About the Episode
About the Episode:
In this special live episode from the North Carolina Community College System Conference, Daniella sits down with Kris Burris, Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management at College of the Albemarle (COA). Kris shares how COA leverages Element451 to address enrollment challenges, foster student success, and reach underserved communities. From tackling resistance to new technology to promoting wrap-around services for students, this episode is packed with insights on creating meaningful change in higher education.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategic enrollment recovery: COA used Element451 to combat declining enrollment by targeting underrepresented communities and tailoring outreach.
- Cross-campus collaboration: Chris emphasizes the importance of securing buy-in across all departments, from IT to academic affairs, when adopting new CRM technologies.
- Wrap-around services: COA’s approach to student success includes offering holistic support, such as financial aid guidance, child care assistance, and mental health resources.
- Data-driven storytelling: Presenting data effectively can align leadership and gain support for new initiatives, especially in enrollment management.
- Personalized outreach: Element 451 enables COA to create customized communication strategies, enhancing student engagement throughout their journey.
- Celebrating wins: Kris underscores the importance of celebrating small victories as part of maintaining momentum in creating change.
Calls to Action:
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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!
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Experience firsthand how AI is improving content personalization at scale, impacting strategic decision-making, and intuitively automating the mundane tasks that consume our time. The schedule is packed with real examples and case studies, so you leave knowing how to harness AI to drive meaningful change at your institution.
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