GACRAO 2014
25 - 28 Oct 2014
at Hilton De Soto
The Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers will host its 61st annual conference at the Hilton De Soto in historic Savannah, Georgia on October 24-28, 2014. The theme for the conference will be Work Like a PIRATE: Providing Inspiring Resources Actively Through Education. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Stuart Gulley, President of Woodward Academy in Atlanta, GA. Pre-conference sessions include: USG Tuition Classification, The Re-Design of the SAT, and GACRAO's own GISEM, GACRAO Institute for Strategic Enrollment Management.
Schedule
Saturday 25th October 2014
| 15:00 |
G1.1A: GISEM Newcomers
Talk by Clint Hobbs, Young Harris College (1 hour) G1.1A: GISEM Newcomers |
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G1.1B: Second Year Attendees/REP Field Visits
Talk by Kelly Vickers, Toccoa Falls College (1 hour) G1.1B: Second Year Attendees/REP Field Visits |
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| 16:15 |
G2.1: Re-inventing You: Being Professionally Adaptable and Introspective to Sustain and Advance Your Career
Talk by Dr. Kimberly McElveen, Columbus State University, John McElveen, Columbus State University (1 hour) G2.1: Re-inventing You: Being Professionally Adaptable and Introspective to Sustain and Advance Your Career |
Sunday 26th October 2014
| 02:00 |
G6.1: GISEM Roundtable
Talk by Dr. Nichole Kennedy, Technical College System of Georgia (1 hour) G6.1: GISEM Roundtable |
| 10:00 |
G3.1: Formula/Performance Funding in Georgia
Talk by Andy Parsons, Technical College System of Georgia (1 hour) G3.1: Formula/Performance Funding in Georgia |
| 11:15 |
G4.1: GACRAO Past Presidents' Panel Discussion
Talk by Scott Argo, Georgia Regents University, Clint Hobbs, Young Harris College, Dr. Nichole Kennedy, Technical College System of Georgia, John McElveen, Columbus State University (1 hour) G4.1: GACRAO Past Presidents' Panel Discussion |
| 12:30 |
G5.1: Best and Worst of Recruitment Communications 2014
Talk by Andy Parsons, Technical College System of Georgia (1 hour, 30 minutes) G5.1: Best and Worst of Recruitment Communications 2014 |
| 14:00 |
S1.1: USG - Tuition Classification Training
Talk by Sarah Wenham, Georgia Board of Regents (2 hour) S1.1: USG - Tuition Classification Training |
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S3.1: 1st Year Professionals
Talk by Natalie Knox, Albany State University, Denata Williams, Albany State University (2 hours, 30 minutes) S3.1: 1st Year Professionals |
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| 15:00 |
S2.1: The Redesigned SAT: Important Information for Admissions
Talk by Joseph Montgomery (2 hour) S2.1: The Redesigned SAT: Important Information for Admissions |
Monday 27th October 2014
| 08:45 |
M1.1: Casting Your Transfer Net - Transfer Initiatives Implemented by UWG to Catch the Most Fish
Talk by Ketty Ballard, University of West Georgia, Katie Taylor, University of West Georgia (45 minutes) M1.1: Casting Your Transfer Net - Transfer Initiatives Implemented by UWG to Catch the Most Fish |
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M1.2: Incorporating Advising into the Registrar's Office: Creating College Completion Programs and Other Progression Initiatives
Talk by Heather Metress, Georgia Regents University, Katherine Sweeney, Georgia Regents University (45 minutes) M1.2: Incorporating Advising into the Registrar's Office: Creating College Completion Programs and Other Progression Initiatives |
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M1.3: Online Orientation: Theory, Best Practices, and Real Life Experience
Talk by Sam Swingle, Advantage Design Group (45 minutes) M1.3: Online Orientation: Theory, Best Practices, and Real Life Experience |
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M1.4: Sea Work Differently: How the Fish Philosophy Can Transform Your Team
Talk by Crystal Edenfield, Jacksonville State University, Katie Ross, University of West Georgia (45 minutes) M1.4: Sea Work Differently: How the Fish Philosophy Can Transform Your Team |
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M1.5: Working with High Ability Students: Transforming your institution through specialized programs
Talk by Erin Chadwick, Georgia Regents University (45 minutes) M1.5: Working with High Ability Students: Transforming your institution through specialized programs |
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M1.6: How CourseLead helps manage change to curriculum, catalogs, and schedulers
Talk by Jim Lane, Leepfrog Technologies (45 minutes) M1.6: How CourseLead helps manage change to curriculum, catalogs, and schedulers |
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| 09:45 |
M2.1: PLA: Prior Learning Assessment
Talk by Beth Brown, Albany Technical College (45 minutes) M2.1: PLA: Prior Learning Assessment |
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M2.2: Creating a "Green" Registrar's Office
Talk by Dr. Jeffrey von Munkwitz-Smith, Boston University (45 minutes) M2.2: Creating a "Green" Registrar's Office |
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M2.3: There's a Mutiny Afoot! Generation Z is taking over the Ship!
Talk by Melanie Finlayson, Darton State College, David Jenkins, Georgia Southwestern State University (45 minutes) M2.3: There's a Mutiny Afoot! Generation Z is taking over the Ship! |
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M2.4: The Virtual Campus: Online Recruitment 101
Talk by Kaitlin Peterson, Emory University, Rachel Smith, Brenau University (45 minutes) M2.4: The Virtual Campus: Online Recruitment 101 |
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M2.5: You're Not a Student Anymore!
Talk by Aerial Dickerson, College of Coastal Georgia (45 minutes) M2.5: You're Not a Student Anymore! |
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M2.6: Military Outreach: Strategies for Serving Our Veterans
Talk by Mark Eister, Georgia Perimeter College (45 minutes) M2.6: Military Outreach: Strategies for Serving Our Veterans |
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| 10:45 |
M3.1: Prospective Student Direct Marking Campaigns that Deliver the Best Return on Your Investment (ROI)
Talk by Bob Harth, Data Supplies, Inc (45 minutes) M3.1: Prospective Student Direct Marking Campaigns that Deliver the Best Return on Your Investment (ROI) |
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M3.2: Finding Treasures for Your Institution
Talk by Dr. Cyndy Hall, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Donna Webb, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (45 minutes) M3.2: Finding Treasures for Your Institution |
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M3.3: Surviving Major Office Change
Talk by Amy Clines, Columbus State University (45 minutes) M3.3: Surviving Major Office Change |
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M3.4: Analyze Student Data Quickly and Easily with Excel Pivot Tables
Talk by Tammy Gibson, Young Harris College, Megan Taylor, Young Harris College (45 minutes) M3.4: Analyze Student Data Quickly and Easily with Excel Pivot Tables |
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M3.5: What Do Reverse Transfer, 150% Direct Loan Compliance Reporting, eTranscripts and Revenue Generating Opportunities Have In Common?
Talk by Nichole Horn, Darton State College, Dannette Sullivan, National Student Clearinghouse (45 minutes) M3.5: What Do Reverse Transfer, 150% Direct Loan Compliance Reporting, eTranscripts and Revenue Generating Opportunities Have In Common? |
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M3.6: GATRACS (Georgia Transfer Articulation Cooperative Services)
Talk by Daphene Blackmon, University System of Georgia (45 minutes) M3.6: GATRACS (Georgia Transfer Articulation Cooperative Services) |
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M4.1: You Can't Handle the Truth: Recruiting Today's Millennial
Talk by Erin Chadwick, Georgia Regents University, Taylor King, Columbus State University (45 minutes) M4.1: You Can't Handle the Truth: Recruiting Today's Millennial |
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M4.2: CRM & Admissions - Cultivating Relationships
Talk by Nathan Goss, Brenau University (45 minutes) M4.2: CRM & Admissions - Cultivating Relationships |
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M4.3: Commencement - Tales from the Trenches
Talk by Wendy Merkousko, Georgia Institute of Technology, Luis Ocasio, Georgia Institute of Technology (45 minutes) M4.3: Commencement - Tales from the Trenches |
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M4.4: Time Pirates in the Tweet Era
Talk by Dorinda Harmon, College of Charleston (45 minutes) M4.4: Time Pirates in the Tweet Era |
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M4.5: Student Leaders as your First Mates: Best practices of student leadership in the Admissions Office
Talk by Allyson Bretch, University of West Georgia (45 minutes) M4.5: Student Leaders as your First Mates: Best practices of student leadership in the Admissions Office |
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M4.6: Right Now is the Right Time: A look at Enrollment Trends and Challenges in the Southeast US
Talk by Glenn Evans, Hobsons (45 minutes) M4.6: Right Now is the Right Time: A look at Enrollment Trends and Challenges in the Southeast US |
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| 15:15 |
M5.1: Transfer Transformers
Talk by Kelly Broccolo, Brenau University (45 minutes) M5.1: Transfer Transformers |
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M5.2: Staying Positive in a Negative World
Talk by Katie Minich, Andrew College, Luke Ellis, Middle Georgia State College (45 minutes) M5.2: Staying Positive in a Negative World |
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M5.3: Beyond the Classroom: Stackable credentials, experiential learning, and the rise of the co-curricular transcript
Talk by Rodney Parks, Elon University (45 minutes) M5.3: Beyond the Classroom: Stackable credentials, experiential learning, and the rise of the co-curricular transcript |
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M5.4: Courting the Lead
Talk by Calle Wallace, University of West Georgia, Meredith Head, Kennesaw State University (45 minutes) M5.4: Courting the Lead |
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M5.5: Working with High School Counselors
Talk by Scott Argo, Georgia Regents University (45 minutes) M5.5: Working with High School Counselors |
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M5.6: Beyond the Catalog - Rethinking Academic Content
Talk by Nicole Arsenault, SmartCatalog (45 minutes) M5.6: Beyond the Catalog - Rethinking Academic Content |
Tuesday 28th October 2014
| 08:30 |
T1.1: Social Media and Professionalism: How to Engage Students with the Right "Voice"
Talk by C.J. Cypress, Young Harris College, Rachel Smith, Brenau University (45 minutes) T1.1: Social Media and Professionalism: How to Engage Students with the Right "Voice" |
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T1.2: Student Planning Plays Important Role in Graduation Initiatives & Student Success
Talk by Brett Conner, College Scheduler (45 minutes) T1.2: Student Planning Plays Important Role in Graduation Initiatives & Student Success |
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T1.3: Quick Admit Day - One Day Admissions
Talk by Dr. Andy Meyer, Dalton State University, Sandy Ott, Dalton State University, Veronica Summers, Dalton State University (45 minutes) T1.3: Quick Admit Day - One Day Admissions |
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T1.4: State Programs Update
Talk by Ben Meadows, Georgia Student Finance Committee (45 minutes) T1.4: State Programs Update |
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T1.5: The Enrollment Hexagon: A New Funnel for a New Era in Admission
Talk by Justin Barlow, University of West Georgia, Johnathan Williams, University of West Georgia (45 minutes) T1.5: The Enrollment Hexagon: A New Funnel for a New Era in Admission |
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T1.6: How to Get Everyone Onboard - Working Together
Talk by Wendi Hicks, Middle Georgia State College, Matthew Sylvester, Middle Georgia State College (45 minutes) T1.6: How to Get Everyone Onboard - Working Together |
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| 09:30 |
T2.1: Utilizing Our Past to Recruit Our Future: How Admissions and Alumni Can Partner to Maximize Recruitment Efforts
Talk by Crystal Edenfield, Jacksonville State University (45 minutes) T2.1: Utilizing Our Past to Recruit Our Future: How Admissions and Alumni Can Partner to Maximize Recruitment Efforts |
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T2.2: Tuition Classification for Dummies, or Why Do I hvae to Pay Out-of-State Tuition?
Talk by Anthony Davis, College of Coastal Georgia (45 minutes) T2.2: Tuition Classification for Dummies, or Why Do I hvae to Pay Out-of-State Tuition? |
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T2.3: Transfer Credit Evalution
Talk by Brooks Evans, Georgia Southern University (45 minutes) T2.3: Transfer Credit Evalution |
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T2.4: First Year Success: Can be a Good Indicator of Progression to Graduation
Talk by Andra Brantley, Georgia State University, Collyn Alford, Georgia State University (45 minutes) T2.4: First Year Success: Can be a Good Indicator of Progression to Graduation |
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T2.5: Recruit, Refresh, Repeat: Life on the Road
Talk by Audrey Ashworth, Young Harris College, Victoria Carter, Young Harris College, C.J. Cypress, Young Harris College (45 minutes) T2.5: Recruit, Refresh, Repeat: Life on the Road |
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T2.6: Registrar Round-table Discussion
Talk by Amy Willis, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (45 minutes) T2.6: Registrar Round-table Discussion |