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June 30, 2026
Episode 99: Stay Dangerous: How to Build an Enrollment Team That's Ready for Tomorrow

Stay Dangerous: How to Build an Enrollment Team That's Ready for Tomorrow

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About the Episode

About the Episode:

In this episode of The Application, host Allison Tursio sits down with Jack Corby, Vice President at Stevens Strategy, to explore why so many enrollment teams are struggling to meet modern demands with outdated organizational structures. Jack identifies data fluency and project management discipline as the biggest capability gaps in enrollment offices today, and makes the case for "systems thinking" as a critical — and hard to find — skill that can make or break a team's effectiveness.

The conversation digs into practical strategies for leaders navigating restructuring, from identifying early warning signs like flat org structures and siloed institutional knowledge, to distinguishing between being understaffed versus simply misstructured. Jack also shares advice on maintaining morale through uncomfortable conversations, hiring for curiosity and adaptability, and taking that first small step — even just one honest conversation — toward building an enrollment operation that's ready for what's next.

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Allison Turcio

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Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

People in this episode

Host

Allison Turcio, Ed.D., is Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College and host of The Application.

Interviewee

Jack Corby

Jack Corby is Vice President of Stevens Strategy, LLC, where he leads operations, business development, and client consulting, with expertise in compensation research, higher education financial models, and fundraising.

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