Enrollment Growth University: Higher Education

Dr. Raafat Zaini, Research Scientist at Worcester Polytechnic Institute discusses the dynamic enrollment model for university expansion he created at WPI and the interdependence between enrollment factors and cost centers to create a scalable model for growth detailed in his research study, Let’s Talk Change in a University: A Simple Model for Addressing a Complex Agenda.

Dr. Raafat Zaini's research interest is in the area of organizational dynamics and innovation sustainability with a focus on a multi-perspective design approach and dynamic modeling of R&D organizations and higher education institutions. Raafat holds a B.S in mechanical engineering (KFUPM 1990), M.S. in aeronautical and industrial engineering (Purdue 1999) and Ph.D. in system dynamics and organization behavior (WPI 2017).

You can reach Dr. Zaini at [email protected] and on both Twitter and LinkedIn @raafatzaini

Adam Castro, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Bloomfield College, discusses the potential accessibility, enrollment and academic benefits of test-optional admission decisions.

Adam Castro, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Bloomfield College, discusses the potential accessibility, enrollment and academic benefits of test-optional admission decisions.

Paul Fairbanks, Director of Creative Services at Gettysburg College discusses the front work necessary to prepare for, get buy-in, and launch a successful web redesign process at your institution.

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Paul Fairbanks, Director of Creative Services at Gettysburg College discusses the front work necessary to prepare for, get buy-in, and launch a successful web redesign process at your institution.

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Dr. Rob Zinkan, Associate Vice President for Marketing at Indiana University discusses the pros and cons of a branded house vs. a house of brands approach to brand architecture in higher education, and why we should consider thinking of colleges and universities more like cities than corporations.

Dr. Rob Zinkan, Associate Vice President for Marketing at Indiana University discusses the pros and cons of a branded house vs. a house of brands approach to brand architecture in higher education, and why we should consider thinking of colleges and universities more like cities than corporations.

Gus Sentementes, Audience Engagement Manager at Johns Hopkins University discusses how to build your very own chatbot to automate customer service, better assist students, and increase your inquiry generation.

Gus Sentementes, Audience Engagement Manager at Johns Hopkins University discusses how to build your very own chatbot to automate customer service, better assist students, and increase your inquiry generation.

Dr. Scott Gordon, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Eastern Washington University, discusses how they partnered with Microsoft to spin up a new business analytics degree program, in less than a year, to meet Microsoft’s demand for graduates with data analytics experience.