OS2+-+Hawthorne

This page is for notes from Open Space #2 in Hawthorne.

Conveners, you (or your designee) should update your wiki page with:
 * title of your session
 * covener name
 * names of the participants
 * and a high-level summary and sharing of resources

@http://etherpad.whipplehill.com/Ly9OnrvkGA

Notes:

Optimizing Admissions - ideas How to make pages more active & interesting for admissions? - viewbook online (turnpage) - virtual tour - chronoligical progression of renovations - break out admissions by divisions (photo's and quick information) - open house / registration module to track - facebook landing page for admissions - count hits on URL page (clear metrics) - campaign (thanks for visiting) - candidate portal's (understanding goals) - tag on event registrations & tie back to school events - about 7-8 months from inquiry to checklist to complete beginning and end How to use online enrollment and do right the first time? - don't try to make it what it isn't - map terminology of current and system - go over checklists with everyone to keep consistent - 4 main messages (global focus, 21st cent, world of opps, resources) - focus on WHY this school (include FAQ, events, etc.) - 'simplicity' is key - keep photo's How to better convert to enrollment using WH tools? - live stream open houses - twitter accounts - facebook with admissions? ideas - what level of information to share? parent based or student base - shift is with parent but considering more student (video based emulate actual tour) document - 4 1-min videos focused on 4 main messages (interview students & get photos) example saint andrews, upper canada college ("i believe") - video sample Ideas to engage admissions directors and how to use admissions module? Share pitfalls with Admissions module Where in the process do you recommend giving username/password info to inquiries? After filling out inquiry form and a couple of more steps Renee Roux - renee.roux@meritas.net Kate Dworkoski - kdworkoski@sthildas.org