Campus Notes
A weekly series with the orientation, admissions, and student engagement leaders shaping the campus experiences that drive yield and retention - real strategies, straight from the people running them.
How Akron builds visit days that last past day one
Mackenzie Sullivan, University of Akron, on how Zips Visit Day and Future Zips Day connect students to faculty and support so they feel seen and cared for.
The 'touch the door' rule that defuses first-week stress
Natasha, Coastal Carolina, on the touch-the-door tours and Teal Nation Welcome events that turn first-week stress into lasting student belonging.
Why belonging can't be assigned - it has to be felt
Janssen, University of Georgia's orientation team, on the 'One UGA' spoken-word experience and the small details that help 40,000+ students feel seen.
The move-in day shift that pushed retention to 92%
Alyssa, University of the Pacific, on the move-in-day shift and in-app gamification that lifted first-to-second-year retention into the 92% range.
How 'Days on the Lawn' converts visits to enrollments
Rachel, University of Virginia, on how 'Days on the Lawn' turns admitted-student visits into enrollment decisions — and lasting roommate matches.
The four pillars behind a non-residential MBA community
UF Warrington's Assistant Director of Signature Events breaks down the four pillars behind MBA community-building, networking, and career ROI.
The orientation event built to solve student belonging
Jordan, Iowa State's Destination Iowa State program lead, on the choose-your-own-adventure orientation event driving student belonging and retention.
