Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL
Welcome to Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL, where we chat all things higher education and strategic enrollment management. Whether you're a seasoned enrollment professional or just starting out, join us as we uncover the tools, techniques, and insights to elevate your institution's recruitment efforts and support student success. Episodes will cover topics like essential functions of enrollment departments, expert CRM strategies, best practices for full-funnel Student Search campaigns, digital and social media trends, and optimizing communication flows. Get ready to explore strategies that drive results!
The Road to Enrollment Success: A Chat with Audrey Crum
On today's episode of Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL, Susanna, Jessica, and Lars are joined by Audrey Crum, Director of Strategy at the University of Tulsa. In light of hefty strategizing geared toward enrollment and ROI, Audrey's team at Tulsa has greatly benefited from goal restructuring, focusing on OKRs to drive success and momentum. What are OKRs, you ask? Listen in to learn more!
Whether you're a seasoned enrollment professional or just starting out, join us as we uncover the tools, techniques, and insights to elevate your institution's recruitment efforts!
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The Rise of Fake Applications: A Chat with Anthony Ranatza
In today’s episode, Susanna, Jessica, and Lars sit down with Anthony Ranatza, Director of Admission at Southeastern Louisiana University, to uncover a growing challenge facing enrollment teams nationwide.
After identifying a troubling pattern on his own campus, Anthony realized the issue wasn’t isolated—fake applications are increasingly flooding admissions systems across the country. What does this trend mean for enrollment strategy, staff workload, data integrity, and institutional decision-making?
Anthony brings firsthand insight into how this problem surfaced, why it matters, and what admissions offices should be doing to combat it. Tune in for...
Campus Visit & Outreach: A Chat with Melody Ferguson
Joining Susanna and Jessica on this episode of Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL is Melody Ferguson, Dean of Admission at Pacific Lutheran University. Melody has one child in college with another closely following, so the discussion centers on the current state of the college visit experience and the effectiveness of outreach to prospective students. Melody also provides some great insight into the parent experience and how some colleges need to capitalize on their engagement with this important influencer population.
Whether you're a seasoned enrollment professional or just starting out, join us as we uncover the tools, techniques...
Prioritizing Enrollment Management: A Chat with Dr. Jason Meriwether
This time on Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL, Susanna, Jessica, and Lars are joined by Dr. Jason Meriwether, Vice President of Enrollment at Sam Houston State University. A contributor to FUEL's Octane magazine, Dr. Meriwether is also an accomplished author and speaker. His latest book, Prioritizing Enrollment Management, is available on Amazon and is a fantastic resource for enrollment management professionals looking to find answers to the challenges they face.Â
Listen in to our discussion about data, bringing in stakeholders, and the impact that we have on the lives on our students!
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The Higher Ed Landscape: A Chat with Jessica Shasserre
Welcome back to Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL! On today's episode, Susanna and Lars introduce the newest member of the team, Jessica Shasserre! Jessica serves as the Vice President of Client Development at enrollmentFUEL and brings with her a wealth of enrollment experience. Join the gang as they discuss the challenges facing higher education professionals today, why some people see vendors as "the dark side," and if "soda" or "pop" is the correct term (Lars says it's "soda").Â
Whether you're a seasoned enrollment professional or just starting out, join us as we uncover the tools, t...
Enrollment Success Today & Tomorrow: A Chat with Jeff Baylor
Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL is back with another episode of unlocking those secrets to enrollment success. Joining Lars and Susanna is Jeff Baylor of the University of Virginia College at Wise giving the inside scoop on what really makes a difference in recruiting. Jeff's experience in his Vice Chancellor of Enrollment position brings insights all across the higher ed board from wins in marketing, CRM usage, leveraging AI, campus visits, and more. Listen in for ideas to bolster your enrollment strategy!
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Graduate Admissions: A Chat with Dr. Alyssa Orlando
On today's episode, Susanna and Lars are joined by Dr. Alyssa Orlando, Senior Director of Graduate and Professional Enrollment at Clark University in Worcester, MA. Dr. Orlando has recently completed her Ph.D., focusing her research on identifying and overcoming inherent bias in a holistic masters degree admissions process.
The conversation covers many topics, including bias in enrollment, the challenges in today's international recruitment landscape, and building trust across offices. We also discuss Dr. Orlando's research at length and the types of "first jobs" that can help bring unique tools to...
Enrollment Success with Ready Resources: A Chat with Dr. Amy Adams
Susanna and Lars are joined by Dr. Amy Adams, Executive Vice President for Planning and Advancement at Marion Community College in Marion, OH. Dr. Adams oversees the offices of Admissions, Career Services, Financial Aid, Institutional Advancement, Marketing and Communications, Student Records, Student Success and Engagement, and Workforce Solutions. To say that she wears a lot of hats is the understatement of the year!
The conversation covers many topics, including MCC's successes in recent years, creating a one-stop-shop for student success, and how community colleges can partner with four-year institutions and other...
Rethinking Enrollment Trends: A Chat with Bill DeBaun
On today's episode, Susanna and Lars are joined by Bill DeBaun, Senior Director for Data and Strategic Initiatives at the National College Attainment Network (NCAN). Bill engages in policy research, data analysis, and resource development aimed at improving students’ college and career outcomes.
The conversation covers many topics, including NCAN's mission (and how to join), a five-letter acronym that makes people say four-letter words, and the dreaded "Enrollment Cliff," which Bill actually sees as more of an "Enrollment Bunny Hill."
Whether you're a seasoned enrollment professional or just starting ou...
Bridging Communication: A Chat with Jazmane Brown
In today's trans-Atlantic episode, Susanna and Lars are joined by Jazmane Brown, Account Manager at enrollmentFUEL. Jazmane brings her 20 years of enrollment management experience to the team at FUEL, and for the next 30 minutes, she'll bring them to our listeners as well!
The discussion ranges across topics including best practices for email deliverability, the continued importance of physical mailing, and the challenges of connecting with prospective students in an increasingly noisy digital world. Listen in to glean valuable communication insights!
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Athletics & Enrollment: A Chat with Dr. James Troha
On today's episode, Susanna and Lars are joined by Dr. James Troha, President of Juniata College. Jim not only serves as president, but also has a dual appointment as a representative on the Division III Board of Governor's and as the Chair of the Division III President's Council for the NCAA (he wears a lot of hats!). The discussion ranges across topics including best practices for synergy between athletics and enrollment, the impact of the NIL, and the importance of the athletic experience to both student-athletes and the broader campus community. Join us...
Navigating Financial Aid: A Chat with Tony Erwin
Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL brings you a special episode where hosts Dr. Lars Farabee and Susanna Lehman are joined by renowned guest, Tony Erwin, a pioneer of financial aid and a warrior of enrollment. Susanna, Lars, and Tony talk about the challenges facing the financial aid world in higher education, best practices for taking on these challenges, and what to expect in the future with the new administration. Listen in for some new insight!
Looking for help with your enrollment strategy? Reach out to us at enrollmentFUEL.com.
Graduate Culture: Building Campus Camaraderie
Welcome to Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL! This week, hosts Susanna Lehman and Dr. Lars Farabee explore the concept of "graduate culture." What does it really mean? Why does it matter? And most importantly, how can institutions foster a thriving graduate culture on their campuses? Tune in as Susanna and Lars unpack the term, share insights, and provide actionable strategies to create meaningful change. Don’t miss this engaging and thought-provoking episode!
Looking for help with your enrollment strategy? Reach out to us at enrollmentFUEL.com.
Faculty as Partners: A Chat with Mandy Feiler
On our second installment of Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL, hosts Susanna Lehman and Dr. Lars Farabee are joined by special guest, Mandy Feiler, Executive Director of Enrollment Management at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Susanna, Lars, and Mandy talk about best practices for using faculty members in the recruitment process. Why is it important to use this incredible campus resource in the decision making process? How can we balance the needs of their program and the enrollment goals of the institution as a whole?
Whether you're a seasoned enrollment p...
Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL: Your All-in-One SEM Podcast
Welcome to Accelerate with enrollmentFUEL, where hosts Susanna Lehman and Dr. Lars Farabee chat all things higher education and strategic enrollment management. Whether you're a seasoned enrollment professional or just starting out, join us as we uncover the tools, techniques, and insights to elevate your institution's recruitment efforts and support student success. Listen in for the genesis of your all-in-one SEM podcast!
Looking for help with your enrollment strategy? Reach out to us at enrollmentFUEL.com.
