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Dr Sherry Waldon Wells

Vice Provost at Lamar University

Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Management Position Statement


 

It would be my honor to serve AACRAO as Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Management. I value collaboration and take pride in being an active member of AACRAO where I have served in different capacities for the last decade including

  • SEM-EP Evaluator,
  • Criminal & Disciplary History in College Admissions Work Group member,
  • Coordinator of Admissions and Enrollment Management Program Committee,
  • Annual Conference Evaluations Chair,
  • Student Academic Records Professional Activities Committee
  • Conference Presenter

 

Additionally my experience and skillset have prepared me to serve in this role.  They include:

Leadership

Lead the learning technology support, quality matters review of online courses, and ombudsman process for digital learning. Previously managed all operation of the division of strategic enrollment management including recruitment, admissions, new student orientation, week of welcome, academic services, community outreach, financial aid and scholarships, records and registrar, career and testing center, undergraduate advising center, student tutoring and retention services, disabilities resource center, university success seminar, and McNair scholars program.

Organization

Responsible for creating an enrollment management division for a four-year public institution. Built a sense of collaboration and team focused initiatives across departments and disciplines.

Student Success

Record enrollment and increased retention of at risk students occurred during my tenure as the leader of enrollment management and student success. Provided instruction in university success seminar courses for over a decade.

System Implementation

Led implementation teams for three student information systems, two degree audit systems, advising software, syllabus content management system, and one customer relations management system. All implementations were successful and completed on time or ahead of schedule.

Communication

Presented numerous sessions at professional meetings and staff development trainings. Created and implemented a recruitment communication flow to prospective students. Article published in professional peer-reviewed journal. 

With my background in admissions and enrollment management, I believe that I have the knowledge and experience necessary to build upon the history of excellence that has been created by the AACRAO board. I would welcome the opportunity to serve the AACRAO membership as Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Management.

Sherry Waldon Wells

Category

Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Management

Description

Years as an AACRAO Member: 18
Annual Meetings Attended: 14
Annual Meetings Attended in the Last Five Years: 5

AACRAO Activities

  • 2018 - present SEM-EP Evaluator
  • 2018-2019 Criminal History and Disciplinary Notifications Work Group
  • 2016-2019 Annual Conference Program Committee Group 1 Coordinator
  • 2013-15 Annual Conference Evaluations Chair
  • 2013 Annual Conference – presenter
  • 2012 Annual Conference – presenter
  • 2012 Annual Conference – facilitator
  • 2011-12 Professional Activities Committee, Student Academic Records Track
  • 2011 Annual Conference – facilitator
  • 2010-11 Professional Activities Committee, Student Academic Records Track
  • 2007 Annual Conference – presenter
  • 2006 Annual Conference – presenter

State and Regional Activities

Current State Association: Texas
State ACRAO Meetings Attended: 18
State ACRAO Meetings Attended in the Last Five Years: 4
Current Regional ACRAO: SACRAO
Regional ACRAO Meetings Attended: 3
Regional ACRAO Meetings Attended in the Last Five Years: 1


State and/or Regional Activities

TACRAO Activities:

  • 2017-2019 Strategic Enrollment Management Committee
  • 2016 Chair – Honorary Membership Committee
  • 2015 Annual Conference - Presenter
  • 2014-2016 – Honorary Membership Committee
  • 2014 – Annual Conference - Presenter
  • 2013 Chair – Communications Committee
  • 2013 State Newsletter Editor
  • 2012 Annual Conference – Presenter
  • 2012 Chair – Communications Committee
  • 2012 State Newsletter Editor
  • 2012 Annual Conference - mentor
  • 2011-12 Southeast Texas Regional Conference Chair (SETACRAO)
  • 2011 Annual Conference – Presenter
  • 2011 Chair – Communications Committee
  • 2011 State Newsletter Editor
  • 2011 Annual Conference - mentor
  • 2010 Annual Conference – Presenter
  • 2010 Chair – Communications Committee
  • 2010 State Newsletter Editor
  • 2009 Annual Conference - mentor
  • 2009-2010 Program Committee Member – Legal & Certification Issues
  • 2009-2010 Standing Committee Member – Communications
  • 2009 State Newsletter Regional Editor (Southeast Texas Region)
  • 2008 Annual Conference – presenter and mentor
  • 2008-2009 Standing Committee Member – Communications
  • 2008 State Newsletter Regional Editor (East Texas Region)
  • 2007-2008 Standing Committee Member – Communications
  • 2007 State Newsletter Regional Editor (East Texas Region)
  • 2007 Nominations & Elections Committee - Chair
  • 2006 Nominations & Elections Committee – Chair-Elect
  • 2006-2007 Standing Committee Member – Communications
  • 2006 State Newsletter Regional Editor (East Texas Region)
  • 2006 Annual Conference – presenter and mentor
  • 2005-2006 Standing Committee Member – Publications
  • 2005 State Newsletter Regional Editor (East Texas Region)
  • 2005-2006 Standing Committee Member – Registration & Record Management – Chair
  • 2004-2005 Program Committee Member – Registration & Record Management
  • 2005 Annual Conference – presenter and mentor
  • 2004 Annual Conference –mentor
  • 2003 Annual Conference – presenter and mentor
  • 2002 Annual Conference – facilitator

SACRAO Activities:

  • 2013 Annual Conference - presenter
  • SACRAO Journal Article accepted for Spring 2012
  • 2005 Annual Conference – presenter

 

Education
Highest Degree Earned: EdD

Professional Experience

Work History

Lamar University –

  • Vice Provost for Digital Learning- October 2016 to present
  • Associate VP for Undergraduate Student Success August 2015-October 2016
  • Associate VP for Strategic Enrollment Management August 2011-August 2015
  • Registrar January 2010-August 2011

Stephen F. Austin State University 

  • Registrar:  August 2002 - January 2010
  • Assistant to the Registrar: June 1994 - August 2002
  • Degree Auditor: June 1992 - June 1994

Years worked in Admissions: 6
Years worked in International Admissions: 4
Years worked as Registrar: 9
Years worked in Enrollment Management: 6
Years worked in Financial Aid: 5
Years worked in Institutional Research: 0
Years worked in Information Technology: 2
Years worked in other Fields: 5
Name of Unlisted Field: Disability Resources

Other Activities: 

  • Council of Public University Presidents & Chancellors’ Enrollment Services Efficiency Committee Member 2018-present
  • Texas Women in Higher Education 2013-present
  • President, Rotary Club of Spindletop (Beaumont), 2017-2018
  • Leadership Southeast Texas (LSET) session coordinator 2013-2018
  • University Interscholastic League judge 2018
  • Volunteer- Oak Grove Nursing Home 2017-present
  • Phi Alpha Theta, Eta Sigma Chapter 1999-present

Offices Held:

  • Digital Ticket Conference Chair 2018-present
  • President, Rotary Club of Spindletop (Beaumont), 2017-2018
  • Texas Women in Higher Education 2013 Conference Chair