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October 2024 Recruitment Update

Oct 16, 2024, 11:03 AM

Faculty participation in the student recruitment process is essential. Enrollment development professionals and researchers emphasize that information on classroom environment, program rigor and career possibilities are significant messages these campus stakeholders can deliver to prospective students. The faculty’s voice brings the College’s value proposition to life, showcasing the actual academic experience.

A recent spontaneous conversation between a member of the Student Recruitment office and a school counselor from a Southside high school vividly illustrates the power of faculty-prospective student engagement. The counselor fondly recalled attending Techpalooza, a technology experience event hosted by the Information Technology team and supported by the Student Recruitment office, with her family. The counselor recalled how impressed her 11th-grade son was with the event and the professors he met that evening. The counselor stressed the personal touch, combined with the wonders of technology, made Techpalooza more impactful.  

We value your input and believe our prospective students will benefit greatly from hearing the voices of our professors. If you’re a faculty member (or not) and are interested in participating in recruitment events, don't hesitate to contact us at fscjrecruitment@fscj.edu with the subject line Dive into Manta Ray Nation.

Recruitment by the numbers for September 2024:
Events: 33
Student Connections: 458
Tours: 9
Tour attendees: 10

October recruitment events at a glance:
10/12: Black Women in Medicine
10/14: Take Stock in Children (Duval) -- Student Experience at South Campus
10/18: Lighthouse Christian School Annual Career Fair
10/22: “Why FSCJ & CTE?” with Jacksonville Job Corps
10/29: Englewood High School Application Day

If you have questions about student recruitment activities or wish to have our office meet with a group of prospective students, please contact us at fscjrecruitment@fscj.edu.