Leading Edge Thinking in Higher Education Webinar Series

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The Leading Edge Thinking in Higher Education Series is brought to you by 精东传媒 University's Center for Higher Education Leadership & Innovative Practice (CHELIP).

New Enrollment Strategies: A Blueprint for Synchronizing Marketing and Recruitment - September 19 - 12 p.m.

12 p.m. EST |

A nationwide survey of graduate marketing and enrollment leaders at more than 200 institutions has yielded important insights on the most effective strategies for today's enrollment goals. This presentation will offer enrollment leaders an opportunity for a comparative analysis of their current practices against requisites for enrollment success, the strategic use of KPIs for adaptive planning, and the application of dynamic budgeting to maximize resource allocation. Attend this live expert speaker webinar to uncover the blueprint for synchronizing marketing and recruitment to evolve new student enrollment strategies.

Our Presenter

Dr. Shane Pruitt
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Consulting Services, Ruffalo Noel-Levitz

With nearly 15 years of recruitment and enrollment experience, Shane Pruitt is the Assistant Vice President of RNL's Enrollment Consulting Services, serving various top-tier RNL partners in both private and public spheres. He also supports the efforts of all associate consultants and executives working within enrollment management consulting. Dr. Pruitt has a proven track record of successfully implementing data-informed enrollment strategy as a former on-campus administrator, EdTech consultant, and higher education subject matter expert for a leading management consulting firm. His areas of expertise include the undergraduate, graduate, and professional program prospective student experience; enrollment data analysis and interpretation; external partnership-building and pipeline development; volunteer management and stakeholder buy-in; and branding, marketing, and communications. Dr. Pruitt has a doctorate in adult and higher education from The University of Memphis. He also holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in microbiology from the University of Oklahoma.

Reimagining the University: A Vision for the Future - October 16 - 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

12:oo p.m. (EST) |

The future of the university is bright, yet it is set to evolve dramatically from its current form. This session will explore how the university's mission will shift to emphasize "knowledge in place," becoming a central player in creative place-making and economic development. Universities will become key sites for the integration of human and artificial intelligence, focusing on "making the future." As the pace of knowledge growth accelerates, lifelong engagement with educational institutions will become the norm, replacing the traditional concept of alumni. With knowledge increasingly influencing global strategies, universities will play a crucial role in the global security framework. Despite facing challenges regarding their value, workforce preparation, and ideological stance, universities have the potential to transform and thrive.

Our Presenter

David Staley, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the departments of History, Design and Educational Studies at the Ohio State University, and Honorary Faculty Fellow in Innovation with The Center for Higher Ed Leadership and Innovative Practice (CHELIP) at 精东传媒 University. His research interests include digital history, the philosophy of history, historical methodology, and the history and future of higher education. He has published widely (in print and electronically) on the intersection of technology and scholarship. He is the author of Alternative Universities: Speculative Design for Innovation in Higher Education, Computers, Visualization and History; History and Future: Using Historical Thinking to Imagine the Future; and Brain, Mind and Internet: A Deep History and Future. From 2011-2012 he served as National Dean for General Education at Harrison College, and from 2003-2008, he was Executive Director of the American Association for History and Computing (AAHC).

In addition to his written works, he has designed and curated both online and physical exhibitions, publishing numerous visual compositions in digital media. He serves as President of Columbus Futurists, host of CreativeMornings Columbus, and host of the podcast Voices of Excellence.

Student Success: The Influence of Campus Climate - November 14 - 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

12 p.m. EST |

Presented by Julie Bryant, Vice President for Student Success at Ruffalo Noel-Levitz

Student satisfaction with campus climate is one of the strongest predictors of individual student retention and institutional graduation rates. What are the perceptions of your campus climate among your currently enrolled students? How is student satisfaction influenced by the idea that tuition paid is a worthwhile investment, and how can your campus respond to this top-priority perception? In this presentation, national student success expert Julie Bryant will share what we know about student satisfaction levels with campus climate at four-year private, public, and community colleges, along with observations on how you can potentially influence your climate for the better.