About the Episode
About the Episode: 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 shares valuable insights on leveraging data for enrollment management and his positive experiences with Element451, underscoring the significance of customer service in tech platforms.
Key Takeaways:
- Engagement Strategies: John shares Pitt Community College’s approach to connecting with students and guiding them in finding their passions.
- Recruitment and Experience Integration: The importance of blending recruitment efforts with first-year experiences.
- Technology and AI in Education: How technology, particularly AI, can transform recruitment and retention with a focus on ethical use.
- Data and Reporting: The role of data in improving enrollment management strategies.
- Collaboration Benefits: The Optimization Users Group at Pitt Community College and its impact on interdepartmental collaboration.
Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Daniella Nordin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellanordin/
Brendan Henkel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkhenkel/
About The Enrollify Podcast Network: In Your Element is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Some of our favorites include Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook and Higher Ed Pulse.
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