In this episode of "In Your Element," we welcomed Kelly Schimpf, the Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services at Salem Community College, to discuss the transformative journey of implementing a new CRM system at her institution. Kelly highlighted Salem's proactive approach to embracing technology to enhance student services and improve operational efficiency and shared her experiences and insights on selecting and deploying a CRM that can be tailored to the unique needs of a community ...
May 30, 2024•34 min•Ep. 6
Jenni Katowski, Director of Admissions at Kellogg Community College, discusses her experiences with Element451 and how it has empowered the team and improved processes. Jenny shares examples of how Element451 has improved Kellogg’s application process, increased student applications, and personalized communication. Jenni highlights Element451’s adaptability and user-friendliness, which allows Kellogg to make changes and create custom applications without relying solely on their IT department. Sh...
May 16, 2024•31 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, Carrie Pitts-Densmore, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Johnston Community College shares how JCC significantly increased student enrollment through innovative strategies and technology adoption. Carrie delves into the role of centralized communications, process simplification, and the impact of a new CRM system. Notably, how the introduction of 'Ask Jagger,' a chatbot named after their mascot, underscores the importance of automation in enhancing the student e...
May 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 4
In this special live episode from the NAGAP GEM Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, Shane Baglini, the Senior Director of Marketing at Muhlenberg College, joins us to discuss the integration of AI tools in higher education marketing and admissions. Shane shares his experiences with using Element451 to enhance Muhlenberg’s graduate programs, the benefits of AI in creating efficient communication strategies, and his take on the evolving landscape of educational technology. This episode is packed with ...
May 01, 2024•23 min
John Carrere, Director for the Office of Recruitment and First-Year Experience at Pitt Community College, unpacks how he uses innovative strategies, unique tools, and creative approaches for engaging students and guiding them towards discovering their passions. John shares tips on how he created an Element451 Optimization Users Group at Pitt Community College and emphasizes the pivotal role of technology, particularly AI, in enhancing recruitment and retention. Through a candid discussion, John ...
Apr 18, 2024•37 min•Ep. 3
In the latest episode of In Your Element, Charity Schneeberger and Gretchen LeVan dive into the dynamic intersection of athletics and admissions at the University of Valley Forge. Through their roles as Director of Admissions and Director of Athletics, respectively, they shed light on how a culture of teamwork, effective communication, and technological advancements can bridge the gap between two critical departments. The episode kicks off with an honest exploration of the challenges and triumph...
Apr 04, 2024•37 min•Ep. 2
In our first episode, Dr. Courtney Skiles shares her journey from Trinity Valley Community College student to admissions recruiter to Director of Admissions. We dive into how she was able to implement Element451, and ultimately, elevate the college's recruitment and engagement strategies. This episode sheds light on the significant challenges faced by community colleges and how technology, particularly CRM tools like Element451, can offer solutions that drive enrollment, enhance student experien...
Mar 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to In Your Element, a podcast where leadership meets real talk. It's the go-to podcast for everyday users and practitioners in the dynamic world of higher education. Each episode is packed with practical tips, best practices, and real-world use cases from Element451 users. We bring in leading voices from the field – from savvy higher ed IT leaders to visionary college presidents – to share their experiences and insights. Our discussions are candid, sometimes diving into the challenges an...
Mar 07, 2024•2 min
On Episode 13 of the In Your Element podcast, Marcus R. Langford, Dean of Students at the University of Oregon, sits down with hosts Erin Newton and Ardis Kadiu to chat about the biggest challenges facing student engagement in higher education as we enter year 3 of the pandemic. Together they tackle important topics such as: How the pandemic has altered student engagement forever. How to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion when there’s so much polarization in the world. Keeping students enga...
Feb 28, 2022•27 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. Lenell Hahn, Director Of Admissions at Southeast Missouri State University, sits down with host Eric Stoller to chat about the biggest challenges and innovations happening in the realm of student engagement. Together they discuss: What kind of technologies ar...
Feb 14, 2022•28 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. Andrew Flagel, President and CEO of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, sits down with host Eric Stoller to chat about the biggest challenges and innovations happening in institutions. Together they discuss: The need for partia...
Jan 31, 2022•30 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. On this episode of In Your Element, Eric Stoller has an across-the-pond conversation with Colum Cronin, Senior International Officer at Dublin City University. Tune into this episode to learn the following: Some of the biggest challenges facing student succes...
Jan 19, 2022•36 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. In this episode of In Your Element, host Eric Stoller is joined by Ray Lutzky, Director of the Academic Network at InStride and Adjunct Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Together, Eric and Ray discuss the growing sector of employer-funded educati...
Jan 03, 2022•25 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. Christina Ferrari, Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Columbia University, sits down with host Eric Stoller to chat about the biggest challenges and innovations happening in higher ed. Together they discuss: How the shift to virtual events has changed ...
Dec 20, 2021•25 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. Nik Higgins, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at The Ambassador Platform (TAP), sits down with host Eric Stoller to chat about the biggest challenges and innovations happening in higher ed. Together they discuss: What is an Experience Communication Managem...
Dec 06, 2021•28 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. Vanessa Didyk, CEO of ZeeMee , joins Eric Stoller to chat about the ZeeMee app and how the digital connection landscape has rapidly changed as more and more students report feeling lonely. Together, they discuss the importance of connection among peers and ho...
Nov 22, 2021•29 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. On this episode of In Your Element, Eric Stoller has a wide-ranging conversation with Josh Moody, education reporter for US News and World Report . Tune into this episode to learn: What prediction about how Covid would affect colleges was the most off? How th...
Nov 08, 2021•29 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. Cathy Sandeen, President of California State University - East Bay joins Eric Stoller for a fascinating talk on this episode of In Your Element. In this deep dive chat, Eric and Cathy discuss: How things are going right now at CSU East Bay and for the entire ...
Oct 25, 2021•30 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. Host Eric Stoller chats with Cliff Holekamp, Cofounder & Managing Director of Cultivation Capital . On episode 3 of In Your Element, Eric and Cliff discuss: The ethical and financial ramifications of a needs-blind admissions model Why university programs ...
Oct 11, 2021•33 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. On this episode of In Your Element, Eric Stoller has a deep-dive conversation with Melanie Gottlieb — Interim Executive Director at AACRAO. Tune into this episode to learn the following: What are the current challenges facing enrollment management professiona...
Sep 29, 2021•30 min
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting enrollment numbers to equity in education. On this episode of In Your Element, Eric Stoller has a deep-dive conversation with Mordecai Brownlee, President of Community College of Aurora. Tune into this episode to learn the following: How does someone with a student affairs background become a communit...
Sep 13, 2021•24 min
