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Summer/Fall 2003 Newsbriefs

New Leadership for Student Success

Greenville College has hired R. Pepper Dill, Ph.D. as the institution’s new vice president of enrollment management, effective April 15. Dill comes to Greenville College from Howard Payne University in Texas, where he served as vice president for student affairs and enrollment.

“Dr. Dill will bring a wealth of high-level experience to Greenville College,” said President Mannoia. “I believe he has the vision, creativity, heart, and leadership skills to further the momentum we are feeling on campus.”

In the newly created position, Dill will plan, administer and evaluate the traditional age undergraduate recruitment and admissions program. He will manage market research and develop appropriate recruitment strategies in concert with the college’s long-range goals. In addition to overseeing the Office of Financial Aid, he will shape and implement efforts toward student retention, working with Student Life and the Student Success Task Force.

Reporting to Dill is GC alum and former admissions counselor Michael Ritter, as director of admissions. Ritter’s position will seek to build strong relationships with prospective students and their families in multiple ways. His appointment fills an admissions position left vacant since last fall. Ritter recently graduated with his M.B.A. degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

To address issues of retention, GC has formed the Student Success Council, which will report to Dill, and involve the expertise and leadership of Dr. Randall Bergen, dean of instruction and Dr. Norman Hall, dean of students.

Chairing the council in the role of assistant dean for student success is Edwin Estevez. He is a 1994 Greenville College alumnus, and received a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Estevez returned to Greenville in the fall of 2000 as assistant professor of sociology and social work. His work in this department will continue, with load reduction provided to support his new administrative responsibilities.
“Building strong relationships with current students is essential in facilitating their success at Greenville College,” said Dill. “To foster this kind of environment, we will seek broad involvement from the various constituencies of the college family.”

Last updated: September 24, 2003