Defining Merit Scholarships Without a Test Score
Day: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Room: Royal Ballroom 2
First Learning Outcome: To gain exposure to two different methods of scholarship awarding and the impacts on enrollment.
Second Learning Outcome: To apply the knowledge from the session to their institutional scholarship and enrollment operations.
Third Learning Outcome: To demonstrate the strengths/ weaknesses of incorporating test optional into institutional scholarships.
Core Competencies: Holistic and Systemic Thinking, Professional Integrity
Proficiencies: Enrollment Management: Developing Enrollment Mix, Enrollment Management: SEM Leadership
Intended Audience: Significant experience in the profession, Senior management (President, Provost, Vice President, Vice Provost)
Defining Merit Scholarships Without a Test Score
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Description
Moving to test optional was a challenge for many of our institutions. Scholarship programs has some especially difficult challenges. Come hear how the University of Missouri and the University of Cincinnati made the move happen in 2020-2021. Presenters will discuss the criteria used, the impacts of the decisions on the fall 2021 class, and any additional steps as they continue to refine the process.
Presenter(s):
David Peterson University of Cincinnati
Emily Haynam University of Missouri