Admit It, An AACRAO Podcast

In 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 valu...

In 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 l...

Today, 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 ...

Today, 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 timelin...

This episode focuses on how to best utilize design thinking to build team culture, discuss important topics, and in this specific case, refine a graduate admissions process. Dr. Mary McNamara will walk you through her design of an offsite staff retreat and the activities associated with it that allowed her to learn about herself, her team, and the needs of the applicants to their business school.

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In 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.

Luke Schultheis, Ph.D., Senior Advisor and FDU Faculty presented on Increasing Equity, Elevating Revenue: The Path to Millions in Net Tuition. The enrollment struggle is r...

In 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.

Becky Tankersley and Patrick Frazier presented on Breaking Through the Noise: Creating an Effective Communication Plan. The enrollment cliff is looming, and students and f...

As we all deal with shrinking student volume and the implications that has on recruitment, how can our institutions remain competitive? How do we get prospective students to get to our websites, to contact us, and ultimately into the enrollment funnel?

Digital marketing plays a key role in prospective student engagement. Stephanie Krusemark is joined by Kim O'Rourke from LocaliQ, as they discuss what makes a successfu...

Stephanie Krusemark is joined by Admit It's new Co-Host, Alex Fronduto.  In this episode, they discuss enrollment funnel topics that both new and seasoned admissions professionals should be considering.

Hosts:

Dr. Stephanie Krusemark
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Illif School of Theology

Dr. Alex Fronduto
Faculty Lead, M.Ed in Higher Education Administration & Assistant Teaching Profe...

In this two-part series, we delve deep into the landmark Supreme Court rulings from June 2023 that have sent shockwaves through the world of college admissions and higher education. Our episodes provide a thought-provoking exploration of the implications of these rulings. This episode (Part 2) focuses on the student loan forgiveness ruling which in turn amplifies the ongoing discussion around higher education affordability.

In this two-part series, we delve deep into the landmark Supreme Court rulings from June 2023 that have sent shockwaves through the world of college admissions and higher education. Our episodes provide a thought-provoking exploration of the implications of these rulings. This episode (Part 1) focuses on the impact of race-conscious admission practices now and into the future.

In these engaging discussions, we bring you a ...

Admit It engages in a conversation with Dr. Zach Taylor, Karla Weber-Wandel, Sarah Pauter, and Elizabeth Clews about one of the most relevant and pressing topics in higher education, student re-enrollment based on their satisfactory academic progress otherwise known as SAP. SAP is policy that is misunderstood by institutions and students. Listen to learn how your institutiton can learn how to use SAP as a re-enrollment strategy. 

Improving a student’s sense of belonging and connectedness is a powerful force for good—and measurably improves enrollment, inclusion, and retention. A higher sense of belonging improves students’ excitement, confidence, and commitment related to college. 

The first year experience begins with the admissions and application process, before the first year even truly begins. Many of us will soon be facing early and priority admissions...

This is the second episode of a two part series on Legacy Admissions. Host, Dr. Stephanie Krusemark sits down with Janelle Holmboe, Executive Vice President of Constituent Engagement at McDaniel College and talk about the unique way that they are building legacy through scholarships. 

McDaniel has several legacy scholarship programs, the most recent of which is the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. These scholarship programs have...

On February 7, 2022, a new bill, the Fair College Admissions for Students Act, was introduced in the U. S. Senate and the House of Representatives. The bill would ban any college that participates in federal student aid programs from offering admissions preferences to children of alumni or donors. While there is still no update on the approval of this bill, to add some perspective, I sit down with Barb Roberts, Assistant Vice Presi...

On this Juneteenth Weekend, Dr. Stephanie Krusemark, co-host of the AdmitIt podcast, sits down with Dr. Marybeth Gasman to discuss the history of race and culture embedded within the minority serving institutions in the United States. We discuss the positive impact these institutions have on student success, the realistic challenges of their survival and ability to thrive, and why it’s important to advocate for their sustainability...

Admit It explores the early career paths of admissions and enrollment professionals with four guests:

• Krystin Woodell (UNC Pembroke - Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions),
• Anthony Olaiya Wright (NC State University - Assistant Director of the Goodnight Scholars Program),
• Jacqueline López (NC State University - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions), and 
• David Stevenson (Appalachian State University - Assistant ...