Recruitment
Experience:
Six years of recruitment efforts for Theatre Arts Departments at LaGrange College, W.C. Pryor Middle School, and The University of Southern Mississippi
In Action:
Recruitment at LaGrange College:
In first year, department size almost doubled growing by 92%
Class sections added to account for growing interest
Recruitment at Pryor Middle School:
Created inaugural Drama Department due to student interest
Interest in department grew by 200% after first year
Became most highly selected elective
Method:
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara.
Every student I interact with during the recruitment process receives an intentional experience that is personalized for them to feel welcome. I get to know each incoming students, where they are from, and what they enjoy in order to plan tours and campus activities that align with these interests.