UE Hires New Director to Grow Graduate Programs

Evansville, Ind. (07/10/2023) — The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Charles "Toby" Ziglar as the new Director of Graduate Enrollment. The University conducted a nationwide search with the assistance of Blue Rock Search to identify a candidate to fill this important role.

In this new role, Dr. Ziglar will be responsible for the creation of the Office of Graduate Enrollment, where his work will help to shape and guide the future of UE's graduate studies footprint regionally and nationally.

He will serve as a key member of the Enrollment team and will collaborate with various departments across campus on new program development, marketing, recruiting, and financial aid.

With more than two decades of higher education expertise, Dr. Ziglar is known for his administrative leadership, strategic planning, programmatic growth, budgetary oversight, student services, and policy development to elevate enrollment and increase retention.

Previously, he served in roles as Dean of the Graduate School and Director of Graduate and International Admissions at the University of West Georgia, GA; Vice President for Enrollment Management at Bluefield College, VA; Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at Kennesaw State University, GA, and in other enrollment and academic leadership roles.

Dr. Ziglar's appointment supports UE's continued growth in graduate studies.

UE currently offers ten graduate programs focused on health sciences, leadership, psychology, education, and athletic training. Most recently, UE launched the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program and the Master of Science in Education program. The University's graduate programs are in high demand, and many have full cohorts of students. With continued growth in existing programs and the addition of several new programs, the University expects to bring in 40% more graduate students in 2023 than in 2022.

"As the Director of Graduate Enrollment, Dr. Ziglar will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our graduate programs by leveraging untapped potential in the local community and beyond," said Dr. Jill Griffin, vice president for enrollment and marketing. "This is a step forward to fuel additional growth in our flourishing graduate programs."

"Together, we will expand and enhance the graduate programs at the University of Evansville, ensuring they are responsive to the evolving needs of the global society," said Dr. Ziglar. "Success for the university lies not only in the enrollment numbers, but in the impact our graduates make on the world. I'm looking forward to empowering our students to thrive academically, professionally, and personally."

Dr. Ziglar officially began in his new role on June 29. To learn more about UE's Graduate Programs please visit https://www.evansville.edu/majors/graduate-programs.cfm

Dr. Ziglar's headshot is attached.

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