ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY MINUTES OF MEETING [Name of Committee] Date: 9/17/2013 Chairperson: Place: Frances E. Morris Faculty Lounge Time Beginning: Time Adjourning: Members Present: 2:00PM 2:55PM Morris, Barron, Carey, Namavar Members Absent: Guests Present: Topic Call to Order Discussion Mitting called to order at 2:00pm by Frances Morris Minutes of 4/26 meeting reviewed and approved. Minutes of 8/18 meeting reviewed and approved. Approval of Minutes Reports & Announcements Action Alternative Admission policy reviewed. David Barron noted the policy had been approved by Reagents, and is already posted in the Bulletin, AAP was originally thought to be unnecessary because of RSU’s open enrollment policy, but RSU was asked to develop one. 1 2 Old Business 1 2 New Business Discussion of success rates by course for Fall 12 and Spr 13 as follow-up to Dr. Millikin visit at 4/26 meeting. Course breakdown was provided by Cheryl Hakel. Committee acknowledged information may be helpful to enrollment and retention efforts, but more data is required beyond one academic year. RSU Enrollment Priorities list Committee and/or other faculty/staff Topic Discussion reviewed. (see below) 1 2 Next Meeting Adjournment Action encouraged to assist with efforts in department recruitment of students and alumni referrals. Feb. 11, 2014, 2:00pm Adjourned at 2:55pm Enrollment Priorities at Rogers State University 1. Enhance Strategic Marketing a. Increase social media efforts on targeted cohorts s utilizing Facebook, Twitter and other social media venues b. Utilize RSU digital television to target high school to college viewing audience and rebrand as appropriate c. Market RSU educational pathways and programs, including bachelor’s degrees offered at Branch Campus locations and online degrees for Oklahoma residents 2. Restructure Prospective Student Funnel a. Enhance tracking of prospects through the enrollment funnel b. Provide more frequent, consistent, and targeted contact to prospective applicants c. Provide academic departments with weekly updates on new prospects, including contact information and proposed major d. Provide University programs, such as Honors, music, and athletics, with weekly updates on new prospects, including contact information and proposed major 3. Advance Recruitment Efforts in Tulsa County Public Schools a. Build collaborative efforts with Tulsa Public Schools, Broken Arrow Public Schools and Owasso Public Schools leadership i. Expand Campus Days by bringing area high school students to RSU ii. Increase visits by recruiters to Tulsa County public schools 4. Advance Relationships with Area Community Colleges and Technology Centers a. Enhance relationship and recruitment efforts with Tulsa Community College i. Establish articulation agreements for2 plus 2 transfer ii. Develop a greater RSU recruitment presence on TCC campuses iii. Pursue a satellite location with office hours b. Enhance relationship and recruitment efforts with OSU-Institute of Technology i. Establish articulation agreements for 2 plus 2 transfer ii. Deliver general education courses for OSU-IT on Pryor campus 5. Develop Alumni Referral Program a. Engage alumni to recruit students to attend RSU b. Process referrals as provided by alumni c. Allocate small tuition waivers to students referred by alumni d. Recognize alumni for their efforts