Proposal for Recruitment and Retention Team Adam Cline Ryan Frost Alisha John Sarah Phillips Rebecca Whalen

Introduction State purpose – to propose a WSU COE recruitment program Conclusion of feasibility report/proof –Why it’s good –How it’s do-able

Need for Project Exigence –Graphs/current COE outlook

Existing Programs & Alternatives Considered Existing programs –Scholars Day –…. Alternatives Considered –Updating the website to increase availability of info –blablabla

Proposed Program Program goals –Introduce prospective students to Wayne State University and the College of Engineering –Provide information regarding engineering, the various programs and the quality of education available within the college –Promote interaction between prospective students, their parents, current WSU students, faculty, staff and student organizations –Inform students and parents about the safety on Wayne State University campus –Highlight the benefits of being located in the heart of Detroit’s Midtown Cultural Center

Program Overview Program overview –1 day event Activities Tours Lunch Presentations Panel discussions

Proposed Program: Student Schedule

Proposed Program: Parent Schedule

Specific Improvements Marketing and Recruitment improvements Event specifics (ie how this event improves the retention process at WSU COE) –Engaging students through hands on activities

Costs Activities Food Advertising Event supplies…

Challenges Attracting interest of high school students –Solutions Advertising Incentives: free food Recruiting help from student organizations and volunteers –Solutions Regular meetings with section presidents Encourage participation one big event, rather than hosting events individually..

Future Outlook Insert graph with some reasonable %age increases over time (Non-scientific estimation)