LDEP Senior Enrollment Leader Track

Senior enrollment leaders have a clear view of the challenges facing higher education – and particularly Christian Higher Education. Whether you are new to your role or been at it for a while, there are many things that keep you up at night:

How do I overcome the “enrollment cliff” now upon us, where most of us will see a significant decline of high school graduates in our region over the next seven years?
How do I keep up with bone-crushing competition to recruit enough students to meet my enrollment goals?
How do I help my team combat the public’s perception that a college degree is not as important as it once was, or not worth the investment?
How do I attract a rising generation of Christian students whose worldview is not always in tune with that of my institution?
How do I retain all-star caliber employees, where I ask them to succeed in pressure-packed positions at relatively low pay?
How do I gain the resources and hone in on the strategies needed to meet the enrollment expectations put on me by my president and board?
How do you do this job and do it well – and have a life outside of work?

In short, the pressure is on – and given the challenges listed above, you may be questioning if you can achieve what is expected of you. And you probably feel alone in your work – no one on your campus really understands what you are going through, and it’s difficult to have time to network with others who are in your shoes.

Recognizing the need to develop and support those in high-level enrollment positions, NACCAP's Leadership Development for Enrollment Professionals (LDEP) program now offers a senior leaders track. The new track is designed for new chief enrollment officers, experienced CEO’s desiring mentoring, peer networking and exposure to new trends and strategies, and non-cabinet-level leaders aspiring to be chief enrollment officers.

LDEP’s senior leadership track was designed for three groups:

New chief enrollment officers who are still learning the ropes of cabinet-level work
Experienced CEO’s who feel the need for mentoring, networking and exposure to new trends and strategies.
Non-cabinet level/senior leaders who aspire to be chief enrollment officers.

Senior Leadership Track Specifics:

Exclusively online over a nine-month period (February – October)
21 Enrollment and Leadership lectures and panels from which to choose (10 required for certification). Topic examples and speakers listed below.
Regular (12-18 over the nine months) cohort meetings with senior leadership peers, facilitated by your mentor
Review/assessment of your leadership style
Up to five one-on-one mentoring with your mentor
Professional reading to enhance your knowledge of leadership and enrollment best practices
Support to “up your game” in the writing and presenting required of you in your position
Opportunity to earn six graduate credits through Geneva College
Priced competitively at $2550 for NACCAP members who apply by December 15

LDEP Lecture Topics Designed for Senior Leaders:

Leadership Towards Shalom. Speaker: Dr. Andre Stephens, President, Fresno Pacific University
Student Life Conversations. Speaker: Dr. Sara Visser, Calvin University
Higher Education Trends/Government Relations. Speaker: Dr. Joy Mosley, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Team Building and Community Buy-In. Speaker: Dr. Deana Porterfield, President, Seattle Pacific University
Building Blocks for Talent Development and Retention. Speaker: Greg Vaughan, Director, Leadership Development for Enrollment Professionals
Retention and Student Success. Speaker: Dr. Carrie Stockton, Student Success Executive and Senior Consultant, Credo - Powered by Carnegie
Marketing, Social Media and AI. Speaker: Bart Caylor, Caylor Solutions
Establishing and Maintaining a Welcoming Environment for Students of Color. Speaker: Tamra J. Malone, former Chief Diversity Officer, Biola University
Mapping the Enrollment Landscape. Speaker: Brett Schraeder, Vice President, EAB
President’s Panel. Speakers; Dr. Andre Stephens (Fresno Pacific), Dr. Deana Porterfield (Seattle Pacific), Dr. David Gyretson (Four institutions), Dr. Andrea Cook (two institutions), Dr. Stacy A. Bartlett (Point University)
The Calling of Christian Leaders. Speaker: Dr. John Chopka, Vice President, Ringling College of Art and Design

Interested senior leaders can apply here. Contact LDEP Director, Greg Vaughan, with any questions at ldep@naccap.com.

I have been thrilled with my experience in the LDEP senior track! Having the ability to network and dialogue with my peers at similar institutions has been invaluable. It’s nice to know that you aren’t the only one dealing with the stressors and issues that come with enrollment leadership. I feel more confident in my role than ever before.

‘Participating in the Leadership Development for Enrollment Professionals Senior Track has been an invaluable experience for me as a senior enrollment officer. The program not only provided a fresh strategic framework regarding today’s rapidly changing enrollment landscape, but it has also given me an extremely powerful network of peers and mentors.’

‘I didn’t realize just how much I needed this space to step back, reflect, and re-energize. In particular, the conversations with peers and our mentor have given me fresh perspective and a safe space to reflect, re-think, and re-energize. I walk away from this program feeling more confident, grounded, and inspired to lead even more effectively as I move forward in my career.’

Marla Sanford, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, Spring Arbor University

Michael Fuller, Vice President for Enrollment, Bushnell University

LDEP Senior Enrollment Leader Track