SEM in Action: Taking a New Approach to Building SEM Across Portfolios During Challenging Times

Like many institutions, Okanagan College is in early phases of developing and rolling out a refreshed SEM strategy. Located in the interior region of British Columbia, OC is a multi-campus, multi-community institution with a long and strong history. Still, the impacts of federal policy changes on international student enrolment and shifts in domestic student enrolment have created many of the same challenges facing all PSIs.

Join a conversation with Provost and VP Academic Dr. Samantha Lenci and VP, Enrolment & College Relations Jenn Goodwin, as they share their experiences over the past year to refocus the leadership view and understanding of Strategic Enrolment Management at OC. Taking a team-based approach, Okanagan College has embedded SEM into its strategic plan, and is using the common language of enrolment to communicate about decisions and the future.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply SEM concepts to leadership actions, team behaviours, outcomes
• Understand how different portfolios/departments share SEM accountability
• Learn examples of how to communicate SEM to employee teams.