We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new course in the Pathway to Employee Excellence training program: Fundamentals of Enrollment Management, part of the Exploratory Track. This course is designed to deepen professional knowledge and strengthen campus-wide collaboration. Provost Vincent Del Casino and Sr. AVP of Enrollment Management Andrew Wright will lead it, along with guest speakers.

Course Description

Fundamentals of Enrollment Management provides an overview of key strategies and best practices for attracting, enrolling, and retaining students. Participants will explore recruitment planning, admissions processes, financial aid considerations, student success initiatives, and data-driven decision-making. Through discussions and real-world examples, the course equips attendees with the foundational knowledge needed to support SJSU enrollment goals effectively.

You’ll leave with a stronger understanding of how your work supports SJSU’s broader enrollment goals—and practical tools to help move the needle.

Who Should Attend?

• Staff and Management involved in student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, or student success initiatives
• Team members interested in data-informed decision-making
• Anyone who wants to understand better how SJSU attracts, enrolls, and retains its students
  

Whether you’re new to enrollment work or looking to refresh your skills, this course offers foundational insights that apply across departments.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand Core Concepts
• Analyze Enrollment Data
• Develop Recruitment Strategies
• Evaluate Admissions Processes
• Assess Financial Aid Impacts
• Apply Best Practices

Course Highlights

• Format: A blend of lectures, interactive sessions, case studies, and hands-on workshops. Five modules, all delivered in person (no Zoom format) to maximize learning through collaboration, peer interaction, and hands-on engagement. If you cannot attend all modules, please consider registering for a future course.
• Dates:
  • Module 1: July 31, 9:00 – 10:30 am
  • Module 2: August 5, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
  • Module 3: August 7, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
  • Module 4: August 12, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
  • Module 5: August 14, 9:00 – 10:30 am
• Assessments:
  • Module quizzes
  • Final project to synthesize learning

Ready to Explore?

Join us for this valuable opportunity to learn how enrollment management connects to your daily work—and how you can help shape the student journey at SJSU from first contact to graduation.
Register by June 13, 2025.