New Dean of Enrollment Management at SUNY Cobleskill

The former vice president of student services at Fullerton College in California has filled the newly created post of dean of enrollment management at SUNY Cobleskill.  Jonathan Morrell began his new duties March 1.

The new position of dean of enrollment management was created in recognition of the cultural and educational changes undergone in SUNY Cobleskill’s transition to a comprehensive college.  SUNY Cobleskill now offers over 20 bachelor’s degrees programs.  As the number and diversity of baccalaureate programs have increased, the college profile and recruitment pool have also changed. 

“We face a very competitive market, especially as the number of graduates from New York high schools is expected to decrease over the next few years,” said Dr. Anne Myers, vice president of academic affairs. “It is a good time for us to bring in someone with expertise in marketing, recruitment and retention to coordinate our efforts and increase our successes.” 

At Fullerton College Morrell helped create a retention program to support African American students that has become a statewide program.   In his role as dean of enrollment management, Morrell will be working to increase SUNY Cobleskill’s student enrollment.
 “SUNY Cobleskill is a unique college that is committed to its students,” said Morrell. “I have a real passion for providing access, support and creating the opportunity for success for students, and SUNY Cobleskill seemed like the right environment to do that.”

He brings a wealth of collegiate experience with him as he has also served as dean of student services at Polk Community College in Florida where he spearheaded enrollment management efforts.   During his time there enrollment increased by 34 percent.

A native to New England, Morrell also was the dean of students, director of student life, and director of career counseling and placement at Vermont Technical College, managing federal work and training programs in Vermont and Maine.  Since the training program’s funding was based upon retaining students, Morrell knew he had to reach out, publicize and work with people to make the program a success.