STRATEGIES FOR STRATEGIES FOR GRADUATE GRADUATE

RECRUITMENTRECRUITMENTatat

The University of Texas at San AntonioThe University of Texas at San Antonio

Lisa May PalaciosLisa May Palacios

Director of Graduate RecruitmentDirector of Graduate Recruitment

STRATEGIES FOR STRATEGIES FOR GRADUATE GRADUATE

RECRUITMENTRECRUITMENTatat

The University of Texas at San AntonioThe University of Texas at San Antonio

Lisa May PalaciosLisa May Palacios

Director of Graduate RecruitmentDirector of Graduate Recruitment

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Two Stages of Recruitment:1. Applicants

2. New Admits

Include program faculty, students, alumni

& staff in your efforts

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Department- Places to RecruitDepartment- Places to Recruit

• Professional Conferences• Graduate Fairs• Informal Campus Visits• Research Travel• Work with your alumni• Order lists of students

• Professional Conferences• Graduate Fairs• Informal Campus Visits• Research Travel• Work with your alumni• Order lists of students

Graduate School SupportGraduate School Support

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Lists available include:– McNair– GRE– Council of Undergraduate Researchers– Lists from Texas Public Universities– Prospects from general recruiting efforts

Lists available include:– McNair– GRE– Council of Undergraduate Researchers– Lists from Texas Public Universities– Prospects from general recruiting efforts

Graduate School SupportGraduate School Support

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• Offer monthly GRE/GMAT free practice tests for prospective students

• Offer monthly information sessions and lunch & learns to provide more details on application and program requirements

• Offer weekly graduate level tours on Mondays at 1 p.m. conducted by our graduate assistants

• Provide general outreach to Texas Universities and business and industry to recruit graduate students

• Provide extensive follow-up to interested students. Can develop a specific communication plan for your program.

• Oversee Graduate School website to promote and market your programs

• Offer monthly GRE/GMAT free practice tests for prospective students

• Offer monthly information sessions and lunch & learns to provide more details on application and program requirements

• Offer weekly graduate level tours on Mondays at 1 p.m. conducted by our graduate assistants

• Provide general outreach to Texas Universities and business and industry to recruit graduate students

• Provide extensive follow-up to interested students. Can develop a specific communication plan for your program.

• Oversee Graduate School website to promote and market your programs

Graduate School SupportGraduate School Support

• Can provide you with weekly list of new prospects for your area

• Provide assistance to market and promote your information sessions, open houses, research conferences, student profiles, etc.

• Provide general marketing materials for you to take to individual department conferences and visits

• *New – Can partner with your area to offer a webinar to highlight your programs and faculty

• Can provide you with weekly list of new prospects for your area

• Provide assistance to market and promote your information sessions, open houses, research conferences, student profiles, etc.

• Provide general marketing materials for you to take to individual department conferences and visits

• *New – Can partner with your area to offer a webinar to highlight your programs and faculty

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Other Recruitment SupportOther Recruitment Support

• Be a mentor! Participate in undergraduate research programs on-campus

• Target UTSA diverse juniors, seniors and master’s level students• Work with your colleagues across the nation to develop a pipeline

in your area• Promote the benefits and features of your programs on your

program/Graduate School website- Get the word out!

• Be a mentor! Participate in undergraduate research programs on-campus

• Target UTSA diverse juniors, seniors and master’s level students• Work with your colleagues across the nation to develop a pipeline

in your area• Promote the benefits and features of your programs on your

program/Graduate School website- Get the word out!

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Follow-Up ActivitiesFollow-Up Activities

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• Encourage prospects and new admits to come for a visit- Sponsor a graduate program preview day• Follow-up with the excellent prospects you receive through email, phone and mail if possible• Reach out to your new admits to discuss the benefits, financial aid opportunities and career options to entice them to choose UTSA for their degree

Contact InformationContact Information

Graduate Recruiting Line:(210) 458-5327Email Address: GraduateStudies@utsa.eduOffice hours and location:Monday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.North Paseo Building Suite 2.210Website: www.graduateschool.utsa.edu

Graduate Recruiting Line:(210) 458-5327Email Address: GraduateStudies@utsa.eduOffice hours and location:Monday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.North Paseo Building Suite 2.210Website: www.graduateschool.utsa.edu

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Graduate Recruiting Staff & Duties:Graduate Recruiting Staff & Duties: