RNL National Conference

Thank you to the more than 1,000 higher ed professionals who joined us in virtual Paris for the 2021 RNLNC. We hope you found the conference informative and inspiring. We hope to see you next year July 14-16 in Washington, DC. More details will be released in the coming months.

Who should attend?

• Presidents, provosts, and chancellors
• Chief enrollment officers
• Chief academic affairs and student affairs officers
• Directors of admission
• Directors of financial aid
• Deans with responsibility for student retention
• Campus marketing professionals
• Campus retention teams

Why attend the RNL National Conference?

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Dr. Stacy Young, president of Montcalm Community College, explains why she has attended the RNL National Conference for the past 15 years and brought a team of 12 people to last year’s event.

RNL “Swag Box” for attendees

Even though the conference will be virtual, we want to give our attendees a taste (literally) of that in-person conference experience. Register by June 22 and you’ll receive an RNLNC Swag Box with delicious snacks and great gifts, delivered to your door.

All sessions at the virtual RNL National Conference will initially be broadcast online on July 7-8 at the times listed below, and then available on-demand after the conference concludes.

More details about the conference sessions will be posted in the coming weeks. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

All times below are Central Time (CT). If you have any questions, please contact us.

Ann Oleson welcomes you to RNLNC 2021

Wednesday, July 7

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Connect Over Coffee, Exhibit Area Open

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Opening Conference Keynote:
Dr. Bertice Berry

Dr. Bertice Berry has been stirring academic and corporate audiences to action for over 25 years. An accomplished sociologist, Dr. Berry has expertise in several areas including statistics, race relations, and gender in addition to being an entrepreneur, comedian, and author of 11 bestselling and critically acclaimed books.

Dr. Berry draws greatly from her own compelling personal journey, going from one of seven siblings in a single-mother household…to winning a scholarship to Jacksonville University…to earning her PhD in sociology from Kent State University by the time she was 26. Afterwards, she launched her teaching career there, quickly gaining a reputation for her transformative lectures.

11:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Break

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose from 5 sessions)

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch (Optional Paris bike tour: Classic Paris Part One)

12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose from 5 sessions)

1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Break

1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose from 5 sessions)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Area Open

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose from 5 sessions)

4:00 p.m.
Paris Inspired Mixology Event

Thursday, July 8

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Connect Over Coffee

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Keynote Session

9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibit Area Open

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Conference Keynote:
Americus Reed II

Professor Americus Reed II brings 25 years of research, teaching, and consulting experience in leveraging deep social psychological analysis on the topic of “Identity,” the complexity of how a person, organization, brand, or service creates self-expression, and how these factors interface with various domains of business. He engages his audiences by infusing creativity and humor with science and data.

Professor Reed has authored more than 50 articles, book chapters, and cases, and he has been featured on CNN, CNBC, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and NPR. He co-founded Persona Partners, a consulting firm that focuses on strategies to create “Identity Loyalty,” and he has consulted with organizations such as Americhoice, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Department of Education, NIKE, and the American College of Physicians on the marketing and development of products associated with health and fitness.

11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Break

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch (Optional Paris tour: Classic Paris Part Two)

12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose from 5 sessions)

1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Break

1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose from 5 sessions)

2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Break

2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (Choose from 5 sessions)

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Wrap Up

3:30 p.m.
Adjournment

Dr. Bertice Berry has been stirring academic and corporate audiences to action for over 25 years. An accomplished sociologist, Dr. Berry has expertise in several areas including statistics, race relations, and gender in addition to being an entrepreneur, comedian, and author of 11 bestselling and critically acclaimed books.

Dr. Berry draws greatly from her own compelling personal journey, going from one of seven siblings in a single-mother household…to winning a scholarship to Jacksonville University…to earning her PhD in sociology from Kent State University by the time she was 26. Afterwards, she launched her teaching career there, quickly gaining a reputation for her transformative lectures.

Dr. Bertice Berry will deliver a moving, inspiring, and entertaining keynote address at the 2021 RNL National Conference.

Professor Americus Reed II brings 25 years of research, teaching, and consulting experience in leveraging deep social psychological analysis on the topic of “Identity,” the complexity of how a person, organization, brand, or service creates self-expression, and how these factors interface with various domains of business. He engages his audiences by infusing creativity and humor with science and data.

Professor Reed has authored more than 50 articles, book chapters, and cases, and he has been featured on CNN, CNBC, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and NPR. He co-founded Persona Partners, a consulting firm that focuses on strategies to create “Identity Loyalty,” and he has consulted with organizations such as Americhoice, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Department of Education, NIKE, and the American College of Physicians on the marketing and development of products associated with health and fitness.

Join in the fun with fellow conference participants to explore Paris in real-time from your home (or couch!).

Hear hilarious stories, discover beautiful sites, and interact in real-time with your Parisian guides as they bike around the City of Lights.

July 7: Classic Paris, Part One

1. Ile Saint Louis – Saint Louis Island
2. Notre Dame Cathedral
3. Love Lock Bridge
4. Louvre Museum
5. Royal Palace – Palais Royal

July 8: Classic Paris, Part Two

1. Place de la Concorde – Guillotine Square
2. Petit and Grand Palais
3. Alexander 3rd Bridge
4. Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars

PROGRESS

Our presenters will share the innovations, insights, tactics, and technologies that will help you evolve your approach to enrollment and student success in a fluid higher ed environment—staying ahead of the expectations of students and on track to reaching your goals. Plus our innovation sessions will keep you informed of all the latest breakthroughs.

PERSONALIZATION

More than ever, students expect true personalization in their interactions with you. Our presenters will share how you can use technological innovations to personalize at scale and make every student feel like their journey to your institution was tailored just for them.

PARIS

Enrollment management is a blend of art and science, and no other city brings art and science together like Paris. Sessions will take place in Parisian locations, we’ll tour world-famous locations in and around the city, and we’ll send you a bit of French hospitality in our RNLNC Swag Boxes! We look forward to wishing you bienvenue!

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