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2016-2017 Enrollment Initiative Awards range up to $1,000!<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you have a great idea for increasing recruitment or enhancing retention at Hudson Valley Community College, but your departmental budget is committed to other great ideas? Well, here is an outstanding opportunity!<\/p>\n The Enrollment Initiative Fund was established to enable you to make that recruitment or retention idea a reality. Want to have a special day on campus for prospective students? Want to establish a partnership with a local high school or agency? Want to send a personalized message to inquiries? Want to initiate an innovative retention strategy? Want to visit another college about a program you are considering? Want to organize a unique competition for students interested in your area of study? Have even more creative ideas?<\/p>\n Funding is competitive and awards will range up to $1,000. Applicants must fill out a brief application describing the activity, its anticipated outcomes and costs. Upon completion of the activity, a brief explanation of the outcomes of the activity will be required. Funding excludes marketing costs already covered in a department\u2019s operational budget and remuneration for college personnel participation.<\/p>\n Funds are available for the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications are due to the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Development by noon on April 29<\/strong>. Applications are available at Guenther 159 or online in the portal<\/a> Forms\/Documentation section under Enrollment Management. Decisions will be announced the week of May 9, 2016.<\/p>\n For additional information please contact Alex Popovics, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Development in Guenther 159, at ext. 7307, or a.popovics@hvcc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n