A new VP of Enrollment Management

By Tatyanna Hunter

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.

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.

Whittum was one of three finalists for the position and President Volpe said, “The last three finalists were all very good, an A, an A-, and an A+.  Whittum was the A+ because he had 30 years’ experience in Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Management at a number of small liberal arts colleges.”

Whittum came from numerous colleges and universities, including Bethel and Daniel Webster colleges, Stetson University, and Jacksonville University.

When he came to Hood, President Volpe said, “Terry Whittum was the outstanding choice.” He thought that Whittum was “the right person, at the right time, for Hood College.”

“I was looking for a new challenge, a new opportunity,” said Whittum. He chose Hood College over other colleges for three reasons.

“First, 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.”

“Third I liked the location. It is the perfect location for a college.”

Whittum really enjoys the nice safe campus and the internship opportunities available in D.C. and Baltimore.  Volpe said, “Terry understood the mission of Hood and supported it.”

Whittum really likes being in Frederick because he said it is like a “small town with big city amenities.” Volpe said, “I feel good about Whittum’s appointment. He is already making positive new philosophies, polices, and enrollment strategies.”

Whittum said, “so far I love it here, this place is cool.”