Enhancing Frontline & Back Office Customer Service to Facilitate Student Enrollment & Success
Presenter: Brian O’Doherty
Audience: Faculty, Staff, Administrators
Join Zoom Meeting: https://ccp.zoom.us/j/94587053257
Learning Goals:
Participants will:
- Recognize Key Elements of Effective Customer Service
- Identify behaviors and communication practices that promote positive student interactions.
- Understand how first impressions and ongoing engagement affect enrollment and retention.
- Apply Strategies for Student-Centered Service
- Implement practical methods to respond effectively to student inquiries and challenges.
- Develop techniques for active listening, empathy, and problem-solving in diverse student contexts.
- Enhance Institutional Processes to Support Student Engagement
- Discuss and address common points of friction in course registration, scholarship applications, and student needs beyond the classroom.
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Respond to and process improvements to streamline interactions and reduce barriers.
Seminar Description:
This workshop is designed to explore strategies for enhancing customer service to improve student enrollment, engagement, and overall success. Participants will examine practical techniques for creating welcoming and responsive interactions with prospective and current students, addressing common challenges, and fostering a culture of student-centered service.