The May 8 meeting of the Enrollment and Admissions Committee focused on two main areas: a dean’s report from Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid Maria Laskaris ’84 and a subcommittee report on a pilot yield project.

Dean Laskaris updated the committee on the Class of 2016, including the growth of the applicant pool, the profile of the Class of 2016, and other data relating to the composition of the incoming class. Given Dartmouth’s profile in the news during the spring, the topic of yield was discussed, including the impact on the Class of 2016 and plans for recruiting the Class of 2017 and beyond. Dean Laskaris also provide an update on the strategic planning process, specifically the Students of the Future working group’s thoughts to date.

Following up on a pilot launched after the December meeting, a subcommittee led by committee chair Tee Lotson ’82, Joe Riley ’85, and Colleen Wearn ’06 presented the results of the “Reach Out and Touch” pilot, a project intended to reach likely letter students in an attempt to increase yield. Volunteers were sourced from the committee and Alumni Council at large, resulting in 90 students contacted, with approximately 20 in-depth conversations. The committee had a conversation about the logistics of the program and its impact and will continue the conversation about how to proceed at the next Alumni Council meeting.

Lisa Cloitre ’94, ’02Tu, will be the next vice-chair of the Enrollment and Admissions Committee and Rob Kugler ’67 will be the chair.