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Conference
less than one week away ...
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Sandra, we're now
less than one week away from the SUNYCAP Conference, set to begin next
Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
For 37 years, our members have gathered after graduation to recap the year
that was, reward those who made a significant mark on our organization and
re-energize for a new recruitment cycle. I am excited to continue the
tradition for the 38th year.
The links below are to a schedule of events for each of the days of the
conference. Take a few minutes to check them out, we have plenty of great
activities planned.
Wednesday, June 11
(Day 1)
Thursday, June 12
(Day 2)
Friday, June 13
(Day 3)
Make sure you enjoy
the program that Jeff Gates and the other members of the conference
committee have put together for you. I'm sure we'll have a memorable time.
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Tom Nesbitt
Potsdam
SUNYCAP President
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Cast your vote and be heard...
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Josh Gregory and Patrick Mente
Elections & Nomination Committee
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This is yet another reminder...VOTE! If you haven't
already done so, please cast your vote today. Time is running out. The
polls close next week Wednesday at the conference. Don't worry - if you
feel the need to remain a complete Luddite...we will have paper ballots
available at the conference.
We encourage you to read a little about each candidate before casting your
vote. You can do so by clicking on the candidate's name in the ballot. The
link will provide you with enough information to make an informed decision.
Get involved...cast your VOTE today! Remember, you'll need your
authentication code (BIZ560) to vote.
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If it's not fun, I'm not doing it...
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Tracy Knofla
Keynote Speaker
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Inspiration and humor all wrapped up in one?!? Who
could ask for more?
This year's conference keynote speaker, Tracy Knofla, is one of those rare
individuals who has a unique ability to appeal to young and old alike by
bringing laughter and learning together. She lives by the motto, "If
it's not fun, I'm not doing it!"
She's adamant that training is serious business that does not have to be
serious. With more than 20 years of experience, Tracy has conducted hundreds of
presentations for thousands of people across the country.
Tracy holds bachelors and masters degrees in recreation and leisure
studies from Southern Connecticut State University. She spent 11 years
working at Indiana University Southeast as a college administrator. Tracy
also served as director of therapeutic recreation at several long-term care
facilities in Connecticut. She also is a co-owner and a featured presenter
for High Impact Training, a nationally recognized training and development
company. A sought-after presenter, Tracy travels an average of 200 days per
year speaking to college, corporate and nonprofit audiences on such topics
as chaos, customer service, organizational effectiveness and teambuilding.
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Another Hyatt tour available, virtually...
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If
you haven't already done so...check out the online virtual
tour of the Rochester Hyatt Regency Hotel, available by clicking on the
photo (right).
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Conference offers
great
professional development opportunities...
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Aaron Marshall
Fredonia
Endeavors Editor
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Thirty eight years...that's a lot of tradition and
history.
But 38 years is even more impressive when you consider the service SUNYCAP
has provided. The organization provides us with the opportunity to learn
new tools and techniques... things to better help the students we work with
on a daily basis.
As admissions professionals - this conference has incredible potential to
benefit you - with opportunities to focus on topics ranging from building
alumni relationships to dealing with the legalities of student immigration
and even territory management. Make sure you take advantage of the wide
variety of workshops available. Participate. Ask questions. Get involved.
Who know's what's around the bend for us as admissions professionals...?
Maybe one of the workshops will have some answers?
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More
photos from inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel...
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DJ Kenny returns to
drop it like it's hot...
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Ken Morrison
Herkimer CC
Admissions Counselor
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DJ Kenny here! More lights, more sound and more fun!
That's what I'm bringing to this year's Wednesday night DJ Dance party at
the Hyatt Grand Ballroom (aka Club SUNYCAP).
People I've talked to the past few months on the road have been asking if
I'll be back playing the party tunes again this year and I appreciate the
conference committee putting trust in me to entertain yet again.
With such a wide range of musical tastes the biggest challenge in trying to
keep everyone happy. So, if you haven't done so already, make your online song requests. Enter the username
"sunycap" (no password needed) and you can pick away! I'll do my
best to get your song on.
PS: Word just in... we'll be playing the charity dinner on Wednesday too!
See you soon.
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Findings
from our last survey ...
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I am happy to report that we had five times the
response for the Visitation Survey over the Recycling Survey featured in a
prior edition of Endeavors with every sector represented!
According to Noel-Levitz (2007) 73.5% of students reported that the Campus
Visit was very important before selecting a college or university to
attend. Looking at our own research with admitted students, nearly 92% have
visited the school they plan on attending. Both of these reinforce the
importance we place on getting our prospective students to campus.
Some highlights from the schools that responded include:
100% hold weekday visits of some kind
90% hold personal interviews
80% hold visits on weekends
90% hold fall open houses (60% have multiple)
90% hold spring open houses (40% have multiple)
20% hold a summer open house
50% hold an accepted student open house
50% do specific programs for high school juniors
40% reported spending $9,000 or more on open houses
40% spend less than $250 per year on daily visits
40% spend less than $250 per year on weekend visits
30% give away tee-shirts at accepted student programs
0% give away pennants (guess they're not a cool anymore)
20% give presents to alumni at various programs
Other giveaways: lanyards, USB drives, Frisbees, yo-yo's, and shoulder
bags.
Now you know...and knowing is half the battle.
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Cory Bezek
Fredonia
Admissions Counselor
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