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Admissions Success Coaching: A Research Initiative from the NACAC Center for Innovation in College Admission

Posted on 9/5/25

Purpose. Belonging. Changing Admissions for Good.

The NACAC Center for Innovation’s Admissions Success Coaching research project is an ambitious initiative designed to reimagine how high school students engage with college admission counselors. Through structured, personalized coaching, we aim to provide students with the agency, confidence, and support they need to succeed—while offering admissions professionals new models for meaningful engagement. Join the Admission Success Coaching conversation while you are in Columbus!

Two information focus group sessions open to all:
Thursday, September 18, 2025: 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Friday, September 19, 9:45 am – 10:45 am

Moderators:
Erwin Hesse, Director, Center for Innovation in College Admissions
Jim Disrude, EdD, Executive Director, DC Education Group
Robert J. Gould, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, Augsburg University

Holistic Health and Well-Being Conference

Posted on 8/8/25

At the Holistic Health and Well-Being Conference with Mayo Clinic, sharing Augsburg’s graduate program opportunities and celebrating our educational partnership with nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals! It’s inspiring to connect with so many individuals who are passionate about whole-person care and lifelong learning. Augsburg is proudly committed to supporting healthcare leaders in every stage of their careers. Here’s a photo of our table. We also have a couple Augsburg DNP alumni presenting today!

Indigenous Nursing Graduates Joining Augsburg

Posted on 8/6/25

Four Indigenous students were recently recognized at Minneapolis College during the pinning ceremony, where they also read the land acknowledgement. The article below highlights their incredible stories and the strong sense of community they’ve built along the way:

MPR News: Indigenous nursing graduates credit success to friendship and faculty support

We’re thrilled to officially share that all four of these students will be joining Augsburg to complete their BSN degree through the American Indian Recognition Program! The faculty member mentioned in the article, Kendra-Ann Seenandan-Sookdeo, is now serving as Interim Director of the Minneapolis College ADN program.

PSEO Starts at Augsburg

Posted on 8/24/24

A big part of Augsburg Applies to YOU is about academic belonging. One way we are growing to 5,000 Auggies by 2030 is through a full time PSEO option that welcomed the inaugural class this past fall. The intended outcome is a great first year experience for students who may choose to complete their degree in 3 years. Next stop on the PSEO road to success are a bunch of cool career related online courses.

Augsburg Applies to You – Podcast

Posted on 5/6/2023

Many thanks to Ken Anselment, host of the ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast, for hosting Vice President, Robert Gould for discussion about “Changing Admissions From Selecting to Belonging”. Ken takes Robert on a deep dive into an approach to college admission that is turning the process on its head and—in the process—not only fostering a greater sense of belonging for students, but for the admission professionals who work with them. Could it be an antidote to the Great Resignation?