Unplugged: Getting real about GEM partnerships

Friday, April 25, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Approach: Strategic
Level: Advanced

Author(s)

Jillian Baer, MA (she/her/hers)

Client Success Director, ResidencyCAS
Liaison International
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Tony Fraga

CEO
Direct Development
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Dawn Lipker, MA

Associate Director, Educational Partnerships
ETS
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Keith Ramsdell, MEd

VP for Enrollment Management and Marketing
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio, United States

Overview: This session offers a comprehensive exploration of essential considerations when collaborating with GEM partners. Join our expert panel, comprised of members of NAGAP’s Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), as they delve into the key aspects of this process, including recognizing when external support is necessary, initiating the search for the ideal partner, uncovering the most crucial questions to pose during vendor discussions, and ultimately discerning when you've discovered the perfect match. Whether you're new to the world of GEM third-party partnerships or seeking to refine your vendor selection strategies, this session provides a wealth of insights to empower higher education professionals in making informed and effective decisions.

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