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2025 Advancement Academy – Asia: Admissions Resources

Admissions Resources & Photo Gallery

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PHOTO GALLERY:

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SESSION RESOURCES:
Course Introduction & Welcome from Educate Plus
Presenter: Mandy McFarland, CEO, Educate Plus; Tina Fleming, Member Relations Manager, Educate Plus
PDF: Admissions Drivers and Leading Practices
Synopsis: This Session explores the key drivers of Admissions and showcases proven strategies to meet evolving parent expectations through trust, communication, and a strong sense of community.
Presenter: Joanne Stanley, Director of Admissions, French International School (FIS)
PDF: From Enrolment to Belonging: Building Community Across Admissions and Alumni
Synopsis: Belonging makes the difference. Families stay and Alumni give back when they feel connected. This Session helps Admissions and Alumni teams build lasting community with practical, ready-to-use ideas.
Presenter: Suzanne Pelizzari, Head of Marketing – Asia Pacific, Veracross
PDF: Developing, Implementing and Managing an Admissions Plan
Synopsis: Learn how to build a strategic, data-informed Admissions plan that aligns enrolment goals with values, finances, and family expectations while fostering agility and continuous improvement.
Presenter: Dominique McNeill, Director of Admissions, Kellett School
PDF: Admissions Data Collation and Reporting
Synopsis: Explore how to turn enrolment data into strategic insight for smarter decisions, targeted marketing, and improved retention across the entire Admissions journey.
Presenter: Yvette Graniero, Director of Community Relations, Santa Sabina College Sydney
PDF: Admissions Marketing (Shared Session)
Synopsis: This Session combines marketing strategy and enrolment insights to help schools attract families, optimise engagement, and meet evolving parent expectations using data and collaboration.
Presenter: Yvette Graniero, Director of Community Relations, Santa Sabina College Sydney
PDF The Advancement Edge: Team Strength Meets Career Strategy
Synopsis: Learn how to build resilient Advancement teams while navigating your own career path.
Presenters: Mandy McFarland, CEO, Educate Plus; Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director, Richmond Associates

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