Nov. 28, 2023

The “Why” Factor: How to Stay True to Your Mission in the Enrollment Ecosystem

The “Why” Factor: How to Stay True to Your Mission in the Enrollment Ecosystem

If someone asked you to define your institution’s “Why,” could you?

When was the last time you really looked through your brand guide to ensure you were sticking to the mission? Are all your ducks really in a row?

DJ Menifee (https://www.linkedin.com...

If someone asked you to define your institution’s “Why,” could you?

When was the last time you really looked through your brand guide to ensure you were sticking to the mission? Are all your ducks really in a row?

DJ Menifee, Vice President of Enrollment at Bradley University, joined us to talk about why schools need to assess their assets. DJ, an avid sneakerhead, knows the importance of grounding the “Why” to progress your institution's mission.

In this episode, we bridge the connection between institutional mission and actions.

Join us as we discuss:
 

- The enrollment ecosystem (3:44)

- Enrollment funnel challenges (7:12)

- Assessing your assets (15:09)

- Being grounded in the “Why” (27:29)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- dmenifee@bradley.edu

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