Navigating Leadership in the Agentic Admissions AI Era - Part 4
Scott Cline sits down with Geoff Baird — enrollment veteran, founder of Enroll ML, and author of The Signal Solution. They dive deep into the disruptive force of AI in college admissions, likening its impact to a "silent COVID" moment that’s transforming enrollment practices as we know them. With sharp insights into institutional readiness, student expectations, and the role of leadership, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the evolving AI landscape in higher education.
Navigating Leadership in the Agentic Admissions AI Era - Part 3
Scott Cline sits down with Dr. John Haller, former VP of Enrollment Management at the University of Miami and current higher education consultant, to unpack how AI agents are being used across college admissions offices. From streamlining essay reviews to decoding enrollment trends and anticipating student persistence, this episode tackles the promise and pitfalls of using AI in higher ed. If you're a higher ed leader wrestling with how (or whether) to integrate AI into admissions and marketing, this episode offers a refreshingly honest, behind-the-scenes perspective.
Navigating Leadership in the Agentic Admissions AI Era - Part 2
Scott Cline sits down with Emily Thayer Owens, a college access strategist, counselor, and AI ethics advocate. With nearly two decades of experience across admissions, policy, and student support, Emily shares a refreshingly grounded perspective on how AI is already transforming the college admissions landscape—and what higher ed leaders are completely missing in this moment. From digital divides to transparency gaps, this episode unpacks what it takes to build trust and adapt strategically in the age of intelligent agents.
Navigating Leadership in the Agentic Admissions AI Era - Part 1
Artficial intelligence isn’t a “what if” in admissions anymore—it’s already here. From email campaigns to application review, AI tools and AI agents are reshaping how colleges recruit, engage, and support students.
Scott Cline sits down with Dr. Stephen Ostendorff, Dean of Admissions at Molloy University and a seasoned enrollment leader, to unpack the real opportunities and challenges of adopting AI in admissions. With over two decades of experience driving enrollment growth, CRM adoption, and ethical AI use, Dr. Ostendorff offers a candid, future-focused perspective on where higher ed is headed.
Live from AMA: AI Isn’t Perfect—But Neither Are We
A lively discussion from the AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education between Brian Piper and Scott Cline . The conversation dives deep into how AI is transforming administrative and strategic workflows in higher education, empowering professionals to focus on meaningful human interactions.
Maximizing Impact: How Integrated Planning Can Transform Enrollment and Institutional Outcomes
How to build an integrated planning process using enrollment data and insights to bring all stakeholders to the same table, aligned around a shared vision for institutional outcomes.
Lessons in Leadership:
Handling Criticism
Carrie and Scott Cline delve into the art of managing criticism as a leader. Whether the feedback is constructive or difficult to hear, Scott provides actionable advice on how to pause, reflect, and respond thoughtfully. Leaders at all levels will benefit from this conversation on reframing feedback as a positive sign of progress and a chance to improve.
What’s Next for Graduate Arts Education?
Dr. Ray Lutzky is joined by Dr. Scott Cline. Scott has spent over a decade supporting recruitment and enrollment for this prestigious school that has trained world-class artists and designers for more than 100 years. He discussed how AI is shaping applied art graduate degrees, to help prepare graduates for a future where technology and creativity continue to converge.
Drive growth with human-centric strategies from social intelligence
As Campus Sonar’s Executive in Residence, I joined Kelsey Stockton to discuss how colleges and universities can use social intelligence to strengthen recruitment, retention, and alumni engagement. We explored how institutions are leveraging these insights to enhance the prospective student journey, improve donor relations, and deepen stakeholder connections.
Lessons in Leadership: Mentorship
Mentorship isn’t a formal LinkedIn proposal—it’s about building real relationships that grow naturally. On Lessons in Leadership with Enrollify, I talked with Dr. Carrie Phillips, about how to find great mentors by giving before you ask, making it easy, owning the relationship, and recognizing that some mentors are just for a season.