OMNI NASHVILLE HOTEL 250 FIFTH AVE. S. NASHVILLE, TN Greetings Colleagues, On behalf of the 2016 Conference Planning Committee, I’d like to invite you to the NAGAP 29th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee! This year’s conference theme – “Embracing Collaboration in the Student Lifecycle: Instrumental to Success” – will come to life as we converge on the Country Music Capital of the World. This lively city will be the perfect backdrop for high-energy networking, relationship building, learning and recognizing individuals who have contributed to the graduate enrollment profession. The Omni Nashville Hotel, located right downtown, and seamlessly connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, offers you an authentic escape to Music City. Come prepared to enjoy a multitude of services from the premier Mokara Spa, Goo Goo Clusters Store, Hatch Show Print, dining options and close proximity to Broadway’s Honky Tonk Row. By popular demand, NAGAP will host our 2nd Graduate Fair in partnership with Belmont University on Tuesday, April 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Also, the Professional Development Committee has planned a Pre-Conference Institute (PCI), which is a half-day program on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Featuring a presentation by Jeff Allum, associate vice president for research and policy analysis at the Council of Graduate Schools, the PCI is an intensive program structured to allow participants to delve deeply into the important topic of data. Throughout the conference there will be rich programming as we remain committed to making the educational offerings at the Annual Conference current and relevant so they meet the membership’s diverse needs and interests. Our educational sessions span recruitment and marketing; financing education; admissions operations; student services; alumni relations and engagement; enrollment modeling and strategic planning; as well as career, staff and personal development. Additionally, the Exhibit Hall will feature more than 50 exhibitors, showcasing their brands, products and services under one roof, who are ready and eager to discuss partnership opportunities. Make sure your calendar includes two important events on Wednesday! For first-time attendees, we highly encourage you to attend the First-Timers’ Session. You will have the opportunity to meet other first-time attendees and the NAGAP Board. Wednesday evening, we kick off the conference with the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. This reception is a great way to network with colleagues and meet exhibitors while enjoying delicious food and drinks. On Thursday, we are fortunate to have Dr. Arthur Levine, who is the sixth president of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. Before his appointment, he was president and professor of education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Levine will share thoughts on the six forces that have the capacity to transform higher education in profound ways as we shift from traditional students to adult learners. Thursday evening’s Off-Site Event will take us to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, where we will celebrate the history and sounds of country music, its origins and traditions, and the stories and voices of many of its honored architects. New this year, we will feature a dual plenary session on Friday, April 15. Attendees will have the option of selecting from two amazing speakers, Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington or Dr. Terrell L. Strayhorn. Both speakers are electrifying and sure to get you reenergized and full of ideas to take back home. Joining us Saturday morning for the closing keynote is Dr. Mark Milliron, who will share his thoughts on the art and science of student success. As graduate enrollment professionals, we are our profession’s legacy, and the moves we make in the present will shape those in the future. With that idea in mind, we hope that this conference is a chance to step back, connect with colleagues and remind ourselves why we do this important work. From graduate admissions professionals to educational administrators, enrollment management decision-makers, student affairs professionals and beyond, this conference is designed to meet your needs. All are encouraged to attend! We all work hard and are committed to our fields. On behalf of the Conference Planning Committee, I invite you to join us in Nashville, Tennessee. You deserve to be celebrated. See you there! Renanda Dear, 2016 Annual Conference Chair
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Registration Deadline: March 23, 2016 There are three ways to register:
1.VisitONLINE our website at www.NAGAP.org and click on the “NAGAP Annual Conference” link.
VIA FAX 2. Fax completed registration form with credit card payment information to: 913-895-4652.
3. BY MAIL
Mail completed registration form and appropriate fees to: NAGAP Executive Office P.O. Box 14605 Lenexa, KS 66285-4605 Overnight courier service only: 18000 W. 105th Street Olathe, KS 66061 After March 23, all registrations will be processed onsite. Please bring your registration form and payment directly to the NAGAP Annual Conference if registering after March 23. Registrations will not be taken over the phone. All payments must be in U.S. funds and received before the beginning of the conference. Registrations will not be processed until payment is received. NAGAP does not accept purchase orders and does not bill/invoice for services.
International Attendees Please contact the NAGAP Executive Office at 913-895-4616 or info@NAGAP.org for instructions regarding wire transfer options or if a special visa letter is required for your attendance at this U.S.-based educational event. An additional $25 processing fee will be incurred for wire transfers.
Confirmation & Questions For registrations received by March 23, NAGAP will email a confirmation notice. If you do not receive a confirmation notice within 15 business days of registering, please contact the NAGAP Executive Office. Please direct any questions regarding the NAGAP Annual Conference to the NAGAP Executive Office at 913-895-4616 or info@NAGAP.org.
PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTE Wednesday, April 13, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Additional registration required)
Making Use (& Sense) of National Graduate Education Data Jeff Allum, Assistant Vice President for Research and Policy Analysis, Council of Graduate Schools The National Postsecondary Student Aid Survey (NPSAS), the Survey of Doctorate Recipients (SDR) and the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) are just a few examples of national datasets rich with information about graduate education, yet the availability and use of these datasets are not always clear. Join our presenter as he leads a three-part workshop discussing national datasets and their utility on campus. The workshop will begin with an overview of national trends in graduate applications, enrollment and degrees, followed by a discussion about how individual campus units can access and use selected national datasets. The workshop will conclude with an interactive component during which a panel of GEM experts will lead a conversation with participants about information lacking from these datasets, issuing a call for new information regarding the graduate education enterprise.
Apply for a Pre-Conference Institute Fellowship NAGAP encourages its members to apply for a Pre-Conference Institute Fellowship, which is a great way to stretch professional development dollars during a time of increasing financial challenges. Two fellowships are available for NAGAP members. Each fellowship covers the Pre-Conference Institute registration fee. Click here to apply for a fellowship. For more information please email Kathryn Kendall, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment, State University of New York at Buffalo, at kkendall@buffalo.edu. Please include “NAGAP Fellowship” in the subject line. The essay should address how you think the Pre-Conference Institute will assist you in your professional development and how you believe your participation will help you to use national datasets and trends in graduate applications, enrollment and degrees to make informed decisions to achieve enrollment goals. Fellowship applications must be submitted by Monday, February 29, 2016. Fellowship applicants will be notified of the results prior to the Annual Conference registration deadline. For more information and updates, or to register to attend the institute, visit the NAGAP website: www.NAGAP.org.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Opening Keynote Address: Six Forces with the Capacity to Transform Higher Education Arthur Levine, PhD, President, Woodrow Wilson Foundation Sponsored in part by Keypath Education Arthur Levine is the sixth president of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. Before his appointment at Woodrow Wilson, he was president and professor of education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He also previously served as chair of the higher education program, chair of the Institute for Educational Management and senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Levine is the author of dozens of articles and reviews, including a series of reports for the Education Schools Project on the preparation of school leaders, teachers and education researchers. Dr. Levine’s numerous commentaries appear in such publications as The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Education Week and The Chronicle of Higher Education. His most recent book is “Generation on a Tightrope: A Portrait of Today’s College Student” (with Diane Dean, 2012). Among his other volumes are “Unequal Fortunes: Snapshots from the South Bronx”; “When Hope and Fear Collide: A Portrait of Today’s College Student” (with Jeanette S. Cureton); “Beating the Odds: How the Poor Get to College” (with Jana Nidiffer); “Higher Learning in America”; “Shaping Higher Education’s Future”; “When Dreams and Heroes Died: A Portrait of Today’s College Students”; “Handbook on Undergraduate Curriculum”; "Quest for Common Learning” (with Ernest Boyer); “Opportunity in Adversity” (with Janice Green); and “Why Innovation Fails.”
University and his doctorate of philosophy from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Closing Brunch Keynote: The Art & Science of Student Success – Using Data Science & Design Thinking to Help Students Learn Well & Finish Strong Mark D. Milliron, PhD, Co-Founder & Chief Learning Officer, Civitas Learning Dr. Mark David Milliron is co-founder and chief learning officer of Civitas Learning, an organization committed to helping the education field bring together the best of emerging technology, data science and design thinking to help students learn effectively and finish strong on education pathways. An award-winning leader, author, speaker and consultant, he has worked with universities, community colleges, K-12 schools, foundations, corporations, associations and government agencies across the country and around the world. In previous roles, Dr. Milliron served as the deputy director for Postsecondary Improvement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; founding Chancellor of WGU Texas; endowed fellow and director of the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development at The University of Texas at Austin; vice president for Education and Medical Practice with SAS; and president and CEO of the League for Innovation in the Community College. He is a member of numerous boards and advisory groups, including the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), the Global Online Academy and the Texas Student Success Council. Past board service includes the American Council on Education (ACE), the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and Western Governors University.
Dr. Levine has received numerous honors, including Carnegie, Guggenheim and Rockefeller Fellowships as well as the American Council on Education’s Book of the Year award (for Reform of Undergraduate Education), the Educational Press Association’s Annual Award for writing (three times) and 25 honorary degrees. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and currently sits on the board of the Educational Testing Service and Say Yes to Education.
In 1999, The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education named Dr. Milliron a Distinguished Graduate for his service to the education field. In 2007, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) presented him with its National Leadership Award. In 2011, the National University Technology Network (NUTN) named him the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award and in 2013 he was inducted into the United States Distance Learning Association’s (USDLA) Hall of Fame.
Dr. Levine was also previously president of Bradford College (1982-1989) and senior fellow at the Carnegie Foundation and Carnegie Council for Policy Studies in Higher Education (1975-1982). He received his bachelor’s degree from Brandeis
Regardless of all of his activities and accomplishments, he will quickly tell you that the most important job and the greatest blessing in his life is serving as Julia’s husband, and as father to Alexandra, Richard, Marcus and Max.
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NE W This Year!
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for one of two presentations. Our dual plenary speakers will offer unique perspectives on similar topics that should appeal to all GEM professionals.
From Access to Success: Real Talk about Cultural Navigation in Graduate School Terrell L. Strayhorn, PhD, MEd, Director, Center for Higher Education Enterprise, The Ohio State University Dr. Terrell Lamont Strayhorn is director of the Center for Higher Education Enterprise at The Ohio State University, where he is also professor of higher education in the Department of Educational Studies within the College of Education and Human Ecology. Strayhorn is faculty affiliate in the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity, the Todd A. Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male, the Criminal Justice Research Center and Penn GSE Center for MSIs. He has faculty appointments in the Ohio State John Glenn College of Public Affairs, Department of African American and African Studies, and Education Policy, Engineering Education and Sexuality Studies programs. Professor Strayhorn maintains an active and highly visible research agenda focusing on major policy issues in education: student access and achievement, equity and diversity, impact of college on students and student learning and development. An acclaimed higher education researcher and policy analyst, Strayhorn has authored eight books and monographs including “The Evolving Challenges of Black College Students” (Stylus Publishing, 2010), “College Students’ Sense of Belonging” (Routledge, 2012) and “Theoretical Frameworks in College Student Research” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013); over 50 book chapters; and more than 100 refereed journal articles, reviews and scientific reports. He is a highly sought after public speaker and presenter. To date, he has authored more than 300 international, national and state conference papers, presentations and keynote addresses. View his popular TEDx talk on belonging here. Named “one of the most highly visible new scholars in his field,” by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, Strayhorn has received numerous national awards and honors, including the ASHE Early Career/Promising Scholar Award and ACPA Annuit Coeptis Award, among others. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education named him one of the nation’s Top 12 Diversity Scholars, BusinessFirst Magazine named him one of the “Top 20 to Know in Education,” and he was named an ACPA Diamond Honoree in 2014. Strayhorn is co-editor of Spectrum: A Journal on Black Men, published by Indiana University Press; former associate editor of the Journal of Higher Education and the NASAP Journal;
and serves on the editorial boards of Journal of College Student Development, Journal of Student Affairs Research & Policy, The Review of Higher Education, College Student Affairs Journal, Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships and International Studies in Widening Participation, among others. Grants totaling more than $2.5 million have supported his research program, including funds from the U.S. Department of Education, National Science Foundation and several professional associations.
Building Our Capacity to Lead & Serve: Diversity & Inclusion in the 21st Century Jamie Washington, PhD, MDiv, President and Founder, Washington Consulting Group Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington serves as the president and founder of the Washington Consulting Group, a Multicultural Organizational Development Firm out of Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Washington has served as an educator, administrator and consultant in higher education for over 30 years. He is the president and a co-founder of the Social Justice Training Institute. He also serves as visiting assistant professor of Religion and Social Ethics at Winston-Salem State University. Dr. Washington serves on the board of Many Voices, a black church movement for LGBT persons, Campus Pride and Beyond Diversity. He serves as a trustee for the American College Personnel Association. Dr. Washington earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Slippery Rock State College, and two Master of Science degrees from Indiana University-Bloomington. He holds a doctorate of philosophy in College Student Development from the University of Maryland College Park. Dr. Washington also holds a Master of Divinity from Howard University School of Divinity. He is a writer, speaker, coach, consultant, teacher and trainer. He has spoken all over the U.S., as well as in Canada and South Africa. He serves as the co-pastor of Unity Fellowship and is the proud grandfather of five and great uncle to three. Known as “The Engagement Specialist,” Dr. Washington sees himself as an instrument of change. He works every day to help people find the best in themselves and others. He lives by the words of one of his favorite songs, “If I Can Help Somebody”: If I can help somebody as I pass along, If I can cheer somebody with a word or song, If I can show somebody that he or she has traveled wrong, Then my living shall not be in vain.
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ENHANCED EDUCATION SESSIONS In an effort to meet individual learning styles and provide enhanced networking opportunities, NAGAP is again offering various format options for educational sessions at the 29th Annual Conference. Please view the session topics on Pages 7-10 for a list of the sessions we expect to offer. Each session indicates the domain and presentation format.
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To Donate Visit the Thistle Farms donation site. Add NAGAP as the name of your “tribute” in order for your donation to be counted toward the amount that NAGAP will match (up to $500). NAGAP will also collect donations at the conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to see, sample and purchase Thistle Farms products during the conference as well!
NAGAP RESOURCE CENTER
Engage with Panelists. Panels consist of three to four participants and a moderator. These professionals, from across the country and around the world, discuss the topic at hand and bring perspectives informed by their expertise and related experience. Discover and learn from Presentations. These are educational sessions in which the presenter(s) shares information with a theater-style audience. Presenters integrate media (e.g., PowerPoint, video clips and links to websites) and engage the audience throughout the course of the session. Presentations are structured to allow time for audience participation, take-home messages and questions and answers. Participate in a Special Interest Forum. The Special Interest Forum (SIF), led by a facilitator, is a roundtable discussion during which attendees may discuss a specific topic of interest in a small group setting. This format maximizes the opportunity for open dialogue among conference attendees, as participants share their experiences and thoughts. Learn what various companies are doing and can offer the field of graduate enrollment management in a Vendor Presentation. Participants receive in-depth details on specific products or services that they may be considering using in their daily work. Similar in structure to a presentation, vendors share how a product or service works and how it may address specific needs.
NAGAP will once again offer an area exclusively for networking. The time between sessions will be approximately 15 minutes to facilitate communication. We are asking each conference attendee to bring a supply (approximately 25) of the best promotional materials their respective schools use to share with other attendees. These materials will be available in the resource center. If you are considering additional resources, this is the place to look for extra materials you want to take home with you. This area will also feature a job and message board for posting open positions at your institution, looking for jobs or leaving messages for colleagues.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pre-Conference Institute Registration Open 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pre-Conference Institute Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. JGAP & BIOGAP Meetings 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Institute (Additional registration required) 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Chapter Meetings 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Chapter Meetings 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Annual Conference Registration Open 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. First-Timers’ Session 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored in part by Liaison International
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Fun Run/Walk Sponsored in part by Keypath Education 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Annual Conference Registration Open 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Keynote Address: Six Forces with the Capacity to Transform Higher Education Arthur Levine, PhD, President, Woodrow Wilson Foundation Sponsored in part by Keypath Education 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Awards Presentations 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Refreshment & Connection Break in the Exhibit Hall
*Keep track of the sessions you wish to attend by checking the box. Check the corresponding boxes on the registration form. * 1A Utilizing Application Database Information to Identify, Assess & Modify Centralized Admissions & Academic Program Time to Admission Decision Behaviors – Admissions Operations, Presentation
1B Loading the Bases: Going beyond Metrics-Determined Scholarship – Financing Education, Presentation
1C Salary Negotiating: It Is Possible in Higher Ed! – Career, Staff & Personal Development, Panel
1D Collaborating across Campus: Utilizing Lean Business Principles to Improve Organizational Processes – Enrollment Modeling & Strategic Planning, Presentation
1E Mentor Cit y, USA: A pproaches to Building Engaging & Dynamic Alumni Mentoring Programs – Alumni Relations & Engagement, Presentation
1F What We Know & Don’t Know about Recruiting & Enrolling Graduate Students – Recruitment & Marketing, Panel
1G Metrics of International Student Success: From Inputs to Outcomes – Student Services, Presentation
1H Bridging the Gap between Education & Employment with Smarter Admissions Assessment – Vendor Presentation, Kira Academic
2D Innovations in Diversity & Inclusion: Creating Sustainable Initiatives through Continued Assessment – Enrollment Modeling & Strategic Planning, Special Interest Forum
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Networking Lunch 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 2A Integrating Application Tools to Make Best-Fit Decisions – Admissions Operations, Presentation
2B Using Results-Based Financial Wellness Programs to Optimize Graduate Student Recruitment & Success – Financing Education, Presentation
2C Inbound Marketing for GEM: A Dual Workshop for Beginners & Advanced – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation (Session continues through 3:45 p.m.)
2E Blind Spots: Knowing What You Don’t Know – Career, Staff & Personal Development, Presentation
2F Inventive Approaches to Crossing College Silos: Collaborative Recruitment at Ohio State – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
2G Supporting the Needs of 2H eMentoring: Strategies for a Changing Student Population Effective Mentoring Programs – through Collaborative Services Student Services, Presentation Networking – Student Services, Presentation
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2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 3A Recognizing Qualifications of Refugees without Proper Documentation: Best Practices from Norway & the U.S. – Admissions Operations, Presentation
3B Professional Development at an HBCU: A Reality, or a Smoke Screen to Career Advancement? – Career, Staff & Personal Development, Special Interest Forum
3C Inbound Marketing for GEM: A Dual Workshop for Beginners & Advanced – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation (continuation of session 2C)
3D Creating a Strategic Enrollment Management Culture in a Distance Learning, Adult-Focused Institution – Enrollment Modeling & Strategic Planning, Presentation
3E Equality & Fairness in Graduate Admissions: A Holistic, Non-Cognitive Approach to Admissions Decision Making in Higher Education – Admissions Operations, Presentation
3F Keeping in Touch: Using an Effective Email & CRM Strategy to Encourage Prospects to Apply – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
3G Positioning Students for Successful Outcomes through the Student Lifecycle: Leveraging Collaboration among Offices of Admissions, Career Services & Alumni Relations – Student Services, Presentation
3H English Isn’t the Only Thing Holding Back International Student Success: Why Culture, Social & Classroom Success Also Matter – Student Services, Presentation
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Refreshment & Connection Break in the Exhibit Hall 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 4A Indispensable Worker Elves: Building a Strong Assistant/Intern Program to Help a Small Office – Admissions Operations, Presentation
4B Everything but the Kitchen Sink: The Challenges Associated with Orienting New Students into Graduate Programs – Student Services, Presentation
4C There’s an App for That: Using Google Applications to Maximize Your Workplace Efficiency at No Cost – Career, Staff & Personal Development, Presentation
4D Strategic Innovation: A Leadership Imperative – Enrollment Management & Strategic Planning, Presentation
4E Partnering to Support Holistic Review in Graduate Admissions – Admissions Operations, Presentation
4F International Recruitment & Agents: A Global Roundtable – Recruitment & Marketing, Special Interest Forum
4G Leveraging Career Services as a Recruitment Resource – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
4H Marketing to Niche Audiences: How Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals Leveraged a Website Redesign to Recruit Best-Fit Students – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Off-Site Event: Country Music Hall of Fame® & Museum Sponsored in part by Hobsons
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Annual Conference Registration Open Exhibit Hall Open Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall Chapter Presidents Meeting EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
5A The ETS® Data Manager: GRE® & TOEFL® Scores & Applicant Information at Your Fingertips – Admissions Operations, Presentation
5B Expanding the Reach of Admissions Infrastructure – Admissions Operations, Presentation
5C Data-Driven Enrollment Strategy: A DIY Approach to Predictive Modeling – Enrollment Modeling & Strategic Planning, Presentation
5D Getting a Seat at the Big Table: The Emergence of Strategic Graduate Enrollment Management (SGEM) – Enrollment Modeling & Strategic Planning, Presentation
5E Building Relevancy for a Small Graduate School on an Undergraduate-Focused Campus
5F Sharpening Your Graduate Focus: A Checklist for Recruiting Graduate Students in Today’s Challenging Environment – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
5G Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: An Examination of Students’ Motivation to Enroll & What Made Them Stay – Student Services, Presentation
5H Deconstructing the Prospect Journey: “Experience Mapping” the Student Lifecycle from Prospect to Enrolled Student & Scientifically Isolating Your Target Market – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
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9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Refreshment & Connection Break in the Exhibit Hall 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 6A Making It Work & Making It Better: Leveraging Technology to Enhance Processes & Reduce Inefficiencies – Admissions Operations, Presentation
6B Strumming New Tunes in European Admissions: Potential Shifts in Global Enrollment – Admissions Operations, Presentation
6C Untapped Opportunities: Recruiting Your Undergraduates to Your Graduate Programs – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
6D Building External Partnerships That Will Increase Program Recognition – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
6E Unleashing the Power of Virtual Recruiting Fairs & Optimizing Your ROI – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
6F Innovative Strategies to Diversifying the Professoriate: Resources for Graduate Enrollment Management Professionals – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
6G Professional Development for Graduate Students: What Do They Want, What Do They Need, & Do Those Two Notions Match? – Student Services, Presentation
6H Learning from Case Studies: Strategic Admissions through a Hybrid Admissions System – Vendor Presentation, Liaison International
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Business Meeting Luncheon 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 7A Best Practices in Admissions Operations: Creating Collaboration with Faculty & Admissions Staff – Admissions Operations, Presentation
7B Successfully Managing Helicopter Parents in the Graduate Admission Process: Strategies & Legal Considerations for Dealing with Aggressive Parents – Admissions Operations, Presentation
7C Fostering Community from Application to Graduation & Beyond – Student Services, Presentation
7D Where Did They Go? Using Student Clearinghouse Data to Find Your Declines & Your Real Peer Institutions – Enrollment Modeling & Strategic Planning, Presentation
7E Reimagine the Experience: Seven Ways to Delight Your Future Students – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
7F Playing a Global Tune: Comparing GEM Structures in the U.S. & Europe – Enrollment Modeling & Strategic Planning, Presentation
7G Rapid I-20 Generation & Improved Student Experience: A Case Study on How Small Innovations Can Make a Big Difference – Student Services, Presentation
7H Build the Relationship: Web Conferencing from Prospect to Enrollment – Admissions Operations, Presentation
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Refreshment & Connection Break in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored in part by IELTS USA 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 8A Grand Ole Orientation: Building Community by Integrating New Student Orientation for Online & On-Campus Populations – Admissions Operations, Presentation
8B Best Practices for Efficiently Managing & Processing International Applications – Admissions Operations, Presentation
8C You’re Hired: Leveraging Your NAGAP Network for Career Success – Career, Staff & Personal Development, Presentation
8D What Goes into the Study Abroad Decision-Making Process: Understand Student Motivations & Enhance Your Recruitment Efforts – Enrollment Modeling & Strategic Planning, Presentation
8E Campus vs. Program: Creating a Clear Communication Plan in a Siloed Environment – Admissions Operations, Presentation
8F The 2016 Graduate School Inquiry Response Report – Vendor Presentation, Liaison International
8G Using Digital Marketing to Increase International Student Applications – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
8H What International Students (Probably!) Think about Your Website & How to Change It for the Better – Recruitment & Marketing, Panel
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. New This Year! DUAL PLENARY SESSIONS From Access to Success: Real Talk about Cultural Navigation in Graduate School Terrell L. Strayhorn, PhD, MEd, Director, Center for Higher Education Enterprise, The Ohio State University Building Our Capacity to Lead & Serve: Diversity & Inclusion in the 21st Century Jamie Washington, PhD, MDiv, President and Founder, Washington Consulting Group
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SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Annual Conference Registration Open 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Beverage Service Available 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 9A Implementing Graduate Admissions Application Processing Software in a Decentralized Institution – Admissions Operations, Presentation
9B The Three-Year Degree Debate: What 9C The Portrait of NAGAP – Career, Staff Is Your International Admissions Policy? – & Personal Development, Presentation Admissions Operations, Special Interest Forum
9D The Personal Side of Leadership – 9E Marketing on a Shoestring Budget: 9F Using Data to Inform Decision-MakCareer, Staff & Personal Development, Recruitment & Retention – Recruitment & ing & Institute Change – Admissions OperPresentation Marketing, Presentation ations, Presentation
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 10A Raising an MBA Family in Overdrive: 10B Beg, Borrow & Steal: Tech Tools to Partnership between Admissions, Admin- Survive with Limited Resources – Recruitment istration, Faculty & Corporate Partners & Marketing, Presentation to Reinvent a Successful MBA Program – Admissions Operations, Presentation
10C Peer Mentorship as an Admission & Retention Tool in Professional Graduate Programs: You Won’t Believe Our Success! – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
10D C3 = Change, Consolidation & 10E Alumni Engagement: Using Alumni Communication: How to Lead & Support as an Extension of Your GEM Team – Alumni the Consolidation of Graduate Admission Relations & Engagement, Presentation Offices Implementing GEM – Admissions Operations, Presentation
10F Data Segmentation for Graduate Enrollment: No Two Students & No Two Degrees Are the Same – Recruitment & Marketing, Presentation
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brunch & Closing Keynote Address: The Art & Science of Student Success: Using Data Science & Design Thinking to Help Students Learn Well & Finish Strong Mark David Milliron, PhD, Co-Founder & Chief Learning Officer, Civitas Learning
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TUESDAY, APRIL 12 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Graduate Fair – Belmont University NAGAP is again hosting a graduate fair immediately prior to the NAGAP 29th Annual Conference. The fair will take place at Belmont University in Nashville. Graduate fair registration is only available online due to the high likelihood this event will sell out quickly. A waitlist will be available.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored in part by Liaison International Don’t miss an evening of engaging conversations, new introductions and reconnections with old friends in our Exhibit Hall! Enjoy refreshments with fellow NAGAP attendees and exhibitors while viewing the latest innovations in our field. Exhibitors will be on hand to chat and answer any questions you have about their latest products and services. Please show your school spirit by wearing apparel from your current institution. Welcome to your first night in Nashville!
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 6:00 a.m.
Fun Run/Walk Sponsored in part by Keypath Like the title says, this is just for fun so you can get a little exercise to start your day. Water will be provided. There is no cost to participate in the fun run/walk, but you may purchase a T-shirt for $10. Be sure to indicate your participation, your T-shirt size and that you have read the waiver below on your conference registration form. Proceeds from T-shirt sales will be donated to this year’s charity, Thistle Farms. If you have any questions, please contact Francesca Reed freed@marymount.edu or Kristen Sterba kmsterba@uams.edu.
To participate in the Fun Run/Walk, please read this waiver and indicate your agreement by checking where indicated on the registration form. I know that running/walking in a Fun Run/Walk is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I'm medically able and properly trained to do so. I agree to abide by any decisions of a run/walk official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running/walking in this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the city of Nashville, TN, the Omni Nashville Hotel, the race organizers, the event sponsor, NAGAP and their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event.
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Off-Site Event: Country Music Hall of Fame® & Museum Sponsored in part by Hobsons The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, called the “Smithsonian of country music” because of its unrivaled collection, will provide the backdrop for NAGAP’s Off-Site Event, a highlight of every conference. Join us for an evening of fun, socializing and networking while exploring the many displays and self-guided tours centered around the museum’s core exhibition, Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country Music. Gift shops will also be open to help you commemorate your experience, and a dinner buffet, live band and an open dance floor will add to the experience! For more information, please visit http://countrymusichalloffame.org.
THE WEATHER & WHAT TO PACK The average high temperature in Nashville in April is 71 degrees Fahrenheit with lows in the upper 40s. Be sure to pack a jacket or sweater for the sessions as well, as meeting rooms tend to be cold. Attire for educational sessions is business casual. Show your school spirit on Wednesday by wearing your school apparel to the Welcome Reception!
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There is so much to see and do in Nashville, we could write a song about it! For more information, visit www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors. Another good resource is the hotel concierge desk. Just tell them what you want to do, and they can help you locate it!
Art Scene – Nashville is booming with art galleries, festivals, art crawls and more. Be sure to head over to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, the Downtown 5th Avenue art galleries, OZ Arts Nashville, Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, the First Saturday Art Crawl and more.
Country Music Hall of Fame® & Museum – Kick off your Nashville experience with a day at the newly expanded Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. The world’s largest popular music museum offers ever-changing exhibits featuring the legends of country music past and today’s hottest stars. Grab a bite to eat at the museum’s Two Twenty Two Grill or take some time to explore the museums’ four new retail stores offering locally-made gifts, clothing and a comprehensive selection of books and music. This is also the location for NAGAP’s Off-Site Event on Thursday evening!
Ryman Auditorium – Also called the “Mother Church of Country Music,” Ryman Auditorium has had artists as diverse as Jon Bon Jovi and Patsy Cline perform on its legendary stage since 1892. You can take a backstage tour and record your own song in the Ryman recording studio.
Music Row & RCA Studio B – Take a tour of Music Row or visit historic RCA Studio B, the famous recording studio where Elvis recorded over 200 songs. Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold and many more recorded classic hits here. Not surprisingly, the heartbeat of Music City is driven by music—from country to classical. Tours of RCA Studio B depart daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Parthenon in Nashville’s Centennial Park – You’ll find the world’s only full-scale reproduction of the ancient Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Parthenon houses an art gallery and museum as well as Alan LeQuire’s Athena Parthenos. Standing at almost 42 feet in height, Athena is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world. “Writers Night” – One of the most unique ways to hear music in Nashville is at a songwriters show. Typically called a “writers night,” songwriters are put somewhere where they are not used to being – in the spotlight. Several singer/songwriters will play “in-the round” as they sit on stage accompanied only by a microphone, a guitar and their immense talent. These shows can be found in small, intimate clubs all over town, including The Listening Room Café downtown and the famous Bluebird Cafe.
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum – Honoring musicians from stars to studio players that represent all genres of music, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum is housed in the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. From Hank Williams Sr. to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Motown to Southern Rock – there is truly something of interest to everyone. Johnny Cash Museum – Pay homage to the Man in Black at the Johnny Cash Museum located on 3rd Avenue. Featuring the most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world, this is THE Cash venue to visit for all ages. U.S. Presidents – Three U.S. Presidents called Tennessee home – Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson. You can revisit the past at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage: Home of the People’s President. Polk is buried on the grounds of the historic state capitol building in downtown Nashville. Honky Tonk Highway – Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Legends Corner, Second Fiddle, The Stage, Layla’s Bluegrass Inn and Robert’s Western World are all experts at serving up cool longnecks and hot country music. You never know who you’ll see in these Lower Broadway clubs in the shadow of the Ryman. Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Gretchen Wilson, Dierks Bentley and other stars began their careers on Lower Broadway.
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STEP ONE: Contact Information – Please make sure this information is complete as it will be used for the attendee roster and your name badge. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY.
First Name M.I. Last Name Position Title Name Preferred on Name Badge Institution Address City, State, Zip Country Phone Cell Phone (to be used in case of emergency only) Email
STEP TWO: General Information
STEP THREE: Membership
Please exclude my information from any mail list sales.
Current Members: Save time – renew your membership for 2016-2017 today! If you are a current NAGAP member, your dues will expire on June 30, 2016. The NAGAP membership period runs from July 1 – June 30, but you can renew for the next year at this time. Individual ($225) Institutional ($225) Affiliate ($450) Retired ($50) Student ($50) Associate ($200)
SPECIAL NEEDS I will need assistance: I have the following dietary requirements:
Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free Diabetic Kosher Other
EMERGENCY CONTACT (required): In case of an emergency at the conference, please contact (Name/Telephone Number/ Relationship): FIRST-TIMER: Is this your first NAGAP Annual Conference? Yes How did you hear about the NAGAP Annual Conference?
Email Website Print media Colleague/friend Previous attendee Other: How many NAGAP conferences have you attended previously? 1 4-6 2 7-9 3 10+
New Members: Join NAGAP at this time and take advantage of member conference registration rates below. Your membership will take effect on July 1, 2016. Individual ($225) Institutional ($225) Affiliate ($450) Student ($50) Associate ($200)
STEP FOUR: Conference Registration Fees Pre-Conference Institute (PCI): Current/New Member . . . . . . . . $195 Non-Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $245 Early-Bird Conference Deadline: (Register by February 22, 2016) Current/New Member . . . . . . . . $495 Non-Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $670 Conference Registration: (February 23 - March 23, 2016) Current/New Member . . . . . . . . $570 Non-Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $745 On-Site Registration: (on/after March 24, 2016) Current/New Member . . . . . . . . $670 Non-Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $845
Single-Day Registration: Prices include continental breakfast, lunch/brunch, refreshment breaks and events for that day. Thursday, April 14, 2016 Current/New Member . . . . . . . . $275 Non-Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $365
Friday, April 15, 2016 Current/New Member . . . . . . . . $275 Non-Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $365
Saturday, April 16, 2016 Current/New Member . . . . . . . . $150 Non-Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185
STEP FIVE: Fun Run/Walk Registration Yes, I will Run/ Walk in the NAGAP Fun Run/ Walk! I read and agree to the waiver on Page 11 of this brochure. Fun Run T-shirt: $10 Number of Shirts S M L XL XXL
STEP SIX: Guest(s) Attendee Fees Note: These items are already included for full registrations. Breakfast, breaks and lunch/brunch are included for single-day attendees. Please indicate the number of tickets needed. Conference Meal Plan for Guest ���������������� $250 each (Includes continental breakfast, lunch and breaks on Thursday and Friday and brunch on Saturday. Separate tickets must be purchased for the Wednesday Welcome Reception and Thursday night Off-Site Event for guests.) # of tickets Guest Welcome Reception Tickets, Wednesday, April 13, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ������������������ $45 each # of tickets Guest Off-Site Event Tickets, Thursday, April 14, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. �������������������������������$115 each # of tickets GUEST NAME(S) FOR NAME BADGE(S):
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NAGAP 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM, CONTINUED STEP SEVEN: Session Topics Please review the Annual Conference schedule on Pages 7-10 and indicate the breakout sessions that you think you would be interested in attending below. You will not be mandated to attend the sessions chosen below; the information will be used for internal planning purposes only and is subject to change.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 1G 1H
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F 5G 5H
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G 2H
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F 6G 6H
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 3G 3H
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E 7F 7G 7H
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 4G 4H
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 8G 8H
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E 9F
0 GRAND TOTAL DUE $_________ (Payment is due with the registration form)
STEP EIGHT: RSVP Are you planning to attend the Off-Site Event on Thursday, April 14? Yes Are you planning to attend the closing brunch and keynote presentation on Saturday, April 16?
Yes
STEP NINE: Method of Payment All funds MUST be submitted from a U.S. bank in U.S. funds. NAGAP does not accept purchase orders or invoice for services. Fees must be paid by check, money order or credit card. NAGAP Tax ID #11-8362047 Check made payable to NAGAP – check #____________ Charge payment to the following credit card:
9:45 a.m – 10:45 a.m. 10A 10B 10C 10D 10E 10F
American Express VISA MasterCard Discover Credit Card Number Expiration Date Name as it appears on Card Signature Date Contact Number for Cardholder
STEP TEN: Send in Your Registration Registration Deadline: March 23, 2016 (Early Bird Registration due by February 22) There are three ways to register:
ONLINE Visit our website at www.NAGAP.org and click on the “NAGAP Annual Conference” link.
VIA FAX Fax completed registration form with credit card payment information to: 913-895-4652.
BY MAIL Mail completed registration form and appropriate fees to:
NAGAP Executive Office P.O. Box 14605 Lenexa, KS 66285-4605 Overnight courier service only 18000 W. 105th St. Olathe, KS 66061
Conference Cancellation Policy Only written requests for refunds will be accepted. Please send your requests to the NAGAP Executive Office at info@NAGAP.org. NAGAP has no desire to retain fees paid by members unable to attend; however, hotel guarantees and other related expenses make the following refund schedule necessary. All refunds will be processed after the Annual Conference.
After March 23, all registrations will be processed on-site. Please bring your registration form and payment directly to the Annual Conference. Registrations will not be taken over the phone. All payments must be received before the beginning of the Annual Conference. Registrations will not be processed until payment is received. NAGAP does not accept purchase orders and does not bill/invoice for services.
Conference Cancellation Schedule: Cancellations will be accepted until March 23, 2016. Refunds will be issued in the same manner as the payment was received, minus a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after March 23, 2016. No exceptions.
The conference registration fee includes all education sessions, Welcome Reception and Off-Site Event, daily refreshment breaks, two continental breakfasts, two lunches and Saturday brunch. The conference registration fee does not include hotel room charges or transportation costs. Single-day tickets include education sessions, continental breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks only and events for that day.
Substitution of registrants is allowed. Requests for substitutions must be submitted in writing.
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HOTEL INFORMATION Omni Nashville Hotel 250 Fifth Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203 Tel: 615-782-5300 Single/Double Rate: $249 plus tax per night Triple/Quad Rate: $269 plus tax per night Reservation Deadline: March 23, 2016 Reservations may be made online. Join the Omni Select Guest loyalty program to receive complimentary Internet access in your guest room. The conference rate will be honored three nights before and after the conference dates based on availability. The deadline to confirm your reservation at the special conference rate is Wednesday, March 23, 2016. The hotel may sell out prior to the deadline date so make your reservations early. The Omni Nashville Hotel is a modern expression of the city’s distinct culture and character. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown, this hotel is the gateway to the Nashville music scene. The stylish guest rooms are well appointed with a sitting area, luxurious bedding, a comfortable desk and chair, in-room safe, Wi-Fi Internet service – complimentary for Select Guest® members, and 42” flat screen HDTVs just to name a few of the amenities. Hotel check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Requests for early check-in and late check-out are handled on a request basis directly with the hotel. The Omni Nashville offers a variety of dining options that include Bob’s Steak & Chop House, a nationally recognized restaurant featuring award-winning cuisine. Kitchen Notes features traditional Southern dishes handed down from generation to generation. The innovative farm-to-fork approach offers casual fare with a fresh approach. Gather with your friends at Barlines, the perfect place to catch live music seven days a week or watch your favorite sporting team on the many large screens. Grab your morning coffee at Bongo Java, a Nashville favorite featuring certified organic and fair trade coffee. Wind down your day at the Rooftop Pool and Lounge while enjoying stunning views of downtown Nashville.
Nearby attractions include Broadway’s thriving nightlife, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Bridgestone Arena, two blocks from Schermerhorn Symphony Hall, three blocks from the Ryman Auditorium, 2 miles from Vanderbilt University and 4 miles from Tennessee State University. Hotel description provided by Omni Nashville Hotel. For more information, please visit Omni Nashville’s website.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION NAGAP is pleased to partner with Jarmon Transportation to provide discounted shuttle service from the Nashville Airport to the Omni Nashville Hotel. Shared shuttle service is $14 per person one-way or $25 per person round trip and should be booked in advance. Private door-to-door service is also available at $30 one-way for one person and each additional person is $10 for groups of 10 or fewer. To locate the Jarmon counter upon arrival at the airport, proceed to the escalator for level two to claim your luggage. Upon collecting your luggage take the escalator down to the bottom level which is ground transportation. Proceed toward the main doors, but do not go out the doors. Look to your right before you exit the doors and you will see the Jarmon counter. Taxi service is a flat rate of $25 to the downtown area, plus an additional passenger charge of $1 when the accompanying passenger and the original passenger are going to same destination.
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