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October 24, 2024
Live from NCCCS Conference: How Wayne Community College Boosted Enrollment by 11% with Smart Integration

Live from NCCCS Conference: How Wayne Community College Boosted Enrollment by 11% with Smart Integration

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About the Episode

About the Episode:  

In this episode of In Your Element, recorded live at the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Conference, Daniella interviews Kelly Sinicola, VP of Solutions Engineering and Integrations at Element451, and Jennifer Mayo, Director of Admissions and Records at Wayne Community College. They discuss the benefits of integrating the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) application with Element451, highlighting how it streamlines admissions processes, reduces data duplication, and saves time for admissions teams. Jennifer shares Wayne's impressive enrollment growth and how the integration has simplified their workflows, allowing them to focus more on serving students.

Key Takeaways:

  • CFNC Integration Explained: CFNC is North Carolina's statewide application system, and integrating it with Element451 centralizes student data, making it easier for teams to manage admissions processes.
  • Saving Time and Eliminating Duplication: Wayne Community College transitioned from manually handling applications to using Element451's automated processes, reducing errors, and avoiding duplicated data entries.
  • Increased Enrollment: After one year of using the integration, Wayne saw significant gains in enrollment, with a 6% increase in the spring and 11% in the summer.
  • Flexibility Across States: While CFNC is specific to North Carolina, the integration model can be applied in other states using similar systems like Common App, Apply Idaho, and Apply Texas.
  • Streamlined Transcript Handling: The integration automatically matches applications with transcripts, reducing manual work for staff and ensuring more accurate student profiles.

Calls to Action:

  • Explore Integrations: Learn more about how Element451 can streamline your institution's admissions process by exploring their various state-based integrations.
  • Follow the Show: Don’t miss out on future episodes—subscribe to *In Your Element* for more insights into how technology can transform higher education.
  • Connect with Element451: Interested in implementing similar solutions at your institution? Visit Element451’s website to schedule a demo and see how it can work for you.
  • Share Your Thoughts: Were you inspired by Wayne Community College’s success story? Join the conversation on social media and share your own experiences with CFNC or other application systems.

Connect With Our Co-Hosts:

Daniella Nordin

Brendan Henkel

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

Enrollify is produced by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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People in this episode

Host

Daniella Nordin is the Director of Customer Success and Engagement at Element451 and the host of In Your Element.

Interviewee

Kelly Sinicola

Kelly brings over 15 years of experience in the higher education industry.

Jennifer Mayo

Jennifer Mayo is the Director of Admissions and Records at Wayne Community College.

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