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:

• 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

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

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

• Facilitating Student Employment to Enhance Retention
  John Haller, Professor - University of Miami

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

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

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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