The Enrollment Clinic: Recent Episodes
Gjergj Dollani - Chief Growth Officer at Bay Atlantic University
Hosted by Gjergj Dollani, Chief Growth Officer at Bay Atlantic University - this podcast series is for education professionals. If you are in Admissions, Marketing or Leadership in the Higher Education industry, this podcast is for you. Through these 15-20 minute episodes I tackle specific issues that come up in enrollment, recruitment and admissions. Follow along and take part in our The Enrollment Clinic community in http://www.theenrollmentclinic.com
In this episode, we dive into:
🌏 The unique dynamics of the Chinese international student market
🎓 What makes Chinese students stand out from a U.S. university perspective
🌐 The impact of geopolitics on U.S. university recruitment strategies
David shares his expertise on how Sunrise International bridges the gap between Chinese students and American universities, offering invaluable insights for anyone involved in higher education marketing and admissions.
This is a must-listen for educators, marketers, and anyone interested in the future of international education!
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** This episode is sponsored by Student Growth Partners - your trusted Accreditation and Admissions Optimization solution provider. Learn more at http://www.studentgrowthpartners.com
Welcome to Episode 3 of the "Sorry, No Budget" podcast! 🎙️
Join your hosts Sam Fleischmann and Gjergj Dollani as we dive into the art of attending higher education conferences without breaking the bank. Whether you're a seasoned academic or new to the world of higher ed, we've got tips, tricks, and strategies to help you make the most of your conference experience on a tight budget.
In this episode, we cover:
- Finding affordable conferences and maximizing early-bird discounts
- Tips for cost-effective travel and accommodation
- Networking on a budget: making meaningful connections without expensive dinners
- Creative ways to access conference content and resources for free
But that's not all! As usual, we veer off into some entertaining tangents, sharing personal anecdotes and unexpected insights from our own conference adventures.
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The Enrollment Clinic presents a limited series titled "Sorry, No Budget" ...a higher education-ish podcast. I recorded this with my good friend Sam Fleischman.
This episode was recorded one week before the AIRC Convention in Phoenix (2023). Sam and I were to conduct a panel discussion on Future-Proofing Higher education. We decided to record an episode and brainstorm our ideas on the topic. It was part podcast, part rehearsal for the main event.
We cover a lot of ground. We talk about various aspects of future-proofing in higher education. What it means? How do you do it? What are some institutions doing? We also get into higher education policy regarding international student enrollment.
Let me know your thoughts on this. Don't forget to rate the podcast, subscribe, and leave a comment.
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"The Enrollment Clinic" podcast welcomes Besart Kunushevci, a leading expert in the field of academic integrity and the founder of Crossplag, the world's first cross-language plagiarism-checking solution.
In this episode, we dive into the world of EdTech and explore the challenges faced by K12 and higher education institutions in ensuring academic integrity. Besart shares his journey in the field and the innovative approach that led to the development of Crossplag. We also discuss the impact of AI technology, such as ChatGPT, in the higher education sector and the future of EdTech. Join us as we learn from Besart's insights and experiences, and discover how he is revolutionizing the way students learn and educators teach.
In Episode 8 of the Enrollment Clinic, my guest John McLoughlin from St. George's University School of Medicine talks about enrollment in a highly specialized area of Higher Education; Medicine. Many of the challenges we face at traditional universities get amplified when you are enrolling students who are interested in a specific profile.
We cover a lot of ground in this episode and I feel we need to follow up with a part 2 as I was very interested to hear about the successes John has had building a global team of admissions and enrollment professionals, and the challenges of managing teams in various geographical locations. He shares a simple, yet ingenious idea to keep each member of the team focused on the mission.
We talk about the challenge of recruiting future doctors during Covid. We talk about how to best manage budgets. What tools are best for driving enrollment. How to tackle new markets. The last 5 minutes of the episode are dedicated to recruiting, training and developing admissions personnel.
In this episode, Samira Pardanani - Associate Vice President, International Education & Global Engagement at Shoreline Community College - takes us through her experience in International enrollment, from when she started as an international student. We talk about the benefits that community colleges, like Shoreline, offer to international students, and the importance these institutions have as primary enrollment sources for traditional 4-year colleges and universities. We also talk about her strategies in entering a new market. What to look for. How long to explore opportunities. Additionally I ask her to share with us her favorite tools in recruiting and retaining international students.
This is a do-not-miss episode, packed with actionable advice.
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In this episode, George Kacenga, the VP of University Partnerships for M Squared Media / MSM Unify, talks about the recent trends in International Student enrollment; changes in student preferences on how they communicate with colleges and universities; and the marketing, enrollment support and global reach that MSM & MSM Unify offers to colleges and universities around the world.
MSM is an international recruitment and marketing management organization that offers not just online enrollment management platforms, but also in-country representation, marketing services and facilitating academic partnerships in 20 different markets around the world.
In this episode of The Enrollment Clinic, my guest David Arango (Director of Recruitment, Latin America and Europe at Global Study Partners) and I discuss the Latin American market. We cover a range of topics from the intricacies of various countries, regions and cultures within Latin America to working with Global Study Partners and what higher education institutions should expect from partnering with Global Study Partners.
Global Study Partners (GSP) is a unique online platform that allows international students to search, compare and apply for thousands of courses globally. Study destinations include Australia and New Zealand, USA and Canada, UK and Ireland. The GSP platform links international students with education institutions through GSP approved education agents and channel partners. GSP provides a unique pre-enrollment experience for students and our channel partners.
I decided to record this short 12 minute episode because 1) there is no good research out there as to what works best FEES vs DEPOSITS, and 2) because I have been thinking and experimenting with this topic a great deal, so I have some data and results that I share in the podcast (it may be directional, but it is a good starting point.
The experience is based on an open-enrollment university environment, so my analysis is based on admitting any student that meets the minimum qualifications. Therefore, Fees vs. Deposits becomes a big decision point (especially with International Students).
Give it a listen and let me know your thoughts. What is your experience at your institution?
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I invited my friend, Granit Doshlaku -- Head of Search at Manaferra (http://www.manaferra.com) -- to discuss SEO for Higher Education. Granit is an expert in the field and Manaferra is a multi-award-winning Search Marketing agency.
We talk about what Search Marketing encompasses, trends in higher education, content, etc. We spend a good amount of time talking about what universities do right, when it comes to SEO, and what they do wrong.
There is definitely tons of info to pack in our 25 minute conversation, and especially a great deal of tips and tricks on how to excel in reaching prospective students online.
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In this episode, my guest Linh Truong, Director of Admissions and Marketing at Bay Atlantic University talks about her experience in the US as an international student, and how that drives the work that she currently does as the person in charge of recruitment and enrollment. We cover a handful of topics and she dives into the types of marketing and recruitment activities that are effective in International Recruitment.
As always, give it a listen and let me know your thoughts. If you find the topic interesting please share this podcast with friends or colleagues that might find it useful as well.
In the first episode of the Enrollment Clinic I talk about working with student enrollment agents, agencies and platform. I often find myself on the receiving end of phone calls from other admissions officers from various universities either asking for referrals or asking how to best work with agencies. Therefore, I decided to record this short episode where I cover the following topics:
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Pros of Working with Agents
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Cons
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How to vet agents
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How to onboard them
Give it a listen and let me know what your thoughts are on the topic or just the content I'm sharing here. If you find the topic interesting please share this podcast with friends or colleagues that might find it useful as well.