Mission Admissions

Episodes

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  Ep. 99: How You Can Leverage Instagram To Increase Engagement With Prospective Students 03.11.2026 26m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, Jeremy sits down with Emily Furlong from Siena University to talk about how they leverage Instagram to engage prospective students. Emily shares content strategies, platform trends, what makes a post feel authentic, and more!
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  Ep. 98: The AI Conversation Every Marketing And Admissions Leader Needs To Hear 20.10.2026 37m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, Jeremy has a conversation with Brian Piper about the rapid evolution of AI in higher education, focusing on how colleges can adapt, the importance of dedicated AI leadership, and practical strategies for integrating AI tools effectively.
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  Ep. 97: How You Can Leverage Data To Improve Student Recruitment And Marketing Strategies 06.10.2026 26m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, Jeremy is joined by Stevie Blyler, a Digital Marketing Strategist at Bucknell University. Stevie shares insights on how colleges can connect the dots and leverage their data to increase personalization during the student recruitment process, and improve collaboration between marketing, admissions, and operations.
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  Ep. 96: A President’s Perspective On Recruitment, Retention, and Leadership 22.09.2026 32m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Emily Messer, a university president who shares insights and challenges on the day-to-day realities of her position - including building a campus wide culture of recruitment and retention, effective communication strategies, and the value of a higher education degree.
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  Ep. 95: How To Drive Enrollment Through Authentic Storytelling 08.09.2026 32m
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  Ep. 94: Career Advancement Advice And Doing Work That Gets You Noticed 25.08.2026 29m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Andréa Castro who shares insights on career growth, self advocacy, and the power of just doing the work. You’ll walk away with practical advice on how to position yourself for growth.
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  Ep. 93: Why Healthy Disagreement Builds Stronger Teams 11.08.2026 31m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Dr. Kevin Thomas about the importance of healthy disagreement among higher ed leaders and teams. They explore how fostering constructive conflict can drive growth, improve decision-making, and enhance team collaboration.
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  Ep. 92: Personalization That Increases Campus Visits And Engagement From Students 30.06.2026 28m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Lauran Hundshamer, VP of Admissions and Marketing at St. Kate’s. Lauran shares how her team leverages personalization to boost the campus visit experience, engagement, and enrollment.
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  Ep. 91: Unfiltered: Angel Perez On Developing And Strengthening The College Admissions Workforce 16.06.2026 39m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with NACAC’s CEO, Angel B. Pérez. Angel shares his thoughts on the future of the college admissions workforce, leadership development, why there continues to be high turnover, the importance of energy management, and more.
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  Ep. 90: Leadership Lessons About Building And Sustaining A Strong Team Culture 02.06.2026 31m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with longtime Higher Ed leader, Jennifer McCarrel, who shares insights on building and maintaining a strong team culture. Jenn talks about the importance of authenticity, clarity, adaptability, small acts of appreciation, and more!
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  Ep. 89: First Year In Admissions: Growing As A Gen Zer Working In Higher Ed 19.05.2026 25m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Sarah Pelyhes, a first year counselor who was recently honored with MACAC’s Rising Star Award. Sarah shares some of the lessons she’s learned in year one, as well as how to grow as a new professional working in the Higher Ed space.
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  Ep. 88: Self Confidence, Personal Growth, And Advancing In Your Career 05.05.2026 32m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Harrison “Soup” Campbell about self-confidence, personal growth, and career development. They explore early influences, overcoming setbacks, building habits, and embracing failure to achieve success.
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  Ep. 87: The Importance Of Adaptability And Turning Ideas Into Impact 21.04.2026 25m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers has a conversation with Erica Colaianne about why it’s important for us to be adaptable and open to change, and how to execute new ideas and insights.
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  Ep. 86: Unlocking Slate: Quick Tips From An Industry Expert 07.04.2026 18m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers and guest Alex Williams provide some quick tips on how to become more proficient in Slate CRM.
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  Ep. 85: Inside The College Decision: A High School Senior And His Dad Talk It Through 24.03.2026 37m

  High school senior Reece Baines and his dad Mickey join Jeremy for a third and final time on the pod. In Episode 49 they discussed campus visits and college emails as Reece was beginning his junior year. In Episode 63 as Reece’s junior year was winding down they talked about the process of narrowing down his college list. Today they both share thoughts related to the decision-making process as Reece finishes up his last few months of high school and prepares to make his college decision.
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  Ep. 84: Real-Time College Search Insights From The Parent Of A High School Junior 10.03.2026 29m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers and his guest Melissa Greiner discuss the college admissions process from a parent’s perspective. Melissa reveals the different experiences and feelings she’s had so far as she helps her son - a high school junior - navigate his search.
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  Ep. 83: Tips For Creating Memorable Accepted Student Events 24.02.2026 13m

  In this quick take episode, Jeremy shares a plethora of tips to help you create and deliver more memorable Accepted Student events.
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  Ep. 82: Navigating Financial Aid Conversations With Admitted Students 10.02.2026 27m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers chats with Nathan Bauer about navigating the all-important topic of financial aid and paying for college with admitted students and their families.
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  Ep. 81: Self-Awareness And Handling Failure As A Young Professional 27.01.2026 22m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers chats with Conrad Hawley, a 23 year-old former dual-sport college athlete turned motivational speaker. They break down the importance of self-awareness, handling failure, and how to figure things out as a young professional.
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  Ep. 80: Improving The Employee Experience and Workplace Culture In Higher Ed 13.01.2026 36m

  In this episode of Mission Admissions, host Jeremy Tiers chats with Dr. Kevin McClure about the employee experience in Higher Ed - why it needs to be a higher priority for most colleges and universities, and how leaders can start to make transformational change.