Join us for the second of four "J Term" editions of the Lunchcast.  This week we play the extended conversation with Carin Smith, Midwest Regional Admissions Manager for Beloit College, in Beloit Wisconsin.  Carin took us on a delightful journey of the benefits of having a regional, the joys of the role, and the unique aspects of regional admission counselors.  She then brings some real "Joan Crawford / wire hangers" energy when we discuss whether or not regionals should drive in for Saturday duty.  This is a conversation you'll want to fully take in!

In the first of four "J Term" editions of the Lunchcast, join us for the extended conversation with Pam Johnson, of Pam Johnson Consulting.  Pam took us on a masterclass of the student decision process, from browsing to shopping to buying, walked through the role of financial aid, how to work with parents, and even some advice to give admissions counselors.  

As a previous guest, Jeremy Tiers often says, training admissions counselors is not just an activity in August.  Additionally, ongoing professional development for admissions directors is not either.  In this episode, we'll discuss both topics - training your staff after fall travel, and continuing your own professional growth.  To do that, we're joined by Rafael Figueroa, Dean of College Guidance at Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Jennielle Strother, Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management at Concordia University Texas in Austin, Texas.

For many (perhaps most) colleges, we'll never hit our enrollment targets without a successful recruiting year from the athletics department.  Ensuring a strong relationship between admissions and athletics is critical for any admissions director.  Joining us to discuss the nuances, tensions, and opportunities in this relationship are Dan Tudor, Founder of Tudor Collegiate Strategies in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Daryle Tucker, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin.

When utilized correctly, regional admission counselors can help you dig deeper into a territory than you could from campus.  When used incorrectly, they're coming to campus every fourth Saturday.  This week we're discussing what we get wrong, what we get right, and how a regional admission counselor can help you connect with a new territory.  We are fortunate to be joined by Traci Flowers, Post-secondary Counselor at Deerfield High School in Deerfield, Illinois and Carin Smith, Midwest Regional Admissions Manager at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin.

There is a wide range of perspectives on how best to include independent counselors in your recruiting operation.  This week, we are joined by two fantastic guests to work through this topic: Meggan Mattson of College Fit Consulting in Denver, Colorado, and Steve Syverson, Dean of Admissions Emeritus at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin and recently retired Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at the University of Washington - Botthel in Botthel, Washington.

A successful admissions operation often relies on strong relationships with one or several community based organizations.  However the ways we engage with CBOs and the students they serve can often require a different approach.  This week, we are joined by Alia Georges, former College Preparation Coach at College Bound St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri, and Marc Young, Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

An evergreen topic for sure, but this week we dive into some of the best marketing approaches and tactics for Admissions Directors to consider.  We're joined by Scott Voris, Managing Director at KelmscottEDU in Berkeley, Illinois and Carlos Cano, Director of Admission Communication and Marketing at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey.

Handling campus visits has never been more dynamic, challenging, or important.  This week, we talk through these challenges with Angelica Melendez, College and Financial Aid Specialist at South San High School in San Antonio, Texas and Gerri Daniels, Executive Director of Admission at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan.

The process a student goes through to make a final enrollment decision can sometimes seem mystical.  To help break it down, we're joined this week by Sonia Ryan, Director of College Counseling at Justin-Sienna High School in Napa, California, and Pam Johnson, of Pam Johnson Consulting in St. Paul, Minnesota.