By Tatyanna Hunter<\/p>\n
With over 30 years of experience working at numerous small liberal arts colleges, Terry Whittum, who now oversees Financial Aid and Admissions, has been appointed the new vice president of Enrollment Management here at Hood College.<\/p>\n
Throughout a nationwide search, President Volpe and a committee made up of faculty, administrators, and the Association of Governing Boards, handpicked Terry Whittum to be the new vice president of Enrollment Management here at Hood College.<\/p>\n
Whittum was one of three finalists for the position and President Volpe said, \u201cThe last three finalists were all very good, an A, an A-, and an A+.\u00a0 Whittum was the A+ because he had 30 years\u2019 experience in Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Management at a number of small liberal arts colleges.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whittum came from numerous colleges and universities, including Bethel and Daniel Webster colleges, Stetson University, and Jacksonville University.<\/p>\n
When he came to Hood, President Volpe said, \u201cTerry Whittum was the outstanding choice.\u201d He thought that Whittum was \u201cthe right person, at the right time, for Hood College.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI was looking for a new challenge, a new opportunity,\u201d said Whittum. He chose Hood College over other colleges for three reasons.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst, I like the climate and the culture here at Hood, a small liberal arts college. Second I really liked the people I met on campus, faculty, vice president and the students.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThird I liked the location. It is the perfect location for a college.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whittum really enjoys the nice safe campus and the internship opportunities available in D.C. and Baltimore. \u00a0Volpe said, \u201cTerry understood the mission of Hood and supported it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whittum really likes being in Frederick because he said it is like a \u201csmall town with big city amenities.\u201d Volpe said, \u201cI feel good about Whittum\u2019s appointment. He is already making positive new philosophies, polices, and enrollment strategies.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whittum said, \u201cso far I love it here, this place is cool.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"