Jess Snover, Director of Admissions Recruitment at Lycoming College, joins FYI host Gil Rogers to talk about the challenges and opportunities of the current admissions landscape. Coming from a smaller institution, Jess understands the benefits and advantages that come with the education these institutions provide. 

Jess and Gil talk about the difficulties both with the recent FAFSA challenges and the years of virtual learning during the COVID pandemic that have occurred to the class getting ready to enter their higher education journeys. Jess talks about her own experience going to Lycoming as a freshman, and what the university was able to provide for her and can offer to other potential students who may not find a match with the vibe of larger institutions. 

They talk about how the admissions funnel is the inversion of the shape of advancement side, and how the two sides can coordinate and work together to strengthen the connections and support students through their whole journey from initial interest to becoming an alumni. Find out about the advantages and strengths of these smaller institutions in the higher education field.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Introduction and Welcome | 00:00 

Jessica Snover's Background and Career Journey | 00:58 

Motivations and Challenges in Higher Education | 03:03 

Navigating Enrollment and Student Support | 06:29 

Looking at the Admissions Funnel | 10:29 

Having Support at Each Phase of the Funnel | 13:15 

Admissions and Advancement Synergy | 18:28 

Collaborative Efforts and Alumni Engagement | 21:51 

The Importance of Communication | 28:03 

Conclusion and Contact Information  | 34:32 

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Jessica Snover LinkedIn
• Jessica Snover Email
• Lycoming College
• FYI: Navigating the Challenges of Small Colleges with Scott Novak
• FYI: Leadership Through Change and Challenges with Carlos Cano