Enhance Your Skill Set
Whether you're just starting out in admission, are a newly appointed or aspiring director, or are a veteran enrollment manager, we have a professional development program to support you.
Resources
COVID-19
As schools across the world are dealing with the ongoing effects of COVID-19, we're continuing to support you with resources, insights, and tools to make your job easier.
In-Person Event & Online Event
EMA Annual Conference
Are you ready to recharge, reunite, and recommit? Enrollment leaders around the world have reinvented their work, their schools, and themselves. Chances are you might be looking forward to an opportunity to fill up on inspiration, energy, and hope. AC21 is the place to start!
AC 2021 Pre-Conference
Admission Training Institute (ATI)
Equipping those new to admission (0–3 years).
AC 2021 Pre-Conference
Admission Directors Institute (ADI)
Equipping new admission directors (0–3 years) who have prior admission experience.
AC 2021 Pre-Conference
Future Leaders
Serving assistant and associate directors of admission who have 3 years of experience working in an independent school.
Online Course
Training Courses
Stay sharp and invest in yourself with online courses that teach you the latest enrollment management trends from leading experts.
Online Regional Events
Admission Leadership Council (ALC)
Our ALC members offer a set of regional seminars each year to bring admission trends to you.
Online Course
Future of Financial Aid
EMA and NBOA have partnered to understand issues of affordability in PK–12 independent schools. Together we're putting a spotlight on innovations underway at schools addressing these challenges.
Training
Onsite & Virtual Training
Do you need support working with your board? Interested in learning about the latest industry best practices? Need a refresher on EMA’s products? We can help.
Training
MAP & Services Training
Your Member Access Portal (MAP) is a vital part of your Enrollment Management Association membership services. Use these resources to get the most out of the portal's features.
Training
Mentorship Initiative
Whether you have just started in admission or have a few years under your belt, you may find the admission office to be a challenging and sometimes isolated place.
Training
The Erdmann Institute
Created to fill a noticeable void in opportunities for mid-career and director level independent school enrollment managers, this organization advances knowledge, skill, leadership, and community.
Online Certification
USC Certificate Program
EMA and the USC Rossier School of Education have partnered for the fourth year in a row to offer an online certificate program for independent school enrollment leaders.
Awards
Past Award Winners
Each year at the Annual Conference, outstanding admission professionals are recognized by the organization for their leadership, commitment and contributions. The winners of the Bretnall, Gourley and Hull Maynard Presidential awards are listed chronologically.
