| Preconference Workshops |
| Dates ____________________________________ | Early Registration March 29 - July 19 Member/Nonmember |
Regular Registration
July 20 - Aug. 23
Member/Nonmember |
Late Registration
Aug. 24 - Sept. 24
Member/Nonmember |
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Admission Middle Management Institute |
Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (breakfast included) |
$500/$550 |
$535/$585 |
$570/$620 |
| Chief Enrollment Officers’ Forum | Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (breakfast included) |
$500/$550 | $535/$585 | $570/$620 |
| Directing a Dynamic College Counseling Program | Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (breakfast included) |
$400/$450 | $435/$485 | $470/$520 |
| Transitioning to Private Practice College Consulting | Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) |
$300/$350 | $335/$385 | $370/$420 |
| Admission Middle Management Institute |
Program Facilitator:
David Burge, Vice President for Enrollment Management, George Mason University (VA)
Admission Middle Management Institute serves as a unique professional development opportunity for mid-level leaders within the field of college admission. The workshop is designed to foster collegiality and transparency in the exchange of insight critical to professional advancement. AMMI challenges participants with content suggested as essential to the successful growth trajectory of mid-level admission professionals: strategic thinking, budget management, staff management, integrating technology, and more. The leadership and facilitators of this workshop utilize case studies, small group discussions, promising practices and expert panels to cultivate life-long professional competencies and connections. This workshop is ideal for those with at least 3-7 years of experience within the field.
Topics to include:
- Strategic planning
- Leadership and staff management
- Project management
- Budget management
- Career trajectory
- Admission trends
| Chief Enrollment Officers’ Forum |
Program Facilitator:
Pamela T. Horne, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Purdue University (IN)
Chief Enrollment Officers' Forum is designed to inform and support the efforts of senior-most enrollment and admission leaders in postsecondary institutions. The varied demands, including changing demographics, diminishing budgets and increasing accountability and transparency, heighten the need for innovative and sustainable strategies designed to achieve institutional goals. The workshop engages participants with prominent current and future considerations impacting enrollment management: diversity, access and inclusion; financial and institutional aid; organizational change and strategic planning. The leadership and facilitators of this workshop incorporate research analysis, best practices and lessons learned, as well as dialogue among peers to foster a rigorous professional learning community.
Topics to include:
- Ethics of practice
- Supporting diversity on campus
- Institutional financial aid strategies
- Presidential vision for enrollment management
- Admission trends
- Building an enrollment management team
| Directing a Dynamic College Counseling Program |
Program Facilitators:
- Martin Bonilla, Director of College Counseling, the College Preparatory School (CA)
- Dr. Esther Hugo, Adjunct Professor, Loyola Marymount University School of Education (CA)
- Robyn A. Lady, Director of Student Services, Chantilly High School (VA)
- Dr. Patrick O'Connor, Associate Dean of College Counseling, Cranbrook Kingswood School (MI)
- Rod Skinner, Director of College Counseling, Milton Academy (MA)
Directing a Dynamic College Counseling Program is an intensive preconference
workshop designed to support secondary school college admission professionals,
college counseling department directors and supervisors, aspiring directors,
and veteran counselors, in the acquisition of essential tools, resources, and
knowledge pertaining to the field. The workshop includes content focused on
defining and aligning departmental vision, industry challenges and trends, as
well as data analysis and leadership. The facilitators of this workshop provide
hands-on training, expert panels, as well as resources to support participants.
Topics to include:
- Defining and aligning your mission
- Examining your college-going culture
- Building and managing a college counseling program
- Admission trends and industry challenges
- Data analysis and action plans
- Leadership
| Transitioning to Private Practice College Consulting |
Program Facilitators:
- Steven R. Antonoff, Ph.D, Antonoff Associates, Inc. (CO)
- Sue DePra, Independent Educational Consultants Association (VA)
- Mark H. Sklarow, Independent Educational Consultants Association (VA)
Transitioning to Private Practice College Counseling, presented in cooperation with the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), focuses on the keys to building a successful independent college counseling practice. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to prepare for a successful transition – discussing business issues (marketing, contracts, liability); understanding the differences between school-based and independent consulting, including parental involvement; exploring ethics, resources, field research, and more. This workshop is designed specifically for those now working as university admission officers or secondary school counselors who are considering using their existing knowledge to begin work as an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) in the future.
Topics to include:
- Ethics of practice
- Financial and personal goals
- Working with students and families
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing your services
- Service delivery models
