Dr. Tony Bourne, a strategic enrollment leader committed to student success, will join The University of Toledo as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management on Oct. 28.
Currently the vice president for enrollment management at the University of Memphis, Bourne has spent much of his career in Ohio leading enrollment efforts across a variety of higher education institutions, including public and private universities and a community college.
Dr. Tony Bourne, a strategic enrollment leader committed to student success, will join The University of Toledo as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management on Oct. 28.
“Strong student enrollment is our top priority and in Tony we have found the leader we need to recruit students to UToledo with a strong resolve to accomplish their goal of earning a college degree,” Interim President Matt Schroeder said. “He is a data-driven and collaborative leader who I am confident will have a positive impact on our University.”
“While a lot of schools talk about student success, UToledo and this position specifically, are distinctly focused on serving students and making sure that this is the best institution for the students who come here to pursue their degree,” Bourne said. “I am excited to join the team at UToledo that is focused on improving not only enrollment for the institution and moving the University forward to its next chapter, but also continuing this drive toward retaining and graduating students who make contributions to our region. My family and I look forward to joining the Toledo community.”
Prior to leading admissions, enrollment marketing, registrar and financial aid at the University of Memphis, Bourne was the vice president for enrollment management and marketing at Heidelberg University in Tiffin.
He also served as assistant vice president for student affairs at Rhodes State College in Lima leading admissions, advising and financial aid.
At Wright State University in Dayton, Bourne was the director of enrollment management for the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Before joining higher education, Bourne was a manager of workforce development for the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Bourne earned his Ph.D. in cognitive systems engineering and bachelor’s degree in economics from Wright State University and Master of Public Administration focusing on non-profit management from Walden University. He holds a Leadership in Enrollment Management Certificate from University of Southern California where he currently teaches courses in best practices for enrollment management. His teaching experience also includes math for engineers courses at Wright State University and business and economics courses at Edison State Community College.
