Thumbs-Up From Recent Attendees
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See what past participants have to say:
"Practical information—a real 'hands-on' experience..."
"Can't wait until the next admission process/application cycle to see how many more inquiries I can generate."
Bonnie Lavender
Indiana University
"Excellent program! Tom Jackson provided useful, practical techniques that can be implemented immediately. This is the best program I have attended this season. If you think you have a solid recruiting program, Tom can make your program better."
Terence L. Cook
Texas Tech University
“I thoroughly value the information I received from this 2-day seminar.” “With GAPSEMC, you get all the information you need in just 2 days!”
Nemesia P. Lockhart
University of Southern California
“First-rate experience—stimulating, provocative, substantive—even in some areas where my interest was initially limited.” “Overall—very positive—much food for thought and action!”
Seamus P. Malin
Harvard Divinity School
“This workshop was very informative. I feel energized to go back to my campus and apply everything that I learned. I wish I had not waited so long to attend. This workshop is better than any professional conference.”
Bebe Mills
Duke University
“This seminar was wonderful! Within the first hour I was overwhelmed with ideas!” “I am so pumped to get back to work and begin applying what I’ve learned!”
Sarah A. Thorley
University of Akron
“I came because I had no idea of how to go about recruiting graduate students.” “I am leaving with a very clear idea of what we need to do and how to go about doing it. This workshop has been well worthwhile.”
C. Gregory Seab
University of New Orleans
“You have cutting-edge ideas about recruiting minority students.” “I like that you don’t want to maintain the status quo! I will recommend your program.”
Rebeca Quintero
DePaul University
“GAPSEMC has given me the models to attract and enroll the model students we want!”
Sherry Coombes
Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin
“This seminar was packed full of valuable information that I will implement in my School of Nursing. I will recommend it to my colleagues!”
Rosanna Gartley
University of Pittsburgh
“Finally, a conference that gives me concise, practical tools so I can improve my recruiting tomorrow. I wish I had brought some V.P.s along.”
Sheldon Grabke
Tyndale University College & Seminary
“Great program! As a new graduate recruiter, I feel I am years ahead in the game. It took the very long learning curve and condensed it down to two days.”
Bryan Hill
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
“Tom helped us look at our recruiting process with an unbiased opinion. He helped us to asses our needs & use the tools provided during the seminar.” “Thank you for opening our eyes & minds! Great Seminar!!!”
Pamela S. Jones
University of Houston
“Many of the ideas Tom has shared have never crossed my mind. I am very excited about getting started on these ideas. I feel this conference is worth every penny. I encourage all schools to take advantage of this opportunity.”
LaShanda Hutto
University of Georgia
“I was hesitant to attend this program thinking that the information offered would apply only to larger universities. It was a pleasant surprise to come away with a notebook full of ideas that are sure to increase graduate enrollment at our small school. Thank you!”
Linda Sabala
Newman University
“I highly recommend this program to everyone in the recruiting business.” “Tom Jackson delivers a powerful and motivating seminar and leaves no stone unturned when it comes to recruiting.”
Janet McCune
University of Iowa
“Loved it!!! This is the best workshop I’ve ever attended. It was very informative. I will be back again.”
Shameka L. Reed
Jackson State University
“This was the vital information I needed to take back and ‘light a fire’ under everyone involved in marketing my school/programs.”
Len Pokryfke
University of Houston-Clear Lake
“First time attendee to the seminar and was very impressed with the topics and areas of interest that encompassed graduate school recruiting. Enjoyed the creative atmosphere and the systematic approaches emphasized in increasing graduate student recruitment. I would recommend this seminar to any college, university or educational entity to attend this two-day strategy session in learning how to recruit graduate students—and not just informing them!”
Lavonda D. Shaw
Florida State University
“I learned a lot from this seminar. I even called my co-worker at the office and told them to trash the brochures that we have and to start all over again.”
Rosie Rodela
University of Texas-El Paso
“I received many great and useful tips on how to increase my numbers two-fold. Tom Jackson’s seminar makes you excited to get back to the office and get the ball rolling with these new techniques.”
Victor Marques
University of Medicine & Dentistry-NJ
“Tom Jackson’s program showed us how to develop an effective model that works for us in our unique market and with our unique brand.” “Thank you!”
Erin L. Brown
Valparaiso University
“This seminar has been wonderful. As someone who is just beginning his recruiting career, I’ve found the information to be both clear and helpful. It has certainly shaped my planned approach to recruiting this year.”
Lee Coleman
University of Mississippi
“Even though I attended a number of years ago, I was able to enhance my knowledge of new and unique ideas.”
Steve Hoskins
Eastern Michigan University
“I learned more than I expected! I am going home with great suggestions and new ideas to implement at Utah State University. A lot of what I learned was simple changes that can make a big difference and are also cost-effective.”
Brandi Anderson
Utah State University
“I thoroughly enjoyed this seminar. I came from it with information overload and the skills to implement new recruitment strategies.”
Albina Grignon
SUNY at Albany
“This seminar has provided us with tools that continue to give results. Each time we’ve been able to implement something new and still continue to learn. Thank you.”
Nicki Simmons
University of Nebraska Medical Center
“An excellent seminar! I believe that it has delivered what it promised—the tools I need to recruit more students.” “I would recommend this seminar to anyone (except my competitors)!”
Amy Vandaveer
University of Houston
“Being new to the recruiting side of graduate students (after being one), I am so glad that I attended this seminar! I’ve learned so many great techniques and tips! I can’t wait to get them into practice.”
Lynette K. Edsall
Iowa State University
“This was the best recruitment workshop I’ve ever attended. I recommend it highly to rookie and seasoned admissions personnel.”
Michael Powell
Southeastern University
“I now understand why all of our sister institutions (evangelical seminaries)…are sending all of their admissions counselors to Tom Jackson’s seminar. This was first-rate training for me as Director of Seminary & Graduate School Admissions. I will be sending each new-hire in my office to the GAPSEMC seminar!”
John D. Basie
Columbia International University
“Very useful seminar.” “I can’t wait to go back and apply what I’ve learned.”
Sean Elliott
University of Southern California
“Having worked in recruiting for the last few years, I was skeptical that I could really learn anything new. How wrong I was!” “It is sure to make an immediate impact. Thank you.”
Brad Moser
Webster University
“I appreciate Tom’s practical, commonsense approach. I found three recruiting systems to be relatively easy to follow, and this is something I want to implement immediately.”
Ed Minnock
Bridgewater State College
“Coming from a small rural institution, needing to increase our recruiting pool, this seminar hit the spot. It was a matter-of-fact, here’s what you need to do working environment. I enjoyed seeing what other institutions are doing and hearing what I can do to improve!”
Ruth A. Johnson
Northern State University
“Was excellent experience—surprisingly informative. Simple suggestions and resolutions to seemingly difficult situations.”
Morris E. Hunt
Johns Hopkins University
“I really enjoyed Tom’s teaching. I learned a lot from his presentation.”
Caroline Kennedy
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
“Great refresher and new ideas on web based online recruitment. I put the inquiry and application processes to work four years ago. We now have 100% completed applications within one month of receipt. Increased target student group by 200% in last three years.”
Paul Easterling
University of Akron
“My only problem is too many ideas!”
Virginia Haskett
Marywood University
“Having no business education training, in the aspects of marketing, advertising, and recruitment, I found this seminar invaluable.” “I came from this seminar feeling as though I had a light turned on for me.”
Bonnie Ruth Lieberman
American University of the Caribbean
“It was worth every penny.” “Great job.”
Sandi Parkes
University of Utah
“The ability to interact and listen to peers share their recruiting expertise was more than I expected.” “Thanks to GAPSEMC for elevating my level of awareness on how to overcome strategies that may not be working for my program.”
Dortha Brown
Governors State University
“Thank you! I’ve been Director of Recruitment for less than a week, and I already have models and systems for Multnomah Biblical Seminary.”
Timothy M. Uthmann
Multnomah Biblical Seminary
“A must attend for everyone.”
Mike Backus
Georgia Southern University
“I can’t wait to get back to campus to start putting all of these great ideas to work!”
Susan Smith
Mercyhurst College
“This seminar was a great learning experience!” “Thanks for all your work and willingness to share your knowledge with us. What an amazing seminar!”
Meghan Smith
Des Moines University
“This information makes all of the difference. The routines and strategies are do-able.” “Thanks for your expertise.”
Ellen Morrison
University of California-Santa Cruz
“This seminar was very helpful in putting a marketing system in place that I can go back to my workplace and practice. It also provided great insight on recruiting and how to concentrate my efforts.” “Thank you!”
Andrea Gonzalez
Holy Names University
“Inspired me to get to the office and get to work on recruiting. Would like to attend again.”
Stanley F. Kelley
Sam Houston State University
“I learned what I was doing right, what I was doing wrong, and gained many ideas for enhancing our recruiting program. I can hardly wait to put my plans into action. Thank you!”
Kathleen Crisp
Church Divinity School of the Pacific
“Excellent!” “Taking home a lot of ‘great’ ideas. Can’t wait to take it back to UTC to ‘pump up’ our program!”
Barbara Daicoff
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
“This is a great seminar. It really opened my mind for new ideas that I can use in my school to recruit more graduate students.” “It was very helpful and I will recommend it to everyone that recruits graduate students. Thank you!”
Melissa Morri
Lynn University
“The guided walk-through at each stage of the program gives everyone in the room the confidence to feel they can do this.”
Katherine S. Peacock
Berry College
“Great job! We have a lot of work to do! I plan to recommend this seminar to co-workers (faculty, advisors, etc.).”
April Pugh
Otterbein College
“Delivers deep insights and effective techniques to boost recruiting.”
Peggie Evans
University of Texas-Arlington
“Excellent seminar. I was able to bring back ready-to-use ideas and systems for improving recruiting.”
Marlene Houliston
University of St. Thomas
“What a refresher! Attending this seminar helped remind me of the basic principles I learned in college.”
Kerry Munro
Point Loma Nazarene University
“Great investment of you money and time. You actually get what you came for ‘simple strategies, tangible techniques, best practices’.”
Annette Hoffman-Marr
Holy Names University
“I enjoyed the seminar very much. I learned several new ideas which I will put to use as soon as I get to campus.” “Thank you for everything.”
Elizabeth Ramirez-Scheel
St. Thomas University
“Wonderful learning experience.”
Donna S. Wang
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine-Chicago
“You helped me brainstorm lots of ideas. I have a foundation to build upon.”
Tara Schumacher
Temple University
“Very informative with emphasis on the practical.”
William D. Carr
Jacksonville State University
“The system for moving inquiries to applicants was especially helpful and will be put to immediate use.”
Steve Veteto
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
“I enjoyed the practical aspect of the seminar. I am certain that everyone who attended took away at least five solid ideas to improve their operation.”
Maureen Garvey
DePaul University
“I feel that this conference was very beneficial for me as a new graduate recruiter.” “To gain this much information in only two days has been a great use of money.”
Jennifer Walker
Abilene Christian University
“I really appreciate the practical nature of the course and the manual. Many of the ideas I have learned I will be able to put to work immediately.”
David Harmon
Lincoln Christian Seminary
“I had no idea how to develop an effective public relations program when I arrived. Two days of practical information has provided me with many ideas. As soon as I get home, I will meet with the Publicity Department and key faculty to develop a graduate campaign for our school.”
Alwilda Scholler-Jaquish
University of Nevada-Reno
“I got a lot of useful information that I can go home and use now.”
Susan L. Brown
Southern Adventist University
“Overall: very useful and informative. Thanks.”
Zbigniew Kabala
Duke University
“Thank you so much! I learned so many new things and was given new insights into the recruiting process. I have actual plans now and can proceed with confidence upon my return to work.”
Carol J. Bowden
University of North Texas
“This has been a great program that has provided me with various new ideas and ways to make changes to our current procedures.”
Cristen L. Scolastico
St. Thomas University
“This was very good. I am new to recruiting and the information was very helpful.”
Dallise Goodson
Trinity International University
“Tom gave practical, useful hints which I can use in my everyday work.”
Hielene I. Coutu
University of South Florida
“There was an enormous amount of information and proven methods that was given.” “The strongest message was that there is always room for improvement and that you can work with what you have and incorporate parts or all of the strategies.”
Josette V. Davis
Nova Southeastern University
“Everything was very informative and useful.” “The training was worth every penny. Thanks.”
Darlene A. Spengler
Temple University
“I really enjoyed the program. I thought the material was excellent and very helpful.”
Erich Stovall
DePaul University
“Tom gave us some great information that I can’t wait to try to put to use.”
Kevin L. Roane
Monmouth University
“I enjoyed the seminar.”
Charles Savenor
Jewish Theological Seminary
“Great class.”
Jim Castagna
DeSales University
“I really enjoyed the seminar. I learned a great deal”
Angie Stoller
Bowling Green State University
“Thank you, Tom.”
John Hammill
Niagara University
“It was a very good seminar. I learned a lot.”
Miri Hacohen
Gratz College
“Great info across a broad spectrum!”
Sandra D. Mabry
George Washington University
“This conference has been extremely beneficial. I am leaving with so many new ideas that I know will help my recruiting efforts.”
Laurie Shoemaker
Baltimore Hebrew University
“The materials presented are very helpful and thought-provoking. Thanks for the tips.”
Aurora Kamimura
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
“A lot of useful, applicable information.”
Lisa P. MeMarsico
College of New Jersey
“Well developed program.”
Paul McDermott
DeSales University
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