UM Conference Visit Information Form
  • UM Conference Visit Information Form

  • United Methodist Conference and Agency Visits to Candler

    The Office of Methodist Studies at Candler welcomes you to campus to visit current students, recruit new students, and deepen the connection between your conference and this institution. We hope you will fill out this form to begin solidifying a visit with us!

    Here are some of the things we can help with:

    • Reserving space for private student interviews and/or space in public areas to
      engage with all students
    • Setting up electronic appointment sign-ups and providing a list of who has signed up
    • Setting up meetings with select faculty and staff to further connect your conference with Candler
    • Providing hospitality with snacks and drinks

    Plan visits early. Productive visits are planned at least four weeks in advance.

     

    Start planning by filling out this form:

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Tips for engaging with Candler students
    outside of your conference


    • Announce your visit
    • Provide the text in the space below for a warm and welcoming invitation to students letting them know you will be visiting (when, where, who, what)
    • Describe your conference or agency in the announcement
      • Location
      • History
      • Opportunities for ministry (urban, rural, new church starts, demographics)
      • Do you have any special scholarships or financial support?
      • A sample announcement is at this link
    • Set up a display table in one of the floor lobbies or atrium
      • Dress it up with a cloth and signage
      • Provide giveaways, business cards, brochures, flyers
      • Candy and/or food, drinks, coffee, are always helpful in increasing traffic 
      • If you have to be away from the table, provide a note stating when you will be back and leave your business cards
    • Cater a lunch to campus to eat and engage with students 
      • Students may not have time to talk to you one-on-one but most likely have time for a meal
      • Our office can assist with the catering and will be in touch with you once your visit is scheduled.
    • Attend Chapel (11:05 am- Noon)
    • Follow up with...
      • A thank-you that can be posted on the Methodist Studies announcements web page
      • Students that you saw during the visit. The Office of Methodist Studies will provide a list of signups to you.
  • Conference Visits are scheduled on Thursdays and are booked one-conference-per-day. The 9 AM time listed below is the general starting time of a visit, but can be earlier or later at your request. If you do not see a date that will work for you, please reach out to Jess Cusick at jess.cusick@emory.edu to coordinate.
  • Are you recruiting and actively looking for students outside of your conference to talk to?*
  • Would you like an online sign up sheet for 15 minute appointments with students?*
  • A standard visit with us includes a meeting with Dr. Brett Opalinski (Dean of Methodist Studies), Dr. Thomas Elliott (Director of the Contextual Education Teaching Parish Program), Emily Avant (The Candler Foundry), and Sam Martinez (Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid). There are several other programs that may be of interest to your conference. If you would like for us to arrange additional meetings for you while you are on campus, please select them below.
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  • Contact: Jess Cusick
    Academic Programs Associate
    Office of Methodist Studies
    1531 Dickey Drive
    Atlanta GA 30322
    jess.cusick@emory.edu

     

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