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Strategic Enrollment Planning Executive Forum

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Thanks again for joining Encoura + RNL for a few days of learning and inspiration!

Below we've collected the presentations and related resources from the 2026 Strategic Enrollment Planning Executive Forum, along with additional research and insights from our experts.

Thank you for attending!

Here we've collected the presentations and related resources from the 2026 Strategic Enrollment Planning Executive Forum, along with additional research and insights from our experts.

Thanks again for joining Encoura + RNL for a few days of learning and inspiration!

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Strategic Planning Resources

Americus Reed

Spreadsheet

SEP Action Planning Template

Americus Reed

Provided Onsite

Strategic Planning Forum Workbook

Americus Reed

Document

SEP Data Checklist

Presentations

Tuesday, April 14

Preparing for the Process of Planning: Campus Readiness

The Power of Data When Establishing, Implementing, and Tracking a Strategic Enrollment Plan

Strategy Ideation and the SEP Process

The Role of Academics in Strategic Enrollment Planning

Financial Aid: A Key Partnership in the Strategic Enrollment

You Have to Know Your Brand Neighborhood to Own It

The Key to a Strategic Enrollment Plan: Retention & Student Success

Wednesday, April 15

Opening Session:

Reflections on Past Strategic Initiatives

Interactive Breakout Sessions -

Continuing the Conversation

The Role of Academics in Strategic Enrollment Planning

The Role of Financial Aid in Strategic Enrollment Planning

The Role of Knowing Your Market in Strategic Enrollment Planning

Creating a Data Informed Culture Ensuring Student Success

Community Colleges: Access, Momentum, and Workforce Alignment

Public Universities: Scale, Mix, and Financial Sustainability

Private Institutions: Value Proposition and Survival Strategies

Closing Session:

Pulling It All Together

July 21–23, 2026

Marriott Marquis Chicago

Chicago, IL

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Research Reports

Student Sentiment Research™ Report

College Planning Report

E-Expectations Trend Report

Graduate Student Recruitment Report

Marketing & Recruitment Practices for Undergraduate Students

Effective Practices for Student Success, Retention, and Completion

College Student Satisfaction & Priorities

Action Plans

Opening New Markets Action Plan

Opening New Markets Action Plan

Is your institution in the market for a new market of prospective students?

2025 Digital Marketing Trends for Higher Education

2025 Digital Marketing Trends for Higher Education

Each year, Encoura’s Digital Solutions team releases a list of digital marketing trends that provide insight into top strategies and areas enrollment/marketing teams should consider.

Reaching Graduate and Adult Learners Action Plan

Reaching Graduate and Adult Learners Action Plan

As your team dives into this action plan, you’ll learn more about today’s graduate and adult learner market, including shifts in modality, fields of study, and more.

The Wake-Up Call

Read more Wake‑Up Call Articles

Order Additional Copies

Strategic Enrollment Planning: A Dynamic Collaboration

If you are looking for more copies of Strategic Enrollment Planning: A Dynamic Collaboration for your team, you can order them now.

The book is available in paperback for $29.95 and e‑book for $9.99.