P.E.O. Recruitment Handbook - Cottey College

Table of ContentsAn Introduction To RecruitmentThe Admission Representative Role & You 4The P.E.O. Structure & Communication 5P.E.O. Organizational Chart 5Chairmen Responsibilities Chart 6Prospective Student Reports 7Applying to Cottey College 7Recruitment Materials 8Your TerritoryYour Admission Representative 9ScholarshipsSTAR Scholarship 10P.E.O. Scholarships 11Travel Funds 11P.E.O. Scholarship Timeline forScholarship Chairmen 12What You Need to KnowAbout Financial Aid 12RecruitmentCottey’s Internal Recruitment Approach 13Admission Stages 13Student Admission Timeline 14P.E.O. Admission Timeline 15Visit Guide 16Recruitment continued2012-2013 Visit Events 16Attending a College Fair 17NACAC Guidelines 17Visiting a High SchoolTeacher or Counselor 18Corresponding with Prospective Students 18Hosting a Student Gathering 19Student FAQs 20P.E.O. & Alumna FAQs 21AlumnaeNotable Alumnae 22How to Utilize OurCottey Alumnae Network 23The Admission Rep VisitAdmission’s Travel 24Helpful KnowledgeDegrees at Cottey 25Cottey Articulation Agreements 26LEO Certification 27The Cottey Advantage 282012 – 2013 Academic Calendar 29Helpful Websites 30Contact Information for EM Office 31Table of Contents3

An Introduction To RecruitmentThe Admission Representative Role & YouThe Cottey Enrollment Management team has 6 admissionstaff members, which includes both the Director and theAssistant Director of Admission, who work with studentsacross the United States and Canada. Each has an assignedrecruitment territory. They work with students from the timethey are added to our inquiry list through the applicationand acceptance process. In a lot of ways they are the voiceof Cottey to these young women. They correspond withprospective students in many ways including phone calls, textmessages, e-mail, Facebook, mailings etc. When a studentcompletes her application for admission, it is reviewed byher admission representative. In addition to working withstudents, the admission staff also work with parents, highschool guidance counselors, teachers and P.E.O. members ineach territory. The two most important things that admissionrepresentatives do are to meet with students one on onewhen arranged through the family, guidance counselor, ora P.E.O., and to implement a campus visit for a prospectivestudent.Your Role as a Volunteer RecruiterCottey needs you! P.E.O. support and recruitment helpis crucial to the success of Cottey College. Almost 81%of students who are referred by a P.E.O. complete theirapplication to Cottey. This compares to 55% of students wholearn about Cottey from other sources. When the studentsare asked who is supporting their Cottey choice, P.E.O.s aresecond only to parents in their decision to attend Cottey. Theenrollment staff needs you talking proudly about Cottey inyour communities.Cottey’s professional admission staff cannot be everywhere.They need your help spreading the word about CotteyCollege. They want to enlist your help as VolunteerRecruiters. Using the term Volunteer Recruiter when talkingwith others will help give you credibility. It explains yourrelationship to Cottey. It will also establish that you arenot an expert. You do not need to be able to answer everyCottey question. You only need to know enough to start aconversation.Things you can be doing:• Host a Student Gathering• Visit a High School Counselor/Teacher/Coach• Represent Cottey at a College Fair• Talk with community members who work with teens- youth pastors, community center staff, Girl ScoutLeaders, exchange student hosts, etc.• Regularly talk about Cottey - people who know youshould know that you own and support Cottey College.Every young woman deserves to knowabout Cottey College. If you don’t shareabout Cottey, who will?4

An Introduction To RecruitmentChairmen ResponsibilitiesSC-Cottey Chair / AC-Area Chair / CC-Chapter Chair / AR-Admission Rep / ARV-AR VisitPurposeS/P/D Chairmen (SC) Area Chairmen (AC) Chapter Chairmen (CC)To bridge the communication gapbetween the College and the CotteyChairmen and assist in overallrecruitment.To promote Cottey College with thechapter chairmen and prospectivestudents within their designatedarea.Report to: Admission Representative (AR) S/P/D Chairmen Area ChairmenDuties • Assist Area Chairmen in planningtraining sessions for ChapterChairmen• Disseminate Inquiry Reports toArea Chairmen• Educate AC and AR regardingstate travel funds and/or annualbus trips• Organize training sessions forall chapter chairmen in yourarea• Disseminate Inquiry Reports(specific to city) to ChapterChairmen• Inform CC regarding s/p/d travelfunds and/or annual bus tripsTo build individual relationshipswith prospective students andtheir families.• Relay student correspondencedirectly with admissionrepresentative• Refer to AC with any questionsor any requests for assistancein recruiting effortsStudents• Submit contact informationto Cottey College for any newprospective student• Disseminate Inquiry Reports to ACASAP upon receipt• Ensure that all prospectivestudents have a sponsoringchapter• Work closely with s/p/dScholarship Chairman to assistin the scholarship applicationprocess• Encourage students to visitcampus• Submit contact informationto Cottey College for any newprospective student• Follow-up with all students listedon area Inquiry List• Host gatherings for prospectivestudents• After any student contact ismade, be sure to follow-upwith the student within a monthto thank her and gauge herinterest in Cottey College – offercontinuous support• Encourage students to visitcampus• Submit contact informationto Cottey College for any newprospective student• Make contact with individualstudents in your city listed onInquiry Lists• Host gatherings for prospectivestudents• After any student contactis made, follow-up with thestudent within a month to thankher and gauge her interestin Cottey College – offercontinuous support• Encourage students to visitcampusHigh SchoolsRequest current recruitmentmaterials from the Office of P.E.O.Relations to be able to offereducated support to Area Chairmenand Chapter Chairmen.• Assist in helping chaptersdetermine which chapters willwork with which high schools• Request current recruitmentmaterials from the Office of P.E.O.Relations to be able to offereducated support to CC• Attend local college fairs• Request current recruitmentmaterials from the Office ofP.E.O. Relations• Build relationships with highschool guidance counselors– keep him/her up-to-date onCottey College• Attend local college fairsAdmissionRepresentativeVisit (ARV)• Communicate with AR todetermine if and when a visit toyour s/p/d will be made• Inform appropriate AC ofimpending ARV• If appropriate, schedule a studentgathering• Must relay all event details andcontact information to AR at least1 month before scheduled visit• Inform appropriate CC ofimpending ARV• Schedule a student gatheringand inform appropriate CC• Follow-up with invitedprospective students toencourage event attendance• Provide SC with the list of invitedand confirmed prospectivestudents to each event, as wellas event details and hostesscontact information• Invite prospective students toscheduled gatherings• Provide AC with the listof invited and confirmedprospective students to eachevent• If a visit to your city willbe made, inform AC of anystrong guidance counselorrelationships and offer topersonally introduce AR tocounselor(s)6

ProspectiveStudent ReportsS/P/D Cottey Chairmen and Scholarship Chairs will be sent a monthlyreport of all the Inquiry Hots and Beyond who are juniors or seniors in highschool. These reports are run individually for each s/p/d and they containvaluable information.S/P/D Chairs: please be sure to send these reports to the other membersof your Cottey Committee.Types of ReportsAn “Inquiry Hot and Beyond Report” will be sent the first Thursday orFriday of every month. This report will include junior and senior studentson our mailing list in these categories from your s/p/d. With this report, youwill also receive a letter from the Director of Admission updating everyoneas to the current activities and events taking place on campus as well asinformation that you may need to help you with your recruiting efforts.*Please note that there is a longer list available to you of ALL inquiries inthe system. That report tended to become very long (over 200 pages insome states) so the admission office cut it down by starting with the InquiryHot status. However, if you would like to receive the longer version, pleaselet Theresa Lee know: (tlee@cottey.edu)We will send an Applicant Report weekly for the remaining weeks in themonth. This report will keep you updated on which students have movedoff the inquiry list and onto the applicant list in the last seven days.Report Information - The inquiry Hot & Applicant Reports containslightly different information. Below describes some of the key pieces ofinformation:• Student Contact Information - Mailing Address, Phone # and E-mail• Student Status - Please refer to the Student Status section fordescriptions of each status.• Entry Term - An entry signifies when she will start at Cottey. On theInquiry report a student’s entry term will indicate if she is a junior or asenior.• Referring Chapter - If a student has been referred by a P .E.O. Chapterthe chapter letters and state will be listed.• First Activity Date - This is the date that each student first startedreceiving information from Cottey College.• First Activity - A student’s first activity indicates how Cottey firstlearned about her. Please know that there are numerous possible firstactivities. Some examples include: P.E.O./Alumnae Referral, CollegeFair and Online Inquiry. Cottey, like nearly all colleges buys names ofprospective students. We also advertise online and in print media withvendors who then pass along leads. Alloy, PCU and College Outlookare examples of sources through which the student may have heardabout Cottey, and the name buy sources include ACT and CBSS.• Student’s High School- This is helpful to see if there is a pocket ofstudents at one high school.Applyingto CotteyCollegeAdmissionRequirementsStudents must have at least a 2.6GPA and a minimum 21 on the ACTor a 970 on the SAT. Students mustbe taking a college prep curriculumat their high school – meaning theywill have 4 years of English, 3 years ofMathematics, 2 years of Science, and2 years of history and government.For the 2011 – 2012 academic year, ouraverage ACT Score was a 23 and ouraverage GPA was a 3.5.Application to CotteyThe following items are the itemsa student must submit to apply toCottey:• Application (paper or online)• Application Fee ($20)• Official Test Scores (ACT or SAT)• Official High School Transcript(showing at least 3 years of highschool coursework)She may also submit the followingsupplemental items:• Personal Statement• Letters of RecommendationApply Online!Students can apply online atwww.cottey.edu/app. They can alsopay their application fee online atwww.cottey.edu/appfee.Students can apply toCottey as early as Aprilof their junior year.For seniors, December 31is the priority applicationdeadline.An Introduction To Recruitment7

An Introduction To Recruitment8RecruitmentMaterialsCottey communicates with students ina variety of ways. Printed materials areone component of our communication.We mail students printed materialsbased on her entry term and status.We do not want students to see allof our materials the very first timeshe learns about Cottey. If she seeseverything in the beginning, then ourmailings will contain repeated materialsand will not look new or fresh.New materials are printed on a fairlyregular basis so please contact the Officeof P.E.O. Relations to confirm you havecurrent materials.Please Note:Outdated publications and homemadepublications are not effectiverecruitment tools. Please throw awayoutdated materials and contact theOffice of P.E.O. Relations to order new:http://community.cottey.edu/materials orcall 1-888-5-COTTEY, option 2.RecruitmentGoalsARIZONA ..........14IOWA ...............8MINNESOTA ........8NEW MEXICO .......3NORTH DAKOTA .....2SOUTH DAKOTA .....6FLORIDA ............7INDIANA ............5KANSAS ...........11MICHIGAN ..........6NEBRASKA .........5OKLAHOMA .........5TEXAS .............23ALABAMA ..........2CALIFORNIA. . . . . . . . 19GEORGIA. . . . . . . . . . . . 1HAWAII .............1N. CAROLINA ........2OREGON ...........12S. CAROLINA ........1TENNESSEE .........3ALASKA ............2COLORADO. . . . . . . . . 15IDAHO ..............5MONTANA ..........7NEVADA ............2OHIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2UTAH ...............3WYOMING ..........2ARKANSAS .........6CONNECTICUT ......3ILLINOIS ............7KENTUCKY ..........2LOUISIANA .........2MISSISSIPPI ........2NEW YORK ..........2PENNSYLVANIA .....3WASHINGTON .....16WEST VIRGINIA .....2WISCONSIN ........5DELAWARE .........1MARYLAND .........3MASSACHUSETTS ..2MISSOURI .........42NE DISTRICT ........3NEW JERSEY ........2VIRGINIA ...........4Washington DC ...1BRITISH COLUMBIA . 1ALBERTA ...........1ONTARIO/QUEBEC ...1MANITOBA/NOW ...1YourAdmission TeamJudi SteegeDirector of AdmissionStates:Arizona, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, NorthDakota, South DakotaCanada and International StudentsContact:jsteege@cottey.edu | 417.448.1440I came to Cottey College as a student in 1960 from Yankton, South Dakota.I graduated from Cottey in 1962 with an Associate in Science degree andtransferred back to the University of South Dakota to complete my studies. I amalso very proud of the fact that I have a daughter, Molly Chaney Radtke, whograduated from here in 1988. I can honestly say that for both of us the friends wemade here are still the best friends that we have in our lives. I lived in Minnesotafor many years, and moved to Nevada, Missouri, in 2002 because I love thiscommunity and have many of my Cottey friends living in the area. I had notintended to work at Cottey, but because of my love for the school and my longstandingrelationship with the P.E.O. Sisterhood, when the opportunity presenteditself I jumped at the chance. I am a Past State P.E.O. President from Minnesota,and have been a member of the Sisterhood for over 51 years. The values of thesisterhood and of the college coexist in perfect harmony, and it is inspirational tobe working with the wonderful young women who attend Cottey as well as thewonderful P.E.O.s from around the country and Canada who support the collegeand its students. I look forward to welcoming all of you to campus. A visit willconvince you that what happens here is not just special, but also life-changing.Seeing is Believing!Angela PhillipsAssistant Director of AdmissionStates:Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan,Indiana, and FloridaContact:aphillips@cottey.edu | 417.448.1442My name is Angela Phillips and I’m from St. Cloud, Minnesota. Iam working on my fourth year in admission at Cottey College. Iam a fourth generation P.E.O., so naturally my mother wanted meto visit Cottey as soon as I was 16 years old. I immediately fell inlove with the college and enrolled as a freshman in 2004. Aftergraduating at Cottey College I moved back to MN and obtainedmy bachelor’s degree in anthropology at St. Cloud StateUniversity. Soon afterwards I moved back to Nevada to workas an admission representative and begin working on mymaster’s degree in education. My favorite part of working inadmission is getting to know my prospective students, theirfamilies, and their supportive P.E.O.s!

Amber FrancisAdmission RepresentativeStates:Alaska, Colorado, Idaho,Montana, Nevada,Ohio, Utah, & WyomingContact:afrancis@cottey.edu | 417.448.1445I am Amber Francis. I grew up not far from Cottey College– I came from a small town called El Dorado Springs,Missouri – only about 20 minutes from campus. I attendedWilliam Woods University and received my bachelor’sdegree in English in December of 2008. Soon afterreceiving my degree, I gravitated back to my hometownto work as an admission representative – it is a dream jobof sorts!! I’m coming up on my two-year anniversary atCottey. The best part of my job is seeing students succeed –and seeing all of the support that surrounds them: family,friends, and their amazing P.E.O.s!Taryn SpranklesAdmissions CommunicationsCoordinatorStates:Oregon, California, Hawaii,Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia,South Carolina, & North CarolinaContact:tsprankles@cottey.edu | 417.448.1441My name is Taryn Sprankles- I am Cottey’s AdmissionCommunications Coordinator. Originally from southernCalifornia, I am a member of Chapter WK in Fallbrook. Igraduated from Cottey in 1993 and have been working atCottey since 1995, after having earned my bachelor’s degreein environmental biology from Oregon State University. Oneof my defining moments at Cottey was being selected as oneof four Cottey students to attend the first EVER “Women inMathematics, Science and Engineering Conference”, heldin Washington, D.C. It was instrumental in developingmy love for travel and my dedication to helpingwomen further their education. My time at Cottey asan employee, P.E.O., and alumna continues to shapewho I am. I look forward to working with you!Your TerritoryMirandaWheatley-KassnerAdmission RepresentativeStates:Missouri, Maine, NewHampshire, Vermont,Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island,Maryland, Delaware, Washington D.C. and Virginia.Contact:mkassner@cottey.edu | 417.448.1443My name is Miranda Wheatley-Kassner. I grew up nearbyin the small town of Rich Hill, Missouri. I’m a thirdgeneration P.E.O. member in Chapter CC, Appleton Cityand a 2009 Cottey graduate. You could say Cottey ranin my family, I had great-great-great aunts who attendedat the turn of the century. However, it wasn’t until after avisit to the summer camp and a glimpse into the leadershipprograms at Cottey that I made my decision. I focusedon journalism while at Cottey and carried that on to theUniversity of Missouri where I graduated with mybachelor of Journalism degree, along with a minor ineconomics in 2011. I started at Cottey in August 2011as an admission representative. One of my favoriteparts about working with prospective students andtheir families is learning about their stories and howthey came to find out about Cottey.StephanieGrgurichAdmission RepresentativeStates:Washington, Arkansas,Louisiana, Mississippi,Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky,West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, &ConnecticutContact:sgrgurich@cottey.edu | 417.448.1444Hi, there! As your state’s admission representative,there are a few things you might like to know about me!I’m originally from Union, Missouri, and I graduatedfrom Cottey in 2003. I transferred to Hood College inMaryland, and graduated in 2005 with my BA in Frenchwith concentrations in German and political science. Iworked in marketing for a year after graduating (gofigure) and ended up in North Carolina, where I workedin admission for a small Baptist college. I’ve been anadmission representative since 2007, and came to work forCottey in 2011. While living in North Carolina, I joinedthe P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter BB, New Bern, in 2010. Ilove working for Cottey, and getting to work with P.E.O. atthe state level is very rewarding.9

Star ScholarshipScholarshipsAt Cottey, we realize we’re not the only project theSisterhood supports through its philanthropy. However,there is an opportunity to combine your efforts and supportnot one, but two, projects at once.The P.E.O. Sisterhood began the STAR Scholarship in2009. Since then, according to the STAR Chair at P.E.O.International, 762 scholarships have been awarded. Of those762 young women only 11 have attended Cottey, that’s only1.4 percent of STAR recipients.“The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is a highly competitive onetime$2,500 scholarship recognizing graduating high schoolsenior women who demonstrate outstanding leadership,academic achievement, extracurricular activities, andcommunity service and who plan to pursue full or part-timepost-secondary education in the United States or Canadabeginning in the fall following their high school graduation”(P.E.O. International).“Cottey College, an independent liberal arts college, educateswomen to be contributing members of a global societythrough a challenging curriculum and a dynamic campusexperience. In our diverse and supportive environment,women develop their potential for personal and professionallives of intellectual engagement and thoughtful action aslearners, leaders, and citizens” (Cottey College).We realize that not all STAR nominees are going to be theright fit for Cottey. However, we encourage you to let thestudent decide for herself. Present her with details about ourleadership programs, encourage her to visit campus, maybeeven visit campus with her! We know that chapters are veryproud of their STAR nominees and their accomplishments.We would like for those students to be introduced to Cotteyfrom the very beginning of the application stage. A studentwho is nominated for STAR is a student we would loveto have at Cottey. The next time you’re thinking aboutnominating a student, bring along some Cottey information.This description is listed on the P.E.O. International websiteas the purpose of the STAR Scholarship. When you comparethis to the mission statement from Cottey, it only makessense that recruiting for STAR and recruiting for Cottey gohand in hand.It’s an opportunity for spreadingnot only financial assistance, but anamazing academic future as well.10

P.E.O.ScholarshipsP.E.O. Scholarships are a major sourceof financial support for our students atCottey. Many students wouldn’t be ableto have the Cottey experience withoutthe generous scholarships given byP.E.O.s all across the country every year.After a student has been accepted, it isthe Scholarship Chair’s responsibility tocontact that student with an applicationfor your s/p/d scholarship. After thedeadline, scholarships are dividedamong students based on each s/p/d’sparticular requirements.Once scholarship amounts aredecided, it is the Scholarship Chair’sresponsibility to send detailedinformation to the Financial Aid Officeas soon as possible. The FinancialAid Office will then distribute awardpackages to our students – it is essentialthat these award packages go outas early as possible so students cancompare award packages from differentschools and make their decision.If any detail of your s/p/d scholarshipchanges, it is very important to send thatinformation to the Financial Aid Officeas quickly as possible. We try to keep anupdated record of all s/p/d scholarshipinformation to better assist our students.Travel FundsMany regions have a Travel Fund available for students to use who are interestedin visiting campus but have limited financial resources. Each s/p/d utilizesthis fund in different ways – allowing students to apply for a travel voucher foran individual visit, loading up a bus or van of students to bring for a visit eventweekend, or by reimbursing P.E.O. s who bring students to campus themselves.EVERY USE of a Travel Fund is a GOOD USE!Fact:80% of students who visited campus last year applied, deposited, and enrolled!Why?It’s simple! When a student gets on campus, she falls in love. She sees theopportunities that are here for her, she has a chance to speak to professors,staff, and current students, and she can visualize herself here – belonging atCottey.So how can you help?Make Travel Vouchers available to students and their families!! Make sure youradmission representative knows about this voucher and how a student canapply for it so she can communicate the process with students from your state.Bring a van or a bus to a visit event weekend! We have two large visit eventsevery year – one in October and one in April (“C” For Yourself! Weekend) thatis PERFECT for bringing students to campus! (Note: Students must be at least16 years old to spend the night on campus). This is a great opportunity to buildrelationships with students from your states, as well as see your Travel Voucherin action! If these dates don’t work for you, check our list of other visit events(see Cottey Visit Event Section), or speak with your admission representative toschedule your own visit day.Reimburse P.E.O.s who bring students to campus! Maybe your s/p/d only hasthree students able to come for a visit event weekend. It’s absolutely worth it tofind a P.E.O. sister who is willing to drive or fly with those students to campus.Your students will have an amazing weekend, and your P.E.O. sister will have achance to bring back new Cottey information!ScholarshipsNote:Any amount given to a student over$49.99 (including Bookstore giftcertificates) MUST be documented as ascholarship.Bottom Line:We need to get each prospective student to visitcampus! This makes Cottey a real, viable option.11

ScholarshipsP.E.O. ScholarshipTimeline forScholarship ChairmenDecember – February(varies depending on state/province/district deadline)• P.E.O. scholarship chairmen send P.E.O.scholarship applications to acceptedstudents.March• As soon as P.E.O. scholarships have beenawarded, the scholarship chairman shouldnotify the Cottey financial aid office atfinancialaid@cottey.edu. The followinginformation is needed:• names of students awardedscholarships• the amount awarded to each student• the scholarship fund name(s) and• where the scholarship funds areheld (state/province/district/P.E.O.Foundation, etc.) if possible.April – July• If there are changes to your scholarshipawards, please notify the financial aid officeat financialaid@cottey.edu.August• Funds for fall semester should be sent to thefinancial aid office. Please note that somefunds are held at the P.E.O. FoundationOffice and they send the money directly toCottey after we confirm the enrollment ofstudents. Funds which are not held at theP.E.O. Foundation Office need to be sent toCottey by the s/p/d. You can send funds forthe entire year or you can send funds foronly the fall semester. If you send funds toCottey and a student does not enroll, themoney will be refunded to you.January• If you only sent funds for the fall semester,it’s now time to send the spring semesterscholarships.Cottey CollegeFinancial Aid Office1000 West Austin Blvd.Nevada, MO 64772417-667-8181financialaid@cottey.eduWhat you need to knowabout Financial AidHere are some important pieces of information that a P.E.O. membershould know as they assist students and families throughout thefinancial aid process.• Students must be accepted for admission at Cottey before theireligibility for financial aid can be determined.• Cottey offers four academic scholarships: the Trustees’,President’s, Founder’s, and Achievement Award. After a studenthas been accepted for admission, their ACT/SAT score and theircumulative high school GPA will be reviewed to determineeligibility. Not all students receive an academic scholarship.• Cottey offers Fine Arts Scholarships in art, dance, music, andtheatre. Accepted students can submit the application by February1 if they wish to apply.• Cottey offers volleyball, basketball, and softball scholarships.Interested students should contact the head coach of the sportthey are interested in.• All students should complete the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 at www.fafsa.gov. (Cottey’s school code for the FAFSA is 002458.) Ourpriority deadline for completing the FAFSA is March 1. The resultof the FAFSA is used to determine the student’s eligibility forneed-based aid.• There is a student employment program at Cottey where studentscan work on campus and earn a monthly paycheck. Jobs areawarded through the financial aid office to need-based studentsas funding allows. There aren’t enough jobs for all students.• The P.E.O. scholarship chairman will provide the P.E.O.scholarship application to the students who are accepted foradmission prior to the state/district/province deadline. Deadlinesrange from the end of January to the middle of March. If astudent is awarded a P.E.O. scholarship, it will become part of thestudent’s financial aid package.• Students should apply for private scholarships through their highschool, local community organizations, businesses, churches,foundations, etc.• Student loans are a form of financial aid. Most students will needto borrow federal student loans in order to help pay for college.Parents can also apply for Federal PLUS Loans to help pay forcollege for their children. The student must complete the FAFSAbefore the college can determine eligibility for these loans.• Most families will be expected to pay for part of the educationalcosts with money from their earnings and/or savings. Never tell astudent that she won’t have any out-of-pocket costs.• If a local P.E.O. chapter awards a scholarship in the amount of $50or more, it needs to be reported to the financial aid office and willbecome part of the student’s financial aid package. If the studentdoes not have unmet need, it may affect other aid awarded to thestudent.12

EnrollmentProspect Management ApproachThere are dozens of ways to approach student recruitment,and Cottey College has recently begun working with aconsultant who has developed a theoretical model forrecruiting students that is predicated on two fundamentalprinciples: prospect management and territory management.The first relates to the way an admission staff developsa pool of prospects and then follows up with those whoare interested, and the second is the recommendedorganizational structure for carrying out this recruitment plan.In prospect management recruitment, the emphasis ison the admission representative as territory managerwith specific goals and objectives for her territory andaccountability for the results. The territory manager, oradmission representative, has the latitude to developstrategies and tactics for her territory in accordance withher understanding of what works in that circumstance. Ifhigh school visits are producing enrolled students then theterritory manager can choose to continue that tactic. If, onthe other hand, hotel interviews and home visits are moreproductive, then that can be the focus of her activities.However, the main tasks are always seeing students inperson and getting them to visit campus!Bottom Line: Recruitment means building relationships withstudents and influencers (i.e. family members, guidancecounselors, friends, coaches, etc.) through personalcommunication, support and encouragement.How can this be done?It’s just as simple as making a new friend!Prospective students, and their influencers, don’t needyou to be an expert about the college selection processor even about Cottey College – all they need from you isencouragement to consider Cottey College as a viableoption for their college career and for you to offer continuedsupport as they travel through the college selection process.The admission officers at the College will work oncultivating your relationships in a way that creates our ownrelationships, while at the same time providing a bondbetween the student and the College itself.If we can build these relationshipstogether, we will be creating thefeeling of the family environmentthat we advertise as a specialcharacteristic of our college.RecruitmentAdmission StagesProspect: A prospect is a student who is in our databaseas a result of a name buy, whether it’s through ACT oranother source. This student receives basic mailings fromus, but has not inquired herself.Inquiry: An ‘Inquiry’ is a student who has inquired aboutCottey. We are interested in her and she is interested inCottey. Inquiries happen in many ways: completing inquirycards, responding to a mailing (see: prospect), requestinginformation via our website, or another college searchsource. P.E.O. and alumna referrals are also inquiries.Inquiry HOT!: ‘Inquiry HOT’ results from a student recordshowing student-initiated activities. For example, if a studentresponds to a mailing, calls or e-mails us. A student mayalso become ‘HOT’ if she has a strong P.E.O. connection or isa legacy. Inquiry HOTs show a greater likelihood of applyingand attending Cottey.Folder Begin: Applications require several pieces tocomplete it besides the application itself. If a student submitstest scores, transcripts or a recommendation, her statusmoves to Folder Begin. Once she submits an application, wewill consider her an applicant.Applicant: Incomplete: A student who is in the processof completing her application. “Applicant: Incomplete”students may be missing one or more items. Once thoseitems are in, she becomes “Applicant: Complete,” and theapplication is ready for review. Our office policy is to reviewthe file as soon as possible to give our admission decision.Applicant: Holding: “Applicant: Holding” is astudent who has completed her application, but we haverequested additional information, e.g., new test scores,recommendation letters, personal statement.Applicant: Committee: When a student does not meetCottey’s minimum admission requirements, her file issubmitted to the Admission Committee for review.Accept: A student who has completed the applicationprocess and has been accepted. She has not notified us ofher decision to attend.Deposit Paid: A student who has paid her housing deposit.Deposited students plan on attending Cottey. Her deposit isrefundable until May 1.13

Student Admission TimelineWhat she’s doing . . .RecruitmentMay / June(Summer before SeniorYear)July / AugustSeptember / OctoberNovember / December• Apply to Cottey!• You can apply online at www.cottey.edu/app• Pay your $20 Application Fee www.cottey.edu/appfeeSubmit:• High School Transcript• Official ACT/SAT Scores• 3 Letters of Recommendation• Personal Statement• Retest – If you didn’t get the score you were expecting on your SAT/ACT, now is the time toschedule another test!• If you’ve already applied and been accepted, DEPOSIT! Your $100 Tuition Depositguarantees your spot in the upcoming fall class and gives you priority on housing.• VISIT OPPORTUNITY: October holds our annual fall event, “C” For Yourself! Register onlineat www.cottey.edu• Begin filling out scholarship applications.• PRIORITY DEADLINE: December 31! By completing your application on time, you’ll ensureyou don’t miss out on any scholarship opportunities from Cottey.• After your fall semester, send us your new transcripts, as well as any new test scores.• Make connections with the P.E.O. Chapter who will sponsor you for your state’s scholarship.Contact your Admission Representative if you need more details.January Complete the FAFSA and send results to Cottey: code 002458February / MarchAprilMay / June / July• February 1 is the deadline for Cottey’s Fine Arts Scholarships!• P.E.O. Scholarship deadlines vary by s/p/d. Ensure you are communicating with yourAdmission Rep and P.E.O.s who are helping you through the process.• Deposits and housing paperwork are still being accepted. GET THEM IN EARLY!! Remember,early deposit = housing priority!• Health Forms are coming out to Deposited Students. Be sure you submit these ASAP for asmooth transition into Orientation this fall.• REPLY to your Financial Aid Award Letter!!• VISIT OPPORTUNITY: Just can’t get enough? Visit again in April for our “C” For Yourself!event.• Submit your final high school transcripts ASAP.• Housing Assignments are out in July!!• VISIT OPPORTUNITY: Summer Preview Day – talk to your Admission Rep for details. You’llget to see your room before anyone else!AugustORIENTATION!!!You’ll move in, register for classes, and get everything lined up to begin your life at CotteyCollege!Visiting campus is the number 1 priority!Students must be at least 16 years old to spend thenight on campus. Students should visit EARLY and OFTEN!14

P.E.O. Admission Timeline:How you can help her!August - December(Fall of her Junior Year)December - AprilMay / June(Summer before Senior Year)July / AugustSeptember / OctoberNovember / December• Encourage her to visit campus• Begin prepping her for submitting the application (have her work on recommendationletters and ACT/SAT testing)• Encourage her to visit campus• Encourage her to apply for admission online• Encourage her to visit campus again during her senior yearRemind her to submit:• High School Transcript• Official ACT/SAT Scores• Letters of Recommendation (offer to write one for her)• Personal Statement• Encourage her to retest if she didn’t get the scores she wanted on the ACT/SAT• If she’s already applied and been accepted, encourage her to commit to Cottey bysubmitting the advance-tuition deposit• VISIT OPPORTUNITY: October “C” for Yourself! Weekend• PRIORITY DEADLINE: December 31! Remind her of the deadline if she hasn’t yet applied• Remind her to send us her new transcripts and test scores• Contact your s/p/d Scholarship Chairman to ensure that your accepted student is onthe list to receive state scholarship applicationRecruitmentJanuary Remind her to complete the FAFSA and send results to Cottey: code 002458February / MarchAprilMay / June / July• Remind her that February 1 is the deadline for Cottey’s Fine Arts Scholarships!• Remind her of your s/p/d scholarship deadline – be sure to have your chapter’s recommendationletter ready, if needed• Deposits and housing paperwork are still being accepted – encourage her to submitboth items if she hasn’t already• Ask your student if she was awarded a P.E.O. scholarship – congratulate her if shedid!• VISIT OPPORTUNITY: April “C” For Yourself! Weekend• Consider hosting a “Going to Cottey” farewell shower for her – it doesn’t have to beanything fancy, but can be a great opportunity for her (and her family) to meet therest of your chapter!• VISIT OPPORTUNITY: Summer Preview DayAugustORIENTATION! Ask for her housing assignment so you can mail her a “Welcome to Cottey”card so she has something waiting in her mailbox when she moves in!This is a very detailed list of ways in which you can support a prospective student– any support and encouragement you can offer will help, so don’t get boggeddown trying do it all – just have fun and make a new friend!15

Hosting a Student GatheringOne of the most effective recruitment methods undertakenby P.E.O. members and alumnae is the prospective studentgathering. The purpose of this event is to introduce CotteyCollege to students in a comfortable, informal setting. Thereare many considerations when planning an event, so here are afew tips to help you plan a successful student gathering.1. When scheduling an event, be aware of other communityhappenings that may compete with your event – especiallyschool events. Consider a pizza party directly after school,or even during the lunch period.2. Strive to find a “neutral” location. While some studentsmay feel comfortable coming to a home or church, a moreneutral location is better. Consider a community center,local library, restaurant, or coffee shop.3. Remember your audience!! A pizza party, ice cream party,or just chips and dips after school is appropriate.4. Invite students from the inquiry list you receive from theEM Office.5. Invite young women from your community – look formembers of your church, volunteer organizations,neighborhood, and local schools.6. If you invite other P.E.O.s, require that they bring at leastone student with them.7. Invite local guidance counselors and teachers with whomyou have built a relationship. Ask them to bring a studentwho may be a great fit for Cottey.9. Prepare and send invitations with RSVPs to all studentson your list about a month in advance. One week aftersending the invitations, follow up with a phone call toencourage attendance.10. Order materials from the Office of P.E.O. Relations at leasta month in advance.11. Educate yourself!! Explore the website and publications.Contact your Admission Representative to ask questions!12. Invite a local alumna to speak. Parents of alumnae are alsogreat resources!13. Provide nametags and have all prospective studentscomplete an inquiry card.14. Return the evaluation form and any prospective studentnames to the College within 24 hours of your event. Cotteywill follow up with the students!15. Follow up with the students and encourage them to takethe next step to attend Cottey College by completing anapplication. (Students must have completed their junioryear in order to apply).16. Send a note to any teachers or counselors that you met.It is important to remember that Cottey College does not expectall P.E.O.s to be Cottey experts! If you are asked a questionthat you don’t know the answer to, please admit that you don’tknow. You can then refer the student to Cottey – it’s a greatreason for us to follow up with the student after your event!Recruitment8. Remember the students at this gathering can be as youngas middle school – not all of the students have to becoming to Cottey next fall.The full document about Hosting a Student Gathering can befound at: http://www.cottey.edu/peo/recruit-students19

RecruitmentStudent FAQsWhere is Cottey College located? Cottey is nestled inNevada, Missouri, about 100 miles south of Kansas City and60 miles north of Joplin.What type of college is Cottey? Cottey is a private,independent liberal arts and sciences college offeringassociate and select bachelor of art degrees.Does Cottey offer bachelor degrees? Cottey does!! We nowoffer four BA degrees – English, Environmental Science,International Relations & Business, and Psychology.What do I need to be accepted to Cottey? Prospectivestudents need at least a 2.6 GPA, a minimum combinedscore of 970 on the SAT, or a minimum composite score of21 on the ACT.• The average GPA is 3.5. The average SAT score is 1100,and the average ACT score is 23.• Transfer Students must have at least 12 credits with a2.0 GPA. We will not need their high school information,just official college transcripts.When is the application deadline? There is no applicationdeadline. However, in order to meet scholarship deadlinesand to be considered for all available financial aid, it is veryimportant that students complete their applications byDecember 31 of their senior year.When will I be notified of an admission decision? Once theapplication process is complete, the applicant can expect adecision within two weeks.How much will it cost me to attend Cottey? For the 2012-2013 school year, our total cost is $25,400. After financial aid,our average out of pocket cost is about $5,000. The cost issubject to change each year. Please remember Cottey is notfree.Are there Academic Scholarships available? Yes! Studentswill be automatically considered for merit scholarshipsupon application. These scholarships are based on theirGPA and ACT or SAT scores. Need-based financial aid isoffered – students must complete the FAFSA in order to beeligible to receive it. Academic scholarships are availableon a competitive basis. Students should complete theirapplication by December 31 in order to receive informationregarding these scholarships.What percentage of students receive financial aid? Over98% of all Cottey students receive some form of financialaid. Financial aid can be in the form of loans, scholarships,grants, and work study jobs.What intercollegiate athletics are available? Cottey offersintercollegiate basketball, volleyball, and softball. Cotteyalso offers an active intramural sports program. There is anindoor heated swimming pool and a well equipped weightroom available to all students.What majors does Cottey offer? Besides our bachelorprograms, Cottey’s liberal arts and science curriculumprepares students to major in hundreds of programs. Wehave many program plans for students to follow. Even if astudent’s area of interest is not listed below, we may have afield of study in that area:• Fine Arts – Art, Dance, Drama, Music, and Speech• Humanities – English, Foreign Languages, Journalism,Philosophy, and Religion• Social Science – Business, Economics, ComputerScience, History, Physical Education, Political Science,Psychology, and Sociology• Science and Mathematics – Astronomy, Biology,Chemistry, Mathematics, and PhysicsWhere do students come from? Cottey is unique! Ourstudent body typically represents 43 states and 21 countries.How many students attend Cottey? Approximately 350students reside on campus. Our students get to experiencea 10 to 1 student to teacher ratio, small class size, and handson learning!What is there to do on campus? Cottey has over 40 clubsand organizations on campus. Students are encouraged toparticipate in the areas of their interest and to volunteer inthe surrounding community. The leadership opportunitiesare tremendous for students because of the variety oforganizations. Students have the chance to lead thesegroups, unlike their peers at four-year institutions that mustwait until their junior and senior years. Special on-campusperformances featuring nationally and regionally recognizedperformers in the arts, as well as off campus visits tovarious museums, social, and cultural events are scheduledthroughout the year.What are the residence halls like? Cottey offers apartmentstylesuites in three residence halls. The suites includesingle, double, and triple bedrooms, a common living area,bathroom, and kitchenette equipped with a microwave ovenand refrigerator. Computer suites in the residence halls,along with wireless Internet, ensure computer access for allstudents. Each student is given a personal e-mail addressupon arrival.Are you allowed to have cars on campus? Yes. All studentsare allowed to have cars on campus. Cottey does not chargefor parking permits.Does Cottey have a career counseling center? Cottey offersboth transfer counseling and career advising. Students areencouraged to visit the career and counseling center as soonas they arrive on campus.What is Nevada, Missouri, like? Nevada is a small, ruraltown in the Midwest. The population is close to 9,000 andoffers restaurants, a movie theater, and shopping.20

P.E.O. & ALUMNA FAQsWho is a Cottey Girl?A Cottey Girl does not fit one particular mold or archetype. Sheis from any socio-economic background, any academic profile,and any culture. In other words, there is not just one ‘type’ ofgirl here at Cottey. We highly encourage you to let the youngwoman decide if Cottey is right for her.That being said, what are you looking for in a student?Students that do well at Cottey are often natural born leaders– you’ll find they are involved in their community and schools,volunteering and participating in sports or organizations.They excel easily in school, have support from their familyand friends, and have a positive outlook on life. They areadventurous, willing to try something new, and always smiling.Our students are easy to spot – there’s a sparkle in their eye!If my student doesn’t meet the admission requirements,what happens?If an applicant does not meet all of our admissionrequirements, we prepare the application file for committee.We will most likely ask the student to supply additionalmaterials, such as two recommendations from a counselor,teacher, mentor or employer, and a personal statement fromthe student. The Admissions Committee then meets to makethe admission decision.What do I need to know about the InternationalExperience?Since 2000, Cottey has been sending its second-year students,grades permitting, to a European city during the first week ofspring break. Past locations include London, Paris, Madrid,Barcelona, Rome and Florence. Cottey pays for the ticket andlodgings during the week. The student is responsible for hermeals and excursions. Each student is required to attend atleast two faculty-led educational modules during the week,which require classroom learning before-hand.How do campus visits for prospective students work?Campus visits are coordinated through the Office of EnrollmentManagement. Jeane Fahle schedules the activities for theindividual visits. Depending on the length of the intended visit,the student may stay overnight (at age 16 or older) in the suites,attend classes, meet with professors, take a campus tour, eat inRaney, and attend campus performances. The student also hasan interview with her admission representative and financialaid. Cottey also hosts larger visits throughout the year, like “C”for Yourself! Weekend.When I talk to parents, what can I say about studentservices?Cottey offers many conveniences on campus. Our health centerhas a medical professional on campus frequently for basichealth check ups. We offer counseling services, peer listening,ministry, etc. We have a service center on campus wherestudents can post mail and send packages. Our Business Officecan cash a check with a Cottey ID. We offer shuttles to Wal-Marton the weekend. We have an Academic Assistance Center thatcan assist students with tutoring, the transfer college search,internships and resume help.How can students get back and forth to the airport?The College offers a bus back and forth from KansasCity International at the beginning and end of each term,Thanksgiving, and spring break. Students must sign up for theshuttle in the Campus Activities Office. Spaces fill up fast.What can I do to help in the admissions process?Whereas the student’s admission representative keeps herup-to-date as to the progress of her application, you certainlycan encourage the student during the process. Offer yourencouragement and assistance as she’s preparing to take theACT or SAT. Showing your support at this time shows her thatCottey is special.Will the Admissions Office update me on my student’sprogress?Cottey sends out reports to the State Cottey Committee Chairon a regular basis, and the student’s application progress islisted there. If you have specific questions as to a student thatyou’re working with, contact her admission representative. Wemay or may not be able to share information, depending on thenature of the question.What do I need to know about Financial Aid?98% of our students receive some form of financial aid.Cottey offers competitive academic scholarships (basedoff of GPA and test scores) as well as competitive fine artsscholarships, athletic scholarships, and institutional grants.Each state also offers some form of a scholarship for studentsattending Cottey. In 2011, the average aid package was around$17,000. While this includes scholarships and loans, it alsodemonstrates that Cottey is competitive financially with otherprivate and public colleges.What is a Legacy scholarship and what does thestudent need to qualify?Legacy scholarships are for sisters, daughters, granddaughters,nieces, and cousins of alumnae in the amount of $500. As longas she indicates it on her application, she is eligible, as long asfunds are available.So, Cottey’s a four-year college now, right?Yes and no. Cottey has select four-year programs. This puts usin an interesting position. When describing Cottey, please saywe are a private, independent liberal arts and sciences collegeoffering associate and select four-year degrees.How can I get involved in recruitment?Cottey has several resources available to you. Our Office ofAlumnae Relations has a list of alumnae in your area. Volunteerto host an alumnae gathering! Volunteer to host an awarenessevent! Our office of P.E.O. Relations has recruitment materialsavailable to your P.E.O. Chapter. You can attend college fairs,visit high school counselors, and most importantly, you canapproach a high school student about Cottey. It is as simpleas asking what her plans are for college, and letting her knowabout Cottey.Recruitment21

Notable AlumnaeAlumnaeCottey College’s liberal arts education prepares womento become lifelong learners, leaders, and citizens. Thiseducation lays the groundwork for a variety of professions,such as teachers, professors, politicians, entrepreneurs,journalists, doctors, non-profit organizers, rocket scientists,lawyers, photographers, fashion designers, human rightsactivists, coaches, friends, and even Sisters! Here are just afew examples of careers pursued by our alumnae:• Caitlyn Nichols – 2010 – Studying Stage Managementat Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama• Vesi Hristova – 2009 – Clinical Research Coordinator,Massachusetts General Hospital• Volha Charnysh – 2007 – Ph.D. candidate in governmentat Harvard UniversityKay Anderson – 1987EntrepreneurKay Anderson ‘87 has a passion forleadership development and coachingthat has led to the development of hercompany, The Human Side, whichprovides leadership development toorganizations and individuals.Katie Miller – 2007CBS News Desk AssociateKatie Miller, an Oregon-native, graduatedfrom Cottey College in 2007. Katiegot her broadcasting start at KNEM/KNMO Radio in Nevada, Missouri, whilea student at Cottey College. She hasworked her way to a job on the NationalDesk for the CBS Evening News andis currently pursuing opportunities tomove-up in the company as a producer. There she hascontributed to award-winning daily coverage of worldevents, and played a crucial roll on the desk during coverageof several breaking news events.Jamie Eslinger – 1994Author / MotivationalSpeaker / Health CoachJamie Eslinger ‘94 is the author andcreator of The Promise 365, as wellas a motivational speaker and healthcoach. Eslinger also works for a lifecoaching company called Women onFire, as the director of marketing andcommunications. Prior to working withWomen on Fire, Ms. Eslinger was Director of Marketing forinternational and national chains, including Baskin-Robbinsand Bertucci’s.• Barbora Batakova – 2006 – Communication DesignConsultant at Mediators Beyond Borders• Lacy Rourke – 2005 – National Coordinator at NationalLeague of American POW / MIA Families• Megan Lang – 2004 – Food Scientist at Frito-Lay• Brianne Fulton – 1999 – Assistant Professor of Art atCottey College• Erica Rounsefell – 1997 – American Diplomat posted asan Education Officer• Stacy Kerr Wooters – 1997 – Assistant Vice Presidentfor Communications at Georgetown• Zhena Muzyka – 1995 – Founder and Owner of Zhena’sGypsy Tea Company• Nicole Facciuto – 1995 – Designer, Featured on HGTV,CBS, A&E, and Food Network• Midge Boomgarden McClosky – 1991 – ExecutiveDirector at Shawnee Playhouse• Heather Hulbert – 1991 – Executive Pastry Chef atCherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta Georgia.Successful contestant on the Bravo channel TV Show:Top Chef: Just Desserts• Nicole Vap – 1989 – Executive Producer for 9NewsInvestigative Unit in Colorado• Nancy Bogart – 1988 – Owner and C.E.O. of JordanEssentials• Belinda Hargrove – 1981 – Co-Owner and Co-Founderof TransSolutions Consulting Firm focused on efficiencyand capacity of transportation facilities.• Lois Berg-Craig – 1975 – Former Vice President ofHuman Resources at The Weather Channel• Carol Littleton – 1962 – Academy Award nominated filmeditor, Emmy recipient for Tuesdays with Morrie• Francine Irving Neff – 1946 – United States Treasurerfrom July 1974 – September 197722

How to Utilize The Cottey NetworkOur Alumnae group is a great source of support andinformation for prospective students. We understand thatyou may not be aware of many, or any, alumnae in yourarea, so the Office of Alumnae Relations has created a wayfor you to ask for support for events and gatherings in yourarea.In order to contact an individual alumna for purposes ofparticipation in a college fair or student gathering, pleasecomplete the P.E.O. Alumnae Contact Request Formlocated at http://community.cottey.edu/contact. To contactalumnae for possible P.E.O. membership recruitment, pleasecomplete the P.E.O. Alumnae Contact Request Form locatedat http://community.cottey.edu/membership.We would suggest that you fill out the form at least onemonth in advance of your event to give the Alums enoughnotice for your event schedule.Contact the Office of Alumna Relations for help:Courtney Majors - Coordinator of Alumnae Relationsalumnae@cottey.edu417.667.8181 x 2161Delene Fulton – Secretary for P.E.O. & Alumnae Relationsalumnae@cottey.edu417.667.8181 x 2122AlumnaeAn e-mail will then be sent to the alumnae group, specifiedby the P.E.O., informing them of the purpose of the P.E.O.contact. The P.E.O.’s contact information will be providedin the e-mail for interested alumnae to respond. Two weeksadvance notice must be given to the Alumnae Office for suchrequests.23

The Admission Rep VisitAdmission TravelWe know that students who visit campus are much morelikely to enroll than students who do not visit. The shift inour recruitment strategy this year will involve less travel toareas where we do not have specific appointments set formeeting students. Instead, we will place more emphasis onfollow up with students earlier and encouraging studentswho are interested in Cottey to visit. Much of our prospectmanagement can be carried out more efficiently fromcampus, especially if we can grow our campus visit numberswith your help.This change in our approach makes your part in therecruitment of students even more important for us. We willtravel less to areas where we do not see students in returnfor spending more time following up with students who arereferred to us by you, and students who have contacted usdirectly to tell us of their interest.This shift in strategy also means the admission staff canprovide the best possible campus visit experience forthose students who are interested enough to visit, andwe will make time for travel to regions where we canschedule a personal connection with a student. A face-tofaceconversation is almost essential to making the casefor Cottey. Some of these personal interviews can bedone off campus, but the majority will be on campus sothere are opportunities to meet with faculty and see ourclassrooms and residence halls. Cottey is a very distinctiveplace that one has to visit and discuss with a counselor tofully understand and appreciate. This meeting will help thestudent determine if the benefits of Cottey are for her.You can continue to help us by referring students to us, asyou have in the past, and talking with students about theCottey experience. We know there are specific areas wherethere are groups of students who want to meet us, and wewill plan our travel to be there. And, we will travel to regionswhere we can arrange off-campus interviews with studentsand their parents. If we have students who have contactedCottey directly, we would like your assistance in helping usfollow up with them and being a local resource for families.The bottom line is that we need your assistance to continuebuilding relationships with students and families, and yourinvolvement is just as important as ever!Suzanne Liberty, Ph.D.Director, Student RecruitmentGDA Integrated Serviceswww.gdais.com24

Degrees at CotteyWhat’s the Cottey Advantage? It’s your first two years ofcollege packed with the campus life experiences of fourand the academic credentials that will get you into theuniversity of your choice to finish your bachelor’s degree.Or it’s the unique, newly accredited four-year bachelordegree programs with interdisciplinary courses in women’sleadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. Inboth the associate and bachelor degree programs, you’rein a place where you feel comfortable participating in classand out; where you want to, and do, push the limits of yourknowledge; and where you see your confidence expand,your skills grow, and your leadership abilities take onentirely new dimensions.Cottey offers two-year, associate degree options. Thesedegree programs are carefully designed to facilitate transferto a four-year college or university if you want to complete amajor in an area other than English, Environmental Studies,Psychology, or International Relations and Business.Cottey offers the following degrees:Associate Degrees:• Associate in Arts• Associate in Science• Associate in Fine Arts• Associate in Arts – MusicBachelor of Art Degrees:• BA in English• BA in Environmental Studies• BA in International Relations & Business• BA in PsychologyStudents can complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in four years.Graduates of our BA program are well prepared to enter theworld of work and for advanced study in graduate or lawschool. Brief descriptions of the BA programs are listed below.EnglishStudents may pursue a traditional English major track,OR one that emphasizes women writers. This programoffers a unique educational experience by combining atraditional English major with a women’s studies emphasis,encourages study and research, and grounds studentsfirmly in key skills highly valued in the world today: readingdeeply, thinking critically, and writing effectively. Studentslearn to be contributing members of a global society anddevelop their personal and professional lives of intellectualengagement and thoughtful action as learners, leaders, andcitizens.Environmental StudiesThis program addresses the need for leaders and doers inthe next generation of graduates, with a focus on developingsustainable societies. The program includes the toolsrequired for individuals to enhance the social (cultural),constructed (technological), human (intellectual), and natural(environmental) capital upon which societies depend, so thatfuture generations might encounter circumstances betterthan those today.International Relations & BusinessRecognizing the interrelatedness of our world, bothpolitically and economically, this program provides learningopportunities for students in rural and metropolitan areasin the United States and internationally. A study abroadexperience is an important component of this programwith students actively engaged in identifying the multipledemands of their professional endeavors for effective,compassionate, and ethical leadership in our globalmarketplace. Students may pursue a track in internationalrelations or international business.PsychologyPsychology is the scientific study of behavior and mentalprocesses. As a psychology major at Cottey, yourchances to gain real world learning experiences throughinternships, undergraduate research, and service learningare almost boundless. A successful internship or servicelearningexperience provides students with an opportunityto apply their classroom learning within the community, tothe workplace or in partnership with an organization. Withthe assistance of faculty and the experiential learningcoordinator, psychology majors can find a variety ofinternship or service-learning experiences. Under thesupervision of faculty, students can pursue academic crediton a topic or project that is related to, but beyond thescope of, regular course offerings. For example, studentsmay enroll in Opportunities in Undergraduate Research toconduct a research project and present it at a conference.Helpful KnowledgeExplore these options in depth on our website:http://www.cottey.edu/future-students/academicprograms25

Articulation AgreementsHelpful KnowledgeAlaskaArkansasCaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIdahoAlaska Pacific UniversityUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleMills CollegeScripps CollegeTrinity University WashingtonFlorida Institute of TechnologyAgnes Scott CollegeSavannah College of Art & DesignBoise State UniversityMontanaNebraskaNew YorkNorth CarolinaUniversity of Montana, MissoulaCollege of Saint MaryHastings CollegeCanisius CollegeCollege of New RochelleManhattan Institute of ManagementRussell Sage CollegeWells CollegeMeredith CollegePeace CollegeSalem CollegeIndianaSaint Mary’s College, Notre DameSaint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeUniversity of EvansvillePennsylvaniaChatham CollegeSeton Hill UniversityWilson CollegeIowaKansasMaineMarylandMassachusettsMissouriGrinnell CollegeIowa Wesleyan CollegeBaker UniversityNewman UniversityPittsburg State UniversityUniversity of KansasCollege of the AtlanticHood CollegeMount Holyoke CollegeNichols CollegeSmith CollegeCentral Methodist UniversityColumbia CollegeCox CollegeMissouri Southern State UniversityMissouri State UniversityMissouri University of Science andTechnologyMissouri Valley CollegeStephens CollegeSouthwest Baptist UniversityTruman State UniversityUniversity of Missouri, ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri – Kansas CityUniversity of Missouri – Kansas City Schoolof PharmacyWestminster CollegeWilliam Jewell CollegeWilliam Woods UniversitySouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTexasVirginiaWashingtonInternationalConverse CollegeBlack Hills State UniversityDakota State UniversityNorthern State UniversitySouth Dakota School of Mines & TechnologySouth Dakota State UniversityUniversity of South DakotaTexas Wesleyan UniversityHollins UniversityRandolph CollegeSweet Briar CollegeWhitworth CollegeAmerican University of ParisAmerican University of RomeRichmond – The American InternationalUniversity in LondonUniversity of the West Indies, Mona Campusin JamaicaThis list is periodically updated. Check this link for updatesand details regarding our Transfer & Career Center:http://www.cottey.edu/future-students/transfer-and-career26

LEO CertificationOne of the many ways we strive to carry out our missionstatement is through the leadership programs available oncampus. Our two year leadership certification process iscompleted through the Leadership Experience Opportunityor LEO program. The certification process is divided into foursections, each a semester long. Volunteering, internships,enrichment events and leadership and diversity workshopsare all a part of the program. Students who complete allfour levels are given the option of completing a communityservice project under the direction of our president, Dr.Rogers. Past projects include a walk/run for breast cancerand a Dove Real Beauty Workshop with local middle schoolstudents.The LEO Program will enable her to• Identify and develop her unique leadership style• Connect with women leaders• Embrace diversity• Practice leadership skills that are transferable to herpersonal life, community service and future careers/professions.LEO RequirementsLevel IThis level focuses on getting students involved on campusand creating a sense of accomplishment by requiringvolunteer time in the local community.Level IIThis level focuses on getting students in leadership andservice roles by requiring that they perform active serviceon a committee or athletic team or that they hold office ofan organization for a full semester. It also focuses on honingleadership skills by requiring that they take the course“Complete Leadership Development” and receive at least a“B”.Level IIIThis level continues to encourage our students to leadby requiring that they hold a major leadership position inan organization on campus for at least one full semester.It furthers their career orientation by requiring that theycomplete an internship or job shadow of someone in theirchosen profession.Level IVThis final level wraps up the program. It encouragesstudents to present to large audiences and to create andrefine a one-page leadership resume.Presidential ProjectGraduation from the program requires that studentscomplete this final objective. Students are required to planand complete a community service project.The LEO Program is explained more fully online at:http://www.cottey.edu/future-students/academicprograms/leadership-developmentHelpful Knowledge27

The Cottey AdvantageHelpful Knowledge28What is the Cottey Advantage? It’s attending a college withan environment centered on you. At Cottey, you can achievein two years what most students can’t access until theirthird or fourth. It’s leadership opportunities and a globalworld view. It’s a close-knit community that is supportiveand encouraging. It’s stepping out of your comfort zone andembracing new experiences. It’s an all-women’s college.What is so special about all-women’s education? Lots ofthings! When you remove the question of gender, theenvironment transforms. It’s at Cottey where you canparticipate more fully, you can get involved in your studentgovernment, lead a club or organization, get to work withPhDs as a freshman, assist in research, learn piano or scuba,take an art class, and expand your boundaries. Graduatesof women’s colleges are more successful in their careers.They’re happier. They earn more. They, by a large margin,continue their education past their bachelor’s degree. Cotteygraduates are leaders. Cottey graduates are learners. Cotteygraduates are more prepared for life. Now that Cottey alsooffers select four-year programs, our students can takeadvantage of that for even longer!How does all of this happen?All WomenIn an all-women educational environment, you find thatcompetition becomes collaboration, and where you once mighthave followed, now you lead. Cottey is all-women because webelieve that all-women’s education results in better learning,higher self-esteem, and higher confidence.LeadershipCottey has a culture of leadership. With over 40 organizationson campus, each with five leadership positions, it’s possible tohone those skills early on. It’s possible to be president of thestudent government, organize an event, raise awareness fora cause even earlier than at other, larger schools. We offer aleadership certification program, LEO, that helps you find thatinner leader. The advantages of this go beyond the classroomand campus. You’ll use these skills for the rest of your life.Global ViewWith students from all over the country and all over the world,Cottey’s campus is a melting pot of global perspective. Youwill find a richer environment in your suite, your classroomand across campus. In addition, we bring performancesfrom across the country and world to Cottey. You’ll have theopportunity to experience more here. We bring the world toCottey … and we bring Cottey to the world. Our second-yearstudents travel to a European city (check out our InternationalExperience!) and our juniors and seniors have the opportunityto study abroad.Suite LifeAt Cottey the ‘Suite Life’ is more than just a play-on-words. It’sa living environment that encourages you to make new friendsand experience more than just academics. You have more thanjust a dorm room. Living in our suites turns residential life intohome life. Your suite comes equipped with a kitchen and livingroom, a large bathroom, and you’ll get to share it with 10 to 12women who will be there for you like sisters.CommunityIf college was just going to class and then coming home, it’dbe a lot like high school, right? Inside the classroom, we arerigorous, but outside of the classroom, we are vibrant. AtCottey, we have a culture rich with traditions. You may findyourself trying new things by getting involved in differentcampus activities. At Cottey, you have the environment whereit is not only safe to step out of your box, but it is encouraged!It is in these things that we are unique.The advantage of coming to Cottey can’t be described inhandful of words, but we are more than a classroom, morethan campus life. It’s our students, and our faculty and staffthat add to that Cottey advantage. It’s the relationships thatyou build, the skills you develop and the personal growth thathappens that make Cottey exceptional.Explore the Cottey Advantage online athttp://www.cottey.edu/future-students/the-cotteyadvantage

2012 – 2013Academic CalendarAugust 2425 – 282627 – 2829September 520 – 21October 5-71516-1919-2127November 8 – 921 – 2326December 1417 – 2020January 121417 – 1821Residence Halls Open for New Students OnlyOrientationResidence Halls Open for Returning StudentsAdvising; RegistrationClasses BeginDeadline for Adding / Dropping ClassesShow Me Cottey!Family WeekendMid Semester Break – No ClassesMid-Semester Exam Week“C’ For Yourself! WeekendP.E.O. Visit Day!Show Me Cottey!Thanksgiving BreakClasses ResumeLast Day of ClassesFinal ExaminationsSemester Break Begins, Residence Halls CloseResidence Halls Open, Orientation for New StudentsClass Changes, Registration for New Students, Classes BeginShow Me Cottey!Deadline for Adding / Dropping ClassesFebruary 22 – 24 Celebration of Achievement – By Invitation ONLYMarch 4 – 892325April 5 – 71719 - 21May 1013 – 1617171718181919Mid-Semester Exam WeekSpring Break Begins, Residence Halls CloseResidence Halls OpenClasses ResumeFounder’s WeekendAssessment Testing Day“C” For Yourself Weekend!Last Day of ClassesFinal ExaminationsWriting Awards Ceremony, 10 a.m.Yellow and White Dinner, 5:30 p.m.Baccalaureate Service, 7:30 p.m.Honors and Awards Convocation, 10 a.m.Capping, 7 p.m.Commencement, 10 a.m.Residence Halls CloseHelpful Knowledge29

Helpful KnowledgeHelpful WebsitesP.E.O. Resources on Cottey’s websitehttp://www.cottey.edu/peo/recruit-studentsThis is the hub of information for you. Tips and tricks to helpyou recruit can be found throughout this website, as well asimportant contact information and order forms.The Free Application for FederalStudent Aidwww.fafsa.ed.govThe FAFSA is an important tool in financial aid. While manyfamilies feel that they may not qualify, it is helpful to ourFinancial Aid office that it gets filled out. With 98% of ourstudent body receiving some form of aid, it’s helpful for usto get a better picture of the situation. We want to give thebest aid package available and this is possible through theFAFSA.Cottey College Applicationwww.cottey.edu/appEncourage your prospective students to take the next stepand apply online!Cottey College Application Feewww.cottey.edu/appfeePay the $20 application fee online!Cottey College Deposit Feewww.cottey.edu/depositThe $100 Tuition Deposit Fee secures a student’s spot forthe upcoming fall semester and gives housing priority.Encourage your prospective students to deposit as soon asthey make their final decision. Deposits are refundable untilMay 1.Cottey College Virtual Tourhttp://www.cottey.edu/future-students/virtual-tourHaven’t visited campus yet? Check it out online!!Athletic Inquiryhttp://www.cottey.edu/forms/athlete.aspxGot a student interested in playing sports for Cottey College?Have them fill out this form – it is sent directly to the coachesand is a great way to get noticed.30

EnrollmentManagementContactInformationOffice Phone Number:417.667.8181Helpful KnowledgeOffice Email:enrollmgt@cottey.eduJudi Steege – Director of Admissionjsteege@cottey.edu 417.448.1440Arizona, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, South Dakota,North Dakota, Canada & International StudentsSherry Pennington – Director of Financial Aidspennington@cottey.edu 417.667.8181 x2192State Scholarship Information & UpdatesAngela Phillips – Assistant Director of AdmissionAphillips@cottey.edu 417.448.1442Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan,Nebraska, Oklahoma, & TexasTaryn Sprankles – Admissions Communication Coordinatortsprankles@cottey.edu 417.448.1441Alabama, California, Georgia, North Carolina,Oregon, South Carolina, & TennesseeAmber Francis – Admission Representativeafrancis@cottey.edu 417.448.1445Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana,Nevada, Ohio, Utah, & WyomingMiranda Kassner – Admission Representativemkassner@cottey.edu 417.448.1443Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, RhodeIsland, Vermont, & Virginia, Washington D.C.,Stephanie Grgurich – Admission Representativesgrgurich@cottey.edu 417.448.1444Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky,Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania,Washington, West Virginia, & WisconsinTheresa Lee – Office Managertlee@cottey.edu 417.667.8181 x2238Inquiry Lists, Application Statuses, CommunicationsJeane Fahle – Campus Visit Coordinatorjfahle@cottey.edu 417.667.8181 x2107Campus Visits, Bus Trip InformationAngie Newton – Financial Aid Secretaryanewton@cottey.edu 417.667.8181 x2190State Scholarship Information & Updates31

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