Mission Admissions

In this episode of Mission Admissions, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Emily Messer, a university president who shares insights and challenges on the day-to-day realities of her position - including building a campus wide culture of recruitment and retention, effective communication strategies, and the value of a higher education degree.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

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In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Kelly Peiffer who shares insights on how colleges can leverage authentic storytelling to drive enrollment and build genuine connections with prospective students and their families. You’ll hear strategies for creating impactful stories, balancing brand consistency with authenticity, utilizing social media effectively, and more!

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Andréa Castro who shares insights on career growth, self advocacy, and the power of just doing the work. You’ll walk away with practical advice on how to position yourself for growth.

Guest Name: Andréa (Dréa) Castro, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Lafayette College

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacastro5/ 

Guest Bio: Andréa (Dréa) Castro is the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Lafayette College. She has experience across territory management, application review, transfer admissions, merit selection and appeals, fly-in programming, and staff onboarding. Dréa began her admissions career at Centenary University in 2019 and holds a B.A. in Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey and an M.A. in Leadership & Public Administration from Centenary University. 

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Dr. Kevin Thomas about the importance of healthy disagreement among higher ed leaders and teams. They explore how fostering constructive conflict can drive growth, improve decision-making, and enhance team collaboration.

Guest Name: Dr. Kevin Thomas, Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Success, the University of Central Arkansas

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-thomas-48a0a25a/

Guest Bio: Dr. Kevin Thomas is the Vice President for Enrollment Services and Student Success at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) where he’s been for the past 7 years. Kevin previously served as the Director of Retention and Student Success at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). At UCA, Kevin establishes the collective vision and direction of the offices within Enrollment Services & Student Success, which includes Academic Advising, Admissions, Financial Aid, the Registrar's Office, Online, Transfer, and Returning Student Services, Strategic Enrollment Communication, Student-Athlete Advising, Student Success, and the Veterans Resource Center.

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Lauran Hundshamer, VP of Admissions and Marketing at St. Kate’s. Lauran shares how her team leverages personalization to boost the campus visit experience, engagement, and enrollment.

Guest Name: Lauran Hundshamer, Vice President of Admissions and Marketing, St. Catherine University 

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauran-hundshamer-rott/

Guest Bio: Lauran Hundshamer is a seasoned marketing and enrollment professional with over two decades of experience in higher education, EdTech, and private business. She joined St. Catherine University in 2022, and her passion for the institution is rooted in personal experience. A proud Saint Paul native, Lauran’s family legacy includes three generations of St. Kate's alumnae. 

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Connect With Our Host:
Jeremy Tiers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytiers/
https://twitter.com/CoachTiers
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mission Admissions is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.