111.7 Vice President for Enrollment

Created by: Pat Teague on 12/14/1999
Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization
 
Originator: President
Current File: 111.7
Adoption Date: 12/14/1999
Reviewed for Currency: 12/14/1999
 
Replaces File: 111.7
Date of Origin: 5/21/1986
 
Classification: Faculty
 
In Archive? Yes

111.7 Vice President for Enrollment

 

A. Background

Until 1992, all enrollment functions of the university reported to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. A need was seen to separate these responsibilities and add a Vice President for Enrollment to oversee these activities.

 

B. Policy

The Vice President for Enrollment is responsible to the President for the activities of the Admissions, Financial Aid, Planning and Institutional Research, and Student Employment offices.

 

C. Guidelines

1. The Vice President for Enrollment is appointed by the President.

2. The following persons are directly responsible to the Vice President for Enrollment:

  • Director of Admissions
  • Director of Financial Aid
  • Director of Planning and Institutional Research
  • Director of Student Employment

3. The duties and functions of this office include but are not restricted to:

  • develop and implement a comprehensive institutional marketing strategy, which includes coordination of all activities related to the recruitment, admission, enrollment, and retention of students;
  • be significantly involved in academic advising, orientation, and institutional research;
  • serve as budget supervisor and work closely with the Admissions and Financial Aid offices in their day-to-day activities as well as their long-range plans;
  • serve on the Administrative Council, Admissions, Financial Aid, Budget and Marketing committees;
  • work closely with the Marketing and Public Relations office and all areas of the University to ensure a positive image of Furman; and
  • serve as a liaison with the Development office in scholarship fundraising.

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