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Chance Favors the Prepared Mind: Purposeful Admissions for Stronger Risk Management
Saturday July 12, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Conneticut / Rhode Island
The admissions process is a critical transition from a participant’s desire to come on your program to the reality of participation. Constructing this “on-ramp” with intention is critical to effective risk management. In this session we will: a) Provide a framework within which attendees can visualize their own admissions process, goals, and stakeholders; b) lay groundwork for drafting an admissions mission statement; c) introduce a variety of tools for tone-setting, information gathering, and customized support; and d) trace the link between the admissions process and the effective management of field incidents. This session is appropriate for any organization looking to identify essential admissions process steps and integrate their admissions and risk management systems.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Haffeman

Dave Haffeman

Risk Management Director, Where There Be Dragons
Dave has worked as field staff and an administrator in outdoor and international settings since 2005. Dave began his tenure at Where There Be Dragons in 2015 as a South America semester instructor. Over the years he has gathered valuable knowledge of Dragons programming while holding... Read More →
avatar for Amina Simon

Amina Simon

Admissions Director, Where There Be Dragons
Amina joined Dragons as a traveler in 2013, and  is entering her 5th year as Admissions Director. Amina is dedicated to maintaining a responsive admissions process and increasing access and inclusion in cross-cultural exchange. Amina is fluent in Spanish, highly proficient in Wolof... Read More →
Saturday July 12, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Conneticut / Rhode Island Holiday Inn By the Bay:88 Spring St, Portland, ME 04119
  Program Administration, Breakout Session

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