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S04 E01 Belonging with Ashley Kern

In this episode of Belonging, David Dysart sits down with Ashley Kern, Chief Strategy Officer at Meet Your Class, to explore why community and connection are becoming some of the most powerful forces in enrollment. Ashley shares how her journey from data science consulting to student engagement strategy changed the way she thinks about enrollment—not just as a funnel, but as a deeply human process shaped by belonging, social behavior, and real student decision-making. Together, they unpack what institutions can learn from pre-deposit student communities, how “social intent” can reveal more than traditional CRM metrics, and why the quiet stretch between deposit and orientation may be one of the most important moments in the student journey. They also discuss double deposits, student melt, Gen Alpha decision-making, responsible use of behavioral data, and how colleges can create more relevant, human-centered outreach without losing the personal touch. Along the way, the conversation expands into collaboration across higher education, shared learning, and what it looks like to build stronger systems for both students and professionals. If you work in enrollment, admissions, student engagement, or higher ed strategy, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at where the field is heading—and why students are more likely to choose the places where they can already picture themselves belonging. Message Ashley at ashley@meetyourclassinc.com And get the Playbook and tutorial mentioned in the interview 1. The 2026 College Decision Playbook: https://colleges.meetyourclass.com/re... 2. How to Create a Class of 2030 Instagram Community: https://colleges.meetyourclass.com/bl... Music "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) “Goblin_Tinker_Soldier_Spy” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) “Southern Gothic” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Village Consort" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Also featured was Belonging Before the Banner, an original song based on this interview, created with the help of AI.    • Belonging Before the Banner - Ashley Kern