David Odom Named Vice President for Enrollment

David Odom has been named vice president for enrollment at York College effective August 1. Odom, a YC alumnus from the class of ’00, has served as director of admissions since 2012.
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 "David has an intimate knowledge of the enrollment process. He is extremely thoughtful, cares deeply about the prospective student experience, and has a wealth of ideas of how we can broaden the York College brand for high school students. You won't find another person more committed to the mission of York College on our campus than David," President Sam Smith said. "He has a reputation as a hard worker and diligent leader in admissions and I am excited to see David step into this expanded role."

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During his time as director of admissions, he has led recruiting efforts during an era of declining numbers of college eligible students, especially those affiliated with churches of Christ. Despite the challenging context, enrollment enjoyed notable recent upturns including last year’s record enrollment of 640.

“I have been blessed by York College for more than 3 decades as a student, a parent and now an employee. I believe these experiences give me a better understanding of what our prospective students and their families desire in higher education. I’m honored to be given this opportunity and desire to meet and exceed the challenges of enrollment management. YC has always been about transforming lives and I love being part of what God can do each year on our campus.”

President Smith added, “We know that student recruitment will present a tremendous challenge for the foreseeable future. I am so grateful that David is willing to take on this role and lead our enrollment efforts in the coming years. His ability to manage the detail that goes with enrollment management combined with his unwavering care for other people will be critical for us as we move forward.”

Odom and his wife Rachel (Velde) have been married for 25 years and have two grown children, Tyler and Dylan.