2019 Conference
May 2–4, 2019
College Park Marriott, Hyattsville, MD
B3 - Degrees of Diversity: An Inside Look at Creating A College Overnight Experience for Targeted Populations
Session Description
Universities face increasing obstacles to diversifying their student population. Creating a campus experience is one way to build a connection with prospective students to showcase campus and academic life that will positively influence their decision to enroll. Learn how one University Admissions Office partnered with key campus constituents: current students, residential and campus life offices, and faculty (yes, faculty) to work together to create a college overnight experience for underrepresented, 1st generation, and out of state students that resulted in 75% of attendees enrolling for the fall freshmen class.
Target audience
Postsecondary
Submitter
Johnice D. Brown, Longwood University
Presenters
Aaron T. Sims, Longwood University
Brief biographical sketch, to include educational background
Completing the second year in college admissions. Focused on working with special programs and student groups. Has worked with underrepresented populations to organize engaging campus visits.
Chyanne A. Trowell, Longwood University
Brief biographical sketch, to include educational background
Going into the 3rd year of college admissions. Has worked with underrepresented populations and transfer students
Johnice D. Brown, Longwood University
Brief biographical sketch, to include educational background
Has over 15 years of experience in college admissions. Current position focuses on special programs and visits.