Admit It, An AACRAO Podcast

In this live episode of Admit It!, host Dr. Alex Fronduto sits down with Dr. Alicia Kornowa, Director of Admissions at Western Michigan University, to discuss her insightful SEM Conference presentation: “A Multiple Case Study of Four-Year Public, Non-flagship Universities: Meeting Common Institutional Goals of Increased Enrollment and Academic Profile.”

Dr. Kornowa shares findings from her multi-institution case study, highlighting ...

In this live episode of Admit It!, host Dr. Alex Fronduto sits down with Dr. Shannon Fuhrman, Director of Training & Development at Regent University, to discuss her engaging SEM Conference presentation: “Credentialing Your Campus: Building a Culture of Learning Within Your Enrollment Team.”

Shannon shares how Regent University has developed a structured credentialing model to strengthen professional growth, elevate st...

In this live episode of Admit It!, host Dr. Alex Fronduto sits down with Jessie Richardson, Online Program Manager, and Mason Mulnix, Data Analyst, both from The University of Alabama, to explore their innovative SEM Conference presentation: “Your First Class Free: Using Tuition Grants to Increase Admit to Enrollment Conversion and Reach Enrollment Goals.”

Together, Jessie and Mason break down how their institution leverag...

In this special Admit It! and Transfer TEA crossover episode, hosts Alex Fronduto and Loida González Utley sit down to discuss one of the most persistent challenges in higher education—bridging the divide between freshman and transfer admissions. Drawing from national data and institutional experiences, they examine why these two areas often operate in silos, the impact that disconnect has on students, and what innovative models ar...

In this episode of Admit It!, host Alex Fronduto sits down with Jack Miner, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at the University of Cincinnati and Director of the AACRAO Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Conference. Together, they discuss the upcoming 35th Annual AACRAO SEM Conference, taking place November 9–12, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jack shares insights into what makes SEM such a cornerstone event for enrollment pro...

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.

This episode features Alicia Kalka, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, and Summer Boggess, Director of Admissions, from Fairmont State University, who led ...

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.

This episode features Becky Tankersley, Director of Enrollment Marketing and Communications at Georgia Institute of Technology, and Patrick Frazier, Associate Director of ...

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.

This episode features Eric Sanford, University Registrar at Friends University, who led a fantastic session on The Power of Questions in Higher Education. This episode exp...

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.

This episode features Julie Taylor, AVP of Enrollment Management at the University of North Alabama, who led a fantastic session on Rapid Improvement = Growing Enrollment....

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.