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Brad GreenUniversity of Nebraska at

Kearney

Who I am…• Admissions Counselor

– 2 Travel Seasons• Assistant Director for

Recruitment – 2 Months

• House – Gryffindor• Special Ability -

Occlumency

What I will cover…

• Learning about your school

• Scheduling• Packing

• Transportation• Lodging• Eating

• Miscellaneous

Learning about your school

• Meet with Different Departments– Academic Affairs– Student Affairs– Development/Alumni– Athletics– Library– Facilities Management

• Collect Academic/Department Info– Majors/Programs Offered– Activities and Organizations– Notable students, past and present

• Read and Research– School literature– Catalog, mission statement– History of your school– History of your community– Chronicle of Higher Education

• Tour your campus and community

What To Schedule

• College Fairs• EPP’s (Educational

Planning Program)• High School Visits

College Fairs• Organized by EducationQuest

– These give your college the opportunity to reach thousands of students and parents across the state (could be 500+ people)

• The six college fairs are scheduled for:– Norfolk, Grand Island, Scottsbluff,

South Sioux City, Lincoln and Omaha

• What to expect:– Mostly on Sunday’s – A ton of other colleges– A lot of students and parents– Quick talk - 2 minute speech…

EPP’sEducational Planning Programs• Organized by NACRAO

– Nebraska Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

• Usually a high school will host the event and invite surrounding high schools – You can find the schedule at

www.nacrao.org

• What to expect

– During the week, morning, afternoon or evening

– Browsing session or classroom sessions

– Smaller than a College Fair (50+ students and parents)

High School Visits• You have an individual appointment

set up at the high school (usually through the guidance counselor OR secretary)– The secretaries run the school. Make them

your best friend!

• Be flexible: 15 minutes – 30 minutes – one hour– Have different presentations for each

• Know your territory– 5-6 Schools per day in the Northeast– 3-4 Schools per day in the West

• Who do you talk with?– 0…1….2….10………25 Students– Seniors and Juniors – All interest levels

• Get ready to make the call……• Call the high school counselor - smile while

you’re talking

• Tell them your name, what college you represent and the reason for calling

• Ask if the particular date/time you have in mind will work

• Don’t get discouraged…. If that date/time doesn’t work, be flexible, it will all work out in the end

• Before you hang up, confirm the date and time of your visit

• *If you have to leave a message, leave your phone number first, then the date and time you’re thinking!! !

• Pass along appropriate info to the necessary people in your office!

High School Visits

– Once you’re on the road• Look for football field lights, school

crossing signs, playground equipment

• School Entrance = Flag Pole

• Before entering the school review the counselors name as well as your prospective students

• Carry in a bag of necessary materials

• Be sure to check in at the office

• Don’t become discouraged if you don’t see any students

• If you’re running late, call and let them know

High School Visits

• Recruitment Items – Brochures – Pens/Freebies– Table drape – Business cards – Rubber bands,

paperclips, notepads– Map, directions to

schools– Schedule of visits with

phone numbers/names of counselors

– Cell phone

Packing

Packing• Personal Items

– Dress clothes (Brown/Black)

– Other clothes (Casual/Comfy)

– All kinds of weather– Personal Items (separate

travel bag)– Extra Cash for small

towns– Gum, mints, toothpick– Camera– Downy Wrinkle Release– Tide Pen– Car Charger

Transportation

• Keep up on your car maintenance– Oil / Gas

• Have an extra key • Wintertime

– Have some gloves & boots just in case

• When you can’t go any further….. – Sunglasses and

newspaper– Blanket

Eating• Call your friends!

• Northeast– Jerry’s Hilltop - Randolph– Tia Zia/Corkscrew – O’Neill– Franklin’s Bistro – Norfolk

• Central

• Western

• Southeast

• Metro

Eating

• Call your friends!

• Northeast– Jerry’s Hilltop - Randolph– Tia Zia – O’Neill– Franklin’s Bistro – Norfolk

• Central– Bibs & Boots - Bartlett – Sandstone Grill – Burwell– Espressions – Aurora

• Western– Open Range – Ogallala– Windy Gap/Ole’s – Paxton– BackARacks – Scottsbluff

• Southeast– Playa Azul – Beatrice– Mary’s Café – Herbon– Schilling Bridge – Pawnee City

• Metro– You have EVERYTHING!

Eating

Hotels• See what hotels are in

the area (Google)• Make your reservations

early & keep your confirmation number

• BE CAREFUL… Phone vs Internet Reservations

• Ask about discounts: Tax Exempt

• Don’t forget about a Bed and Breakfast

• Sign up for REWARDS

• When at the hotel, get to know the staff AND get to know other guests… well some of them!

• Always be cautious when entering or leaving the hotel and your room

• Managers Receptions

Hotels

• ASK - Google, hotel staff, students

• Don’t be afraid to eat by yourself– Ask to be seated where you

would like– Take something to read– Look important on your phone– Work on note cards

• Who knows you could strike up a conversation with someone about your college or where you’re from

• But if you just want to eat alone…– Take your food to a park – Do Curbside Pickup or

delivery

Hotels

Miscellaneous & Downtime• Work

• Keep in touch• Family / Friends• Co-workers• Colleagues

• Go Shopping

• Watch a movie• Movie Theatre• Rent one

• Explore• Museums• Historic Landmarks

And Finally….• Still a little unsure?!

That’s ok!

• Be passionate and enthusiastic!

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions– Your co-workers– Your colleagues (yes,

that’s us)

• GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!

Any Questions?

Brad GreenAssistant Director for RecruitmentUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney

greenbj@unk.eduWork: 308-865-8986Cell: 308-379-2479

Tomorrow = Sisler Room• We will be

meeting in the Memorial Student Affairs Building on Campus

• Limited Parking = Carpooling??