ACHE 2018 Concurrent Sessions
Find, Foster, Flourish: Growth Strategies for Student Enrollment and Retention
Session Description
A comprehensive strategy for enrollment and retention is critical to providing an optimal experience throughout the student life cycle. To be successful, institutions must have a clear understanding of what online students think, feel, and want, as well as the current risk factors that contribute to attrition. Each year, The Learning House, Inc. and Aslanian Market Research survey current, prospective, and recently graduated online college students to understand what they look for in an online program. In this presentation, presenter will share growth-focused enrollment and retention strategies inspired by the findings of the Online College Students report. Attendees will discover insights into how to best serve students in a fiercely competitive marketplace, along with strategies for providing optimal experiences as online student populations evolve and expand.
In this session, learn why it is important to:
• Set clear up-front expectations for your students
• Know specific persistence rates
• Make connections to campus resources
• Build scholarships with retention requirements
• Create a solid financial plan
Primary Presenter
Julie Delich, MS, The Learning House, Inc.
Brief Bio
Julie Delich is the Senior Vice President of Enrollment and Retention at Learning House. She manages the enrollment and retention processes for college and university clients. Her team works with potential students from the moment they express interest in a school until they have graduated. Before joining Learning House, Julie was Director of Enrollment at the University of Phoenix, and she served as an adjunct professor for 10 years, with experience in face-to-face and online modalities at Harrisburg Area Community College and the University of Phoenix.
Presenter #2
Daria Tecco LaTorre, JD, Alvernia University
Brief Bio:
Daria Tecco LaTorre, J.D. has served in higher education for over 20 years. She has experience as both a tenured associate professor and in administration. Prior to her work in higher education, she served as an Assistant District Attorney with special assignment to the Child Abuse Unit in West Chester, PA.
She graduated from Villanova Law School and completed her Bachelor’s degree at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. Daria remains current in the fields of criminal law and specializes in special education law. She continues to enjoy sharing her expertise across the country annually with multiple topics to include enrollment management.