The University of Central Arkansas named Kevin Thomas as the associate vice president for Enrollment Management.
In this role, Thomas will establish the collective vision and direction of the offices within enrollment services, which includes Academic Advising, Admissions, Financial Aid, the Registrar and Transfer Services. He will also work collaboratively with faculty, staff and other administrative leaders to develop and achieve the university’s strategic enrollment goals.
He began this position July 1 and reports to Patricia Poulter, provost and executive vice president of Academic Affairs.
“He brings considerable experience to the role, and I am confident Dr. Thomas will be a great asset to UCA and the community,” Poulter said.
Thomas most recently served as the director of Retention and Student Success at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Prior to that, he was the director of the Academic Advising and Retention Center at Western Kentucky University. He also served that institution as assistant director of Undergraduate Advising Practices for three years.
“I am incredibly excited to be a part of the UCA team and serve as the associate vice president for Enrollment Management,” said Thomas. “My interactions with the faculty, staff and students of the University of Central Arkansas have shown me what an exciting time this is for UCA.”
Thomas earned a bachelor’s in organizational communication and public relations and a master’s in human services from Murray State University. He earned his Doctor of Education in educational leadership (postsecondary) from Western Kentucky University.