Thomas University Appoints Jessica Barfield as Vice President of Enrollment Management
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Thomas University is proud to announce the appointment of Jessica Barfield as the new Vice President of Enrollment Management. In this role, Barfield will lead strategic initiatives in student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and academic advisement.
“TU is excited and grateful to have someone with Jessica’s experience and passion,” Kurt Stringfellow, Interim President said. “There is no doubt she will make an immediate impact in the lives of our students.”
Barfield brings extensive experience in higher education leadership. Most recently, she served as Professor, Lead Faculty, and Quality Enhancement Champion at Tallahassee State College. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing Quality Enhancement Plans, an essential component of SACSCOC accreditation, for Southwest Georgia Technical College, Southern Regional Technical College, and Tallahassee State College. She also held the position of Executive Director of Advisement and Professional Development at Southern Regional Technical College.
“I am truly honored to join Thomas University as Vice President of Enrollment Management,” said Barfield. “I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and working alongside dedicated colleagues to expand opportunities for students to grow and thrive at TU. Together, we will not only boost enrollment, but also strengthen our community through the power of education—transforming lives and creating a lasting impact for generations to come.”
Barfield holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Georgia and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from Valdosta State University. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at Valdosta State University.
Her professional recognitions include being named Professor of the Year by the Technical College System of Georgia and Thomasville Times Enterprise Teacher of the Year. She is also an active member of several professional organizations and has led numerous educational workshops and conference presentations.
“Thomasville has always been home for me, and I deeply love this community.” said Barfield. “I am grateful for the chance to give back to the community that has given me so much, as we work together to change lives through education and mentorship at Thomas University.”
