A sampling of sessions available at this year’s event:
Breakout Session 1: 9:45-10:30 am
Trends in Higher Education
Presented by MJ Huebner, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Hastings College
From demographics to discount rates to secret shopping–find out the trends in higher education
over the past few years.
Revving Your Engines with Workplace Dignity
Presented by Kristen Lucas, PhD, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln
In this session, you will learn what workplace dignity is, what impacts it makes on individual and
team performance, and how you can rev your overall performance by following some simple tips
for communicating for more workplace dignity.
Test Driving a New Set of Tires: Navigating the New NACRAO Website
Presented by Matt Schill, Creighton University & Aimee Haugan, University of South Dakota
Session will provide an overview and demonstration of the new NACRAO website and all its
functionality.
Breakout Session 2: 10:40-11:25 am
Embracing the Diversity your Student Diversity
Presented by Jennie Tullos, Metropolitan Community College
Warm up laps: Dual Credit in Nebraska
Presented by Marian Borgmann-Ingwersen, Ph.D., Director, Wesleyan Honors Academy,
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Dr. Borgmann is a member on a committee of the State Coordinating Commission to review dual credit in Nebraska. This session will be an update on that committee’s progress as well as some insight into trends in dual credit.
eMaginit: The exciting new way colleges connect with future students through the power of images
Presented by Gerry Phaneuf, President, CareerXplorer International
Looking for a new way to reach high school students? Join Gerry Phaneuf, former Director of Career Services at Creighton University and UNL, as he introduces eMaginit, a new image-based career exploration program that will drive students to college programs that match their career interests. Bring your creative ideas and help put the finishing touches on this soon to be released program that offers an innovative, low cost approach to delivering career and college information through the integration of TV, internet, and smart phone technologies.
Breakout Session 3: 11:35am – 12:20 pm
Net Price Calculator
Presented by Janet Dodson, Vice President – Policy, Research & Education, National Student
Loan Program
So you published a net price calculator – Why? What is required? Where do I find one that tells
my school’s story accuragely? What do I need to explain to my student and their family so that
the calculator is a good tool for them to use? Together we will explore the options as well as the
rest of the story.
Go. Visit. College –Helping 8th, 9th, & 10th Graders Start Their Engines
Presented by Les Monroe, Director – College Planning, EducationQuest Foundation & Kristin Ageton, College Access Manager for Middle Schools, EducationQuest Foundation
This presentation will address how to prepare a campus visit for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students. Discussion topics will include: Why students are starting early, how to plan for and engage the age group, and college benefits to reaching this younger audience.
Common Education Data Standards
Presented by Katie Zaback, Policy Analyst, State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO)
Can there be a universal transcript language that defines education data? Katie will share
information about Common Education Data Standards which is a national initiative to establish
and encourage voluntary adoption and implementation of a set of data standards that will help
improve the transferability and comparability of data across education entities and sectors.
Breakout Session 4: 2:15-3:00 pm
Everything I learned about Admissions came from a 7 foot bird
Presented by Jason Blohm, Director of Student Recruitment, Midland University
Leadership presentation focusing on essential skills on leadership that are key in being a
successful admissions professional. Use humor and anecdotes from my time as a collegiate and
professional mascot to illustrate main points.
Shift Happens
Presented by Denise Ellis, Registrar, Doane College
The only constant is change so let’s talk about it. Using William Bridges book ‘Managing
Transitions: Making the Most of Change’ we’ll discuss how Bridges advises us to let the past go,
how to manage the neutral zone, and how to launch a new beginning.
Transcripts that Save Time, Energy & Money
Presented by Albertha Schmid, Registrar, Metropolitan Community College & Scott Bierman, Director
of Shared Support Services, Bellevue University
Learn about how inter-institution collaboration and technology can positively impact sending
and receiving transcripts digitally.
Breakout Session 5: 3:10-3:55 pm
Meet & Greet with the Fans (aka Student & Counselor Panel)
Facilitated by Cheryl Powers, Hastings College
An annual favorite for admissions folks—a focus group of high school students and guidance
counselors. Take a peek through their lens. Be sure to bring your questions to this interactive session.
Burning Rubber (aka Hot Topics in the Registrar’s Office)
Facilitated by Allison Junker, Associate Director of Records & Registration, University of
Nebraska at Omaha & the Registrar Professional Development Committee.
Roundtable session facilitated by the Registrar Professional Development Committee. Here’s
your chance to spin cookies and leave it all on the track!
Talk to AACRAO
Presented by Nancy Krogh, University Registrar, University of Idaho & AACRAO Vice President of Finance
Come and give your opinion about what you need from AACRAO and what AACRAO can do to help you do your job. This session will be an open forum for you to talk about the future of AACRAO and get your questions answered. We will review the services AACRAO is currently providing to members as well as give an overview of new initiatives that are planned. Discussion topics will include which services are most valuable to you as an AACRAO member, what you think AACRAO should be doing next, and updates on the executive director search and recommendations for AACRAO governance structure changes.