Episode Description
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Steve Maples, the Director of Admissions at the University of Nevada, Reno. We discuss how/why he stays in touch with his students even after they’ve been admitted, the ambassador program at UNR and why it’s unique, the importance of a positive student experience during a tour, and much more. See below for a full list of topics covered in this episode and tune in to hear more!
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Steve’s background and credentials as the Director of Admissions at UNR
- How he stays in touch with the students once they are admitted
- Why it’s important to connect with the students and parents
- How his experience with his own daughter changed his perspective on admissions
- A concern with the challenges students are facing today
- Steve’s ambassador program and how it’s unique
- The difference between a parent experience and a student experience on a campus tour
- How to keep a high retention rate at a university
- The differences now that covid restrictions are being lifted
- How to pivot in your degree/career path
- Staying current with the trends & communicating with students
- What Steve does to keep a work-life balance
- Defining true success
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