Assist Students on the PATH to Hendrix
Volunteer with the Office of Admission
PATH (Parents and Alumni assisting in the Transition to Hendrix) is a volunteer organization that assists the Office of Admission in attracting and enrolling Hendrix students from across the country. Those who know the College well can be very instrumental in recruiting students who will thrive on the challenges of our academic program and enrich the spirit of the community.
Alumni and parent volunteers make it possible for Hendrix to enhance its presence throughout the nation. These volunteers frequently serve at local or regional college fairs, represent the College at high school award assemblies, and attend or host events for enrolling students. In recent years the value of a Hendrix education has received national attention, the Odyssey program is creating a "buzz," and our membership in the select Colleges that Change Lives consortium has placed us in front of thousands of families in the largest cities in the country from New York to Chicago to Los Angeles. Roughly 50% of our student body now comes from outside the state of Arkansas. Consequently we receive many more invitations to recruiting events than the staff alone can cover. Alumni and parent volunteers make it possible, therefore, for Hendrix to be in more places, attend more college fairs, and represent Hendrix in more awards assemblies. In short, they are helping to make it possible for Hendrix to achieve one of President Cloyd's goals to be a nationally prominent liberal arts college.
There are many ways you can get involved and we encourage you to consider these opportunities join this exciting effort:
Here are some ways you can get involved in this exciting effort:
- REPRESENT Hendrix at college fairs - The Office of Admission will provide you with guidelines and publications to distribute at the fairs. Students and parents will want to hear your Hendrix stories, and they will likely be the best tool at your disposal.
- RECOMMEND to Hendrix the names of prospective high school students, Hays Scholars, Fine and Performing Arts Scholars, Leadership and Service Scholars
- TELEPHONE prospective students and/or parents of prospective students. Congratulate recently accepted students. Help those trying to make a final college decision by telling of your experiences. Answer questions students or parents may have about the College.
- HOST admission receptions and/or send-off parties for enrolling freshmen.
- ATTEND receptions and/or send-off parties.
- REPRESENT Hendrix at high school award assemblies to present scholarship certificates to graduating seniors or book awards to juniors.
- VISIT local high school counselors for coffee or lunch and/or to drop off literature.
We hope you'll register today for this opportunity to spread the word about Hendrix! Please take the time to look at the additional information below.
Jack Frost, director of national admission, oversees the PATH program. You may contact Jack via e-mail at frost@hendrix.eduor by phone at 501.450.1362 or 800.277.9017.