Presenters: Katie Norris, Director of Growth & Partnerships & Melanie Lindenmeyer, Vice President Regulatory Compliance, Audit & Training from FA Solutions
Recent changes around student eligibility resulting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) can create confusion and anxiety for students and families. Enrollment teams are often on the front lines, tasked with translating complex information into clear, actionable guidance that builds trust and supports enrollment decisions.
In this webinar, we'll explore practical strategies for communicating financial aid updates in ways that are easy to understand, empathetic, and effective. Learn how to simplify complicated messages, anticipate common questions, and deliver information through the right channels at the right time. Whether you're responding to regulatory changes, award updates, or process delays, you'll leave with actionable techniques to help students and families feel informed and confident throughout the financial aid journey.
Presenter: David Eaton, Co-Founder of Axis.org
Today’s students are navigating a rapidly changing world, and the parents walking alongside them are navigating it too. In this session, Axis co-founder David Eaton will explore some of the cultural trends, pressures, questions, and influences shaping today’s teens and young adults. We’ll consider what this all means for guidance counselors and admissions professionals, while also looking at the important role parents continue to play in the lives and decisions of their students.
Presenter: Ashley Monk, CEO of Onya
Enrollment teams may focus on recruiting students, but a year of prospective-family search behavior across five Christian institutions tells a more complex story. Students may do much of the active searching, but the wider household is involved throughout the process, often shaping conversations around cost, outcomes, and whether an institution makes the list at all. Understanding who is engaging, what they are looking for, and what ultimately moves them to take action can help institutions rethink how they communicate with prospective students and their families.
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Athletics can play a significant role in an institution’s enrollment strategy, but maximizing that opportunity requires strong communication and collaboration between enrollment and athletic leadership. This panel discussion will bring together athletic directors and senior enrollment leaders from two NCAA DIII Christian higher ed institutions to share best practices for building effective partnerships, aligning recruitment and enrollment goals, clarifying roles and expectations, and supporting prospective student-athletes throughout the enrollment process. Panelists will offer practical examples of what is working on their campuses, discuss common challenges and opportunities, and identify strategies institutions can use to strengthen collaboration between these two critical areas.
Presenter: Dave Burke, President, Legacy Higher Ed
Parents are among the most influential voices in a student’s college search, making it essential for enrollment teams to understand what matters most to them. Join Dave Burke from Legacy Higher Ed as he shares insights from his bi-annual survey of parents of Christian college applicants across the country, exploring their values, perceptions, experiences, and reflections throughout the college search and application process.
Presenter: Melissa Rousseau, Associate Vice President of Enrollment, Calvin University
Strong enrollment teams are built by intentionally developing the people already within them. This session will introduce a practical model for creating meaningful opportunities for staff growth while building the skills and leadership capacity your institution will need for the future.
Join us to explore how a thoughtful progression plan can encourage long-term commitment and strong performance, how leadership development can prepare emerging leaders for greater responsibility, and how intentional training can both deepen expertise and broaden staff skill sets. You’ll leave with practical ideas for investing in your team today while building a stronger enrollment organization for the future.
