Upcoming Webinar
Maximizing Enrollment by Connecting Students, Peers, and Families: University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Success Story
Tuesday, May 13th | 12pm ET
What happens when you combine the right ingredients at the right time? For the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), it meant transforming their enrollment strategy into a powerhouse of student engagement.
This webinar reveals how UMES created a recipe for success: Targeted student search laid the foundation by identifying and attracting best-fit students. Authentic peer connections created a sense of belonging that made UMES feel like home, and strategic family engagement brought parents and guardians into the conversation at crucial decision points.
Join us to discover how UMES blended these elements into an enrollment strategy that yielded exceptional results—and learn how you can replicate their success.
Attend this webinar to:
- Discover how a holistic enrollment strategy—combining targeted student search with authentic peer connections and engaged families—can drive significant improvements in your enrollment funnel, as demonstrated by UMES's impressive results.
- Uncover the key moments to leverage student search, peer influence, and family support to maximize yield rates and cultivate lasting student commitment.
- Gain a clear, actionable plan for implementing an integrated enrollment strategy that leverages search, peer connections, and family engagement to achieve measurable success.
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Who You’ll Hear From
Dr. Darryl Isom
Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Recruitment, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Prior to his position with the UMES, he held positions as, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services at Wiley University; Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Morehouse College, Edward Waters College, Albany State University, and Emory University. He has over 15 years of experience in the enrollment management arena. A champion of ethical leadership development, he has been successful in consistently facilitating attainment of higher education for undergraduate and graduate students across the United States.
LaToya Jenkins, MBA
Vice President, Enrollment Management & Student Experience, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Mrs. LaToya Jenkins joined UMES in September 2019 as Special Assistant to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Experience. Over the past four years, she has served as the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Experience, where she crafts and implements transformative enrollment strategies while leading the operations of 11 dynamic teams. Her work drives high-impact services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, directly contributing to the financial and enrollment health of the institution.
Raquel Bermejo, EdD
Associate Vice President, Market Research and Planning, RNL
Dr. Raquel Bermejo is a dedicated education researcher with a passion for understanding the college search and planning experiences of high school students and their families. Through her analysis of existing data and original research with thousands of college-bound students, Raquel identifies key trends and behaviors that inform strategies for improving college access and success.
Tara Evans, PhD
Vice President, Strategic Accounts, RNL
Dr. Tara Evans is an enrollment management professional with more than 15 years of experience in the field. She works with RNL’s college and university partners to discover the optimal strategies for reaching their enrollment goals and sustaining their success.
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