TALKING POINT 7 OF 8

Enrollment Strategy Amid Headwinds

The “demographic cliff” and international-student visa challenges are affecting enrollment nationally. The point that UMF's fully online, distance-learning model may be less exposed to these pressures was well received — keep sharpening it into a clear, confident talking point, with reassuring data where available.

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Why This Matters

Shows the evaluator that leadership understands the external environment and has a considered, data-backed response — not just an optimistic assertion.

Portal Evidence Today

None published yet.

Action Plan

#	Step	Owner	Status
1	Compile national reference data on the demographic cliff and international-visa enrollment pressure	TBD	Not Started
2	Document UMF's own enrollment trend data as reassuring evidence, if positive or stable	TBD	Not Started
3	Draft the talking-points page: headwinds → why the online/distance model is less exposed → supporting data	TBD	Not Started
4	Rehearse as a confident, non-defensive talking point	TBD	Not Started

⚠ Owners and dates are placeholders: assign real owners and target dates as you review this plan — none have been set yet.

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