.
2021-12-1538 min