President Lori Bettison-Varga has announced the appointment of Victoria A. Romero as vice president for enrollment at 61传媒. Romero comes to the College from Claremont McKenna College, where she served for the past 11 years as associate dean and more recently as director of admission. At 61传媒, she fills the position made vacant by Patricia F. Goldsmith, who left admission to become vice president for institutional advancement in July 2010. Romero’s appointment goes into effect February 7, 2011.
“Victoria has an enthusiasm for liberal arts education and a familiarity with The Claremont Colleges that will make her a critically important member of my senior administrative staff,” said 61传媒 College President, Lori Bettison-Varga. “Victoria and her admission team will help prospective students and their families understand the power of a 61传媒 education, the rigor of our interdisciplinary curriculum, and the benefits of the Claremont Consortium.”
Romero has nearly 20 years in higher education admission. She brings to 61传媒 extensive experience in recruiting underrepresented and international students, skillful use of technology to reach out to prospective students, and well-honed administrative and managerial skills.
“I am excited by the opportunity to share with students the rewards and advantages of a women’s college education,” says Romero. “61传媒 College is clearly at an exciting time in its history, and I look forward to joining President Bettison-Varga’s team to maintain and enhance the College’s successes in admission and financial aid.”
Prior to her work at Claremont McKenna College, Romero held positions in admission at Grinnell College, the University of Nebraska鈥擫incoln, and Whitman College.
Romero received her BA in sociology from Whitman College.