Recognition highlights Ã山ǿ¼é’s innovative and effective recruitment strategies
Ã山ǿ¼é earns the , recognizing the institution's achievements in student recruitment and enrollment management. This accolade, awarded by to just 37 institutions nationwide, celebrates institutions that demonstrate innovative and effective strategies to attract and enroll students.
The 2024 Leading Colleges Recruitment Award highlights Ã山ǿ¼é’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success through comprehensive recruitment initiatives. Ã山ǿ¼é stood out among other recipients for its strategic approach to student engagement, use of cutting-edge technology, and dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive campus environment.
"This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our enrollment management team," said Ã山ǿ¼é Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Mary-Alice Ozechoski. "We are committed to ensuring that every student who chooses Ã山ǿ¼é receives the support and resources they need to thrive academically, personally, and professionally."
Ã山ǿ¼é’s recruitment efforts during the 2023-2024 academic year were particularly successful, with a significant increase in applications and campus visits. The university implemented several key initiatives to enhance its recruitment strategy, including personalized outreach to students and families, forward-thinking workshops around college affordability and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) changes, and expanded partnerships with high schools and community organizations​​​.
Even before the university’s largest open house in February, more students had visited Ã山ǿ¼é during this school year than at this point in each of the past five years. Attendees traveled from six states and two countries, with one family in attendance making the trek from Paraná, Brazil.
Over the last four years, Ã山ǿ¼é has welcomed the largest incoming classes of first-year and transfer students while growing its international student population from under five to over 100 and recording the second-highest number of full-time students in 2022. Despite the campus footprint expansion, the university’s residence halls have remained at 90% occupancy or better.
To learn more about Ã山ǿ¼é’s undergraduate programs please visit Ã山ǿ¼é.edu.
