Presenter(s)
Iris Nickolaus
Abstract
This poster presents my experience as a Transfer Admissions Intern at Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota. In this role, I support prospective and incoming transfer students by helping them navigate the admissions process, understand academic pathways, and feel more confident in their transition to a new institution. My responsibilities include assisting with recruitment travel and Instant Decision Days, creating transfer plans and student-facing materials, supporting campus tours and presentations, and helping students with admissions and registration questions. The poster will include my job title, organization, and location, along with a detailed list of my responsibilities. These responsibilities reflect hands-on work in student outreach, communication, and enrollment support, including developing visual materials, engaging with prospective students, and assisting with communication content such as newsletters and recruitment messaging. This aligns with the internship’s focus on student engagement, admissions support, and strategic enrollment practices. In addition, this poster will relate my internship experiences to key concepts and theories from Communication Studies. I will connect 5–7 learning moments to relevant concepts such as uncertainty reduction, audience-centered communication, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication. For example, working directly with students has highlighted how clear and supportive communication can reduce uncertainty and build trust during major decision-making processes. The poster will also demonstrate how my experiences align with the learning outcomes for the Applied Communication track, particularly in areas such as professional communication, adaptability, message design, and audience awareness. Finally, I will identify 3–5 key lessons I will take into the professional world, including the importance of clarity, empathy, and flexibility in communication, as well as the value of tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department
Communication Studies
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Sarah Curtin
Second Advisor/Mentor
Tammy Swenson Lepper
Location
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Start Date
4-23-2026 2:00 PM
End Date
4-23-2026 3:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
2b=2pm-3pm
Poster Number
42
Transfer Student Internship Through Admissions
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
This poster presents my experience as a Transfer Admissions Intern at Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota. In this role, I support prospective and incoming transfer students by helping them navigate the admissions process, understand academic pathways, and feel more confident in their transition to a new institution. My responsibilities include assisting with recruitment travel and Instant Decision Days, creating transfer plans and student-facing materials, supporting campus tours and presentations, and helping students with admissions and registration questions. The poster will include my job title, organization, and location, along with a detailed list of my responsibilities. These responsibilities reflect hands-on work in student outreach, communication, and enrollment support, including developing visual materials, engaging with prospective students, and assisting with communication content such as newsletters and recruitment messaging. This aligns with the internship’s focus on student engagement, admissions support, and strategic enrollment practices. In addition, this poster will relate my internship experiences to key concepts and theories from Communication Studies. I will connect 5–7 learning moments to relevant concepts such as uncertainty reduction, audience-centered communication, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication. For example, working directly with students has highlighted how clear and supportive communication can reduce uncertainty and build trust during major decision-making processes. The poster will also demonstrate how my experiences align with the learning outcomes for the Applied Communication track, particularly in areas such as professional communication, adaptability, message design, and audience awareness. Finally, I will identify 3–5 key lessons I will take into the professional world, including the importance of clarity, empathy, and flexibility in communication, as well as the value of tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
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