Recruitment involves a deep understanding of Education and a passionate commitment to increasing educational opportunities for the global community. It entails the provision of motional/informative high school classroom presentations as well as participation in special activities which include addressing drop out issues, assisting the "at risk" student population, promoting the Early Admission and Honors Program, and transfer seminars. It involves participation in custom-tailored programs designed to include parents of prospective students in the college planning process. The department works with educational, business, and community organizations to achieve their goals.
Outreach/Program Marketing to Targeted Populations
Outreach focuses on program participation with students of all levels (juniors, sophomores and freshmen) to include elementary and middle school students. Its purpose is to bring awareness to these programs/services through dynamic presentations.
Coordination of College Week Activities
The College Week Program is a major endeavor involving the concerted efforts of EPCC, UTEP, and area independent school districts in inviting college and university representatives from throughout the United States to promote the many excellent academic programs to the global community.
Annual Presidential Letter Mass Mail-out to Graduating Senior
Approximately ten to eleven thousand letters are mailed out to area graduating seniors in an effort to welcome prospective EPCC students. The mailing includes pertinent information on student services provided for registration and enrollment.
Partners in Education Liaisons
This office coordinates the Partners in Education Liaisons between the EPCC resources and area schools.
Special Saturday Activities for Requesting Entities
A wide spectrum of program presentations to adult specialty groups and prospective student populations, i.e., ESL, students with disabilities and JR. ROTC students.
Campus Tours to All Requesting Entities
Students, Teachers, and Community members are provided with a walking tour and explanation of a variety of EPCC areas and resources.
Career Fairs
These fairs entail the promotion of the excellent academic and career programs and services being offered at El Paso Community College to all schools and the community-at-large.
Career Fairs are provided for
- Elementary
- Middle
- High Schools
- Community Organizations
- Local Businesses
Requests For General EPCC Information to Prospective Students
This office is responsible for processing the high volume of phone, electronic, and written requests for general EPCC information.(approximately 500 per month)