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Enrollment Management Team,
I have been catching up on a lot of reading between semesters, including learning about “octopus organizations,” reading several enrollment research articles, and reviewing leadership development resources. I find myself always coming back to one timeless model that emphasizes easy to remember leadership behaviors that span across positions and roles: The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner. Its Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are applicable across positions and roles, focusing on integrity, purpose, and creating a culture of collaboration:
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Model the Way
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Inspire a Shared Vision
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Challenge the Process
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Enable Others to Act
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Encourage the Heart
Along the same lines, many members of our division had the opportunity to participate in the divisional workshop on Emotional Intelligence— EQ strengthens the ability to manage stress, communicate effectively, and build positive relationships across diverse teams and student populations. Our next divisional professional development session, “Authentic Leadership & Your Leadership Story” with Dave Bagley will be on February 24th at 3pm, in Seymour Union 220.
Recruitment & Enrollment Update
Enrollment continues to be moving in a positive, stable direction:
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We are moving towards our spring enrollment target of 7,399 with 7,216 students currently registered.
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Spring 2025 UG Recruitment: We have 35 first year deposits, which is on target. We have 317 transfer deposits, ahead of our target of 275.
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Fall 2026 UG Recruitment: We surpassed our application goal earlier than anticipated, with over 13,700 undergraduate applications for fall, compared to 11,919 at this point last year and 10,969 in 2024. This has resulted in a significant increase in accepted students, 8,967, compared to 7,356 in 2025 and 7,272 in 2024.
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I will provide more updates about SUNY’s Academic Momentum Initiative, the Direct Admit Pilot Program, and our increase in dual credit students in the upcoming SEM campuswide newsletter.
Registration & Records Dates/Deadlines:
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Winter 2026
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Session ends: January 16. Grades due from faculty: January 21
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Graduation application deadline: February 15
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Spring 2026
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Affirm Enrollment deadline: January 19
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Instruction begins: January 26
Upcoming Events:
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Every Friday is Green and Gold Friday. Everyone is encouraged to wear Brockport gear and colors!
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Athletic event calendar
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January 14th: Transfer GEO, 4pm, Seymour Union Ballroom
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January 21st: Campus Leadership Summit
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January 23rd: GEO Express, 8am, Seymour Union Ballroom
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January 31st: KSSPE, Education and STEM Days
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February 13th: EM Divisional Family Hockey Game Event at 7pm. Please come to watch the game in a reserved seating area with appetizers. Families are welcome!
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February 23rd: Admissions Day Long Shadow #1
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February 24th: EM Professional Development Workshop Authentic Leadership & Your Leadership Story w/Dave Bagley, 3pm, Seymour Union 220
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March 5th: Diversity Conference
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March 9th: Admissions Day Long Shadow #2
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March 16th: Buffalo Accepted Student Reception
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March 17th: Syracuse Accepted Student Reception
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March 18th: Albany Accepted Student Reception
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March 19th: Long Island Accepted Student Reception
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March 28th: NYC Bus Trip #1
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March 28th: Accepted Students Day, 9am-3pm in the SERC
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March 30th: Admissions Day Long Shadow #3
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April 9th: NYC Accepted Student Reception
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April 13th: Transfer Day Long Shadow
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April 14th: Scholar’s Day, 8am-5pm (classes after 5pm are in session)
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April 17th: NYC Bus Trip #2
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April 18th: Accepted Students Day, 9am-3pm in the SERC
Summer Orientation Dates:
First Year
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Session 1: July 9-10
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Session 2: July 13-14
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Session 3: July 16-17
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Session 4: July 20-21
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Session 5: July 23-24
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Session 6: July 27-28
Transfer
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Session 1: June 12th (evening session)
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Session 2: July 30th (morning session)
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Session 3 (Last Chance for FY): August 28th (morning session)
As always, I welcome any ideas, feedback, or concerns you may have. Excited to make 2026 a successful year together!
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