Marauders Map

3. Marauders Map Brad Green University of Nebraska at Kearney

4. Who I am… • Admissions Counselor – 2 Travel Seasons • Assistant Director for Recruitment – 2 Months • House – Gryffindor • Special Ability -Occlumency

5. What I will cover… • Learning about your school • Scheduling • Packing • Transportation • Lodging • Eating • Miscellaneous

6. 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

7. What To Schedule • College Fairs • EPP’s (Educational Planning Program) • High School Visits

8. 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…

9. 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)

10. 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

11. High School Visits • 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!

12. 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

13. Packing • 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Eating • Call your friends! • Northeast • Jerry’s Hilltop - Randolph • Tia Zia/Corkscrew – O’Neill • Franklin’s Bistro – Norfolk • Central • Western • Southeast • Metro

17. Eating

18. 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!

19. 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

20. Hotels • 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

21. 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

22. Miscellaneous & Downtime • Work • Keep in touch • Family / Friends • Co-workers • Colleagues • Go Shopping • Watch a movie • Movie Theatre • Rent one • Explore • Museums • Historic Landmarks

23. 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!

24. Any Questions? Brad Green Assistant Director for Recruitment University of Nebraska at Kearney greenbj@unk.edu Work: 308-865-8986 Cell: 308-379-2479

25. Tomorrow = Sisler Room • We will be meeting in the Memorial Student Affairs Building on Campus • Limited Parking = Carpooling??