Mission Admissions

In this episode of Mission Admissions, Jeremy has a conversation with Brian Piper about the rapid evolution of AI in higher education, focusing on how colleges can adapt, the importance of dedicated AI leadership, and practical strategies for integrating AI tools effectively.

Listen to Brian's Podcast on the Enrollify Network — AI for U

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

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In this episode of Mission Admissions, Jeremy is joined by Stevie Blyler, a Digital Marketing Strategist at Bucknell University. Stevie shares insights on how colleges can connect the dots and leverage their data to increase personalization during the student recruitment process, and improve collaboration between marketing, admissions, and operations.

Guest Name: Stevie Blyler, Digital Marketing Strategist, Bucknell University

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevie-blyler/

Guest Bio: Stevie Blyler is a Digital Marketing Strategist at Bucknell University, where she focuses on digital advertising, analytics and emerging technologies that support the University’s enrollment and marketing goals. Her work spans paid media strategy, audience engagement and the use of AI-powered tools to create more personalized experiences for prospective students and families.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Emily Messer, a university president who shares insights and challenges on the day-to-day realities of her position - including building a campus wide culture of recruitment and retention, effective communication strategies, and the value of a higher education degree.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Kelly Peiffer who shares insights on how colleges can leverage authentic storytelling to drive enrollment and build genuine connections with prospective students and their families. You’ll hear strategies for creating impactful stories, balancing brand consistency with authenticity, utilizing social media effectively, and more!

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Andréa Castro who shares insights on career growth, self advocacy, and the power of just doing the work. You’ll walk away with practical advice on how to position yourself for growth.

Guest Name: Andréa (Dréa) Castro, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Lafayette College

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacastro5/ 

Guest Bio: Andréa (Dréa) Castro is the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Lafayette College. She has experience across territory management, application review, transfer admissions, merit selection and appeals, fly-in programming, and staff onboarding. Dréa began her admissions career at Centenary University in 2019 and holds a B.A. in Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey and an M.A. in Leadership & Public Administration from Centenary University. 

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Dr. Kevin Thomas about the importance of healthy disagreement among higher ed leaders and teams. They explore how fostering constructive conflict can drive growth, improve decision-making, and enhance team collaboration.

Guest Name: Dr. Kevin Thomas, Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Success, the University of Central Arkansas

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-thomas-48a0a25a/

Guest Bio: Dr. Kevin Thomas is the Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Success at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) where he’s been for the past 7 years. Kevin previously served as the Director of Retention and Student Success at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). At UCA, Kevin establishes the collective vision and direction of the offices within Enrollment Services & Student Success, which includes Academic Advising, Admissions, Financial Aid, the Registrar's Office, Online, Transfer, and Returning Student Services, Strategic Enrollment Communication, Student-Athlete Advising, Student Success, and the Veterans Resource Center.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Lauran Hundshamer, VP of Admissions and Marketing at St. Kate’s. Lauran shares how her team leverages personalization to boost the campus visit experience, engagement, and enrollment.

Guest Name: Lauran Hundshamer, Vice President of Admissions and Marketing, St. Catherine University 

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauran-hundshamer-rott/

Guest Bio: Lauran Hundshamer is a seasoned marketing and enrollment professional with over two decades of experience in higher education, EdTech, and private business. She joined St. Catherine University in 2022, and her passion for the institution is rooted in personal experience. A proud Saint Paul native, Lauran’s family legacy includes three generations of St. Kate's alumnae. 

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with NACAC’s CEO, Angel B. Pérez. Angel shares his thoughts on the future of the college admissions workforce, leadership development, why there continues to be high turnover, the importance of energy management, and more.

Guest Name: Angel B. Pérez, Chief Executive Officer, NACAC

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-b-perez-71418b87/

Guest Bio: Angel B. Pérez, Ph.D. is a globally recognized leader in higher education who is dedicated to expanding access, championing student success, and building a culture of empowered leaders across the profession. As CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, he represents more than 28,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide, serving as the association’s chief voice to government, media, academia, and global partners.  He’s also the author of “The Hottest Seat on Campus: Mastering the Art of Leadership in College Admission”.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with longtime Higher Ed leader, Jennifer McCarrel, who shares insights on building and maintaining a strong team culture. Jenn talks about the importance of authenticity, clarity, adaptability, small acts of appreciation, and more!

Guest Name: Jennifer McCarrel, Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermccarrel/

Guest Bio: Jennifer McCarrel, APR, is a communications and marketing strategist driven by a simple belief: when you tell the right story the right way, you create momentum that changes what’s possible. As Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, she leads how the university shows up, connects and grows—overseeing brand, enrollment marketing, media, digital and creative strategy. Jennifer is known for building strong teams, asking the right questions and bringing a clear, intentional approach to aligning storytelling with enrollment, reputation and long-term institutional success.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Sarah Pelyhes, a first year counselor who was recently honored with MACAC’s Rising Star Award. Sarah shares some of the lessons she’s learned in year one, as well as how to grow as a new professional working in the Higher Ed space.

Guest Name: Sarah Pelyhes, International Recruitment Coordinator & Admissions Counselor, Kalamazoo College

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-pelyhes/

Guest Bio: Sarah Pelyhes is the newly appointed International Recruitment Coordinator, and an Admissions Counselor at Kalamazoo College. Prior to stepping into her role at K, she received her Master in Global Higher Education at the Universidad de Alcala de Henares, and taught ESL at a local primary school. Sarah is a graduate of Hope College. 

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.