Effectively Communicating Your Experiential Education Stories: Strategies for Messaging and Marketing Ron Kovach Assistant Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs
Workshop Overview Introduction, objective and goals, case study (10 minutes) Marketing Phases (20 minutes) Discussion/Idea Session (30 minutes) Wrap-up
Objective Using an integrated marketing approach to market Experiential Learning to varied audiences
Goals of the Marketing Initiative Improving understanding of concept with each audience Engaging each audience Differentiating institution Supporting institutional objectives University areas, i.e. Admissions Strategic Plan Marketing Plan Phased Implementation
Case Study Purdue University Calumet Urban, regional campus Academically comprehensive 10,000+ student enrollment ExL degree requirement, all undergraduate students Audience Students/Parents Faculty/Staff Community Partners Community at Large
Definitional Awareness General understanding; what is objective and how to begin communicating initial messages Branding Literature & Publications Media Events Technology Direct Marketing Institutionalization
Contextual Awareness Move beyond general understanding; address implications to all University areas Literature & Publications Media Events Technology Direct Marketing Institutionalization Marketing Consultant
Transformational Awareness Integrate all messaging and strategies University-wide and with Community Partners Literature & Publications Media Events/Outreach Initiatives Technology Direct Marketing Information Technology Marketing Consultant
Discussion/Idea Session Identify marketing approaches within assigned phase that have been utilized at your institution
Wrap-up Thank you for your attendance and participation!