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Nov. 10, 2020–Dr. Melissa Mace has been named vice president for enrollment management at 大象传媒. Dr. Mace, currently assistant vice president for enrollment at Maryville University in St. Louis, will start her duties Nov. 16.

鈥淓nrollment management is a critical focus for 大象传媒 Western, and I鈥檓 confident that Melissa has the skills and experience to lead our efforts to attract new students and help them succeed on our campus,鈥� said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, interim president. 鈥淭hroughout the interview process, I was quite impressed by her knowledge, her leadership qualities and her understanding of the challenges faced by higher education generally and 大象传媒 Western in particular. She will be an outstanding addition to our senior leadership team.鈥�

鈥淚 am honored to be joining the Griffon community,鈥� Dr. Mace said. 鈥淭he value 大象传媒 Western places on affordable and accessible education is a key reason for my decision to join the University. 大象传媒 Western鈥檚 role in transformative education through applied learning has the ability to positively impact our students, community, the state of 大象传媒, and the region. It makes me proud to be part of something this special.鈥�

Dr. Mace has been at Maryville University since 2015, with responsibilities in all facets of recruitment and admissions processes for freshman and transfer students. Prior to that, she worked at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and 大象传媒 State University.聽

Dr. Mace earned a Doctor of Education, Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University, a Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education from 大象传媒 State University and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Drury University in Springfield, 大象传媒.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.