Strategic enrollment planning, a vital tool for building a student body that reflects an institution’s mission and goals, will be a centerpiece for the implementation of Clemson’s new 2020Forward vision, according to Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Bob Jones. With this in mind, an associate vice president for enrollment management position will be filled by Chuck Knepfle, whose proven track record of exceptional performance as financial aid director, will assume that position effective immediately.
In his new role, Knepfle will manage the personnel, budgets, technology and operations of the Registrar’s Office, Admissions Office, Student Financial Aid and other units to strategically lead the various aspects of enrollment management. In addition, he will serve as the key representative for student enrollment, retention and degree management at Clemson.
“Chuck brings considerable quantitative capability and leadership excellence to meet our enrollment planning challenges,” said Jones.
“I look forward to working with Provost Jones and President Clements, along with the staff in Admissions, Student Financial Aid and the Registrar’s Office, to meet all of Clemson’s enrollment goals. As the 2020Forward process continues to evolve and be refined, so will my role,” said Knepfle. “I have enjoyed being a part of the hardworking and caring staff in the Financial Aid Office over the last five years and I embrace this new and exciting challenge.”
Knepfle has served as Clemson’s director of student financial aid for five years. He serves on the board of trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, as well as the chair and executive board member of the National Direct Student Loan Coalition and peer review leader for the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, and many other service positions.
Knepfle earned his bachelor’s degree in systems analysis and his master’s degree in management from Miami University, and is currently pursing a doctorate in Clemson’s educational leadership program.
