In this session, attendees will explore strategies for fostering cross-departmental collaboration to create a seamless student experience. This session will reveal Point Loma Nazarene University's transformative approach to breaking down silos between academics, admissions, and marketing, focusing on the benefits of structured team-building and solution-oriented strategies. Attendees will learn how effective meeting structures and proactive problem-solving approaches empower staff to focus on shared goals, moving beyond department-specific challenges.

The session will cover how centralized project management tools enhance transparency and efficiency across teams, fostering smoother collaboration. Additionally, attendees will discover impactful team-building exercises that strengthen connections at the director level, establishing a cohesive cross-departmental leadership "team." These strategies create a unified foundation that enables departments to support each other, driving institutional success and elevating the student experience.

• Attend this session to learn how breaking down silos can improve collaboration and enhance the student experience across departments.

• Expect to gain actionable strategies for fostering cross-functional teamwork, effective meeting structures, and proactive problem-solving.

• Discover how centralized project management tools and impactful team-building exercises can drive efficiency and institutional success