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International Agents’ Conference 2013. Together with US. Martin Hookham , Head of International Office. Parallel sessions this afternoon. Parallel sessions. Reading over lunch for Group 1 – American foreign policy Both Groups should nominate a person to present for 5 minutes on each School .
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International Agents’ Conference 2013 Together with US Martin Hookham, Head of International Office
Parallel sessions • Reading over lunch for Group 1 – American foreign policy • Both Groups should nominate a person to present for 5 minutes on each School
House keeping • My mobile • Arrangements for tonight
Agents feedback - consultancy research • Status of the relationship • Recognition of your role • Access to information • Marketing support • Consultation • Partnership • Turnaround times • Realistic expectations
Key areas of concern • Opportunities for developing partnerships • Planning recruitment visits in consultation with agents • Improving access to information • Sharing access to institutional developments • Having a key point of contact to respond to enquiries • ….paying commission on time!
Question • What would make you recommend one university above another?
Key forms of communication • Agent Portal • News letter • Agent Handbook • Information on admissions and overall performance • Skype sessions
Annual review of US • Ideas • Response times • Market support • Quality of University advice • Professionalism of Sussex staff • Commission payments • ….other ideas?
Preferred agency status • Better information for students • More transparent about why we work with agents • More detailed information about you • COMPULSORY AGENT QUESTIONNAIRE • Prioritising agency engagement • Increased investment into marketing activities • New agent student pages to be launched in Spring 2014
The agent handbook • University of Sussex values • Our responsibilities Your responsibilities • Key points about Sussex • Annual review • International student population • Frequently asked questions • Important dates • Commission payments
Other developments • Agent of the year • Agent portal • Regional conferences • Sussex Regional offices • Support for professional development • UKHE presentations • ….other ideas?