University of Richmond names Nanci Tessier as first vice president for enrollment management
March 26, 2008
The University of Richmond has named Nanci Tessier, who has more than 20 years of admission, financial aid and marketing experience, as its first vice president for enrollment management. She officially will join Richmond on July 1.
Tessier will be responsible for coordinating the university's admission and financial aid efforts to build on Richmond's momentum in enrolling high achieving undergraduate students from a wide array of backgrounds. The University is already among only 1 percent of American colleges and universities to guarantee both a need-blind admissions review and a commitment to meeting 100 percent of the demonstrated financial need of every American student admitted to its traditional undergraduate program. As the University increasingly focuses on issues of affordability and diversity, Tessier will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative financial aid and recruitment programs.
"As a university with an outstanding national reputation, Richmond is poised for even greater success in the coming years," said Tessier. "I'm excited about the opportunity to create an enrollment management unit with the admission and financial aid staffs and to collaborate with the University community on this endeavor. Access, affordability and an increased understanding of the value of a Richmond education will be central to our goals."
Tessier, former director of admissions at Smith College, currently serves as vice president for college marketing and enrollment management at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N. H. There, she has contributed to record-breaking applicant pools, increased selectivity, increased quality of the enrolling class and increased net revenue. Under her leadership, Saint Anselm has received national awards for publications. Tessier also is the New England representative to the Guidance and Admission Advisory Council of The College Board.
"Nanci brings outstanding experience and talent to lead our enrollment management efforts," said Richmond President Edward L. Ayers. "Her broad experience promises to make her exceptionally effective in this new role at the university."
Tessier holds a bachelor of arts degree cum laude from Boston College and a master of education from Colorado State University.