Upcoming Programs
Online
Strategic Domestic Student Recruitment
Mondays from April 7 - May 6, 2025
This five-week micro-credential program, led by Canadian experts in higher education recruitment, provides the essential knowledge and skills to stay ahead.
Virtual
SEMM Virtual Conference
May 7 & 8, 2025
The virtual conference provides an affordable opportunity for everyone at your school to understand how their work impacts institutional outcomes to support student success.
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Online
Strategic Enrolment Marketing for Leaders
May - June, 2025
Elevating your institution's marketing and enrolment strategies to new heights.
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Halifax, NS
SEMM Atlantic Conference
June 12 & 13, 2025
Canada's largest in-person conference for Post-Secondary marketing, recruitment, student success, and enrolment management.
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What is SEMM (Strategic Enrolment Marketing and Management)?
Broadly defined, everyone working in higher education works in SEMM. SEMM includes all the people involved in attracting, admitting, teaching and supporting students (both behind the scenes and face-to-face). This is why every role within post-secondary contributes directly or indirectly to SEMM and impacts enrolment and student success.
Upcoming Webinars
Our free webinars foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing
among post-secondary peers across Canada.
Panel Discussion: Strengthening Domestic Recruitment
Why Canadian Post-Secondary Schools Must Act Now
February 26th from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Why SEM is Critically Important in Uncertain Times
This panel discussion will explore why now—more than ever—is the time for schools to invest in SEM strategies that create a seamless student experience from first interest to graduation and beyond.
April 16th from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Share Your SEMM Initiatives via Webinar
Are you ready to share initiatives that have improved student and enrolment outcomes with the SEMM community in Canada? Click the button below to submit a webinar proposal.
2025 SEMM Landscape Survey
You're invited! Take just 5 minutes and share your unique viewpoint regarding the post-secondary sector and your school's position. Over the coming months, we'll share the analyzed aggregate data with the community through webinars and reports.
Research
Our research provides critical insights into both student career interests and employer hiring trends, enabling us to develop targeted programming, resources, and member engagement initiatives.
The Brainstorm Student Interests Report
The Brainstorm Student Interests Report is a comprehensive research study that provides an in-depth look at the mindset of Canadian post-secondary students. Find out how you can get a free customized report comparing your students responses to national data.
The Canadian Campus Recruitment Outlook Report
With over 35 pages of insight into Canadian campus hiring activities and 30+ charts and graphs highlighting key findings, the report is designed to help you develop effective student recruitment and communications strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent.
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Our SEMM Community
Virtually every college and university in Canada has been involved in our
Strategic Enrolment Management programs. Our past participants include:
Get Involved
We are grateful for the support of the many volunteers who share their time, expertise and insight with the SEMM community.
Present at a SEMM Conference
We're looking for unique perspectives, ideas, insights, and successes that have positively impacted students and enrolment at your school.
2025 SEMM Virtual ConferenceCommunity Webinars
Are you ready to share initiatives that have improved student and enrolment outcomes with the SEMM community in Canada? Click the button below to submit a webinar proposal.
Submit Webinar ProposalAdvisory Groups
Advisory group members from across the country meet virtually to provide guidance which shapes current and future offerings. To view the current members of our advisory groups, please click here. Reach out to Jennifer Powell at jennifer@brainstorm.ca if you'd like to put your name forward for a committee or council.
SEMM Advisory Council
The Council comprises strategic enrolment management professionals from across the country who meet virtually four times yearly.
Dr. Christopher Busch
University of Windsor
Assistant Vice President, Enrolment Management
Danny Friere
University of Saskatchewan
Governance Officer
Dr. Joe Stokes
Ontario Tech University
University Registrar and Associate Vice President, International
Dr. Lee Ann McKivor
Memorial University of Newfoundland
University Registrar and Associate University Secretary
Patricia Jelinski
Queen’s University
Executive Director, Communications & Marketing
Shelby Verboven
University of Toronto Scarborough
Registrar and Assistant Dean Enrollment Management
Trevor J. Phillips
University of Alberta
Assistant Registrar, Indigenous Enrolment Management
Dr. Lindsey Fair
University of Victoria
Associate Vice President, University Communications and Marketing
Dan Seneker
Saint Mary’s University
Associate Vice President, Enrolment Management & Registrar
Ali Martin-Mayer
McGill University
Director, Admissions & Recruitment
Janene Christiansen
George Brown College
Registrar and Associate Vice-President, Strategic Enrolment
SEMM Conference Program Committee
The Committee comprises strategic enrolment management professionals from across the country who meet virtually.
The commitment is typically one 1-hour meeting monthly leading up to a large-scale in-person or virtual conference event.
Stefanie Elia
Niagara College
Manager, Recruitment Engagement
Dr. Lee Ann McKivor
Memorial University of Newfoundland
University Registrar and Associate University Secretary
Cristina Blesa
Toronto Metropolitan University
Associate Director, Marketing & Digital Engagement, International Student Enrolment, Education & Inclusion
Mindy Kostiuk
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Recruitment Officer
Nicole Owusu Ampofo
McMaster University
Recruitment Officer
Mary Ross
MHR Consulting
PSE Consultant
Partners & Sponsors
Our programs and events are enhanced by the support and engagement of many different organizations that serve the SEMM community. Please email Jennifer Powell, Director of Community Engagement, at jennifer@brainstorm.ca to get involved.
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Past Programs
Online
Fundamentals of Strategic Enrolment Management
Thursdays from February 6th - 27th, 2025
- Canada's only micro-credential in Strategic Enrolment Management
- For professionals involved in SEM or committed to student success
Online
Fundamentals of Student Recruitment Marketing
Wednesdays from January 22nd - February 12th, 2025
Develop marketing strategies to attract, convert, and retain students who are a good fit for your institution.
Toronto, ON
SEMM Forum Conference
November 5th - 7th, 2024
Canada's largest in-person conference for Post-Secondary marketing, recruitment, student success, and enrolment management.
Online
Strategic Enrolment Marketing for Leaders
Tuesdays from Sept 17th - Oct 15th, 2024
Elevating your institution's marketing and enrolment strategies to new heights.
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reach out to Jennifer Powell, Director of Community Engagement, at jennifer@brainstorm.ca.
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