2015 annual conference

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Welcome Le er…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..………....……..….…4

Conference Notes…………………...…………………………………………………………………………………….……….…………………………….……....5

GACRAO Service Project……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………….……….6

Saturday and Sunday Events and Workshops….…………………….....…………………………………………………………..………...........…...7

GISEM……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……..…….8

Pre‐Conference Workshops………….……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………...……….….….10

General Session Speaker……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...12

Monday Events and Sessions……..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

Entertainment…………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………23

Plenary Speaker…………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...24

Tuesday Events and Sessions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25

Conference Commi ees………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….29

Exhibitor Informa on…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..32

Past Presidents……………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...36

Event Center Map………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..38

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Dear Fellow GACRAO Members,

On behalf of the Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Of-ficers, welcome to the Classic City! What a wonderful time of year to host our 62nd annual GACRAO conference. Fall is in the air and the theme of One Team, One Goal is quite fitting in the midst of football season.

Please spend these few days meeting and reconnecting with colleagues, visiting with our Corporate Partners, attending sessions, and taking time to reflect on the ideas you can take back and implement at your institution.

The Executive Committee, Program Committee, and other volunteers have tire-lessly worked to ensure that this conference will be meaningful to all attendees. President-Elect, David Jenkins, and his Program Committee have created a ro-bust program that is going to make it challenging for you to decide which session to attend. There are eight concurrent sessions for each time slot. Great job! Once you decide which session to attend you will quickly realize that the Georgia Center is a great place to host a conference based on the comfort of the meeting space. In between sessions and during breaks, you can also take advantage of the variety of conversation areas. If you have any questions, ask someone from the Local Arrangements Committee or the knowledgeable and friendly staff at the Georgia Center.

Something new to the conference this year is a Plenary Speaker at the Closing/Business Session. Please make plans to attend the final session of the conference. I promise that you will not be disappointed with the words of wisdom from Louise Hill. Speaking of words of wisdom, Dr. Stuart Gulley will be the keynote speaker at Monday’s lunch.

The Corporate Partners support GACRAO each year and without them there would not be a conference. There are many opportunities for you to meet them, to talk about their products, and to certainly thank them for their support of GACRAO. Also, thank Melody Kesler for doing a tremendous job working to secure corporate partnerships this year.

The list of those to thank for helping make a conference is quite long. So, while reviewing the program to learn more about the concurrent sessions, also make note of the listing of committees. Thank them for their service and find a way to ‘plug-in’ to the organization next year. If you have any questions about GACRAO leadership opportunities, just ask or make plans to attend the GACRAO session.

We are One Team with One Goal!! The team consists of all involved in higher education with the goal of educating peo-ple and changing lives. I have been a part of higher education for over 20 years, and I have never been more excited about the future of our profession.

It has been my pleasure serving as the GACRAO President this year, and I look forward to continuing to be an active part of this fine organization for years to come. GACRAO is more than a professional organization to me; it is family.

Enjoy the conference!

Regards,

Donna H. Webb GACRAO President 2014-15

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

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CONFERENCE NOTES

WelcometoAthensandtheUGAHotelandConferenceCenter!Weareexcitedyouhavejoinedusforthe62ndannualGACRAOconference.Ihopeyouwill indtheconferenceanopportunitytorecharge,net-work,andincreaseyourknowledgeandprofessionalskills.

TheExecutiveandProgramCommitteeshaveworkedveryhardtoprovideyouwithanexcitingandin-formativeslateofprograms.WearealsopleasedtowelcomeDr.StuartGulley,PresidentofWoodwardAcademy,asourkeynotespeakerandLouiseHillfromtheJ.W.FanningInstituteofLeadershipDevelop-mentattheUniversityofGeorgiaasourplenaryspeaker.

Thisisasmoke-freeconference.Asacourtesytoothers,pleaseremembertoturnoffcellphonesduringconferencesessions.PerGACRAOpolicy9.756.76,violatorsofthisconferenceetiquettestandardmaybesubjecttoembarrassmentand/orridicule.

PleasejoinmeinofferingaspecialthankyoutotheProgramCommitteemembersBrendaBoonstra,ErinChadwick,MelanieFinlayson,BernardGreen,andLauraThorntonaswellasthecommitteemembersandpresenterslistedforputtingtogetheraprogramthatIbelieveofferssomethingforeveryone.AspecialthankyoutoJonathanScottforcreatingtheartworkfortheprogram.Tothecorporatepartners,thankyouforyourgenerous inancialsupportinhelpingtomakethisconferencepossible.

Enjoythe62ndannualconferenceandremember“OneTeam,OneGoal”!

Sincerely,

DavidJenkinsGACRAOPresident-Elect2014-2015

CAMPUS TOURS OF THE

UGA CAMPUS WILL

BE AVAILABLE

SUNDAY 3:00PM

MONDAY 4:00PM

TOURS WILL LEAVE FROM THE HOTEL

LOBBY

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GACRAO SERVICE PROJECT

GACRAO’s 2015 service project is providing food to children who might not have substantial meals at home. Food 2 Kids was started by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as a way to combat childhood hunger. Food 2 Kids provides approximately six meals and two snacks each weekend that school is in ses‐sion to previously identified school children in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Ha‐bersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Oglethorpe, Rabun, White and Stephens Counties. Each week, volunteers pack and deliver 100 bags to various schools throughout the community and school officials distribute the sacks to the stu‐dent. More information can be found at their website:

http://www.foodbanknega.org/food‐2‐kids‐program

Please consider donating one of the food items below. If you would like to make a monetary donation, GACRAO will be issuing a check to Food 2 Kids for any monies collected at the conference. Please bring your food donation or cash donation to the LAC table and make a different in the lives of our children. Checks can be made payable to GACRAO.

Food Items Needed:

Peanut Butter

Pop‐top soups and ravioli

Granola

Fruit cups

Juice boxes

http://www.foodbanknega.org/food-2-kids-program

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

Begin End Event Loca on

11:00 AM 12:00 PM Execu ve Commi ee Room D

1:00 PM 3:00 PM Registra on Conference Registra on

1:30 PM 2:30 PM GISEM Session 1‐A: Newcomers Room Q

1:30 PM 2:30 PM GISEM Session 1‐B: Second Year A endees Room R

2:45 PM 3:45 PM GISEM Session 2 Room 3

3:30 PM 7:00 PM Tailgate and Football Game Viewing Dawg House

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015


8:00 AM 8:45 AM Breakfast Courtyard Cafe

9:00 AM 5:00 PM Registra on Conference Registra on

9:00 AM 10:00 AM GISEM‐ Session 3 Room Q

10:00 AM 11:00 AM GISEM‐ Session 4 Room Q

11:00 AM 4:00 PM Corporate Partner Set Up Pecan Tree Galleria

12:15 PM 1:45 PM GISEM Session 5 and Lunch (GISEM, Execu ve Commi ee, Past Presidents)

Oak Room

2:00 PM 3:00 PM GISEM‐ Session 6 Room Q

3:00 PM 5:00 PM Pre‐Conference Workshop: USG Tui on Classifica on Masters Hall

3:00 PM 5:00 PM Pre‐Conference Workshop: MOWR Room KL

3:00 PM 5:00 PM Pre‐Conference Workshop: 1st Year Professionals Room R

5:30 PM 7:00 PM Opening Session for all A endees Mahler Hall

7:00 PM 8:00 PM Recep on with Corporate Partners for all A endees Pecan Tree Galleria

8:00 PM 9:30 PM Dinner on Your Own See the Local Arrangements Table For Sugges ons

9:30 PM 11:00 PM Hospitality Suite Open for all A endees Press Box—5th floor

3:00 PM 5:00 PM UGA Campus Tour (walking) Meet in Hotel Lobby

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015

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GISEM

GISEM 2015 Consultant, Matt Hauer

Ma Hauer leads the Carl Vinson Ins tute’s Applied Demography Program, which provides state and local leaders with current demographic data and detailed popula on projec ons so that they can more effec vely

address issues and plan for the future. He also instructs offi‐cials on the use of demographics in public decision making. He is the recipient of the 2014 E. Walter Terry Award in Applied Demography and is frequently quoted in na onally syndicated newspapers. Hauer has emerged as the go‐to person for in‐depth knowledge of Georgia’s popula on and has given doz‐ens of public presenta ons in recent years to groups such as the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Kaiser Family Founda on, the board of advisors of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and Governor Nathan Deal’s Council on Rural Affairs.

Prior to coming to the Ins tute of Government, Hauer was a sta s cian in the Popula on Es mates Branch of the US Cen‐sus Bureau in Washington, DC; a survey supervisor for the US Census Bureau in Atlanta; and a planner at the Atlanta Region‐al Commission.

Areas of Exper se: demography, popula on es mates and forecasts, changing mortality pa erns, aging, school demographics

On behalf of the GISEM Commi ee, I am excited to welcome

Registered Enrollment Professional graduates, current and

new REP candidates, and Enrollment Management Veterans.

GISEM 2015 offers a rich agenda of strategic enrollment man‐

agement topics presented by talented faculty.

GACRAO’s advanced track curriculum is designed specifically

to address the needs of our senior professionals who require

a more substan ve selec on of sessions dealing with complex

issues. This ins tute is designed for in‐service professionals

and delivered as a companion to the annual conference.

Inaugurated in 2006, par cipants a ain the dis nc on of Registered Enrollment Professional by

a ending two annual conference ins tutes and 30 contact hours in prescribed field experiences.

If you are considering par cipa on in GISEM 2016, be sure to stop someone with the GISEM ribbon on their

nametag and ask about the program.

Have a great conference!

Nichole Kennedy, REP

GISEM Commi ee Chair

http://www.cviog.uga.edu/demography

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Session Details

G1.1A Loca on: Room Q

GISEM Newcomers

Saturday, 1:30 PM ‐ 2:30 PM

Presenter: Clint Hobbs, Young Harris College

This session will broadly review the opera onal defini on of enrollment management regarding history, career development, fundamentals in the partnerships within Enrollment Services, and the emerging field for professional enrollment officers.

G1.1B Loca on: Room R

Second Year A endees

Saturday, 1:30 PM ‐ 2:30 PM

Presenter: Kelly Vickers, Toccoa Falls College

Second and third year a endees will engage in interac ve table dialogue regarding field visit experiences supple‐

mented with current issues influencing enrollment management.

G2.1 Loca on: Room R

Leading for Great Service

Saturday, 2:45 ‐ 3:45 PM

Presenter: Melanie Mirande

You already know how to provide good customer service but do you know how to lead people to do the same? This session will provide strategies for leading a group of employees toward providing the best service they can.

G3.1 Loca on: Room Q

Strategic Agility: Increasing U lity of Student Informa on

Sunday, 9:00 AM—10:00 AM

Presenter: Dr. Rodney Parks, Elon University

Capitalizing on reten on has never been more important. Enrollment managers must compete to recruit from a

smaller pool of qualified students, o en with fewer resources. By analyzing ins tu onal business processes and

understanding the trends that drive enrollment, these leaders can op mize reten on and iden fy areas of sustain‐

able student growth. For example, many schools have seen decreases in summer enrollment. In contrast, Elon

University has seen a staggering 36% increase in summer credit hours and a 35% increase in enrollment, gener‐

a ng approximately $2.2 million in new revenue. The use of strategic data analysis has empowered Elon with a 360

degree perspec ve of enrollment, enabling faster and more informed innova on. This session will examine Elon’s

ini a ves to grow and maintain enrollment while reducing educa onal costs and also explore how other ins tu‐

ons can model these ini a ves with respect to unique student and ins tu onal needs.

Key elements of session:

· Data analy cs and workflows to iden fy enrollment trends and ins tu onal needs

· Data analy cs to reduce ins tu onal costs and barriers to student success

· Strategies for marke ng to under‐enrolled and nontradi onal student popula ons

· Strategies for marke ng new innova ons to students and parents


GACRAO Past Presidents’ Panel Discussion

Sunday, 10:00 AM ‐ 11:00 AM

Presenters: Sco Argo, Clint Hobbs, Nichole Kennedy, Cindy Peterson

This session will focus on professional development and how it plays a vital role in the growth of one’s career.

GISEM

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Session Details: Sunday, November 1, 2015

S1.1:

Loca on: Masters Hall

USG—Tui on Classifica on Training

Presenter: Sarah Wenham, University System of Georgia

This pre‐conference workshop will serve as an introduc on to the USG tui on classifica on process, out‐of‐state waiver policies, lawful presence requirement, and an overview of the available resources and guidance related to tui on classifica on and the out‐of‐state tui on waivers.

S2.1:

Loca on: Room KL

The NEW Move On When Ready Enrollment Program: Expanding Dual Enrollment Opportuni es in GA

Presenters: Penny Strong, Georgia Student Finance Commission Gary Mealer, Georgia Department of Educa on Dianne Lassai Barker, Technical College System of Georgia Bruce Applewhite, Middle Georgia State University

This spring, Governor Deal signed SB 132 and SB 2 into law which created the new Move On When Ready program to enhance the opportuni es for students to earn dual credit or take college courses while in high school. The new Move On When Ready (MOWR) Program, removes financial barriers and streamlines exis ng opportuni es into one program with one funding source, making the op ons easier to navigate. This session will provide an overview of the new MOWR program and will highlight the program regula ons, secondary requirements and postsecondary op ons.

GISEM & PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

S3.1 Loca on: Room R

1st Year Professionals

Presenters: Barbara Wilson, Brenau University Michael Bethea, ADP Laura Ledford, Georgia Gwinne College

This year’s New Professionals workshop will be aimed to assist those who are new to the profession of Enrollment Management. We will explore the highs and lows of the profession and how to make the best of each situa‐on. The facilitators will assist you with me management, essen al skills, travel ps, and much more. This is a

high energy interac ve workshop that you don’t want to miss!

G5.1 Loca on: Oak Room

Change in the Peach State: Demographic Trends and Analysis—Lunch Served

Sunday, 12:15 PM—1:45PM

Presenter: Ma Hauer, Carl Vinson Ins tute of Government. University of Georgia

At the dawn of the 21st century, it was apparent that Georgia was changing rapidly, with drama c implica‐ons for the state. Only 40 years earlier, in 1960, Georgia had become a predominately urban state. By Cen‐

sus 2010, Georgia had catapulted to the eighth‐largest state, home to the ninth‐most populous city in Ameri‐ca, with one of the most rapidly diversifying popula ons in the na on. The 1990s and early 2000s saw espe‐cially rapid popula on growth as Georgia nearly doubled in popula on between 1990 and 2010. However, the Great Recession changed this growth paradigm: Parts of Georgia and some Georgians are not experienc‐ing this rapid growth as 82 coun es in Georgia – half of the state’s coun es – have lost popula on since 2010 and nearly 10% of Georgia coun es are among the 100 poorest in the United States. What will Georgia’s fu‐ture look like? Will its popula on con nue to grow, and where will this growth be concentrated? What are the opportuni es and challenges Georgia’s future popula on poses as we hurdle toward the mid‐century?


GISEM Roundtable

Sunday, 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Presenter: Dr. Nichole Kennedy, Augusta Technical College

Discussion and Wrap‐up

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 3:00 - 5:00 PM

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You’re Invited!

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PECAN TREE GALLERIA

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Corporate Partner Reception

Win One of Two $150 Prizes!!

Join us in the Hospitality Suite!

PRESS BOX (located on the 5th floor)

Sunday 9:30 -11:00 PM

Monday 5:30PM - 6:30 PM Monday 10:00PM - 11:00 PM

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GENERAL SESSION AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER MAGNOLIA BALLROOM

Dr. Stuart Gulley Dr. Stuart Gulley serves as the seventh president of Woodward Academy, the largest college‐preparatory school in the Con nental U.S., with 2,700 students. Previously, he served as president of LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia, for 13 years. Prior to joining LaGrange College, Dr. Gulley served for ten years in several administra ve capaci es at Emory University, including the posi on of Associate Vice President for University Development and Church Rela ons. An ordained United Methodist minister, Dr. Gulley received his undergraduate training at Vanderbilt University, his Master of Divinity degree from Emory University, and his Ph.D. from Georgia State University.

His research interests include the moral dimensions of leadership. His latest work, published by Mercer University Press, is tled: The Academic President as Moral Leader: James T. Laney at Emory University, 1977‐1993.

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7:45 AM 8:45 AM Con nental Breakfast for all A endees Hill Atrium

8:00 AM 11:00 AM Conference Registra on Conference Registra on

9:00 AM 4:00 PM Corporate Partners Area Open Pecan Tree Galleria

8:45 AM 9:30 AM Concurrent Sessions Breakout Rooms

9:30 AM 9:45 AM Morning Break with Vendors for All A endees Pecan Tree Galleria



11:45 AM 1:45 PM Lunch: Keynote Speaker, GISEM Gradua on Magnolia Ballroom

2:00 PM 2:45 PM Concurrent Sessions Breakout Rooms

2:00 PM 4:00 PM Graduate School Fair Hill Atrium

2:45 PM 3:15 PM A ernoon Break with Vendors for all A endees Pecan Tree Galleria

3:15 PM 4:00 PM Concurrent Sessions Breakout Rooms

4:00 PM 6:30 PM Free Time

Historical Walking Tour of UGA Available Meet in Hotel lobby for Tour

6:30 PM 7:30 PM Dinner Magnolia Ballroom

8:00 PM 11:00 PM Entertainment Masters/Press Box/Courtyard

5:30 PM 6:30 PM Hospitality Suite Open for all A endees Press Box—5th floor

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015

MONDAY EVENTS & SESSIONS

Sunday: 7:00 AM Monday: 6:45 AM Tuesday: 6:45 AM

Join us in the lobby for a Run/Walk around Athens!

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M1.4 Loca on: Room L

Enrollment Opportuni es/Collabora ve Solu ons

Intended Audience: Admissions and Recruitment

Presenters: April Wood, University of West Georgia Randy Blackmon, University System of Georgia eCore Karen Lingrell, University System of Georgia eCore

Is your ins tu on ready to take it to the next level with enrollment ? Did you make service to special popula ons and collabora on a part of your Complete College Georgia ins tu onal goals? Are you intrigued with how to capture future students who will be successfully retained and graduate within a desirable meline? Come learn about one collabora ve partnership approach. The University System of Georgia's eCore program partners with ins tu onal func onal areas of Admissions and Registrars. The program is readily available to help your ins tu on provide the core in a flexible, affordable, fully online manner. It's me to get crea ve for student popula on growth!

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

M1.1 Loca on:

Masters Hall

The Evolu on of eCreden als

Intended Audience: Registra on/Student Records

Presenters: Dr. Rodney Parks, Elon University

Jesse Parrish, Elon University

As ins tu ons across the na on race to create co‐curricular/experien al transcripts and launch cer fied electronic diplomas, what steps should Registrars take to educate students on how to use these new technologies? Do we automa cally assume if we build it students will use it? How do we market these new technologies in way that students build these creden als throughout their academic career, knowing the impact it may have on their career? What impact will these new creden als have on employers? How will electronic records con nue to evolve? Join us in a discussion of the impact these technologies have had on Elon University, strategies being deployed to educate students, faculty, and staff on the new eCreden als, view a snapshot of assessment data from employers on these new innova ons, and be the first to witness the prototype of a new academic record that may permanently change the concept of the academic transcript.

M1.2 Loca on: Room FG

The Registrar’s Annual Report: Presen ng Your Office so Others Will No ce

Intended Audience: Registra on/Student Records

Presenter: Meredith Braz, Dartmouth College

You know you work hard, but how do you get the work of your office recognized? Do you prepare an annual report and if so, does it just get a glance and then is filed away? Borrowing from our colleagues in Admissions/Enrollment and Development who are pros at presen ng metrics and yearly achievements, we will look at ways to present an annual report that is readable, reaches broad audiences, and helps to promote our goals. We will discuss what data to collect, how to gather it, and how to present various accomplishments in a format that will be read as well as share ideas on where to make the report available to reach various cons tuents.

M1.3 Loca on: Room K

Fantasy Admissions

Intended Audience: Enrollment Management

Presenters: Rick Clark, Georgia Ins tute of Technology Amy Clines, Columbus State University Ma McLendon, Georgia Ins tute of Technology Chaffee Viets, Georgia Ins tute of Technology

Fantasy Football is a na onal passion. Each fall thousands of Americans download apps, troll websites, follow religiously on Twi er , blogs and podcasts, all in the hopes of gaining an edge, outpacing the compe on, and winning their League! Let's be honest.... that sounds a lot like college admission, right? In this session, we'll explore the eery parallels between Fantasy Football and nuances of the admission process, i.e. yield predic ons, holis c review, and shaping a class. You can also count on some ps and tricks for building office and inter‐office morale, as well as friendships and rivalries that will last a life me... or at least a season.

Session Details: Monday, November 1, 2015; 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS

M1.6 Loca on: Room R

THEY CAME, THEY SAW, THEY ENROLLED: Conquering the Campus Visit Experience

Intended Audience: Recruitment

Presenters: Ashley Young, Georgia State University Mallory McKenzie, Georgia State University

Recrui ng high‐ability students at Georgia State University has never been so exci ng! Through partnerships with Undergraduate Admissions, the Parents Club and Faculty Affiliates, we have iden fied successful strategies that make our large university feel “small.” Join us as we share ps on campus collabora on and engaging student lead‐ers when developing personal and memorable recruitment visits.

M1.5 Loca on: Room Q

Ways That We Say “Yes”: Transforming Admissions Teams from Gatekeepers to Door Openers

Intended Audience: Admissions

Presenters: Ka e Ross, University of West Georgia Anthony Powers, University of West Georgia

In this session, we will discuss ways that Admissions Offices can open doors for students and adopt an a tude of "saying yes" (within compliance of course). We will cover how to connect Admissions personnel to their purpose (of helping students); we will also discuss some of the specific programs and ways that the UWG Office of Undergraduate Admissions says "yes."

M1.7 Loca on: Room YZ

The Redesigned SAT Suite of Assessment: Understanding Scores and Uses

Intended Audience: Admissions/Recruitment

Presenter: Joseph Montgomery, CollegeBoard

The redesigned SAT Suite of Assessments is finally here! The redesigned PSAT/NMSQT was recently administered in October, and the redesigned SAT will soon make its debut in March. Come learn how to make the best use of the informa on it provides you about your prospec ve students. Topics covered will include understanding new scores and what they mean, using concordance to compare previous scores to redesigned test scores, and under‐standing the impact of the SAT Suite for Higher Educa on Recruitment and Admissions, including considera ons for search orders.

M1.8 Loca on:

Mahler Hall

Accredita on Update


Presenter: Steven Sheeley, SACSCOC

This session will focus on recent SACSCOC policy updates that are par cularly important for academic policies, records, and creden als. This session will also address recent policy updates related to recrui ng and publica on.

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Session Details: Monday, November 2, 2015; 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

M2.1 Loca on:

Masters Hall

Free Tools of the Trade: U lizing Inexpensive and Free Technology to Make Your Job More Efficient

Intended Audience: Technology

Presenters: Sco Argo, Augusta University Ma Smith, Augusta University

Are you finding that you are being asked to constantly do more with less? Are you wan ng to increase your use of technology but you don’t have the me to research and find out what works best? We have found them! Learn more about free tools, apps, and programs that you can use in your daily work life to increase produc vity and reduce hassle. Desktop, tablet, and phone applica ons will be highlighted. We will also discuss FERPA and other privacy implica ons to using these tools.


Summer Leadership Programs: The Impact on Applicants and Yield


Presenters: Andra Brantley, Georgia State University Tony Wahab, Georgia State University

This session will highlight how colleges and universi es can appeal to more students by implemen ng summer leadership programs. It will analyze the impact on applica ons and yield from students that a end the program and provides insight on what students expecta ons are for a college that is trying to recruit them.


Along Came Data


Presenters: Meredith Head, Kennesaw State University Jacinta Luster, Kennesaw State University

Did you know that only one of six people wash their hands when they use the bathroom? Out of six students, how many of those will attend your institution? Along Came Data: a presenta on on how to retrieve data. Using data to the advantage of knowing, predic ng trends and recrui ng poten al students, whether they wash their hands or not.


Coaching Our Veterans to Victory


Presenter: Dr. David Snow, University System of Georgia

This session will share some of the ways our state is helping our student veterans overcome the challenges of high‐er educa on to score lifelong victories!


Championing the Transfer Student: Crea ng and Fostering a Transfer Friendly Campus


Presenters: Barbara Wilson, Brenau University Cindy Peterson, Piedmont College Selena Magnusson, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

This session will examine some of the ways the Technical College System of Georgia and the Georgia Independent Colleges Associa on partnered together to provide an educa onal forum to discuss na onal trends and research regarding transfer students. Several of Georgia's success stories and implementa on steps to become a transfer champion will be highlighted. This session is designed for anyone having responsibility for improving the transfer process. Par cipants will walk away with a be er understanding of successful transfer student policies and prac‐ces and ac onable next steps at the campus level.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

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Empower Your Students By Simplifying Scheduling! How Student Schedule Planning Benefits the En re Ins tu on

Intended Audience: Registrar/Records

Presenter: Haley Johnson, College Scheduler LLC

Are you challenged to improve student service, increase on‐ me gradua on, and enhance course demand accura‐cy? During this session, we will demo the func onality of the schedule planner and share the benefits for students and administra on. College Scheduler provides every possible schedule op on to your students, reducing frustra‐on during registra on. At the same me, administra on benefits from real‐ me course demand, enrollment op ‐

miza on, and bulk scheduling specific student popula ons. By providing a more efficient registra on process, stu‐dents can maximize courses taken each semester, increasing on‐ me gradua on, and improving the student expe‐rience. Integrates with Banner, Colleague, PeopleSo , DegreeWorks & Home Grown Systems. Used by UNG, UWG, Georgia Regents University & Georgia College.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS


Beyond the Catalog—Rethinking Academic Content

Intended Audience: Registrar/Records/Technology

Presenter: Nicole Arsenault

Academic Content Management can do more than just create online catalogs. SmartCatalog IQ maintains con‐sistent informa on across the enterprise, from websites to student informa on systems, not to men on syllabi, online forms, and curriculum management.

M2.8 Loca on:

Mahler Hall

Working Together: One Team, One Mission for One Goal

Intended Audience: Professional Development

Presenter: Kathlyn Smith‐Burden, Southern Crescent Technical College

Whether you work in the Admissions or Registrar’s Office, you must learn how to get a long and blend work styles for the common goal—building the college.

Interested in earning that next degree?

Visit the GACRAO Graduate College Fair

Monday, 2:00-4:00 PM, Pecan Tree Galleria

Par cipa ng Schools Include:

Albany State University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Southwestern State University

LaGrange College

Reinhardt University

University of Georgia

Columbus State University

Georgia Southern University

Georgia State University

Kennesaw State University

Piedmont College

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Session Details: Monday, November 2, 2015; 10:45AM – 11:30 AM

M3.1 Loca on:

Masters Hall

Survival of the Fi est


Presenters: Bernard Green, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Luke Ellis, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

“Survival of the Fi est” will be an interac ve presenta on geared towards new professionals. The topics will have more of an admissions lens, but is sure to help any new professional “survive” the Office of the Registrar or Admis‐sions!

Darwin gave us the Origin of Species. Darwin’s work lead to “Survival of the Fi est.” The GACRAO world can be its own jungle, and this jungle has plenty of dangers for the unsuspec ng. You hear those drums? Don’t worry! We will lead you through this world just like Alan Parrish lead Judy and Peter through Jumanji. We will help you navi‐gate with the three A’s, instead of a compass, machete, and dice. Watch out for Van Pelt, the monkeys, and that really pre y plant!


ACCEL Socially in Your Community

Intended Audience: Admissions and Recruitment

Presenters: Caitlin Bailey, Darton State College Kathleen Brown, Darton State College Kricket Speegle, Darton State College

This session will cover the topics of working as a team and using team member strengths to recruit students. Topics include recrui ng dual enrollment students within your community through social media sites and networking strategies. It will also focus on building community rela ons within our local area.


GATRACS Update


Presenter: Daphene Blackmon, University System of Georgia

GATRACS (Georgia Ar cula on Coopera ve Services) is a partnership of the USG, the TCSG, the GICA, the GSFC, and the GADOE, whose goal is to make college credit transfer informa on transparent and easy to access and encour‐age Georgia ci zens to complete their college degree. The GATRACS portal, linked from the GaFutures website, is a web applica on that allows people who have earned college credit to search for college credit transfer opportuni‐es. We will demonstrate how the GATRACS portal works. We are also involved in the new (MOWR) Senate Bill 132

and Senate Bill 2 endeavors. We will provide the latest informa on about credit transfer and dual enrollment.


Diplomas on Stage: The Good, The Bad, and Not So Sure!!!


Presenters: John Brown, Spelman College DeShaun Alexander, Spelman College

The aim of this presenta on is to share with the audience lessons learned and techniques used by the Office of the Registrar at Spelman College to enhance the correct delivery of diplomas to the right student during the com‐mencement ceremony. Included in the presenta on will be informa on on how Banner coding and Microso Excel have been u lized to improve the accuracy to which one can distribute diplomas on stage during the live ceremo‐ny.

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS


Creden als Solu ons: The Total Package Transcript Solu on

Intended Audience: Registra on/Records

Presenters: Joana Blankson, Georgia Piedmont Technical College Rock McCaskill, Armstrong State University Steven Stubbs, University of North Georgia Amy Willis, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Josh Hoagland, Creden als Solu ons

Creden als Solu ons is the largest sender and receiver of electronic transcripts in the industry. We have a variety of op ons to fit Higher Educa on’s unique needs and support all solu ons with world‐class customer service for your staff and students. Come hear your peers discuss how we offer the best combina on of solu ons and service for their ins tu ons.

M3.8 Loca on:

Mahler Hall

U lizing Student Interns in Admissions


Presenters: Cindy Boyles Crawford, University of Georgia Kelly Bird, University of Georgia

UGA has incorporated an undergraduate student internship for over ten years. This programs serves two main func ons: 1) to assist in providing customer service to our growing number of prospec ve students and those in‐terested in UGA; and 2) to foster interest in the field of higher educa on and colleges admissions. Over the years, we have benefi ed from having these students work in our office and they have benefi ed from the professional experience.


It’s Time to Reimagine Your Course Catalog

Intended Audience: Registra on/Records

Presenter: Gina Monaghan, DIGARC

Learn why nearly 400 colleges and universi es have partnered with DIGARC to transform the way they manage their catalog and curriculum. The tradi onal course catalog has undergone an important metamorphosis. It's no longer just an exhaus ve list of courses, programs, and policies. It's how students map out their future careers; it might even have been the deciding factor for a ending your school. Create, organize and publish interac ve course informa on in real me‐all while maintaining a comprehensive audit trail of every decision made along the way. With Acalog and Curriculog, you have the power to streamline, track, and control the course lifecycle from concep on to publica on. Discover why we’re the market leader and how we can put our exper se to work for you.


TCSG’s TEAMS Early Alert: First Year of Implementa on and It’s Impact on Reten on of Students and Faculty Rela onships


Presenters: Nimisha Raval, Technical College System of Georgia Lisa Russell, Georgia Northwestern Technical College Jan Webb, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

The impact of the TCSG TEAMS Early Alert System on reten on and on student and faculty rela onships will be discussed.

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Session Details: Monday, November 2, 2015; 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

M4.1 Loca on:

Masters Hall

Embracing Technology in the Office of the Registrar

Intended Audience: Technology

Presenter: Stephanie Speer, Columbus State University

Columbus State University recently implemented Banner workflow and Argos. I will discuss what changes were made and how our processes were affected.


Reaching the Later Genera on: Increasing Legacy Student Recruitment


Presenter: Calle Wallace, University of West Georgia

This session will present using a partnership with the alumni associa on and recrui ng efforts, promo ng your in‐s tu on to the next genera ons of those who have already a ended and graduated from the ins tu on, and showing that the ins tu on is not the outdated version your parents and grandparents a ended.


Not Your Average Work Study


Presenters: Laura Alger, Georgia Ins tute of Technology Luis Ocasio, Georgia Ins tute of Technology

Many work study students walk into and away from our offices feeling a bit like outsiders, believing that they are only hired temporarily to file documents, make copies, or run errands. Ul mately, we have to give our work study students the opportuni es to explore new responsibili es to be er equip them with the tools necessary to be‐come future leaders. This session will provide ideas and examples on how the Registrar’s Office at Georgia Tech is challenging, inspiring, and increasing feelings of confidence and belonging with our work study students and how the Registrar staff leverages these resources to fulfill its mission.


Is That Document Real? Apos lles, Great Seals, and Other Ways to Authen cate Degrees


Presenters: Kim Helphens ne, University of Georgia Melody Kesler, University of Georgia

A general overview of the different ways diplomas and other educa onal documents can be authen cated. We will also share ideas for how to best meet the needs of our students while not drawing a "flag" or "penalty" for unsportsman‐like conduct!


“What’s Your BAIT?” Using Outreach and Recruitment to Recruit Diverse Popula ons

Intended Audience: Recruitment, Professional Access and Equity

Presenters: Anthony Johnson, University of Georgia Drake Russell, Columbus State University

This breakout session will focus on recruitment in diverse popula ons by u lizing outreach in programming. We will seek and discover ideas in a roundtable discussion.

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M4.8 Loca on:

Mahler Hall

Change the Way Your Ins tu on Recruits Transfer Students with Transferology

Intended Audience: Recruitment/Technology

Presenter: John Panzica, CollegeSource

Transferology is na onal network that provides ins tu ons of higher educa on with a simple way to promote transfer and recruit more students. With the push of a bu on, students can see a list of possible schools that will accept their previously taken courses, standardized tests, and military training. Is your ins tu on looking for a be er way to capture these students? Since its launch, approximately 190,000 poten al transfer students from around the world looked to Transferology to help them find out where their college credit will count.

This session will explain Gainful Employment Disclosures and Student Repor ng to NSLDS for compliance for Title IV funding of programs. This pertains mainly to technical schools and proprietary school's diploma and cer ficate programs of study wherein disclosure of programs and repor ng of student data is required to Department of

Educa on.


Gainful Employment Repor ng and Disclosure Basics


Presenter: Holly Bates, Technical College System of Georgia


Enhancing Efficiency in the Catalog, Curriculum, and Scheduling Process Across Campus With CourseLeaf

Intended Audience: Registrar, Records, Technology

Presenter: Ma Koop, CourseLeaf from Leepfrog Technologies

CourseLeaf's Catalog (CAT), Curriculum (CIM) and Sec on Scheduler (CLSS) so ware is revolu onizing the academic process for more than 150 ins tu ons. CAT and CIM are the leading solu on for the seamless progression from curriculum proposals to publishing a web, mobile and print ready catalog that accurately reflects an ins tu on's programs. CLSS includes powerful tools that put users in control of the schedule of classes with visual reports of schedule distribu on and a robust rules‐engine for valida ng schedules. These solu ons provide an online and intu‐i ve interface that allow all members within a department to contribute to the edi ng and approval process. Learn how CourseLeaf can work to enhance efficiency on your campus.

Session Details: Monday, November 2, 2015; 2:00— 2:45 PM

* Accepted by the Georgia Professional Standards Commis‐sion

* GPA included with all course‐by‐course evalua ons

7900 Matthews - Mint Hill Rd., Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28227

(p) 704-772-0109 (f) 704-545-2484 www.foreigntranscripts.com

http://www.foreigntranscripts.com

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Veterans Educa onal Benefits 101


Presenter: Mike Rogers, Atlanta Regional VA

This will be an overview session of current regula ons related to Veterans Educa onal Benefits and how they can impact students enrollment, progression, and gradua on.


What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger...Eventually


Presenters: Kevin Chambers, Georgia Southern University Christy Rickard, Georgia Southern University Amy Smith, Georgia Southern University

The past few years have seen high staff turnover in Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia Southern. At one point we were down nearly a quarter of our staff. Learn the strategies used to ensure nothing (much) fell between the cracks. Hear how our team rallied to meet goals and take care that service to students and colleagues remained at a high level.


Strategies for Scholarship Selec on


Presenters: Sco Argo, Augusta University Cindy Boyles Crawford, University of Georgia Chaffee Viets, Georgia Ins tute of Technology Ashley Young, Georgia State University

As the costs of a endance con nues to rise across all types of ins tu ons, awarding scholarships to incoming stu‐dents is more important than ever before. This will consist of a panel discussion with several USG ins tu ons. We hope this conversa on will allow for an exchange of ideas and strategies across ins tu ons. We hope to include the following topics in this discussion: Regents Waivers, scholarship applica ons and review, scholarship promo on and publica ons, need versus merit based scholarship selec on and yield strategies.

M5.1 Loca on:

Masters Hall

Na onal Student Clearinghouse Update


Presenter: Joe Roof, Na onal Student Clearinghouse

Come learn how your partner, the Na onal Student Clearinghouse, is addressing current hot topics in higher edu‐ca on including:

Reverse Transfer – an update on our newest service available to colleges.

Enhancements to the Clearinghouse Enrollment Repor ng compliance process.

Revenue genera ng opportuni es available to you with Clearinghouse services.

Transcript Services enhancements, including automa on op ons, the prin ng/mailing of transcripts, the uni‐fied inbox for incoming transcripts, electronic transcript op ons and more.

Clearinghouse Research Center reports and StudentTracker enhancements The Na onal Student Clearinghouse is focused not only addressing today's issues, but tomorrow’s challenges as

well.

Session Details: Monday, November 2, 2015; 3:15—4:00 PM


Athletes Can Be Tour Guides Too!


Presenter: Mat Edmunds, Columbus State University

How many mes do you get a call from athle cs at the last minute asking to show a prospec ve athlete around? Why does each sport not have their own tour ambassadors? Future team leaders? At Columbus State we are working on this idea and it is being successful (minus a few brick walls!!).

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Posi ve Plays That Will Last For Days: Quick Pitch, Sustaining a Drive, and Ul mately Winning the Game


Presenters: Erin Chadwick, Augusta University Taylor King, Columbus State University Macy Knowles, Augusta University

Approaching the drawing board with enthusiasm and gaining momentum as you move down the recruitment sea‐son with passion. Your plays are sure to get fan votes for the Hall of Fame.


Extending the Creden al: Empowering the Learner


Presenter: Tyuh Fe erman, Parchment

At its core, Parchment believes that creden als ma er. To senders, issuing creden als is their mission and charter. To receivers, in order to evaluate and provide entry to the next opportunity. And to stu‐dents, who seek to be er their life and circumstance through educa on. Parchment’s pla orm empow‐ers both administrators and learners. Come learn about the future of eTranscript and creden al man‐agement, including features such as mobile support, automa on without IT involvement, and ordering and fulfillment for eDiplomas and other official documents.

M5.8 Loca on:

Masters Hall

HOPE and Zell 101


Presenters: Nancy Ferguson, University of Georgia Wanda Hicks, Athens Technical College

The Georgia HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship and Grant programs have provided educa onal opportuni es to Georgia students for more than 20 years now but the rules keep changing! Come get an update on HOPE and Zell and how they impact your students from the former President of GASFAA, Nancy Ferguson from the University of Georgia and Wanda Hicks from Athens Technical College.

Monday Evening 8:00-11:00PM

DawgTown Entertainment and DJ - Magnolia Ballroom

(2 Free Drinks tickets provided)

Monday Night Football - Pecan Tree Galleria

Post Huddle Fire Pit/Game Area - Pecan Tree Courtyard

(Hot cider and cocoa will be served)

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BUSINESS MEETING AND PLENARY SPEAKER

Louise Hill Louise Hill joined the University of Georgia Fanning Ins ‐tute in 2003. Her primary work includes program design, curricu‐lum development, and teaching with a focus on adult leadership educa on. Louise guides the Ins tute’s Community Leadership development programs. Currently, Louise is exploring leadership development for people with disabili es. As a part of this work, she is serving as vice‐chair of the Georgia Voca onal Rehabilita‐on Agency Board.

Previously, Louise served as the Director of Development and Alumni Rela ons for the University of Georgia College of Agri‐cultural and Environmental Sciences. In this role she oversaw the fundraising and alumni ac vi es for the College. Before coming to UGA, Louise was Director of Program Development and Educa on for the Georgia Farm Bureau Federa on.

Louise is an alumnus of Leadership Georgia and former Board Member. She received the 1994 Kerr Award for her ac ve support of Leadership Georgia and the 2005 Leadership Georgia Threadgill Award recognizing her community service. She was a founder of the Georgia Agri‐Leaders Forum. She has served as President of the University Of Georgia College Of Family and Con‐sumer Sciences Alumni Associa on and the Abraham Baldwin Ag‐ricultural Alumni Associa on.

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Begin End Event Loca on7:30 AM 8:30 AM Con nental Breakfast for all a endees Hill Atrium



10:30 AM 11:30 AM Closing Session with Plenary Speaker for all a endees Mahler Hall

11:45 AM 1:00 PM Execu ve Commi ee Room D

8:00 AM 10:00 AM Exhibit Area Open Pecan Tree Galleria

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015

TUESDAY EVENTS AND SESSIONS

Session Details: Tuesday, November 3, 2015; 8:30 AM ‐ 9:15 AM

T1.1 Loca on:

Masters Hall

Recrui ng Outside the Box


Presenters: Will Brown, Georgia College and State University Kenneth Rozier, Middle Georgia State University

You don’t have to be the first college to use the newest social media pla orm. You don’t have to purchase the most expensive CRM on the market. Whether your college is recrui ng to increase your total enrollment or you’re out to focus on designated student groups, this presenta on gives you the tools and ideas to be able to implement new prac ces for your team, no ma er your budget size. Learn to maximize your current resources by u lizing your own data in non‐tradi onal ways to build your most efficient and effec ve recruitment plans. Don’t get stuck re‐crui ng inside the box!

T1.2 Loca on: Room FG

Serving Those Who Have Served Us


Presenters: Patricia Ross, Technical College System of Georgia Barry Munday, Cha ahoochee Technical College

Do you have military service veterans or veteran family members enrolled in your college or university? Have you

ever struggled with making the connec on with these students transi oning into college a er leaving the military?

Would you like to learn more about their background, experiences, and expecta ons to enable you to be er sup‐

port them, increase their reten on and help them achieve their academic goals a er or in harmony with their mili‐

tary career? Learn about the Technical College System of Georgia’s ini a ve, the Green Zone Program, designed to

help you serve those who indeed have served us so well.

T1.3 Loca on: Room K

Tracking Student Progress with the Degree Works Student Educa onal Planner


Presenter: Lynn Miller, University System of Georgia

Learn to use tracking func onality in the Degree Works Student Educa onal Planner to help students stay on the path towards degree comple on! Tracking program of study requirements can help students and advisors deter‐mine whether a student is on plan to graduate, catch issues early in the advising process for correc on, and evalu‐ate milestones completed by term or by plan. Join us as we walk through basic configura ons related to tracking, explore ways to compare planned requirements to completed coursework, and more!

T1.4 Loca on: Room L

FERPA and Georgia Open Records


Presenters: Arthur Leed, University of Georgia Melody Kesler, University of Georgia

All schools are subject to both FERPA and the provisions of the Georgia Open Records Act. This session will present ways schools can insure compliance while also be er understanding the differences between the regula ons. Also, we will discuss student rights and responsibili es under both.

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Session Details: Tuesday, November 3, 2015; 8:30 AM‐9:15 AM

T1.5 Loca on: Room Q

Advising and the Registrar’s Office Teaming Together to Improve Reten on and Progression


Presenters: Heather Metress, Augusta University Katherine Sweeney, Augusta University

Augusta University has invested heavily in the reten on, progression, and gradua on of its students. This invest‐ment includes technology, people, me, and a belief that allowing the Registrar’s Office and the Academic Advise‐ment Center to share some historically separate func ons would allow for cleaner data, improved communica on with academic departments, refinements to university policy, and be er student outcomes. What ini ally seemed like Draconian steps to some have already resulted in significant improvements in RPG in a very short period of me!

T1.6 Loca on: Room R

U lizing Student Leaders in Opera ons: How to Make the Most of Their Experience and Yours


Presenter: Nicole Wolfe, University of West Georgia

Student leaders in Admissions don't always have to mean tour guides/ambassadors; they can be a wonderful asset to the opera ons side of the Admissions house and can assist with GPA calcula ons and receiving electronic tran‐scripts/suppor ng documents as well as being that forward facing resource with walk‐ins and emails all while si ng at the front desk/welcome area. By crea ng specific training workshops/documents and a structured daily plan, student leaders can be given the chance to build their resumes and support the admissions team in a huge way that helps keep the prospec ve student and opera ons team members on track throughout the applica on process.

T1.7 Loca on: Room YZ

Talk Nerdy to Me: Connec ng to the Two‐Year College High Achieving Transfer Bound Student

Intended Audience: Recruitment/Technology

Presenter: Sarah Reynolds, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Some of the na on's highest academic achievers are beginning at the community college, saving money and com‐ple ng their general educa on coursework. Learn proven techniques and opportuni es of engaging and recrui ng these outstanding scholar leaders.

T1.8 Loca on:

Mahler Hall

Managing PR Nightmares in Higher Educa on


Presenters: Erin Layton, University of West Georgia Ross Hegenwald, Valdosta State University

This session will be a comprehensive look at mul ple case studies of situa ons at state universi es and private in‐s tu ons that garnered nega ve publicity and na onal a en on. Par cipants will leave the presenta on with tools to be er understand what to expect and how to manage their own conflicts when they inevitably arise.

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Session Details: Tuesday, November 3, 2015; 9:30 AM ‐ 10:15 AM

T2.1 Loca on:

Masters Hall

The Campus Visit: Crea ng an “Experience”


Presenter: Sco Argo, Augusta University

Whether it is a campus tour, open house, accepted student recep on, or orienta on, we all know that campus vis‐its play an important role in the college choice process. But what part of the campus visit affects a student’s deci‐sion to enroll? This session will highlight informa on on important elements of the campus visit and provide some basics and examples on how staging a be er campus visit ‘experience’ will posi vely impact your enrollment.


“Give That Dawg a Bone” ‐ Admissions Alumni Card Wri ng Campaign


Presenter: Susan Byus, University of Georgia

An example of a successful admissions alumni partnership program will be shared with the audience. Alumni volun‐teers are offered the opportunity to write congratulatory notes to accepted students. This win‐win program offers an engagement opportunity for alumni and a personal touch to the students.

T2.3 Loca on: Room K

Military Outreach: Strategies for Serving Our Veterans


Presenter: Mark Eister, Georgia Perimeter College

The student veteran popula on across most campuses has exploded over the last several years, and every indica‐on is that this trend will con nue. Does your school truly understand this excep onal group of students and their

unique challenges? Is your ins tu on engaged in Military Outreach to become more veteran friendly? This session will present the current situa on and trends surrounding student veterans. You will then be presented with exam‐ples of proven strategies, prac ces, and policies that promote successful transi on of veterans to postsecondary educa on, including training developed specifically for campus faculty and staff who interact with them.

T2.4 Loca on: Room L

How to Correct ADC Errors


Presenters: Susan Edwards, University System of Georgia Jeniffer Postell, University System of Georgia

The session is designed to address the common errors that appear in the ADC and to show how the errors should be corrected. We will also discuss how to avoid making the errors.


The Game Plan: Recruitment Travel Planning Best Prac ces


Presenters: Amy Clines, Columbus State University Taylor King, Columbus State University

When planning recruitment travel, informa on and resources are crucial to a successful road trip! During this ses‐sion, we'll examine a number of approaches to se ng up your calendar. By looking at previous enrollment data and comparing it with na onal sta s cs and prospec ve student informa on, recruitment travel can be focused and frui ul. We'll discuss using both paid‐for as well as free so ware, along with online resources. Open discussion with the audience will add addi onal value to this session, as we'll all share different methods of travel planning and expose each other to a variety of helpful tools and techniques.

T2.6 Loca on: Room R

Admissions: A Day in the Park


Presenters: Luke Ellis, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Brooke Jernigan, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

This is your cket to the amusement park, where the roller coasters are free! Join two seasoned professionals as we talk about the highs and the lows of being a recruiter/admissions counselor. Your emo ons will range from heart‐warming to gut‐wrenching through the twists and turns as we describe students, parents, and counselors that we have encountered through the years. Whether this is your first season on the road, or your fi h, let us help you keep your seat belt fastened and your hands inside the cart!

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T2.7 Loca on: Room YZ

Forms are Like Broccoli—good for you but some mes hard to digest


Presenter: Ken Fisher, InviteRight

One of the big challenges facing Higher Educa on professionals today is how to collect student informa on, wheth‐

er that’s through a form or an event, in an efficient way that won’t bust the budget. Your ins tu ons o en have to

share the limited resources of an IT department which can keep you from moving ahead on important projects

when it suites your meline. InviteRight blends the best of event management so ware with form design tools to

give universi es and colleges the best possible one‐stop solu on. InviteRight's Business Development Director Ken

Fisher will deliver a session, which will illustrate through Case Study, tech challenges experienced by other universi‐

es and colleges and how those hurdles were overcome. He will show examples of gradua on forms currently in

use and talk about the pi alls of form design.

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T2.8 Loca on:

Mahler Hall

Improving College Access for Young People Who Have Experienced Foster Care or Homelessness


Presenters: David Meyers, J.W. Fanning Ins tute for Leadership Development, University of Georgia Lori Tiller, J.W. Fanning Ins tute for Leadership Development, University of Georgia

Part 1 of this session will look at the issues of homelessness and foster care and why students who have experi‐enced those situa ons have a more difficult me enrolling and succeeding in a college or university se ng. Part 2 of this session will look at best prac ces across the country and how Georgia has responded to serve these sub‐groups. Part 3 will be reserved for Ques on/Answer and conversa on related to campus strategies and how to best serve these students on individual campuses.

If this is your first time visiting Athens, be sure to take a stroll through downtown to explore the local bars, coffee shops, boutiques, and music venues. The Georgia Theatre is an especially unique venue to visit, as it has played host to music talents such as John Mayer, Michael Stipe from R.E.M., The B-52’s and Widespread Panic. Additional information about downtown Athens can be found by visiting http://visitathensga.com.

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2014-2015 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Commi ee Member

Program Commi ee

David Jenkins, Georgia Southwestern State University, Chair

Brenda Boonstra, Piedmont College

Erin Chadwick, Augusta University

Melanie Finlayson, Darton State College

Bernard Green, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Laura Thornton, West Georgia Technical College

GISEM Enrollment Management Workshop

Nichole Kennedy, Technical College System of Georgia , Chair

Clint Hobbs, Young Harris College, Co‐Chair

Title Member

President Donna Webb, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

President‐Elect David Jenkins, Georgia Southwestern State University

Treasurer Selena Magnusson, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Immediate Past President Cynthia Peterson, Piedmont College

Secretary and Newsle er Editor Amy Clines, Columbus State University

Member at Large I (Vendors/Exhibitors) Melody Kesler, University of Georgia

Member at Large II (Entertainment) Natasha Talreja, Kennesaw State University

Member at Large III (New Professionals) Barbara Wilson, Brenau University

Member at Large IV (Professional Access & Equity) Luis Oscasio, Georgia Ins tute of Technology

Local Arrangements Commi ee Chair Kala McNair, Athens Technical College

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GACRAO COMMITTEES

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2014-2015 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

Commi ee Appointments Member

Local Arrangements Commi ee

Kala McNair, Athens Technical College, Chair

Audrey Ashworth, Young Harris College

Cindy Boyles Crawford, University of Georgia

Kris n Drapela, University of Georgia

Blake Dye, University of Georgia

Casey Emme , Brenau University

Erin Layton, University of West Georgia

Brenda Pyle, Gwinne Technical College

Kristen Ray, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Drake Russell, Columbus State University

Robert Thompson, Bainbridge State College

Tyler Tondee, Georgia Southwestern State University

Nomina ons and Elec ons Commi ee

Cynthia Peterson, Piedmont College, Chair

Sco Argo, Augusta University

Nichole Kennedy, Augusta Technical College

Chayla Kendrick, Albany Technical College

Kristen Ray, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Audi ng Commi ee Sco Argo, Augusta University

Linda Wofford, Piedmont College

Membership Commi ee

Amy Clines, Columbus State University, Chair

Jay Davis, Columbus State University

Awards and Resolu ons Commi ee

Cynthia Peterson, Piedmont College, Chair

Christy Cro , Valdosta State University

Anthony Davis, College of Coastal College

Ma lda Peeples, Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Amy Willis, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

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2014-2015 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

Commi ee Appointments (cont’d) Member

Entertainment Commi ee

Natasha Talreja, Kennesaw State University, Chair

Allie Aust, University of West Georgia

Christopher Bryan, Reinhardt University

Eric Callaway, Valdosta State University

Meredith Head, Kennesaw State University

Maria Laurato, Georgia Southern University

Jamie Lineberry, Georgia Southwestern State University

Thomas Meunier, West Georgia Technical College

Jonathan Sco , Georgia Southwestern State University

Wesley Sowell, Middle Georgia State University

Michael Van Ham, Andrew College

Calle Wallace, University of West Georgia

Evalua ons

Amy Clines, Columbus State University, Chair

Kathleen Brown, Darton State College

Mat Edmunds, Columbus State University

Ma hew Wilmer, Young Harris College

Kayla Walker, Young Harris College

New Professionals Commi ee

Barbara Wilson, Chair Michael Bethea, ADP Laura Ledford, Georgia Gwinne College

Professional Access and Equity

Luis Ocasio, Georgia Ins tute of Technology, Chair

Kathlyn Burden, Southern Crescent Technical College

Bernard Green, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Cynthia Peterson, Piedmont College

Registra on Commi ee

Selena Magnusson, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Chair

Caitlin Bailey, Darton State College

Sheila Clemmons, Georgia Military College

Luke Ellis, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Marilyn Grandstaff, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Erin Layton, University of West Georgia

Lisa McCollum, Georgia Military College

Ma lda Peeples, Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Leigh Ann Pe grew, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Kris n Speegle, Darton State College

Ambernecia Warren, Georgia Military College

Jennifer Watkins, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Complete an I’m Available form at the GACRAO Relations Table

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2015 EXHIBITORS

Pla num Sponsors—$5000 Georgia Educa on Ar cula on Commi ee

www.gaprobe.org

Bill Smith, Execu ve Director, [email protected] 4784 Rosebrook Court Smyrna, GA 30080 404‐355‐8586

Gold Sponsors—$2500

Andrews Business Services www.andrewsbusiness.com

Chris Andrews, Owner, [email protected] 425 Cherokee Acres Dr Clarkesville, GA 30523 706‐839‐6120

College Scheduler LLC www.collegescheduler.com

Haley Johnson, Account Manager, [email protected] 389 Connors Court Ste E Chico, CA 95926 886‐885‐2834 ext. 830

Data Supplies, Inc. www.datasuppliesinc.com

Bob Harth, [email protected] 11300 Lakefield Dr Duluth, GA 30097 800‐234‐3282

Leepfrog Technologies www.leepfrog.com

Ma Koop, Account Execu ve, [email protected] 2105 ACT Circle Iowa City, IA 52245 319.337.3877 or 888.533.7376

Na onal Student Clearinghouse www.na onalstudentclearinghouse.org

Joe Roof, Regional Director FL, GA, TX, [email protected] 2300 Dulles Sta on Blvd, Ste 300 Herndon, VA 20171 386‐740‐0146

Parchment www.parchment.com

Tyuh Fe erman, Regional Manager, e [email protected] 6263 N Sco sdale Rd, Ste 330 Sco sdale, AZ 85250 801‐692‐7964; 801‐726‐6180

Smart Catalog www.academiccatalog.com

Nicole Arsenault, Sales Director, [email protected] 217 Commercial St, Ste 406 Portland, ME 04101 800‐770‐8425

Silver Sponsors—$1500

CollegeSource www.collegesource.com

John Panzica, [email protected] 1627 E. Kemper Rd, Ste 3000 Cincinna , OH 45246 401‐255‐8968

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2014 EXHIBITORS

Bronze Sponsors—$500 ACT www.act.org

Jackie Pearson, [email protected] 500 ACT Drive Iowa City, IA 52243‐0168 319‐541‐3994; 319‐321‐9755

Atlas Flags www.atlasflags.com

Steve Cook, [email protected] 2010 Weems Road Tucker, GA 30084 770.938.0003

GradImages www.gradimages.com

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2015 EXHIBITORS

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Congratulations to our 2015

PAE Scholarship Recipient

Jessica Tang

Georgia Military College, Augusta The Professional Access and Equity Commi ee (PAE) and the Georgia Associa on of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (GACRAO) Execu ve Commi ee are proud to announce this year’s PAE Annual Conference Scholarship recipient.

Jessica Tang is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s de‐gree in Chinese Language in Literature and Women’s Studies. She currently works in the Admissions department at Georgia Military College in Augusta, Georgia. The experiences that Jessica has gained from working with students at the col‐lege and studying abroad in China has helped her decide to pursue a career in humanitarian and interna onal affairs.

GACRAO is commi ed to fostering diversity and an atmosphere of inclusion in higher educa on for people of all backgrounds and sexual orienta ons. This scholarship award covers the registra on and a endance costs of the confer‐ence.

Congratula ons, Jessica Tang! “One Team, One Goal.”

PAE RECIPIENT

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GACRAO PAST PRESIDENTS

Year President Ins tu on 1954‐1955 Walter N. Danner* University of Georgia 1955‐1956 Elizabeth Winn Wesleyan College 1956‐1957 L. L. Clegg* Emory University 1957‐1958 W.L. Carmichael* Georgia Ins tute of Technology 1958‐1959 J. T. Morris* Middle Georgia College 1959‐1960 Louise Thompson* Shorter College 1960‐1961 G. D. Wilson Berry College 1961‐1962 Horace Sturgis* Georgia Ins tute of Technology 1962‐1963 Elizabeth Parker* West Georgia College 1963‐1964 R. A. Thorne* Georgia Military College 1964‐1965 Mary L. Livengood* Columbus College 1965‐1966 M. O. Phelps University of Georgia 1966‐1967 Charles N. Watson* Emory University 1967‐1968 R. Linton Cox, Jr. Georgia College 1968‐1969 William S. Patrick Georgia State University 1969‐1970 Columbus Posey Mercer University 1970‐1971 Paul Gaines* Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 1971‐1972 Helen Mayes Albany State College 1972‐1973 Tom Glover* Berry College 1973‐1974 Lloyd L. Joyner, Jr.* Georgia Southern College

1974‐1975 Embree S. Humphrey* Brunswick Junior College 1975‐1976 Thomas H. Rogers, Jr. Kennesaw College 1976‐1977 Winston R. Carroll* Emory University 1977‐1978 W. H. Smith West Georgia College 1978‐1979 Claire C. Swann University of Georgia 1979‐1980 Don Coleman Georgia Southern College 1980‐1981 Jeanne Allen* Spellman College 1981‐1982 William B. Edmonds Gainesville Junior College 1982‐1983 Joe F. Head Georgia Southern College 1983‐1984 Anne e B. Sa erfield Clayton Junior College 1984‐1985 Arthur L. Bostock, Jr.* Valdosta State College 1985‐1986 Dorothy B. Hubbard Albany State College 1986‐1987 E. Frederick Griffith, Jr.* Brunswick College 1987‐1988 Harlan Chapman Dalton College 1988‐1989 Herman L. Bradshaw, Jr. Southern College of Technology 1989‐1990 Frederick A. Fresh Clark Atlanta University 1990‐1991 Doyle Bickers West Georgia College 1991‐1992 Lee Ragsdale True ‐McConnell College 1992‐1993 Martha F. Reynolds Mercer University 1993‐1994 Julia Collier Griffith Kennesaw State College 1994‐1995 Garth L. Webb, Jr. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 1995‐1996 Tonya Lam Clayton State College 1996‐1997 Benjamin J. Allen Atlanta Metropolitan College 1997‐1998 Carol S. Nobles* University of Georgia 1998‐1999 Dee B. Minter Macon State College 1999‐2000 Mike Deal* Georgia Southern University 2000‐2001 Mollie DeHart Coastal Georgia Community College 2001‐2002 Jerry Wright Valdosta State University 2002‐2003 John McElveen Middle Georgia College 2003‐2004 Katherine Sweeney Augusta State University 2004‐2005 Tom Call Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 2005‐2006 Donna Findley Georgia Military College 2006‐2007 Bruce Applewhite Macon State College 2007‐2008 Mike Augus ne Georgia College and State University 2008‐2009 Mack Palmour Gainesville State College

*Deceased

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SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 22-25, 2016

63rd Annual Conference Hilton De Soto

Savannah, Georgia

MID-YEAR WORKSHOP

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Anderson Conference Center Macon, Georgia Early Bird Registration Opens

December 2015

FUTURE EVENTS

2009‐2010 Clint Hobbs Young Harris College 2010‐2011 Angela Evans Kennesaw State University 2011‐2012 Nichole Kennedy Technical College System of Georgia 2012‐2013 Sco Argo Georgia Regents University 2013‐2014

Cynthia Peterson Piedmont College

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