SEM SummitOttawa, Ontario

April 25, 2008

Richard Levin, UOITKathleen Massey, McGill University

Linda Wallace-Hulecki, University of Victoria

SEM – Putting It All TogetherQuestions for Discussion

Session Plan

• Introduction and overview

• Frame: SEM theory behind the practice

• Thematic group discussions on practice

• Group presentations

• Closing comments

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Discussion Questions

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Governance

• How does one make SEM an institutional priority

• Committee mandates?

• Committee membership?

• Does organizational structure matter?

• What are the key elements of an effective SEM plan at a Canadian postsecondary institution? Checklist?

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Changing the Culture

• Intra-institutional conflict over enrolment objectives - How is this managed?

• What is the role of the SEM professional in changing institutional culture?

• Successful communication – What are effective techniques for rolling out SEM across the campus?

• Building support– Senior executive sponsorship– Issue-based motivation

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Planning Parameters• What are the important issues related to data?

e.g. making the compelling case; evidence-based decision-making; others?

• How does your school define capacity at the program and institutional levels?

• What are reasonable SEM benchmarks for graduate enrolment?

• How do we measure SEM success?• Accountability and incentives: How does your

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