Helen Garrett has been selected as the 91探花鈥檚 new university registrar and chief officer for enrollment information services.
鈥淗elen emerged as the top candidate from a very deep pool of applicants. Her substantial experience in enrollment management combined with her wealth of knowledge regarding data and student information services were exactly what the registrar search committee was looking for,鈥� said Philip Reid, chair of the registrar search committee and professor of chemistry. “She has the right combination of technical and personal skills to lead the Office of the University Registrar.”
Garrett聽comes to the 91探花from Lane Community College in Eugene, Ore., where she led as dean of enrollment management systems. Serving for over 15 years at Lane, Garrett’s progressive responsibilities spanned positions such as executive dean of student affairs, registrar, director of admissions, and bursar. Prior to Lane, Garrett聽worked as an admissions officer at both public and private universities, including University of Oregon, Whittier College and University of Southern California.
She聽attained a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s in college and university administration from Michigan State University. She is currently completing her Ed.D. through Oregon State University.
Garrett’s聽position at the 91探花will encompass not only leading the Office of the University Registrar, but also working collaboratively with university faculty on academic policy; assisting in the strategic development, implementation and management of information systems to support enrollment management efforts and areas; and ensuring the management, maintenance and integrity of student academic records.
鈥淗elen brings not only a depth and breadth of expertise in registrar and enrollment affairs, but also high energy and excellent people skills,鈥� said聽Philip Ballinger, associate vice provost for enrollment. “The enrollment management areas of the University have gained an excellent new leader and colleague.”
Garrett聽will begin at the 91探花on Feb. 16.
A meet-and-greet reception聽for Garrett聽will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 19聽in Schmitz Hall, Room 228.