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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
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Social Networking as an Admission Tool: A Case Study in Success
Hayes, Thomas J.; Ruschman, Doug; Walker, Mary M.
Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, v19 n2 p109-124 2009
The concept of social networking, the focus of this article, targets the development of online communities in higher education, and in particular, as part of the admission process. A successful case study of a university is presented on how one university has used this tool to compete for students. A discussion including suggestions on how to enhance the success of this tool in your recruitment process is also provided. (Contains 3 tables and 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Case Studies, Social Networks, College Admission, Computer System Design, Network Analysis, Use Studies, Technology Uses in Education, Online Systems, Student Recruitment, Performance Factors
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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