Episode 07 - Dan Morrissy

The Admissions Entrepreneur - A Day In The Life (Hosted by Tom Schenck)

A renaissance educator who shares his experience both as a Dean of Students and Director of and Admissions, and how those skill sets have enhanced his career. He also explains his view on the importance of truly knowing each child well in order to best engage a family. He also shares the critical success that mentors have played in his life and why regular training and cultural fit are the keys to building a successful team.

Show Tracks:

2:01 Transition from Dean to Director of admissions

12:11 ADHD is not the right description

16:49 Admission Skills for the new era

21:17 how to onboard new staff

23:03 The AISAP Advantage

32:53 How to attract good people

38:19 The balance of personal and private life

41:50 The world’s greatest challenges

Dan Morrissey, With a leadership style known for asking hard questions, Dan currently serves as the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Cushing Academy. Dan joined Cushing in 2018 with more than 30 years of experience in independent schools.

He previously served as the Dean of Admissions at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, OH; the Dean of Students at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH; and as the Dean of Residential Life at Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN.

Dan's leadership of Enrollment Management at Western Reserve and Cushing Academy resulted in significant enrollment percentage growth in domestic boarding increases at both institutions. No matter what the role or the school, Dan has always endeavored to enroll and support the most diverse student body while working to retain a diverse faculty and staff.

He is the author of Teaching Clarity, Purpose and Motivation: A Secondary School Advisor’s Handbook (Available on Amazon) and is a frequent speaker at schools and The Association of Boarding Schools on the topic of advising high school students and creating positive parent relations.

Dan likes long walks on the beach, kisses from dogs and fluffy bunny rabbits.

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