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Alumni Ambassador Program Online Training. Today’s Objectives Review new changes around campus Provide overview of Alumni Ambassador Program Prepare Alumni Ambassadors for 2010-2011 recruitment cycle Build confidence as alumni volunteers. New to Campus. President. John Fry
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Alumni Ambassador Program Online Training
Today’s ObjectivesReview new changes around campusProvide overview of Alumni Ambassador ProgramPrepare Alumni Ambassadors for 2010-2011 recruitment cycleBuild confidence as alumni volunteers
President • John Fry • Prior to coming to Drexel was president at Franklin and Marshall • Familiar with University City and Philadelphia from years working with the University of Pennsylvania Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building • Opening Fall 2011: • Located on Corner of 33rd and Chestnut St. • New home to the Drexel science departments • Will feature 5 story living bio-wall
New Majors Digital Media • Custom Design • First major in the Pennoni Honors College • Emphasis on Interdisciplinary Studies • The Custom-Designed Major enables students to pursue an individualized course of study at Drexel University not readily available through an existing major, or a combination of existing majors and/or minors.http://drexel.edu/catalog/ug/pennoni/custom-major.htm Web Development Animation and Visual Effects Game Art & Production • New Accelerated Degrees: • BS/MBA Culinary Arts • BS/MBA Culinary Science • BS/MBA Hospitality Management • BS/MPH Public Health
Westphal College of Media Arts and Design: Early Decision & Regular Decision • Why? • Allows us to bring in the most qualified applicants without overcrowding the design studios • Early Decision • Binding application decision that allows students to get an early decision • Early Decision applicants should feel confidently that Drexel University is their top choice • The deadline for a student to apply Early Decision is November 15th • Regular Decision • Non-binding application to the Media Arts programs • Every major will have seats open for students applying regular decision • The deadline to apply regular decision is February 1st.
The Dragon Alumni Scholarship • Replacing the Alumni-Trustee Endorsement Grant • $1,000 annually for eligible students (up to $5,000 total) • Form also available in online format: http://drexel.edu/src/financialaid/forms/dragon/ • February 1 deadline for freshmen students • March 1 deadline for transfer students
New Rankings • US News and World Reports: • #86 among national universities • #2 on the list of Up and Coming Universities • Princeton Review: • Ranked #3 undergraduate game design program in the country • Top program on the east coast • Game design at Drexel is comprised of the 3 Digital Media and Computer Science departments • Security Magazine: • Drexel’s Campus Safety Network ranked #11 in nation among all colleges and universities
Who are the Alumni Ambassadors? • Extensions of Drexel’s Enrollment Management • Provide “Eyes and Ears” for Recruitment • The voice of the people who actually “Live It!” • A connection for students who otherwise would not be able to talk with someone face to face about Drexel
Casey Turner • Assistant Vice President, Recruitment • Leslie Paulson • Director, Recruitment
redefine the classroom Connecting With Today’s Students
What are some things that students care about when picking a college or university? • Majors offered • Location (Urban vs. rural) • Athletics • Student Life • Distance from home • Opportunities for success after college • Career opportunities
Group Question: How are we Unique? What makes Drexel stand out? • Co-op! • Diverse Classes- Students Start taking classes in their field Freshman Year • Access to Philadelphia • Both Study Abroad & Co-op Abroad • Accelerated Degrees (High Ability Students)
Talking to Students: Start them down the right path • Ask questions, find out what their interests are • Share your personal experiences • Advise them on their next steps (fill out inquiry card, visit campus, apply, connect with one of the staff members in admissions)
Breaking the ice: • What year are you? Are you interested in a city school? Are you familiar with Philadelphia? Are you familiar with the co-op program? Do you have a specific major you are interested in? Have you heard of Drexel Before? What are some of your hobbies outside of classes?
Get Stumped? • It is impossible to memorize the answer to every student question out there • When you don’t know an answer: • Don’t Guess • Consult your alumni ambassador tip sheet • Direct the student towards the admissions office!
Group Question: How might you respond to a student who approaches you and says "I'm interested in Drexel, but I’m not sure about living in a city"?Answer with a question…well what about living in the city aren’t you sure about?Reference personal experience…when I first moved to the city I was nervous too, but after awhile you get comfortable and etc.Mention the Public Safety opportunities and statistics. Encourage them to visit and see for themselves!
Ask A Dragon • Respond to individual phone or email inquiries from prospective students • Students initiate contact by selecting you from our online listing • Check out the website at: http://www.drexel.edu/undergrad/contact/ask-an-alum/. To add or update your info email: alumniamb@drexel.edu
On Campus Events • Throughout the year we host events in University City for prospective and accepted students. • As an Alumni Ambassador you could: • Speak on a Panel about your experiences • Eat Lunch with the students and their families • Mingle throughout the day sharing personal experiences • Help us come up with new ways to incorporate alumni ambassadors!
Regional Receptions & Send-Offs • Formal Drexel specific events away from campus in targeted recruitment areas • Regional Receptions involve prospective and accepted students • At Regional Receptions alumni provide a great testimonial from a local source about the Drexel experience • Send-offs are our summer celebration for newly enrolled students as they prepare to begin at Drexel in the fall! • Alumni may host or attend these events and help celebrate this exciting time in these students lives!
College Fairs • Represent Drexel at local high schools! • College fair tips: • Plan extra time to arrive and set-up • Dress appropriately (Usually business casual, Blue and Gold always looks good) • Re-read your fact sheets and make sure you have all of your materials • Stay behind your table • Set the student up to follow-up! • Inquiry Cards are the best way to keep in touch!
Scheduling College Fairs • Find out about upcoming fairs through email or at: • http://drexel.edu/alumni/ambassadors_events.asp • Once scheduled we will mail you a box of materials and a banner for the fair • Don’t see a fair in your area? • We can only go where we know there are fairs • If you are interested in attending fairs, but don’t see a listing ask around town about upcoming events, then let us know!
10 Most Frequently Requested Facts and Figures: • Average GPA: 3.5 • Average SAT: 1210 Math and Critical Reading (ACT is 27). We take the highest section scores. • Application Deadlines: • -Nov. 15: CoMAD Early Decision (Binding) • -Dec. 1: Accelerated Degrees • -Feb. 1: Radiologic Technology, CoMAD Regular Decision • -March 1: All other Programs • The only form required for financial aid is the FAFSA form. (Full details at www.drexel.edu/finanicalaid)
10 Most Frequently Requested Facts and Figures: Average Class Size is 18 Student to Faculty Ratio: 10: 1 We currently have approximately 11,000 undergraduate students Students offered permanent positions by former co-op employers: 55% Average Co-op Salary: $15,912 Drexel offers special advising tracks for students interested in medical, healthcare, and law graduate programs.
Your Questions: George_Linker: How does Drexel enforce the requirement for students to withdraw from other schools, and what happens if they don't? An early decision application is considered a legal agreement. While we expect any student that applies early decision to be excited and happy to be accepted to Drexel, if a reason comes up that causes them to change their mind we do have an appeals process to release them from the agreement. If a student seems nervous about early decision, all programs will have open spaces through their non-binding regular decision as well. Linda Dennis: Are students automatically guaranteed a scholarship if their alumni form is received on time - endorsed by an alumni? At this time we will be honoring all fully completed alumni endorsements received by the deadline. Please remember a complete form now includes at least 1 paragraph explaining a little bit more your connection with the student, and how they will fit in at Drexel. Jonathan Liss: How do you handle inquiries from athletes who are interested in Drexel sports programs? Student athletes are encouraged to register with athletics through their “Prospective Student-Athlete” form found on www.drexeldragons.com (bottom left column). They can also contact the admissions office for the individual coaches contact information.
Your Questions: George_Linker: Please talk about going to high schools. Is there a powerpoint presentation available? High school visits are being handled on a case by case basis as opportunities arise. This is so that any sent materials or presentations can be catered specifically to the group at hand. To discuss possible visits please email alumniamb@drexel.edu. Linda Dennis: How do you get the materials for a college fair? I am representing Drexel at a college fair in October. Who shall I contact? Typically College fairs are scheduled through us here in the admissions office. College fair materials are then mailed to your preferred address (typically home) 1-2 weeks before a scheduled college fair. If you have independently been in touch with a school, be sure to email alumniamb@drexel.edu to make sure we are aware of the fair and able to get you materials on time! rich_welsh: I'm attending a fair with students who might be interested in performing arts, what is available? The performing arts make up a great portion of our student life activities here at Drexel. We do also have both a major and minor in dance as well as minors in theatre and performance. In terms of resources for more information, you can always direct students to www.drexel.edu/performingarts. Also the performing arts departments’ annual brochure has been added to the alumni ambassador web page for you to download! Just visit: http://drexel.edu/alumni/ambassadors_training.asp.
Your Questions: Jeffrey_Lisinicchia: good idea to write notes on the inquiry card...like if they play a high school sport, or have a relative who graduated from Drexel, etc. This wasn’t so much a question, but it was a really great suggestion! If you ever have a student who has specific interest or further questions you can mark it on their completed inquiry card and we will follow-up when we receive it here in the admissions office. Karen_Gauby: If we wanted a tour of the new athletic center, what is the cost of entrance for alums? We get questions about it, also. The athletics and recreation staff have put together a number of alumni packages and they are online at http://www.drexel.edu/RecCenter/memberships_alumni_memberships.html. There are special deals available for young alumni, alumni couples, and alumni families interested in joining. The base cost is $50 a month or $400 for the full year. Additionally, now that the new Recreation Center is fully open, they are more than happy to accommodate tours of the facility during their regular hours of operation. You can walk-in or call 215-571-3777 to schedule a tour in advance. Peter_Nelson: Are we ever going to get one of those display boards that one can stand up on a table? I have made my own. Travel boards are a valuable asset, especially at the busier fairs. Unfortunately, travel boards are also costly and difficult to ship without damaging. We are currently evaluating the costs and benefits of some different styles to see what we can make work. I will send more updates as we have them, in the meantime we will have to keeping doing the best we can with the resources we have.
Your Questions: Lawrence_Lehmann: is CoMad the only school with formal early decision?? That is correct. The Westphal College of Media Arts and Design is the only college using the Early Decision/Regular Decision model (Discussed in more detail in the useful documents letter and on the alumni ambassador webpage at http://drexel.edu/alumni/ambassadors_training.asp). All other programs are using rolling admissions. Jeffrey_Lisinicchia: Chris: can you help us explain what "rolling admissions" means? Rolling admissions is the process where when an individual student’s application is complete the application is put in for review. Thus, while the formal deadline is March 1, if a student submits all of their materials earlier they will usually receive their admissions decision within 4-6 weeks. These are non-binding admissions decisions. Jeffrey_Lisinicchia: Chris: I noticed there were no brochures about the accelerated degree programs in my materials box this year? Good observation, because the accelerated degree information changes from year to year and the information is available online, we have moved away from the perpetual reprinting associated with the document. We do still have a fact sheet available for reference and we have made it available for download off of the alumni ambassador web page at http://drexel.edu/alumni/ambassadors_training.asp. Please download it and keep a copy for yourself! You can share any of this information with students if they have questions.
Your Questions: Lawrence_Lehmann: Do you have average coop salary data by college IE business, engineering, CoMAD, Arts and Science, etc?? This information is located in the co-op brochure typically include in college fair materials. For your reference here the breakdown is: -Arts & Sciences…$14,273 -Biomedical Engineering…$16,415 -Business…$15,231 -Education…$11,711 -Engineering…$17,213 -Information Science and Technology…$17,460 -Media Arts & Desging…$12,417 -Nursing & Health Professions…$13,971 -Professional Studies…$15,032 Ken Lichtenstein: do you know what the co-op annualized salary is? According to the Steinbright Career Development Center, the average 6 month co-op salary is $15,912 dollars. To annualize this figure we would just need to double it and come to the equivalent of $31,824.
Your Questions: Fred Smith: For future, could you add tuition, room & Board on future fact sheets? Similar to the Accelerated degree fact sheet, the decision has been made to try and reduce the constant flow of reprinting with the changing figures. The information is readily available to students online. We have also added the tuition and fees reference sheet to the alumni ambassador web page at http://drexel.edu/alumni/ambassadors_training.asp. Please do make sure and have a copy for your records! Included on that sheet is also information about scholarships and financial aid. Last year the average aid package for a student came in at $22,000. rich_welsh: I didn't sign up in advance. how to get the material you are sending out? If you are planning on visiting a school or college fair and have not been in touch with the admissions office be sure to email alumniamb@drexel.edu to make sure we have record of your participation and are able to get materials to you in a timely manner. Cash Sutton III 3:There was an error for the find an alum Thank you for pointing this out Cash! There was a mistake in the link when making the powerpoint presentation. The correct link for the ask-an-alum page is: http://www.drexel.edu/undergrad/contact/ask-an-alum/. Sorry for the mix-up!