ADMISSIONS REPORT Goal three of Notre Dame’s Strategic Vision 2015-2020 calls for creation of an Office of Enrollment Management to provide the structure and direction to attract, enroll, and retain talented and engaged students. The Academy’s decision to bring strategic enrollment and management functions to Admissions recognizes that this work is foundational to institutional success. I am both honored and proud to lead this effort as the new Dean of Enrollment, in partnership with my colleagues here at Notre Dame. I would like to thank Diane Sander, who will continue as our High School Admissions Director, and Mia Wesner, who recently retired as Middle School Admissions Director, for their efforts to recruit and engage prospective Notre Dame students and their families. Last fall, we achieved a record enrollment of 540 students (385 high school and 155 middle school) from throughout the greater Philadelphia area. We also experienced a significant increase in requests for tours and information from families who wanted to learn more about a Notre Dame education. With the strategic plan as our guide, we extended recruitment opportunities by increasing transportation options for Notre Dame families. The Academy partnered with Malvern Preparatory School to offer transportation services from the Collegeville area and additional transportation options will be offered for the 2016-2017 school year.
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ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR I 2015-2016 Annual Report
In the weeks to come, you will hear me echo an important theme, “It takes a campus to recruit a student.” I am deeply impressed by the spirit and pride I have experienced as we showcase the benefits of a Notre Dame education to prospective students and families. The strength of our academic programs, our commitment to the faith tradition of the Catholic Church, and our collaborative spirit makes Notre Dame a truly special learning community. We are committed to attracting and enrolling young women who bring a diverse set of skills, talents, experiences, and passions that we know will make our community stronger and richer.
Adrienne Niles Dean of Enrollment
