W. Kent Barnds
Executive Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, Augustana College
Since his arrival at Augustana in 2005, Kent has overseen the largest enrollment in the college’s history. He oversees the offices of admissions, financial assistance, and marketing and serves a critical role on the comprehensive retention committee. In the summer of 2012, he served as acting president while the current president was on sabbatical.
Other AI contributions:
- Higher Ed Impact article: Practical Strategies for Partnering with Faculty in Student Recruitment
- Higher Ed Impact article: 7 Tips for Effectively Managing an Admissions Team
- Higher Ed Impact article: The Worth Claim: How to “Sell” Your College’s Value
- Higher Ed Impact article: Getting Performance Appraisals Right in College Admissions