“Who Shares Wins” is a concept we all “get” at some level. It isn’t a new concept or a newly minted phrase, but the sentiment is unwavering. I feel like talking about the value of sharing is a great way to launch the new year…one which will be filled with planned and unexpected surprises, another…
Sometimes reading social media posts makes the world seem like a place where deals are always made, promotions are always secured, and the thing that was tried always worked. This is not one of those posts. At the start of December, H·A ThirtyOne, received an 11th hour call for a project proposal. The potential client…
For this pre-Thanksgiving #whoshareswins post, we offer the handy-dandy “Engaging in Dialogue” guide, developed by Marian University, one of H·A ThirtyOne’s partner institutions. It’s just what the holiday ordered if you’re getting anxious about potentially tense topics of conversation. Instead of biting your tongue or wandering into the laundry room to covertly tweet your frustrations,…
This year’s National Small College Enrollment Conference was held in Louisville, KY. A historically rich city which is home to some BIG cultural icons- Kentucky Fried Chicken, Louisville Slugger, UPS’ worldwide air hub, and the Kentucky Derby. For 143 years, Churchill Downs has attracted equestrians from across the globe for the legendary Run for the…
In 2016, I had the honor of presenting at UCDA’s Annual Design Conference in San Antonio, TX. It was truly one of the best conferences I’ve attended, both for learning and networking with fellow creatives and campus communicators. (Hint…if you’re a designer in higher ed, see if there’s any way you can make it there….
This week’s #whoshareswins post comes straight from the aisles of The Strand, one of my favorite places on earth. Its surrounding city ain’t that bad, either. I plucked Verlyn Klinkenborg’s Several Short Sentences About Writing off their shelves during one of my recent multi-hour browse sessions. It’s a brief book unlike any other text on…
What’s next? At this point in the year, we know most schools have the full court press on for finishing out the 2018 enrollment cycle. Enrollment and admissions teams are also thinking about the year ahead – how to be more effective and how to innovate. It’s a perfect time to spur some new ideas,…
How many times during last year’s recruiting cycle were you asked: “Are you reaching goal?” “What are your numbers?” “Are you going to meet your enrollment projections?” When you’re Vice President for Enrollment or the Director or Admissions, or really any member of the Admissions team, you probably get these questions every day. And these…
H·A ThirtyOne and Transfer Times are pleased to be co-hosting the webinar, “Communication Flow Best Practices to Potential Transfer Students,” Thursday, March 30, at 9amCST / 10amEST. Transfer Times is the leading regional resource for helping transfer students effectively navigate the transfer process and connect with four-year colleges and universities. Their channel for connecting students with schools…
SACAC, like many of the other regional ACACs, brings together enrollment and admissions leaders who are responsible for making the big decisions for their institution. It is also an excellent opportunity for newer professionals eager to join together; eager to take exciting steps in their careers. SACAC offers an important professional development opportunity for counselors…