Loyola is currently interviewing candidates to fill their vice president of enrollment management position.
The search is being led by Interim Provost Justin Daffron, S.J. and Chief Operating Officer Carol Markowitz. The university enlisted the services of Chicago-based search firm WittKieffer to aid them in the selection process.
“We have assembled a search committee to work with WittKieffer to identify candidates that meet the qualifications and qualities that we’re looking for and will embrace Loyola’s mission and strengths as a Catholic, Jesuit institution,” Rachel Hoormann, the former vice president of marketing and communications for the school, said.
The role is an important one at the university, as the VPEM works in tandem with the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Financial Aid to develop admissions standards and guidelines that aim to help Loyola better recruit students, retain them, and ensure their success all the way through graduation.
“The VP helps to set strategy for admissions,” Daffron said. “That includes setting strategies for financial aid policies, working closely with the director of financial aid, and making recommendations to faculty shared governance committees on admissions criteria.”
Appointing someone to fill the role permanently will provide more stability for Loyola as they seek to maintain maximum appeal in recruiting potential students and faculty members, along with the roughly 4,500 students currently enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs.
University Senate chair and College of Law professor M. Isabel Medina said, “As universities throughout the country respond to the predicted drop in college aged applicants, having a VP for enrollment management who brings expertise, creativity and experience to our recruitment, financial aid and admissions practices will enhance and strengthen our competitiveness and attractiveness to students.”
An announcement and appointment of a candidate is expected to come around late March at the earliest.
