May 8-9, 2024 | Virtual
Canada’s largest VIRTUAL event for Post-Secondary marketing, recruitment, student success, and enrolment management.
Supporting institutional outcomes by improving student recruitment, retention, and success.
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Our goal is student success. The outcome is institutional success.
When professionals learn from peers at other institutions and share Canadian-made solutions across silos, organizational goals can be achieved and students benefit as a result.
SEMM Forum provides an opportunity for everyone on campus to have a positive and sustainable impact on the institutional outcomes that support student success.
Register NowWe invite you to submit a session proposal and share your unique perspectives, insights, and successes with us at the 2023 in-Person SEMM Forum Conference.
Curious about what we're looking for in a proposal?
Relevance, Replicability and “Freshness”
We want you to submit proposals that will allow you to show others how to do what you did, so it might benefit their institution. Offering your perspective and insights on topics that are relevant to leaders in SEM such as:
Clear Learning Outcomes
Be as specific as you can about what you want your presentation to “produce” and how you will make this happen. Conference participants want knowledge and skills to take back to their home campuses and apply immediately.
Metrics or Measurements
What measures of success did you apply to this initiative, program, or innovation? How did you use metrics to evaluate the success of your goals for this project, and what did you learn from this process? (Pro Tip: It can also be helpful to identify unexpected outcomes - not just the goals you made at the start of the process.)
Compelling & Engaging
Give your presentation a title and description that will inform and attract the right audience to your session and seek opportunities to engage participants with interesting examples or case studies and opportunities to address their specific questions.
The SEMM Forum is for anyone involved in attracting, recruiting, or engaging students in their post-secondary experience in Canada. This includes strategic enrolment leaders, marketers, recruiters, registrars, senior administration, deans, student services and other professionals.
Here are some of the job titles of those that attended recent SEMM Forums:
Attending the SEMM Forum Conference is a great investment to support the success of students and your institution.
It’s probably obvious to you that attending would be great for your professional development. The more expertise (and broader network) you bring to your work, the better.
But your boss might need a little more convincing. So, we’ve created a template you can use to prepare your business case to persuade your leaders that attending will be an excellent investment. Click the button below to download the template.
Download Business CaseSee what past attendees say about the SEMM Forum.
"This virtual conference was extremely easy to attend and the organization was incredible. I felt welcomed and assisted, and the response time to questions and concerns was incredibly quick. I appreciated the ease and simplicity of the process for speakers."
Dayan Boyce
Corporate Communications Officer, Fanshawe College
"I appreciated the opportunity to learn, be inspired, and compare our experiences with peers in the broader post-secondary education industry."
Joyce Peralta
Manager, Digital Communications, Communications and External Relations, McGill University
"The conference was such a valuable experience, as attending allowed me to give myself permission to put away other work and focus on the key topics at hand. Although the ability to network, research and analyze enrolment management content is always available to us, conferences with colleagues offer a unique opportunity to sink into the information and networks both organically and with attention. I found it helpful to learn how others were putting the sessions into context for their specific institutions and to get a sense of where we all were, along the SEMM path, in relation to one another. I took many notes, had aha moments, ate well and made new friends! Thanks to the hosts and presenters!"
Holly MacDonald
CRM-Advise Retention Specialist, Cape Breton University
"I have been a repeat attendee of the annual SEMM Forum Conference. The 2022 event, like all previous forums attended, provided timely strategic enrolment insights, advice, and recommendations, regardless of the size or type of post-secondary institution attending. Every year the opportunities and challenges in student recruitment and enrolment shift, and every year the SEMM Forum has effectively captured and addressed these constant changes. The speakers and presentations were top quality, and the networking opportunities for post-secondary strategic enrolment and marketing professionals are second-to-none."
Gord Hunchak
Vice President University Relations, First Nations University of Canada
"This was my first SEMM Forum and I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the sessions and the opportunity to connect with and learn from colleagues across the country. It was a fulfilling experience to hear what challenges we were all facing and to put our heads together to discuss creative solutions. I returned to my institution with a lot to share."
Blessie Mathew
Director, Career Centre and Experiential Learning, University of Alberta
"The 2022 SEMM Forum was an excellent opportunity to learn about higher education enrolment strategies, tactics, issues and opportunities, and to network with recruitment, advancement and marcomm professionals from institutions across Canada."
Sharon Aschaiek
Principal, Higher Ed Communications
"SEMM Forum is a great way to bring brilliant minds together to tackle challenges that we all experience and bring awareness to how we can better support our students and institutions. I always come away with new ideas and ways to do my job better."
Michelle Dittmer
President & Co-Founder, Canadian Gap Year Association
"Every presentation I attended was well prepared, delivered professionally and had clear takeaways. It doesn't matter if you have been in the field for less than two years or 15 years. You will leave with knowledge you can start applying now."
Chanelle Landriault
Recruitment Manager, Le Collège Boréal
"As an Associate Vice Provost, Strategic Enrolment Management, at one of Canada's medical doctoral universities, I appreciate the opportunity to connect with a variety of individuals (senior leaders through to those new to the field) to discuss emerging topics, trends, and best practices. I have not attended in a few years, and it reminded me that our environmental and cultural contexts are continuously changing and it is important to keep engaged."
Alison Pickrell
Assistant Vice Provost, SEM, University of Saskatchewan
"As someone who is new to the field of recruitment, the SEMM forum provides not only "point in time" information, but credible and informed speakers to deliver it. Content, format, collaboration, expert delivery and support all combine to provide a Canadian event with great perspective."
Georgine Van de Mosselaer
Director of Advancement, Booth University College
"The SEMM Forum is one of Canada's best opportunities to grow a deep understanding of enrolment management and marketing. The program is top-notch and so are the attendees; rarely do I see this type of high quality interaction between presenters and participants."
JP Rains
Director, Digital Strategy & Communications, Laurentian University
"The information presented was relevant to a wide range of post-secondary administrators. This is extremely important as communication between all levels of administration such as recruitment, marketing, student services, admissions and all other facets is needed in recruitment, retention and graduation initiatives."
Lorretta Neebar
Registrar & Director of Enrolment Management, University of Toronto Mississauga
"The SEMM Forum offers an insightful and engaging look at leading research and activity taking place across the higher-education landscape in Canada. It is a high-value learning opportunity for SEM professionals!"
Mark Kolanko
Associate Registrar, Enrolment, St. Francis Xavier University
"I have worked in higher education communications for seven years but I just recently started a role focused on strategic recruitment communications. SEMM Forum was an incredibly timely and valuable introduction to a side of the student life cycle that is largely unfamiliar to me. I have some building blocks for success as I enter into this next chapter of my career. Thank you!"
Allie Downing
Senior Communications Strategist, Recruitment & Admissions Enrolment Services, Wilfrid Laurier University
(Additional speakers to be announced soon)
Associate Vice-President, Marketing and Communications,
Humber College
HR Partner, Office of the Registrar,
McMaster University
Manager of Canadian Student Recruitment,
Wilfrid Laurier University
National Higher Education Advisory Leader,
Deloitte
Professor, University of Windsor,
Senior Consultant, AACRAO
Academic Advisor ,
University of Toronto - Mississauga
Specialist, Communications,
University of Waterloo
Director of Operations,
MentorEase - Mentoring Software
President and Founder,
Brainstorm Strategy Group
Community Marketing Manager,
SchoolFinder Group
Manager, Community and Student Affairs,
Algonquin College Pembroke Campus
Supervisor, Pre-Arrival Engagement, Centre for Student Engagement ,
University of Toronto - Mississauga
Director, Community Engagement,
Brainstorm Strategy Group Inc
Dean of Students,
King's University College
Director, Marketing and Communications in Undergraduate Recruitment,
University of Waterloo
Recruitment and Admissions Officer,
Alberta University of the Arts
Director, University Student Recruitment,
Office of Student Recruitment, University Admissions & Outreach, University of Toronto
Founder,
CRi Facts
Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing,
University of Victoria
Assistant Director, University Student Recruitment – Equity & Outreach,
University of Toronto
Senior Communications Strategist,
Wilfrid Laurier University
Founder and Principal Consultant,
Strategic Measures
Research Scientist & Adjunct Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology,
Howard University
Manager Higher Education Transformation,
Deloitte
Director, Admissions,
Brock University
Associate Registrar,
Bow Valley College
Communications Specialist ,
Western University
Co-Founder,
Dashboard Marketing
Director of Sales,
MentorEase
Senior Consultant, Higher Education Transformation,
Deloitte
Professor & Program Coordinator, Entrepreneurial Enterprise Business Management Program,
Humber College
Assistant Registrar, Academic Advising Services,
University of Toronto - Mississauga
Senior Marketing Consultant ,
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Manager, Student Recruitment and Wellness Centre,
Bow Valley College
While the new international study permit cap will have policy-makers and institutional leaders busy negotiating the details, it will fall on enrolment leaders, recruiters, marketers, and student services professionals to deal with the...
While the new international study permit cap will have policy-makers and institutional leaders busy negotiating the details, it will fall on enrolment leaders, recruiters, marketers, and student services professionals to deal with the impacts now and in the future.
Join this panel discussion to learn how schools are responding and share your concerns and experiences. Find out who is doing what and make some new connections across the field who can help you reflect, adapt and communicate on your campus.
Discussion Topics
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Associate Vice-President, Marketing and Communications, Humber College
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Director, Admissions, Brock University
HR Partner Caitlin Schmid from McMaster University's Registrar's Office and independent consultant Meg Gassanov (www.strategicmeasures.ca) will lead an engaging presentation on developing and implementing Key Performance Indicators...
HR Partner Caitlin Schmid from McMaster University's Registrar's Office and independent consultant Meg Gassanov (www.strategicmeasures.ca) will lead an engaging presentation on developing and implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in an educational administrative context. The presentation aims to address the challenges and identify best practices in creating impactful KPIs that align with organizational strategy. Emphasizing the importance of collaboration, expert consultation, and dedicated strategic planning efforts, the presentation will offer a thorough understanding of KPI dynamics in an educational setting. Attendees will leave with valuable insights and practical strategies for KPI development and implementation.
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HR Partner, Office of the Registrar, McMaster University
Founder and Principal Consultant, Strategic Measures
In this session, Gil Katz from MentorEase will explore the various types of mentoring programs offered at campuses around the world. From pre-enrollment to peer mentoring, supporting grads, alumni and faculty. Each program has unique...
In this session, Gil Katz from MentorEase will explore the various types of mentoring programs offered at campuses around the world. From pre-enrollment to peer mentoring, supporting grads, alumni and faculty. Each program has unique characteristics and tools that can make it easy to manage.
As a case study example, Michelle Dovil from Howard University in Washington, DC will share insights regarding how they implemented and have used mentoring software and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to match students with professionals in the Geoscience and Social Science fields. The Full STEAM Ahead mentoring program is supported and fully funded by the National Science Foundation.
Another case study will be from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) sharing insights regarding how they used our mentoring software for over 2.5 years in the Office of Minority Education (OME) to assist with managing two successful mentoring programs at https://ome-mentoring.mit.edu:
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Director of Operations, MentorEase - Mentoring Software
Research Scientist & Adjunct Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Howard University
Director of Sales, MentorEase
Creating Student Experience Ecstasy is a powerful concept that transcends traditional education models.
By prioritizing holistic development, engaging teaching techniques, supportive communities, technological integration, and...
Creating Student Experience Ecstasy is a powerful concept that transcends traditional education models.
By prioritizing holistic development, engaging teaching techniques, supportive communities, technological integration, and emotional well-being, educators and the entire school community can create an educational ecosystem that generates genuine enthusiasm and fulfillment among students.
Through adopting this approach, we have the opportunity to transform the student experience, unlocking their potential and preparing them for a future filled with success and purpose.
During this roundtable session, delegates will discuss the techniques, programs, communities, technology, and supports that are being used at their organization in an attempt to create a student experience like no other.
Delegates will leave this session with student-experience-centric ideas to bring back to their school and an expanded network of peers from across the country who are committed to improving the Canadian post-secondary school experience.
Learning Outcomes
A revitalized focus on:
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Professor & Program Coordinator, Entrepreneurial Enterprise Business Management Program, Humber College
Brainstorm Strategy Group has been conducting extensive research with Canadian students for two decades. Over the past five years alone, Brainstorm has surveyed more than 100,000 university and college students in Canada to explore...
Brainstorm Strategy Group has been conducting extensive research with Canadian students for two decades. Over the past five years alone, Brainstorm has surveyed more than 100,000 university and college students in Canada to explore their interests, intentions, and experiences. Despite the loud declarations of some pundits, changes in attitudes are generally very gradual over the years. However, the past few years have proven to be exceptional.
Join Brainstorm's president and lead researcher, Graham Donald, as he compares the views of students in 2019 to those of today. How has the pandemic and its various impacts – including virtual schooling, social isolation, inflation, and the rising cost of housing – affected students' interests and decision-making with regard to post-secondary education? How is it changing their school experience? And how is it changing their transition to further studies or the workplace?
This presentation will likely validate some of what you are seeing personally through your work with students. It will definitely shed light on other areas and provide you with the data you need to take action. And, perhaps most importantly, it will launch conversations between you and your peers from across Canada throughout the SEMM Conference.
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Founder & President, Brainstorm Strategy Group
Regional college campuses have their challenges.
Most are located in smaller or rural communities that are aging, have limited diversity and are struggling to retain their youth. Some don’t even have public transit or...
Regional college campuses have their challenges.
Most are located in smaller or rural communities that are aging, have limited diversity and are struggling to retain their youth. Some don’t even have public transit or student residences, but despite these obstacles, smaller campuses are also known for their resiliency and creativity. They are masters at creating Town and Gown relationships with their host municipality and known for their ability to build partnerships that help both the college and the broader community.
Strategic enrolment management can also be a strength if there is strong leadership, a data informed approach and a campus wide culture that focuses on student success. While the lessons learned come from a small campus, this session will explore some best practices in enrolment management that can be applied to both small and large campuses.
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Manager, Community and Student Affairs, Algonquin College Pembroke Campus
Have institutions lost their way on #brand?
Do students really care about branding anymore?
What does the idea of ‘brand’ mean post-covid?
In 2023, institutional branding is even more important than ever before. Gap...
Have institutions lost their way on #brand?
Do students really care about branding anymore?
What does the idea of ‘brand’ mean post-covid?
In 2023, institutional branding is even more important than ever before. Gap years, virtual learning, disengaged students, fluid decision-making, and ESG alignment have disrupted and redefined the meaning behind the brand. All types of students have made changes in their brand alignment based on what’s happened over the last 3 years. Brand disconnection is real and loyalty to some institutions has been lost.
That’s why the importance and deeper meaning of ‘brand affinity’ should be front and centre across all areas of the campus. While brand is important in the recruitment stage, it’s even more important once a student has shown up or signed on for class. An institution’s brand needs to be continually worked on and amplified since the link, and hopefully, loyalty has only just begun. The goal for every institution should be to move any brand connection from ‘loyal’ to ‘advocate’. Creating Alumni advocates who will help recruit new students, give back to the institution or simply stay involved.
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Co-Founder, Dashboard Marketing
Men’s participation in post-secondary and completion rates have been front center in higher education in recent weeks in both the United States and Canada.
A recent report released by the Higher Education Quality Council of...
Men’s participation in post-secondary and completion rates have been front center in higher education in recent weeks in both the United States and Canada.
A recent report released by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO), showed that nearly 25% of students who enrolled in a post-secondary program in Ontario, Canada, failed to complete a credential after eight years. However, when accounting for gender, men’s non-completion of a credential was over 35%.
Similar to the findings from Canada, The National Student Clearinghouse Centre in the United States released data on completion rates which showed that only 58.4% of men completed their program within six years, while women completed their programs at a higher rate of 65.6%.
Leaving aside the different definitions of completion (six vs eight years) between the two studies, the gender divide is clear and should be concerning to those who work in higher education.
This session will further outline the research associated with the challenge and success of supporting men on campus and suggest some considerations for further research and/or programming, that should be considered in SEMM planning.
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Dean of Students, King's University College
Maximize content while keeping your budget in check. Get insight into the process and strategy that Saskatchewan Polytechnic international education and marketing used to build a library of student testimonials.
International...
Maximize content while keeping your budget in check. Get insight into the process and strategy that Saskatchewan Polytechnic international education and marketing used to build a library of student testimonials.
International student testimonials provide an authentic voice for prospective students. Often, prospective international students make decisions before coming to Canada or stepping on campus. Marketing to and communicating with international prospects requires an authentic and targeted approach to provide a sense of the student life experience at campus including learning outcomes, campus culture and future career options.
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Senior Marketing Consultant , Saskatchewan Polytechnic
This session will share what over 1,000 students across Canada had to say about their post-secondary experience as part of Deloitte's annual student survey.
We will explore insights across the learner journey including...
This session will share what over 1,000 students across Canada had to say about their post-secondary experience as part of Deloitte's annual student survey.
We will explore insights across the learner journey including differences between part-time, full-time, domestic, and international students at both colleges and universities.
From teaching and learning to technology, student life, and mental health, this session aims to answer two questions:
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Manager Higher Education Transformation, Deloitte
Senior Consultant, Higher Education Transformation, Deloitte
National Higher Education Advisory Leader, Deloitte
In this thought-provoking conference presentation, we will delve into the elusive concept of differentiation within higher education institutions. We will explore the challenge of articulating what truly makes each institution unique,...
In this thought-provoking conference presentation, we will delve into the elusive concept of differentiation within higher education institutions. We will explore the challenge of articulating what truly makes each institution unique, and how to uncover that distinct "special sauce" that defines them.
Using real-life examples from three diverse institutions, we will discuss effective strategies for discovering and embracing your institution's individuality.
Join us for an inspiring journey toward unlocking your institution's true essence, leaving you equipped to create a compelling and cohesive brand that sets you apart in the higher education landscape.
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Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing, University of Victoria
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Director, University Student Recruitment, Office of Student Recruitment, University Admissions & Outreach, University of Toronto
Assistant Director, University Student Recruitment – Equity & Outreach, University of Toronto
Enrolment doesn’t equate to student success.
Join us for an insightful roundtable session where participants will delve into the critical topic of post-secondary student retention.
This session aims to shed light on...
Enrolment doesn’t equate to student success.
Join us for an insightful roundtable session where participants will delve into the critical topic of post-secondary student retention.
This session aims to shed light on innovative strategies, best practices, and foster a collaborative environment to enhance student retention rates in higher education.
Participants will gain valuable insights, exchange ideas, and collectively work towards improving post-secondary retention rates.
Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the success and persistence of students on their academic journey!
Potential Discussion Topics
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Director, Community Engagement, Brainstorm Strategy Group Inc
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Director, Marketing and Communications in Undergraduate Recruitment, University of Waterloo
Specialist, Communications, University of Waterloo
In this session, the University of Toronto Mississauga will share how the Academic Advising team from the Office of the Registrar collaborated with the Centre for Student Engagement to create a hybrid summer transition program to...
In this session, the University of Toronto Mississauga will share how the Academic Advising team from the Office of the Registrar collaborated with the Centre for Student Engagement to create a hybrid summer transition program to welcome and prepare new students for their first year of university. Our session will highlight how student affairs can come together with the university's academic side to deliver a holistic and seamless experience for new students. Lizzio’s Five Senses Model (2006) is one of several theories that underpin our programming. The overall approach to the collaboration between academic and co-curricular supports/offices could also be summarized by the following: “The first-year experience is not a single program or initiative, but rather an intentional combination of academic and co-curricular efforts within and across postsecondary institutions.” (Koch &Garner, 2006). Participants of this session will get a glimpse inside the UTM’s transition programming between when a student first accepted their offer to the first day of classes. The presentation will share data, and focus group results, and include an interactive experience of how new students experienced academic advising and peer mentorship programming through a multi-media and technological experience.
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Assistant Registrar, Academic Advising Services, University of Toronto - Mississauga
Academic Advisor , University of Toronto - Mississauga
Supervisor, Pre-Arrival Engagement, Centre for Student Engagement , University of Toronto - Mississauga
There is no doubt that Canadian colleges and universities turn to Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) for managing student enrolment. However, if you and your team do not truly understand what SEM is and the importance of looking at...
There is no doubt that Canadian colleges and universities turn to Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) for managing student enrolment. However, if you and your team do not truly understand what SEM is and the importance of looking at the institution as a whole rather than in parts, are you contributing effectively?
It's time to take your day-to-day institutional lens off and uncover how every role within your institution intersects and truly supports organizational success, including your own.
In this interactive session, participants will learn and discuss the basics of systems thinking and understand the importance of being a systems thinker in your role. Additionally, we will discuss potential ways to challenge your team to adopt this type of thinking which will lead to a natural adoption of a SEM ecosystem at your institution.
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Professor, University of Windsor, Senior Consultant, AACRAO
Pre-pandemic, most prospective students followed relatively set paths in getting information, interacting with the schools that interested them and attending on or off campus events. With the rapid and radical digitization of...
Pre-pandemic, most prospective students followed relatively set paths in getting information, interacting with the schools that interested them and attending on or off campus events. With the rapid and radical digitization of recruitment culture during the pandemic, schools find ourselves in a situation where prospective student paths are atomized.
Every prospect follows their own path through both digital and in-person channels. Their paths overlap and crisscross other prospects’ paths but rarely in the same sequence or with the same intensity at each point. At the end of the process, we see that it’s not the path itself that is key to understanding and predicting student outcomes but rather the stopping points along the way.
In this session, we will look at a different way of analyzing the data collected from students tracking their self-reported movement from awareness to full commitment to a school. The outcome not only pinpoints where your investment of time and resources will likely generate the greatest overall improvement in your results, it also quantifies and optimizes the expected outcomes. The results can be focused on all applicants or selected high value segments. Our goal is to get past the endless reports with dozens and dozens of slides with table after table to get to a short punchy report that looks at the stopping points on your prospects’ journeys and, from that, identify the Tipping Points that will tip your prospects into registered students.
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Founder, CRi - Customer Relationship Index Inc.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion led by Haley Prentice, Community Marketing Manager from SchoolFinder, featuring a panel of seasoned student recruitment professionals who have mastered the art of converting applicant leads into...
Join us for an engaging panel discussion led by Haley Prentice, Community Marketing Manager from SchoolFinder, featuring a panel of seasoned student recruitment professionals who have mastered the art of converting applicant leads into enrolled students. In this session, panelists will share their insights, strategies, and success stories, providing valuable perspectives on how to navigate the intricate journey from initial inquiry to enrolment.
This panel session is a must-attend for recruiters, admissions professionals, enrolment managers, and anyone involved in the student recruitment process. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the experts and take away actionable insights to boost your institution's lead conversion success.
Topics of Discussion Include:
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Community Marketing Manager, SchoolFinder Group
Recruitment and Admissions Officer, Alberta University of the Arts
Communications Specialist , Western University
Senior Communications Strategist, Wilfrid Laurier University
Building a community of strategic enrolment management (SEM) within your organization can be a formidable process as it spans teams, departments, and the institution as a whole. As an aspiring leader, coordinator, or front-line...
Building a community of strategic enrolment management (SEM) within your organization can be a formidable process as it spans teams, departments, and the institution as a whole. As an aspiring leader, coordinator, or front-line facilitator, you may have questions on how you can participate and support the strategic enrolment management of your institution. Sharing your unique perspectives and expertise informs strategy, builds on your institution’s strengths, and leverages your campus community to reach new heights.
This presentation will provide an overview of how you, as a future leader, have a role to play in supporting the strategic enrolment management of your organization. These tactics highlight how you can engage in cross-team collaboration to identify and act on strategic opportunities across divisions to maximize yield through to graduation. By focusing on achieving student success throughout the entirety of the student life cycle, your institution can readily respond to fluctuations in student markets, increase retention and graduation of students, and nurture affinity with your alumni population as advocates of your institution.
Bow Valley College is a two-year comprehensive community college serving 16,000 learners in Calgary, Alberta. Situated on the traditional homelands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Îyâxe Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina First Nations, and the Métis Nation, the college offers programming in business, community studies, entertainment arts, health and wellness, and technology, along with academic upgrading, E.L.L., and non-credit professional courses. Alongside its main campus in Calgary, satellite campuses service the towns of Airdrie, Banff, Cochrane, and Okotoks.
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Manager, Student Recruitment and Wellness Centre, Bow Valley College
Associate Registrar, Bow Valley College
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Manager of Canadian Student Recruitment, Wilfrid Laurier University
Are you involved in attracting, recruiting, or engaging students in their post-secondary experience in Canada? If the answer to this question is yes, then the SEMM Forum is right for you. This includes strategic enrolment leaders, marketers, recruiters, registrars, senior administration, deans, student services and other professionals. Check out the “Who Should Attend?” section here.
We’re Canadian, eh? SEM is very different in other countries. We believe that when professionals learn from peers at other institutions who have similar goals, students, systems and constraints and share Canadian-made solutions across silos, organizational goals can be achieved and students benefit as a result. The SEMM Forum provides an opportunity for everyone on campus to have a positive and sustainable impact on the institutional outcomes that support student success.
Yes! To take advantage of group rates and early discounts, simply purchase the number of tickets you want and enter “TBD” for any attendee names you don’t have confirmed yet.
You can also transfer registrations between team members at any time at no cost.
(Please note however that there are penalties for cancellations as per our policy here: https://virtual.semmforum.ca/registration/#cancellation)
The live program will take place on May 8 & 9, 2024 for a little more than half a day each day: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern time. Please note that we don’t expect you to participate in every session. You can choose the ones that are most relevant to you; take time to network and meet with other participants; tour the exhibits; jump into a roundtable discussion; and, take breaks to stretch your legs. Additionally, you’ll receive a year’s access to the presentation recordings included with your registration. This will allow you to listen to any sessions you may have missed whenever you’d like.
The program will run May 8 & 9, 2024 for a little more than half a day each day: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern time. Local times can be found here: virtual.semmforum.ca/registration
Please note that we don’t expect you to participate in every session. You can choose the ones that are most relevant to you; take time to network and meet with other participants; tour the exhibits; jump into a roundtable discussion; and, take breaks to stretch your legs.
Additionally you’ll receive a year’s access to the presentation recordings included with your registration.
This will give you an opportunity to listen to any sessions you may have missed whenever you’d like.
Yes! All registrations include free access to the recordings for 12 months.
The next in-person event will take place from November 5-7th at the Marriott Downtown in Toronto, ON.
If you're interested in sponsoring the 2024 Virtual SEMM Forum Conference, please contact Jennifer Powell.
“SEMM is such a well-organized conference that we enjoy attending as a sponsor. We were able to see a lot of clients at one time which is valuable to us. Thank you for doing an incredible job putting the conference together!"
Harriet Boston
Marketing Manager at Glacier