
As outlined by President Schnoor at the Sept. 21, 2022 campus enrollment forums. Below are 20 items the Enrollment Management Council and campus will work to implement for fall 2023:
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Focus VP Fraase’s time to oversee comprehensive SEM Plan with EMC, ELT, and ExLT
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Pursue growth across all pathways: special focus on (1) degree seeking & (2) UG DS/Residential
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Deploying data-informed, enhanced, targeted branding and marketing
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Website reconfigured to student recruiting/admissions focus by October 7th-15th (more EAB later)
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Redeployed admissions counselors/assigned regions – tracking metrics (App/Visit/Reg)
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Increasing emphasis in SF, ND, MN, etc. (greater population but lower yield)
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Implementing new WolfPACT scholarship model – including test optional – award on admittance
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Financial Aid: Send award estimates mid-January
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Energize international recruitment: dovetail planning/execution with VP Fraase
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Aggressive transfer recruitment: assign focused personnel & award scholarships
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Revamp campus visits & HOWL based on EAB independent review
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Continue introducing new degree programs to meet regional/state demands
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Continually updating content of degrees/credentials
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Complete Academic program review (SEM)—demand/workforce needs/enrollment
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Start the Northern Academy (SDEAF-funded)
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NSUF: increase stackable scholarships & fundraise for 32 Presidents Scholarships
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Academic Affairs determining implementation of a centralized advising model
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Adding new MS/HS summer camps & Our Dakota Dreams—all invaluable recruiting opp.
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Explore residence hall pricing competitiveness/incentives to increase occupancy
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Engage campus/unit leaders/directors in identifying efficiency/reduction recommendations