{"id":2427,"date":"2021-01-19T10:53:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T18:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/?p=2427"},"modified":"2021-01-19T10:53:22","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T18:53:22","slug":"recast-admissions-faculty-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/2021\/01\/recast-admissions-faculty-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Recast | Admissions-Faculty Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>From: <\/strong>&#8220;Joseph, Michael&#8221; &lt;josephm@evergreen.edu&gt;<br> <strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 9:41 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the cheat-sheet handout mentioned at the Faculty\nMeeting last Wednesday on the 13<sup>th<\/sup>.&nbsp; Around helping prospective\nstudents connect to Admissions if they haven\u2019t done so already.&nbsp; I\u2019m sorry\nfor the delay, I wanted to double check some information and not let it get\nburied it over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve attached two versions.&nbsp; One is for Faculty\nspecifically to reference (that also includes some upcoming\nopportunities).&nbsp; The other is a more sharable version, that could be\ndirectly sent to an inquiring prospective student, if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you again for all the work you do and passion you put\ninto this school!&nbsp; I hope everyone stays safe and warm this winter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you come across prospective students that somehow start\nwith\/come to you directly, and you want to re-direct them to Admissions to get\nstarted or get more of their questions answered. Below are some of the\nplatforms they can engage with us on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Direct Connection<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Email <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Admissions@evergreen.edu\"><strong>Admissions@evergreen.edu<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 We have an in-house counselor that answers and\/or disperses any emails to an assigned counselor.\u00a0 If you are getting emails from       prospective students, you can send them here, or refer students to it.<\/li><li><strong>Call our Front Desk at<\/strong> <strong>(360) 867-6170 <\/strong>\u2013 We have a live person on our phone at almost all 8-5 PM work hours.\u00a0 They can pick up and answer quick surface level questions, and direct students with more in-depth needs to       Counselors\/departments.\u00a0 We also check voicemails everyday so students can guarantee getting ahold of a person, or at least a personal call back as soon as possible.<\/li><li><strong>Connecting directly with their Counselor<\/strong> \u2013 Alternatively, you can direct them to <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evergreen.edu%2Fadmissions%2Fmeet-staff&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cwilliaas%40evergreen.edu%7Cc36f552155024cfb03f308d8bca061db%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637466748797696677%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=LXHEtcpBjbtcD6%2BsRwHfjnVwVoqKgY86oy3Gq1SsAIM%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><em>www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/meet-staff<\/em><\/a>  and they can find their pre-assigned regional Counselor to connect with one on one, through <strong>emailing<\/strong>, <strong>calling<\/strong>, or by <strong>texting,<\/strong> their posted contact info. They can also see who speaks additional languages.<\/li><li><strong>Daily Virtual Information Sessions<\/strong> \u2013 Admissions hosts two virtual Zoom info sessions, M-F for anyone to join.\u00a0 We offer one in the morning, afternoon, and evenings to be accessible for all work schedules\/time-zones.\u00a0They can register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evergreen.edu%2Fadmissions%2Fvisit-evergreen&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cwilliaas%40evergreen.edu%7Cc36f552155024cfb03f308d8bca061db%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637466748797706632%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=tbT82%2BWBEqTSFq0HiFIs0aYkPcfy3TfWOFZkDIiuvoI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen<\/a>\u00a0for their preferred time-slot.\u00a0 In the session they get:<\/li><li><em>An \u201cEvergreen 101\u201d presentation,<\/em><\/li><li><em>Virtual tour of campus\/resources,<\/em><\/li><li><em>To meet a current Student Ambassador,<\/em><\/li><li><em>To have time for basic questions and follow-up options.<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Monthly Virtual Events<\/strong> \u2013 In place of previous events, we are splitting several reoccurring spaces to provide prospective students and families opportunities to engage and      learn more about Evergreen.\u00a0 Available info links included below.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.evergreen.edu%2Fapplication-workshop%3Fhs_preview%3DVamYmKqR-35888395002&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cwilliaas%40evergreen.edu%7Cc36f552155024cfb03f308d8bca061db%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637466748797706632%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=C%2B1N4DGCzeSOx28cxqCzmfgGgH6gXUePW0ecjOlNwcU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Application Workshops<\/a> \u2013 held the last Tue. of each month to help apply.<\/li><li>Student Ambassador Q&amp;A Panel \u2013 meet current students and get to ask them about campus life, programs, etc. (event info-link not yet available)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.evergreen.edu%2Ffaculty-qa%3Fhs_preview%3DlxOiENai-35888150901&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cwilliaas%40evergreen.edu%7Cc36f552155024cfb03f308d8bca061db%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637466748797716588%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=xC9%2BT%2F1Fy0KUnkOO7OAbNM5aF4enkT2jBiaHy9nDcrA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Faculty       Q&amp;A Panel for Transfers<\/a> \u2013 ask as set of faculty specifics about your interests, and education at Evergreen.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.evergreen.edu%2Fupside-down%3Fhs_preview%3DlVVuIRLk-37159191964&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cwilliaas%40evergreen.edu%7Cc36f552155024cfb03f308d8bca061db%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637466748797716588%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=qCGDZcH84at9y0Yd8T8sKWrkaJHySkDLJ1SJ6IbU3dI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Upside-Down Transfer Option Open Forum<\/a> \u2013 specifically for Transfer students who are interested in our unique Transfer options, and general Transfer information.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can direct students to those events via\nthe links above, or via our <strong>Visit Evergreen<\/strong> page here: <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evergreen.edu%2Fadmissions%2Fvisit-evergreen&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cwilliaas%40evergreen.edu%7Cc36f552155024cfb03f308d8bca061db%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637466748797726544%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=j1KVsUeVyfZuC8tTkE3dMWt97XyEMtI9DELRATjG4W0%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know many prospective students go to our Fields of\nStudy\/Pathways page, and often start their journey there by messaging\nfaculty.&nbsp; I hope that this can help in instances where that isn\u2019t a viable\noption.&nbsp; I also want to thank everyone for making this school one I can be\nproud of (<em>especially<\/em> in these concerning times).&nbsp; As well as for\nthe work you do to help engage aspiring students, and being patient with any\nprospective students that accidently come to you too early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Joseph<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admissions Counselor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Admissions Resources for Faculty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a0(For Departments that somehow get Prospective Students, and want to re-direct them to Admissions)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you come across prospective students that somehow start\nwith\/come to you directly, and you want to re-direct them to Admissions to get\nstarted or get more of their questions answered. Below are some of the platforms\nthey can engage with us on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Direct Connection<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Email <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Admissions@evergreen.edu\"><strong>Admissions@evergreen.edu<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 We\nhave an in-house counselor that answers and\/or disperses any emails to an\nassigned counselor.&nbsp; If you are getting\nemails from prospective students, you can send them here, or refer students to\nit.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Call our Front Desk at<\/strong> <strong>(360)\n867-6170 <\/strong>\u2013 We have a live person on our phone at almost all 8-5 PM work\nhours.&nbsp; They can pick up and answer quick surface level questions, and\ndirect students with more in-depth needs to Counselors\/departments.&nbsp; We\nalso check voicemails everyday so students can guarantee getting ahold of a\nperson, or at least a personal call back as soon as possible.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Connecting directly with their Counselor<\/strong>\n\u2013 Alternatively, you can direct them to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/meet-staff\"><em>www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/meet-staff<\/em><\/a>\nand they can find their pre-assigned regional Counselor to connect with one on\none, through <strong>emailing<\/strong>, <strong>calling<\/strong>, or by <strong>texting,<\/strong> their\nposted contact info. They can also see who speaks additional languages.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Daily Virtual Information Sessions<\/strong> \u2013\nAdmissions hosts two virtual Zoom info sessions, M-F for anyone to join.&nbsp;\nWe offer one in the morning, afternoon, and evenings to be accessible for all\nwork schedules\/time-zones.&nbsp; They can register here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen\">www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen<\/a>&nbsp;\nfor their preferred time-slot.&nbsp; In the session they get:<ul><li><em>An\n\u201cEvergreen 101\u201d presentation,<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>Virtual\ntour of campus\/resources,<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>To\nmeet a current Student Ambassador,<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>To\nhave time for basic questions and follow-up options.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Monthly Virtual Events<\/strong> \u2013 In place of\nprevious events, we are splitting several reoccurring spaces to provide\nprospective students and families opportunities to engage and learn more about\nEvergreen.&nbsp; Available info links included below.<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.evergreen.edu\/application-workshop?hs_preview=VamYmKqR-35888395002\">Application\nWorkshops<\/a> \u2013 held the last Tue. of each month to help apply.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Student Ambassador Q&amp;A Panel \u2013 meet\ncurrent students and get to ask them about campus life, programs, etc.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.evergreen.edu\/faculty-qa?hs_preview=lxOiENai-35888150901\">Faculty\nQ&amp;A Panel for Transfers<\/a> \u2013 ask as set of faculty specifics about your\ninterests, and education at Evergreen.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.evergreen.edu\/upside-down?hs_preview=lVVuIRLk-37159191964\">Upside-Down\nTransfer Option Open Forum<\/a> \u2013 specifically for Transfer students who are\ninterested in our unique Transfer options, and general Transfer information.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can direct students to those events via\nthe links above, or via our <strong>Visit Evergreen<\/strong> page here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen\">www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know many prospective students go to our Fields of Study\/Pathways page, and often start their journey there by messaging faculty.\u00a0 I hope that this can help in instances where that isn\u2019t a viable option. \u00a0I also want to thank everyone for making this school one I can be proud of (<em>especially<\/em> in these concerning times).\u00a0 As well as for the work you do to help engage aspiring students, and being patient with any prospective students that accidentally come to you too early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Working Together Further<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or anyone in your team\/department have additional\nideas, want to get further involved with prospective students, or have\nquestions, I\u2019d be more than happy to help answer or collaborate!&nbsp; Below are some side-projects we\u2019re working to\ndevelop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collaborative Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>FAQ Cheat Sheet<\/strong> \u2013 For when you are working with prospective students, there are some Admissions questions you might get that are application\/or admissions-world specific.\u00a0 Such as, \u201c<em>Are we a test-optional application school? What\u2019s our acceptance Index? Do you have an Upside-Down Transfer Option? What\u2019s the average FinAid award package? Is there a required college interview? What sports do you have?<\/em>\u201d We have a drafted list of short answers\/places to direct students if you choose to tackle these questions with them.<\/li><li><strong>Displaying Evergreen Excellence<\/strong> \u2013 I\u2019m hoping to invite prospective\/deciding students to attend public events.\u00a0 In order to demonstrate our work\/projects and help them envision what they could be doing at college\/Evergreen.\u00a0 If you have appropriate showcasing links, upcoming events, or other opportunities, please keep us in mind.\u00a0 And feel free to forward them to <a href=\"mailto:josephm@evergreen.edu\">josephm@evergreen.edu<\/a> so we can invite and\/or bring along inquiring students!\u00a0 We\u2019ll keep an eye on the Faculty\/Staff DL for regularly shared opportunities that seem appropriate.<\/li><li><strong>Winter Preview Day<\/strong> \u2013 And semi-lastly I\u2019m hosting an \u201cOpen House Event\u201d (or in past referred to as \u201cPreview Day\u201d) this Winter Quarter to allow prospective students and their families to engage with different departments of the college.\u00a0 In order to build a relation with, or get answers to their in-depth questions.\u00a0 If your department or anyone from it is interested in collaborating on this event, email <a href=\"mailto:josephm@evergreen.edu\">josephm@evergreen.edu<\/a>.\u00a0 I\u2019ll be hosting some open planning meetings in late January, and an optional practice run.<ul><li>The beginning will include a Virtual Information Session for students. Then similar to the most recent Academic Fair, <strong>students will have a list of campus groups hosting Zoom meetings<\/strong>, and can join them as they wish.\u00a0 These presentations\/Q&amp;A sessions are largely up to the hosting campus group.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>There will be a provided schedule, and list of the groups with their Zoom links for student participants, and staff\/faculty to reference.\u00a0 With some suggested break times.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>After the event (and alongside the event), there will be an application workshop, and possibly a space for college interviews for students if they wish to have one.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Shareable Admissions Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(For Prospective Students, who need get re-directed to Admissions)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you come across prospective students that somehow start\nwith\/come to you directly, and they need get re-directed to Admissions.&nbsp; Either to get started or more of their\nquestions answered. Below are some of the platforms they can engage with us on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Direct Connection<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Email <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Admissions@evergreen.edu\"><strong>Admissions@evergreen.edu<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 We\nhave an in-house counselor that answers and\/or disperses any emails to an\nassigned counselor.&nbsp; If you are getting\nemails from prospective students, you can send them here, or refer students to\nit.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Call our Front Desk at<\/strong> <strong>(360)\n867-6170 <\/strong>\u2013 We have a live person on our phone at almost all 8-5 PM work\nhours.&nbsp; They can pick up and answer quick surface level questions, and\ndirect students with more in-depth needs to Counselors\/departments.&nbsp; We\nalso check voicemails everyday so students can guarantee getting ahold of a\nperson, or at least a personal call back as soon as possible.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Connecting directly 1:1 with their Admissions\nCounselor<\/strong> \u2013 Each student has a pre-assigned regional Admissions Counselor\nto help them through the questioning or applying process.&nbsp; You can direct them to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/meet-staff\"><em>www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/meet-staff<\/em><\/a>\nand they can find their Counselor to connect with one on one, through <strong>emailing<\/strong>,\n<strong>calling<\/strong>, or by <strong>texting even,<\/strong> via their posted contact info. They\ncan also see who speaks additional languages.<\/li><li><strong>Daily Virtual Information Sessions<\/strong> \u2013\nAdmissions hosts two virtual Zoom info sessions, M-F for anyone to join.&nbsp;\nWe offer one in the morning, afternoon, and evenings to be accessible for all\nwork schedules\/time-zones.&nbsp; They can register here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen\">www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen<\/a>&nbsp;\nfor their preferred time-slot.&nbsp; In the session they get:<ul><li><em>An\n\u201cEvergreen 101\u201d presentation,<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>Virtual\ntour of campus\/resources,<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>To\nmeet a current Student Ambassador,<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>To\nhave time for basic questions and follow-up options.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Monthly Virtual Events<\/strong> \u2013 In place of\nprevious events, we are splitting several reoccurring spaces to provide\nprospective students and families opportunities to engage and learn more about\nEvergreen.&nbsp; Available info links included below.<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.evergreen.edu\/application-workshop?hs_preview=VamYmKqR-35888395002\">Application\nWorkshops<\/a> \u2013 held the last Tue. of each month to help apply.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Student Ambassador Q&amp;A Panel \u2013 meet\ncurrent students and get to ask them about campus life, programs, etc.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.evergreen.edu\/faculty-qa?hs_preview=lxOiENai-35888150901\">Faculty\nQ&amp;A Panel for Transfers<\/a> \u2013 ask as set of faculty specifics about your\ninterests, and education at Evergreen.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.evergreen.edu\/upside-down?hs_preview=lVVuIRLk-37159191964\">Upside-Down\nTransfer Option Open Forum<\/a> \u2013 specifically for Transfer students who are\ninterested in our unique Transfer options, and general Transfer information.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can direct students to those events via\nthe links above, or via our <strong>Visit Evergreen<\/strong> page here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen\">www.evergreen.edu\/admissions\/visit-evergreen<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From: &#8220;Joseph, Michael&#8221; &lt;josephm@evergreen.edu&gt; Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 9:41 AM Hi everyone, This is the cheat-sheet handout mentioned&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4996,"featured_media":1714,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[11,95],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4996"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2427"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2428,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427\/revisions\/2428"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}