Every fall we conduct a graduate symposium in which representatives from nearly 20 schools participate. This event is a recruiting opportunity wherein representatives from several schools have access to our students who are considering graduate school. The format consists, first, of a panel discussion of all representatives wherein they introduce themselves and present basic information about their programs. Secondly, we break into small groups of 12 to 15 students, representatives from, maybe 3 schools, and a Rose-Hulman faculty or staff person as facilitator. Then we break for lunch wherein students are encouraged to sit at tables with grad school representatives so that the conversations can continue to flow.
All schools have a quasi booth set up to display their information.
We feel there might be a better way to do ours. We are committed to continuing to present it. However, we would be interested in learning about some of your best practices. We'd appreciate any information you'd be willing to share. If there is written information you'd prefer to send, I'd appreciate your sending it through the mail to me, or emailing it.