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Strategies for Graduate Recruitment at The University of Texas at San Antonio Lisa May Palacios

Strategies for Graduate Recruitment at The University of Texas at San Antonio Lisa May Palacios Director of Graduate Recruitment. Two Stages of Recruitment: Applicants New Admits Include program faculty, students, alumni & staff in your efforts. Department- Places to Recruit.

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Strategies for Graduate Recruitment at The University of Texas at San Antonio Lisa May Palacios

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  1. Strategies for Graduate Recruitment at The University of Texas at San Antonio Lisa May Palacios Director of Graduate Recruitment

  2. Two Stages of Recruitment: • Applicants • New Admits Include program faculty, students, alumni & staff in your efforts

  3. Department- Places to Recruit • Professional Conferences • Graduate Fairs • Informal Campus Visits • Research Travel • Work with your alumni • Order lists of students

  4. Graduate School Support Lists available include: • McNair • GRE • Council of Undergraduate Researchers • Lists from Texas Public Universities • Prospects from general recruiting efforts

  5. Graduate School Support • Offer monthly GRE/GMAT free practice tests for prospective students • Offer monthly information sessions and lunch & learns to provide more details on application and program requirements • Offer weekly graduate level tours on Mondays at 1 p.m. conducted by our graduate assistants • Provide general outreach to Texas Universities and business and industry to recruit graduate students • Provide extensive follow-up to interested students. Can develop a specific communication plan for your program. • Oversee Graduate School website to promote and market your programs

  6. Graduate School Support • Can provide you with weekly list of new prospects for your area • Provide assistance to market and promote your information sessions, open houses, research conferences, student profiles, etc. • Provide general marketing materials for you to take to individual department conferences and visits • *New – Can partner with your area to offer a webinar to highlight your programs and faculty The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249

  7. Other Recruitment Support • Be a mentor! Participate in undergraduate research programs on-campus • Target UTSA diverse juniors, seniors and master’s level students • Work with your colleagues across the nation to develop a pipeline in your area • Promote the benefits and features of your programs on your program/Graduate School website- Get the word out! The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249

  8. Follow-Up Activities • Encourage prospects and new admits to come for a visit- Sponsor a graduate program preview day • Follow-up with the excellent prospects you receive through email, phone and mail if possible • Reach out to your new admits to discuss the benefits, financial aid opportunities and career options to entice them to choose UTSA for their degree

  9. Contact Information Graduate Recruiting Line: (210) 458-5327 Email Address: GraduateStudies@utsa.edu Office hours and location: Monday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. North Paseo Building Suite 2.210 Website: www.graduateschool.utsa.edu The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249

  10. Graduate Recruiting Staff & Duties: The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249

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