2025 EM Symposium

2025 EM Symposium

Chicago, IL - July 24 & 25, 2025

We're excited to return to our 2023 event host city Chicago for the 2025 BPS Enrollment Management Symposium. This summer, join us at the Gleacher Center, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, conveniently located just a two minute walk from the beautiful Loews Chicago Hotel.

This two-day event brings together a curated group of industry leaders and experts to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and collaborate on innovative solutions. Designed specifically for enrollment management and financial aid professionals, the symposium offers a valuable opportunity to enhance skills, gain actionable knowledge, and build meaningful professional connections.

Featured Sessions and Presenters:

  • Top Tasks Research: Understanding What Prospects Are Trying to Accomplish In the College Search
    Grant DeRoo, Founder and Principal - ADV Market Research

  • Beyond Academic Discipline: Aligning Program Delivery with Market Preference
    Erin Saraceni, Vice President for Enrollment Management - Thomas Jefferson University

  • Assess, Strategize, Operationalize (ASO): A Model for Enrollment Success
    Ashley Miller, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management - Old Dominion University
    Dr. Boyd Bradshaw, Vice President for Enrollment Management - Towson University

  • Better Approaches to Institutional Enrollment & Revenue Goal Setting
    Gloria M. Arcia, Ed.D., Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer Division of Finance and Administration - Roger Williams University
    Robert Mirabile, Co-Founder & Principal - Best Practice Solutions

  • Navigating Unexpected Change in Financial Aid Office Staffing & Operations
    William (Bill) Sommers, Vice President for Enrollment Management - Wilson College

  • Cross-Institutional Key Drivers of Enrollment Likelihood
    Bill Mortimer, Co-Founder & Principal - Best Practice Solutions
    Kevin Dyrland, Consultant - Best Practice Solutions

Event Schedule:

  • Thursday, July 24:
    Join us at 1:00 pm for engaging sessions and discussions, followed by an evening Architectural Boat Tour along the Chicago River.

  • Friday, July 25:
    Start the day with professional headshots and continue with thought-provoking sessions and discussions. We’ll close out the symposium Friday evening in a private suite at Guaranteed Rate Field, enjoying food, drinks, and great company while watching the Crosstown Classic rivalry — the Chicago Cubs vs. the White Sox!

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