{"id":19608,"date":"2022-04-14T12:47:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T16:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=19608"},"modified":"2022-04-14T13:19:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T17:19:27","slug":"dr-jacob-fait-named-vice-president-of-enrollment-management-and-financial-aid-at-tusculum-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/tusc-family\/2022\/dr-jacob-fait-named-vice-president-of-enrollment-management-and-financial-aid-at-tusculum-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Jacob Fait named vice president of enrollment management and financial aid at Tusculum University"},"content":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 Dr. Jacob Fait, who has produced stellar results as dean of the College of Business<\/a>, has been promoted to vice president of enrollment management and financial aid at Tusculum University<\/a>.<\/h3>\n
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Dr. Jacob Fait<\/p><\/div>\n

In his new role, Dr. Fait will oversee the Offices of Admission<\/a>, Communications and Marketing<\/a>, and Financial Aid<\/a>. Working with the directors in those offices, he will position the university for enrollment growth, promote the Tusculum brand and ensure students receive the maximum financial support possible as they pursue their degrees. He will also serve in Tusculum\u2019s Executive Cabinet.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to recognize Dr. Fait\u2019s exceptional performance and outstanding abilities by entrusting him with broader responsibilities,\u201d said Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum\u2019s president. \u201cDr. Fait has repeatedly demonstrated strong leadership that has had a measurable effect, and I am confident he will excel in his new role. He will be a valuable partner as we implement our strategic goals and fulfill our mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Tusculum family member since early 2018, Dr. Fait established the vision that resulted in the College of Business earning accreditation later that year from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Subsequently, he helped the Master of Arts in organizational training and performance management<\/a> program and Tusculum\u2019s sport management programs achieve accreditation from that international organization.<\/p>\n

As dean, Dr. Fait helped drive 100 percent growth in the Pioneer Master of Business Administration<\/a> program, and he led the creation of the Master of Science in entrepreneurial leadership<\/a> program. Germane to his new position, Dr. Fait spearheaded the corporate partnership program<\/a> with East Tennessee companies, which enables their employees to pursue degrees at Tusculum while receiving tuition discounts.<\/p>\n

This record of accomplishment led Tusculum to give Dr. Fait additional leadership responsibilities as executive director of the university\u2019s Center for Civic Advancement<\/a>. This position works closely with students and manages philanthropic and service-oriented campus events. He also oversees grants and donations for the Tusculum Volunteer Income Tax Assistance<\/a> program, which provides free tax return preparation for eligible community members as well as the Tusculum family.<\/p>\n

Dr. Fait was selected a member of The Business Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee\/Virginia\u2019s 2019 class of 40 Under Forty.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter spending a decade on the academic side of higher education, I am excited to enter the next stage of my career and grow professionally on the operational side,\u201d Dr. Fait said. \u201cTusculum\u2019s dedicated and expert faculty and staff and our outstanding students inspire me daily, and I welcome the opportunity to build on the university\u2019s strengths and seize our opportunities for growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Fait has three primary goals for driving increased enrollment numbers:<\/p>\n