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Fall 2011

The Year in Review: Navigating the New Normal
Our recap of the 2010-11 recruitment cycle shows that colleges are adjusting to the long-term reality of a “new normal”—a reality that demands colleges work smarter, harder, and more efficiently than ever.

Interview with Richard DeMillo
The author of Abelard to Apple: The Fate of American Colleges and Universities discusses what colleges and universities should be doing to define their institutional value in the face of disruptive innovation.

Can You Hear Us Now? Family Concerns Are Outlined by College Counselors
High school students and their families are approaching the college search with far more caution and prudence as they seek affordability, prestige, and career preparation.

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Summer 2011

Social Media Workshop Report
Summaries of the presentations at “The Art and Science of Social Media Marketing for Higher Education,” a daylong workshop hosted by The Lawlor Group prior to the Summer Seminar, are featured.

Interview with Brian Solis 
 The author of Engage: The Complete Guide for Brands and Businesses to Build, Cultivate and Measure Success in the New Web discusses the social media expectations of prospective students and their behaviors as “connected consumers.”
 
The Summer Seminar Report 
 Summaries of the presentations at The Lawlor Group’s Summer Seminar conference, co-sponsored with Hardwick-Day, on the topic of “Rethinking Strategic Enrollment Management for Today’s Higher Education Marketplace,” are provided.

 

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