Johnson named director of admissions
at Marshall University

Dr. Tammy Johnson, a native of Charleston, W.Va., has been named director of admissions for undergraduate and graduate programs at Marshall University, Dr. Sarah Denman, senior vice president for academic affairs, announced today.

Johnson, who has been at Marshall since 2002, assumed her newest duties on July 1. She had been serving as interim director of admissions since March.

“We are very fortunate to get someone with Tammy’s experience, dedication and allegiance to this institution,” Denman said. “She will provide the kind of leadership that we need for the future as the institution grows.”

Under Johnson’s guidance, the office of admissions will focus solely on the actual admissions process for incoming students. She said recruitment is now separate from admissions at Marshall, and a search for a director of recruitment is underway.

“We want to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of both the undergraduate and graduate admissions offices,” Johnson said. “We want to really focus on customer service and improve the admissions experience for all prospective students.”

Johnson first served at Marshall in 2002 as associate director of undergraduate admissions, then was named director of graduate records and admissions in 2004.

A 1990 graduate of DuPont High School, Johnson received her B.S. degree from the University of Charleston in 1995, her M.Ed. from Texas Woman’s University in 1997, and her Ed.D. from Marshall University in 2003.

Before coming to work at Marshall, she served as assistant director of admissions at the University of Charleston, and taught high school biology and physics and coached volleyball on both the collegiate and high school levels.

For more information, persons may contact Johnson at (304) 696-3160.