OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego says its division of extended learning recently received the UPCEA 2024 Excellence in Enrollment Management Award. The honor recognized the school for outstanding work in academic advisement and support for adult learners enrolled in its main campus in Oswego, its Syracuse campus, and online programs, per the SUNY Oswego announcement. Previously […]
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego says its division of extended learning recently received the UPCEA 2024 Excellence in Enrollment Management Award.
The honor recognized the school for outstanding work in academic advisement and support for adult learners enrolled in its main campus in Oswego, its Syracuse campus, and online programs, per the SUNY Oswego announcement.
Previously known as the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, UPCEA’s membership includes leaders in online and professional continuing education, the school said. The award is affiliated with the UPCEA Marketing, Enrollment and Student Success Network.
It “reflects the dedication and innovative strategies” implemented by SUNY Oswego’s academic-planning team supporting students who balance education, work and family commitments.
“In the last 40 years, enrollment management has evolved from a theoretical concept in undergraduate education to a highly sophisticated framework for attracting, retaining and graduating students,” Jill Pippin, SUNY Oswego’s dean of extended learning, said in the announcement. “The UPCEA Excellence in Enrollment Management Award recognizes an outstanding online and professional continuing education organization (unit or individual) that models best practices and combines process excellence with superior results.”
The team, led by Assistant Dean Greg Ketcham, includes Melissa Semione, Sarah Wehrle, Karen Archibee, Nora Covington, and Lisa Brancato. Their work “exemplifies” SUNY Oswego’s mission to “create accessible, inclusive and student-centered educational experiences that enable adult learners to thrive academically and personally,” Pippin added.
The academic planning team’s concierge-style approach to student support ensures every learner receives individualized guidance throughout their educational journey, SUNY Oswego said. From admission to graduation, academic planning coordinators (APCs) serve as advocates, mentors, and cheerleaders for their students, the school added.
