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The Pulse of Enrollment: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Higher Education - February 2025

February 11, 2025 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (CST)

Description


How can we grow and retain the workforce our region needs? It starts with attracting students to our colleges and universities—and ensuring they stay to build their careers here. 

Join us for The Pulse of Enrollment: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Higher Education, a discussion on the evolving landscape of higher education and its impact on our community’s economic vitality. Discover how shifting enrollment trends shape our community—and how engaging with today’s college students can build a stronger workforce for tomorrow. Discover innovative strategies for attracting students to our region’s institutions—and retaining them as employees who contribute to local industries. 

This event will bring together business leaders, educators and community stakeholders to explore: 

  • The changing needs and expectations of today’s students 
  • New approaches to recruiting, retaining and supporting future talent 
  • How to effectively connect with students now to retain them as employees after graduation 

Whether you're focused on hiring, community growth or student success, this event will provide information to strengthen your business and our region’s economy. 

Let’s build a stronger future—together. 

AGENDA

Welcome and Introduction

  • Shawn Paschke, Xcel Energy

Industry Insights

  • Susan Heegaard, President, Midwestern Higher Education Compact 

Heegard will discuss current trends and future projections for Higher Education enrollment.

Fireside Chat

  • Tim Flakoll, Provost, Tri-College University 
  • Susan Heegaard, President, Midwestern Higher Education Compact 

Community Insights

  • Lisa Karch, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, NDSCS 
  • Seinquis Leinen, Senior Director of Strategic Enrollment, NDSU
  • Jason Trainer, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Strategic Initiatives, MSUM

Speakers will discuss enrollment strategies, similarities and differences between each college/university and how the business community can get involved.

— — Audience Pulse Check — —

Closing Remarks

  • Shannon Full, President and CEO, The Chamber

Pricing

Advance Registration 

$20 members | $30 for not-yet-members

Day of Registration

$30 members | $40 for not-yet-members


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Contact Information

FMWF Chamber of Commerce
Name: Peighten Watson-Morehart
Phone: (701) 365-3429
Email: pwatsonmorehart@fmwfchamber.com
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