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The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

Welcome to The Enrollment Management Association's (EMA) podcast series, "The Enrollment Spectrum." Each episode will explore the central tenets of enrollment management strategy, focusing on the components embodying the spectrum. Join host Christina Dotchin, Vice President of Member Relations at EMA, as we unpack and explore what the strategy of enrollment management means for K-12 independent and private schools and their communities.

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Live from AC23: EMA Podcast Hosts All in One Room! from 2023-09-28T12:00

Welcome to a special episode of the Enrollment Spectrum Podcast, where we broadcast live from EMA's 2023 Annual Conference in Las Vegas. In this unique episode, we have gathered all your favorit...

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Future Leaders from 2023-06-13T22:00

Please join us for a conversation with Quentin McDowell, Head of School at Mercersburg Academy (PA), Barbara Eghan, Founding Executive Director of Civic Lab at the Georgetown Day Schoo...

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State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry 2023 from 2023-04-19T15:34

Please join us in welcoming Ari Betof and Sarah Enterline to the show! Ari is the co-founder and partner at Mission & Data where Sarah is an ​​Institutional Research Consultant and Dir...

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The Supreme Court's Upcoming Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions from 2023-04-13T13:00

Please join us for a conversation with attorney Brian Garrett. Brian is counsel in the Litigation Department and Chair of the Education Law Practice Group at Mc...

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The Supreme Court's Upcoming Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions from 2023-04-13T13:00

Please join us for a conversation with attorney Brian Garrett. Brian is counsel in the Litigation Department and Chair of the Education Law Practice Group at Mc...

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Plan Your Next Admission Event Like a Pro from 2023-04-06T13:00

Please join us for a conversation with Mary Birnie. Mary is the President of Birnie & Associates, Inc. For more than 20 years, Mary and her team have been coordin...

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Reimagining Tuition at Glen Urquhart School from 2023-03-23T13:00

Join us for a conversation with Gretchen Forsyth and Katie Chhu. Gretchen is the Head of School and Katie is the Director of Admission at Glen Urquhart School (GUS), a progressive day school for...

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Six More Marketing Ideas Made Easy from 2023-03-09T13:00

Join us for part two of our conversation with Chuck English where we continue to explore complicated independent school marketing ideas, try to demystify them, and turn them into actionable tact...

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Six More Marketing Ideas Made Easy from 2023-03-09T13:00

Join us for part two of our conversation with Chuck English where we continue to explore complicated independent school marketing ideas, try to demystify them, and turn them into actionable tact...

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Five Marketing Tactics You Can Actually Use Right Now from 2023-02-09T13:00

Join us for a conversation with Chuck English and cut through the marketing speak, buzz words, jargon, and other useless advice for five marketing tactics you can actually implement in the comin...

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Optimized for Social Impact from 2023-01-26T13:00

Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Vivienne Ming. Vivienne is a theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, author, and mother of two. She is featured frequently for her research and inven...

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Featuring the Different Perspectives Podcast from 2023-01-12T13:00

While you’re waiting for more episodes of The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast I want to share another show with you that I really like.

We recently launched the Listen

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Featuring the Different Perspectives Podcast from 2023-01-12T13:00

While you’re waiting for more episodes of The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast I want to share another show with you that I really like.

We recently launched the Listen

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Live From AC22: Considerations for a Return to Admission Assessments from 2022-10-20T12:00

Join us live from AC22 for this episode of The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast! Are you considering a return to admission assessments as a part of your overall enrollment strategy? In this episode, ...

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Let's Take a Look Back at 110 Episodes from 2022-07-07T12:00:50

After 110 episodes of The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast our intrepid host Peter is moving on to the next stage of his career! Join us for a send-off episode where we reflect back and look ahead. Listen

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Are You Thinking of Your Parents as Partners? from 2022-07-07T12:00:43

Please join us for a conversation with Renee DuChainey-Farkes. Renee was most recently the head of school at The Woodward School just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to joining The Woodw...

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The Next Step Forward for DEI from 2022-06-16T12:00:20

Join us for a conversation with Nikki Turpin. Nikki is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall in Waltham, Massachusetts. 

A former teacher at Nashoba...

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How to Create an Enrollment Management Strategic Plan from 2022-05-19T13:00:01

Join us for a conversation with Josh Clark.

Josh joined TASIS The American School in England in August 2020 as the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions.

In this episode, ...

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What’s New and Shiny (and tried and true) in Independent School Marketing from 2022-04-28T12:00:47

Please join us for a conversation with Angie Ward.

Angie is the founder and president of Enroll Media Group based in Massachusetts and she has 15 years of experience in media and marketin...

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How COVID-19 Has Affected the Demographics of Enrollment from 2022-04-14T12:00:37

Join us for a conversation with Professor Nathan Grawe.

Nathan is the Ada M. Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor of Social Sciences & Economics at Carleton College in Minnesota.  Listen

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It's time for a tuition reset! Two schools share their stories. from 2022-03-24T12:00:54

If you're considering a tuition reset at your school this episode is for you! Recorded live during EMA's Financial Aid Symposium, this conversation will provide helpful data and actionable insig...

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The Whole Student Podcast from 2022-03-03T12:00:29

Kal Balaven is the Head of School at Dunn School in Los Olivos, California but that’s not why we asked him to come on the show. In addition to his other duties as Head of School, Kal is also a p...

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Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self from 2022-02-17T12:00:09

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Aviva Legatt. Aviva is the author of Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self

Aviva is a...

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Cultivating an Authentic DEI Commitment in Organizations: Pitfalls&Best Practices from 2022-02-03T12:00:03

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Derrick Gay. Derrick runs a global boutique consultancy focused on strategic inclusion and equity. Over the past 24 years, he ha...

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Use Tuition Discounting to Help Achieve Your Mission from 2022-01-20T13:00

Please join us for a conversation with James Palmieri and Elizabeth Dabney. James is the Executive Vice President at the National Business Officers Association and Elizabeth is the Director of R...

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Marketing Reports to Enrollment Management at Woodward Academy from 2022-01-06T12:00

Please join us for a conversation with Nija Meyer. Nija joined Woodward in August 2014 to lead the Academy's marketing and communications efforts and is now the Vice President for Enrollment Man...

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How We Launched a Transitional Kindergarten Program in May (and filled it in 21 days) from 2021-11-04T11:00

Join us for a conversation with Mark McKee and Laurel Baker Tew.

Mark is the Head of School at Viewpoint School in Calabasas, California where Laurel is the Assistant Head of School for E...

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Five Steps to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace from 2021-10-21T11:00

Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Robert Livingston.

Dr. Livingston is a Lecturer of Public Policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government where his research...

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Marketing in an Unscripted World from 2021-10-14T11:00

Please join us for a conversation with Sam Birdsong.

Sam has been creating films that inspire purpose and lead with humanity for the last decade. He co-founded the film company Chispa Hou...

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Using Your Brand Voice to Speak with Transparency&Trust from 2021-08-26T11:00

Please join us for a conversation with Risa Engel. Risa is the Chief Marketing Officer at Finalsite where she leads the talented team responsible for worldwide marketing. She joined Finalsite in...

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Addressing Impossible Questions from 2021-08-05T11:00

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ari Betof as we discuss how to address impossible questions. We'll also introduce EMA's new podcast available now!

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Managing Change in Independent Schools from 2021-07-23T13:55:12

Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Mary Halpin Carter and Tom Olverson.

Mary is the head of school at the Derryfield School in Manchester, NH where she has been for eight years. P...

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What’s Your Recipe for Retention? from 2021-06-24T11:00

Please join us for a conversation with Brandi Eppolito. Brandi is the Vice President of Marketing at SchoolAdmin, which is now a part of FinalSite, providing admission and enrollment solutions t...

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Let’s Redesign the External Functions of the School from 2021-06-10T11:00

Join us for a conversation with Ann Snyder and Jennifer Hillen.

Ann is the Director of Independent and International Schools at The Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Prior...

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Exclusivity and Access in Higher Education from 2021-05-27T11:00

Join us for a conversation with Jeff Selingo. Jeff has written about higher education for two decades. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, a contributor to The Atlantic and the W...

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The Ride to Independent Schools 2020-2021 from 2021-05-13T11:00

Please join s for a conversation with Chuck English. Chuck is the driving force behind English Marketing Works where he has successfully worked with dozens of schools, helping them achieve strat...

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The Biggest Problems To Solve from 2021-04-15T11:00

Join us for a conversation with John Gulla and Grant Lichtman.

John is the Executive Director of the Edward E. Ford Foundation which seeks to improve secondary education by supporting U.S...

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Six More Predictions for 2021 from 2021-04-01T17:41:30

We asked our 2020 podcast guests to send us a short voicemail with their predictions for 2021 and the response was overwhelming! In fact, we have so much content we're doing a two-part episode o...

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Six Predictions for 2021 from 2021-03-18T11:00

We asked our 2020 podcast guests to send us a short voicemail with their predictions for 2021 and the response was overwhelming! In fact, we have so much content we're doing a two-part episode o...

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Thoughtful, Agile&Intentional: Independent Schools and COVID-19 from 2021-03-11T12:00

Join us for a conversation with John Katzman. John is the founder and CEO of Noodle Partners which is transforming the way prospective students find and learn about degree programs.

Befor...

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Is Constrained Optimization the Future of Admissions? from 2021-02-25T13:00

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Rebecca Zwick. Rebecca is a researcher at ETS where she holds the title of Distinguished Presidential Appointee.

She earned her doctorate in Quantitati...

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Reimagined From the Ground Up: Northfield Mount Hermon’s Lab Program from 2021-02-11T12:00

Please join us for a conversation with Brian Hargrove and Grant Gonzalez from Northfield Mount Hermon School.

Over the past two decades, Brian has successfully held leadership roles both ...

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Anti-Racism Best Practices for Independent Schools from 2021-01-28T13:00

Dr. Derrick Gay is an internationally recognized diversity and inclusion strategist and has worked with over 500 organizations around the world. Dr. Gay began his...

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We’re All In This Together: How one group of enrollment leaders is working together to better serve families from 2021-01-14T12:00

Join us for a conversation with Julie Wadland. Julie is the Associate Director of Admission at Concord Academy in Concord, MA. Prior to joining Concord Academy Julie was at Loomis Chaffee, UC Be...

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Re-inventing the International Student Program at Oaks Christian School from 2020-12-31T17:00

Join us for a conversation with Nicole Oakes. Nicole is the Director of the International Student Program at Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, CA.

We’ve invited Nicole to speak w...

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Stop Strategic Planning&Start ‘Strategic Do-ing’: How Baylor School Opened a COVID-19 Testing Lab from 2020-12-17T13:00

Join us for a conversation with Dallas Joseph.

Dallas is the Chief Operation Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. Dallas arrived at Baylor in 2000 from...

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Redefining the Independent School Business Model at Providence Country Day School from 2020-12-10T13:00

Please join us for a conversation with Kevin Folan. Kevin is the Head of School at The Providence Country Day School in Providence, Rhode Island. Kevin has spent the past fifteen years in educat...

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Lessons From Higher Ed: The Role of Character in College Admission from 2020-11-26T11:00

Join us for a conversation with Trisha Ross Anderson and Brennan Barnard.

Trisha is the College Admissions Program Director for Making Caring Common, a project of the Harvard Graduate Sch...

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Live from AC20: A conversation with Homa Tavangar and Will Richardson from 2020-11-12T11:00

Join us for a special live conversation with Homa Tavangar and Will Richardson from EMA's AC20!

Homa’s work has addressed themes of culture, innovation, leadership, global citizenship and...

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How Enrollment Leaders Can Think Like Rocket Scientists from 2020-10-29T12:00

Join us for a conversation with Ozan Varol. Ozan is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and author. A native of Istanbul, Turkey, he learned English as a second language and moved ...

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Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions from 2020-09-15T17:22:06

Join us for a conversation with Jeff Selingo. Jeff has written about higher education for two decades. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, a contributor to The Atlantic and the W...

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Fall Reopening: A Multi-Layered Approach at Avenues: The World School from 2020-09-03T16:32:20

Join us for a conversation with Matt Lai and Dave Buckwald from Avenues: The World School.

Matt is the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Avenues Silicon Valley (CA). Pri...

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Fall Reopening: An All Remote Approach at Stoneleigh-Burnham School from 2020-08-21T20:28:40

Join us for a conversation with Kristen Mariotti. Kristen is the Assistant Head of School for Enrollment at Stoneleigh-Burnham School in Massachusetts and has nearly 20 years of experience in ad...

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Fall Reopening: A Hybrid Approach at Tampa Prep from 2020-08-17T12:00

Join us for a conversation with Kevin Plummer. Kevin became the seventh Head of Tampa Preparatory School in July 2007.

Kevin is deeply committed to independent schools and serves as Vice ...

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Bennett Labs: Innovation With the Intent to Share from 2020-08-13T12:20:22

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Kelly Page. Kelly is the director of Bennett Labs at Bennett Day School in Chicago. She is a social and digital innovator, entrepreneur, educator, and learnin...

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Fall Reopening: An In-Person Approach at Randolph-Macon Academy from 2020-07-29T17:57:46

Join us for a conversation with Brigadier General Retired David Wesley. Dave served as an active-duty officer in the Air Force for 26 years before retiring in 2014. For the last five years, he’s...

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The Governor Declared Schools Will Be Online in the Fall… Now What? from 2020-07-23T17:50:10

Join us for a conversation with Mark McKee and Laurel Baker Tew.

Mark is the Head of School at Viewpoint School in Calabasas, California where Laurel is the Assistant Head of School for E...

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Whittle GO!: How One School Launched an Online Program from 2020-07-10T14:50:18

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Susan Emery as she describes Whittle GO! a new online program.

Susan is Co-Head of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, and Associate Director of Boa...

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Hungry, Humble&Nimble from 2020-06-29T12:59:08

Join us in a conversation with Anne-Marie Kee.

Anne-Marie became Head of School at Lakefield College School in Ontario, Canada in 2017. Before that she was the Executive Director at the C...

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Lessons From the Front Lines: From School Business Office to Long Term Care from 2020-06-26T17:59:02

Join us for a conversation with Melissa Orth.

Melissa is the President and CEO of The Legacy Senior Communities, a Jewish, faith-based, continuum care community in Dallas, Texas. She was ...

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Does Admission Have a Strategy Problem or a Tactics Problem? from 2020-06-20T12:00

Join us for a conversation with Professor Nathan Grawe.

Nathan is the Ada M. Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor of the Social Sciences & Economics at Carleton College in Minnesota....

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Boarding School Enrollment Check In: We Go to our Values from 2020-06-18T13:02:44

Join us for a conversation with John Barrengos. John is the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at The Putney School in Vermont.

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Introducing the Head of School Podcast from 2020-06-10T12:00

Join us for a conversation with Hans and Peter as they discuss the upcoming Heads Institute Online and announce the launch of a new podcast especially for heads of school.

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Make Better Use of Your Enrollment Data from 2020-06-01T11:00

Join us for a conversation with Lisa Pullman as she talks about how to better use your enrollment data.

Lisa is Executive Director at INDEX which is a member-driven, not-for-profit organi...

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To Lower Tuition or Not To Lower Tuition? from 2020-05-28T18:31:12

Join us for a conversation with Jay Rainey and hear how MICDS lowered their tuition by $2,000 for the fall.

Jay is wrapping up his first year as head at Mary Institute and Saint Louis Cou...

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Stimulate the Base: Bucking K-8 enrollment headwinds from 2020-05-21T12:00

Join this conversation with Amy Jolly. Amy is the Head of School at Applewild School in Massachusetts.

Before taking the headship at Applewild, Amy was at Shady Hill School and Fenn Schoo...

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Colleges plan the fall: on campus, online, or hybrid? from 2020-05-19T15:04:43

Join us in a conversation with Jeff Selingo.

Jeff has written about higher education for two decades. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, a contributor to The Atlantic and...

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Paul LeBlanc on SNHU’s Plan to Redefine and Reimagine Campus-Based Learning from 2020-05-08T17:40:22

In this episode we speak with Dr. Paul LeBlanc President of Southern New Hampshire University as he describes strategies for redefining and reimagining campus-ba...

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From Enrollment Leader to Head of School from 2020-05-04T11:30

Join us as we hear from Jason Warnick to learn about his journey from enrollment leader to head of school.

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The Power of Serving Others from 2020-05-01T17:53:44

Join us as we hear from Jason Kreutner, Head of School at University School of the Lowcountry as he describes how his school is giving back during this difficult ...

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Reconsidering your tuition for the fall? from 2020-04-27T12:32:34

If you're reconsidering your tuition for the fall you're not alone. Many schools are asking tough questions about price going forward. In this conversation we hear from Tom Sheppard who has done...

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Beyond the College List: Value, Parents&Independent School Enrollment from 2020-04-20T18:36:03

Let's talk about value proposition. How do we help parents see beyond the college list to the true and lasting benefit of the independent school experience? Leigh Moore from Real College Matters...

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Steps to Financial Sustainability in a Time of COVID-19 from 2020-04-20T18:00:09

Will we be back to normal in the fall? How should schools be thinking about their financial sustainability? This conversation with Ari Betof president of Organizational Sustainability Consulting...

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Learning How to Pivot from 2020-04-03T12:00

What does it mean to pivot? In this conversation with Dr. Greg Martin we find out!

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Ensure Enrollment in the Fall by Thriving Today from 2020-03-31T10:00

One of the most popular lessons from our 'Rethinking Enrollment due to COVID-19' course was from Ian Symmonds. Join us as he dives deep into topics of interest to school leaders.

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Enrollment in Uncertain Times: Values, Kindness&Being Heard from 2020-03-30T20:41:29

How should you reimagine your enrollment process due to COVID-19? For David Willows at the International School of Brussells it starts with demonstrating your values, emphasizing kindness, and r...

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Announcing EMA's Idea Factory: A free online unconference from 2020-03-26T00:39:32

Announcing EMA's Idea Factory - a free online unconference on April 2, 2020. Stay tuned for more information and sign up details!

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How to Adopt a Startup Mentality at Your School from 2020-03-26T00:25:29

Join us for this conversation with Kirk Wheeler and check out Listen

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Financial aid in uncertain times: questions every school must ask today from 2020-03-24T00:49:06

What will the effect of the COVID-19 crisis be on independent school tuition and financial aid? Mark Mitchell from NAIS helps us with some historical context.

After the 2008 financial cri...

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Now is a Good Time to Launch an Idea Factory from 2020-03-21T20:26:15

Join us for a conversation with Suzanne Walker Buck, Head of School at Western Reserve Academy.

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COVID-19: A Conversation with NAIS from 2020-03-19T18:26:29

What is happening all around the country? Join us as we speak with Tim Fish and Donna Orem and get the big picture perspective.

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COVID-19: A story from a school on the front line from 2020-03-18T00:37:13

In this episode of The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast we speak with Rob Phillips, Head of School at Seattle Academy to...

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COVID-19: What we're hearing from 2020-03-14T03:24:56

Join us in welcoming Jennifer Hillen and Amber Stockham from the National Business Officers Association to the show. Jennifer is the NBOA’s Vice President for Professional Development and Busine...

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Recruiting International Students: Trends, Opportunities&Pitfalls from 2020-03-09T13:14:56

Whether you recruit students internationally for a boarding program or a homestay you rely on students from outside the US and Canada. In this episode we'll dive deep with John Williamson of Lin...

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The Double Edged Sword of Diversity from 2020-02-21T17:00

Dr. Derrick Gay is an internationally recognized consultant to businesses, educational, arts, and philanthropic organizat...

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Independent School Coronavirus Webinar from 2020-02-10T21:03:55

On February 6th we recorded a webinar regarding the Coronavirus in collaboration with The Association of Boarding Schools, The National Association of Independent...

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Let's start a satellite campus! from 2020-02-05T14:26:41

Has your leadership team ever discussed opening a satellite campus? Perhaps you're wondering how to extend the reach of your school, create a feeder system, or develop partnership opportunities?...

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Every school should be thinking about a merger from 2020-01-13T14:21:03

Every school should be thinking about a merger, acquisition, or partnership. That’s the message Chad Tew talks about on this episode of The Enrollment Management Spectrum Podcast.

Chad Te...

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Small Colleges are Under Threat, This School is Reinventing Itself from 2019-12-16T18:40:10

A small school facing enrollment challenges and under threat from powerful external forces makes tough choices to reinvent itself. Sound familiar? Think we’re talking about an independent school...

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Admission Scandal: Ethics, Consulting&Higher Ed from 2019-12-04T16:31:53

When the college admission scandal broke, Mark Sklarow was inundated with calls. The news media was eager to discuss how the college admission process had gone so far awry, and Mark was in a uni...

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Pathways to Leadership from 2019-11-18T18:20:54

What is your pathway to leadership? That's a question we dig into in detail with Reiva Kibbee, Director of Enrollment Management at the Oldfields School outside ...

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Creating a Culture of Retention at Lakefield College School from 2019-10-25T20:16:55

What percent of schools do you think have a formal retention committee? You might be surprised to learn it’s only 25% according to our latest State of the Industr...

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School Consolidation: A Roadmap for Successfully Assuming Another Institution from 2019-10-11T16:00

Are you considering acquiring another school? Do you wonder if your school would be stronger if it became a part of another institution?

In this episode Peter and Hans take a deep dive in...

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We need a theme song! from 2019-09-27T16:00

Are you tired of the stock music that introduces every episode of the podcast? So are we - and we need your help!

If you are a regular podcast listener you know that we have intro music b...

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Live at ACDC: The Future of Boarding School Enrollment from 2019-09-27T16:00

When we set out to record a live podcast at our annual conference we were pretty nervous. How would it work to have an unscripted conversation with two industry thought leaders in a live environ...

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Is there an independent school tuition bubble? from 2019-09-18T17:04:30

How is tuition set each year at your school? Perhaps the board sets a 4% increase at budget season or maybe tuition is benchmarked in relation to local competition? 

Schools have been rai...

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How to create a winning school brand from 2019-08-28T21:25:29

Whether you work at a small school or a larger institution you understand the value of your brand. But how can you leverage your brand to create superfans who internalize the values of your inst...

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Meeting the Expectations of Today’s Independent School ‘Buyers’ from 2019-08-02T16:00

Who owns the experience of parents while their child is enrolled at your school?

Your school has dedicated departments focused on the experience of parents before they select your school ...

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A Strategic Approach to Retention from 2019-07-19T16:00

Every year your school will graduate a certain number of students who need to be replaced. Whether you have one entry point for new students or many grade levels where students can join your pro...

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Reducing Bias in the Admission Process: Best Practices in Student Evaluation, Interviewing, and File Reading from 2019-06-21T20:41:38

Every school seeks to enroll mission aligned students who will not only benefit from the academic and co-curricular program but who will also contribute to the sc...

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The Evolving Landscape of International School Admission from 2019-05-22T16:57:58

Our recently published 2019 Int...

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The College Admissions Scandal and More: Critical Legal Admission Issues in 2019 for School Leaders from 2019-04-25T10:00

Higher ed admission has been in the news. From Operation Varsity Blues and its investigation into families influencing admissions decisions at several universitie...

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A Novel Approach to Tuition Setting from 2019-03-14T00:40:33

Changing demographics and economic realities continue to pose a challenge to independent schools’ ability to sustain tuition and meet revenue goals. The answer may lie in a novel approach to tui...

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Retention with Intention from 2019-02-27T12:55:17

One of the first things Head of School Rik Dugan implemented when he arrived at Listen

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Recapping Major Themes: Numbers, Aid, Career from 2019-02-13T04:59

Although we’ve talked with professionals about many facets of the enrollment management spectrum, we noticed a distinct uptick in the popularity of podcasts on reinventing financial aid, career ...

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When Schools Close Their Doors: Strategies for Moving Forward from 2019-01-23T04:55

When a school faces closure, how can administrators and admission professionals align to ensure pieces of its heritage are preserved and students have a place to go? It’s an unfortunate reality ...

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GOAL! Enrollment Marketing that Works from 2019-01-09T04:55

How can schools align marketing and communications with enrollment goals and develop a strategy that translates brand into enrollment value? With so many school options available to families, it...

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Reinventing Your Tuition Model from 2018-12-12T04:55

Reinventing the independent school tuition model to expand affordability and accessibility seems daunting, but The Gordon School (RI) brainstormed a forward-think...

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Success in Numbers: Building the Boarding School Funnel from 2018-11-28T19:30

The Association of Boarding Schools launched the North American Boarding Initiative (NABI) to increase market knowledge and understanding of boarding schools as a whole, with the ultimate goal o...

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The Transformative Power of Enrollment Data from 2018-11-14T04:55

The power of data transforms schools, industries, and the world. Twenty-five years ago, independent school admission and enrollment professionals came together at the first Chatham Experience to...

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Making it Personal - National and Regional Enrollment Data and Your School from 2018-10-31T03:55

Understanding your school's enrollment and matriculation data is important, but even more critical is relating that data to the greater national and regional trends...

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Implementing a Flexible Tuition Program from 2018-10-17T03:55

Is affordability keeping families from enrolling in your school?  It's cited time and time again as the #1 reason families do not apply or attend independent schools. In this episode,  Rick Bran...

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Schools on Social - What's Working? What's Not? from 2018-10-03T03:55

 

Facebook. Instagram. Snapchat. Take a deep dive into the data as we discover what school marketers find are the most and least valuable elements of social media for recruitment and rete...

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The Tools You Need to Become An Effective Head of School from 2018-09-12T03:55

In this episode, Peter and Hans talk to John Farber, managing director at RG175, about the tools enrollment managers should learn about and consider implementing in order...

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Where Advancement Meets Enrollment from 2018-08-22T03:59

Where do the worlds of advancement and enrollment meet? Advancement teams are facing more questions about the status of enrollment in relation to donors. We address this issue with Kathy Hanson,...

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Pricing, Mergers, and More from 2018-08-08T03:55

Tuition pricing models, mergers and acquisitions, and the tenets of school sustainability are top of mind for many independent school leaders. As we grapple with questions like "How does tuition...

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The Explosion of International Schools from 2018-07-25T03:30

Thirty years ago, there were approximately 1,000 international schools; that number is now closer to 9,700. International education delivered in the English language has been in high demand and ...

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Changing a School's Operating System from 2018-07-11T03:30

Transforming a school's curriculum and associated brand is a serious undertaking. But what about changing a school's "operating" system? In this episode, we'll hear from ...

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The Marketing and Enrollment Partnership from 2018-06-27T03:59

Marketing and communications pro Stacy Jagodowski has spent a lot of time thinking about the partnership between the enrollment and marketing offices, and she’s s...

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Getting a "Degree" in Enrollment Management from 2018-06-13T03:59

The University of Southern California (USC) currently offers the industry’s only certificate program in enrollment management leadership through its Center for En...

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The Business of Enrollment from 2018-05-30T03:59

Jeff Shields, president and CEO of the National Business Officers Association (NBOA), talks with us about a range of topics, from what to expect from the next wav...

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The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast
Demographics in Enrollment Management from 2018-05-16T03:59

In this episode we talk with Peace Bransberger, senior research analyst for the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), about WICHE’s “Knockin...

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The Journey from Admission to Headship from 2018-05-02T03:59

Peter and Hans chat with Jim Hamilton, associate head for external affairs at Brooks School in Massachusetts, about the transition from enrollment to headship. Th...

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The Enrollment Management Spectrum - Meet Peter and Hans from 2018-04-05T15:00:31

Listen in for an introduction to The Enrollment Management Association's new podcast series, "The Enrollment Spectrum." Hear more about hosts Peter Baron and Hans Mundahl, their backgrounds and mot...

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