Takeaway Tweets & Transcript from #CampusChat with Gil Rogers
Last night's #CampusChat was packed with information, resources, and an insight into the extent to which the University of New Haven extends their reach to welcome prospective students to their campus. Gil Rogers, Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment Technology at UNH, did a fantastic job of demonstrating, not only his knowledge of social media tools, but his passion for using them to engage in conversation with others. The Takeaway Tweets I chose were not from the tips or "how to" categories but were the ones that I think show a deep level of understanding the role social media plays in recruiting and engaging students online today.
The complete #CampusChat transcript can be found here on SmartCollegeVisit.
Takeaway Tweets
- unewhaven: @SuzanneShaffer My job isn't easier or more difficult. It's just different. #CampusChat
- unewhaven: We also encourage students to text their admissions officer (cell/text numbers listed on bios on website and business cards) #CampusChat
- unewhaven: @collegevisit We have about 100 students attend monthly online chats. About 500 come to our @collegeweeklive virtual openhouse #CampusChat
- unewhaven: It's just important for us to be genuine because students see through the "fluff". We don't take down negative. We respond/act #CampusChat
- @unewhaven: We know we cant control the conversation anymore. We can only be active participants. #campuschat
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Thanks so much for the opportunity! Let me know if you ever want to do it again!!!
Posted by: Grogers | 08/12/2010 at 10:23 AM
This was a great chat. Everyone who attended definitely learned something. And kudos to Gil and University of New Haven for recognizing the value of social media and reaching out to parents.
Posted by: Suzanne Shaffer | 08/12/2010 at 11:55 AM
Gil, you were a great co-host of #CampusChat! Not only did you do a terrific job of keeping up the pace, you shared some great tips and examples of how the University of New Haven is setting the bar higher when it comes to effective use of social media to listen and engage. Thank you again for being part of #CampusChat!
Posted by: Z. Kelly Queijo | 08/15/2010 at 08:43 PM