Enrollment Mgt. retreat identifies growth strategies

(06-25-2009)

Cabinet and faculty members participated in an Enrollment Management Retreat June 10-11 on campus, with facilitation by Kevin Crockett, CEO of Noel-Levitz which specializes in helping colleges improve enrollment and student success.

The group identified and prioritized several immediate and long-term initiatives to create enrollment growth. The process included:

  • a situation analysis of driving and restraining forces in ASC's enrollment planning environment
  • development of criteria to evaluate initiatives
  • discussion of next steps and data needs to further evaluate the potential strategies

The resulting top-rated macro strategies included further development of:

  • The STAY program
  • The Finish degree completion program
  • Transfer student recruitment
  • High Altitude Training
  • Health Care programs
  • Scholarships
  • Online programs
  • Student Life

Participants included:

Dr. Stephen Aldridge, Dr. Benita Brink, Eric Carpio, Dr. Edward Crowther, Heather Heersink, Dr. Don Johnston, Dr. Kim Kelso, Bill Mansheim, Ken Marquez, Dr. David Mazel, Larry Mortensen, Dr. Michael Mumper, Mike Nicholson, Dr. Frank Novotny, Tracy Rogers, Mark Schoenecker, Dr. Dave Svaldi, Erik van de Boogaard, and Dr. Diana Wenzel.