Jean Gilman is first director of recruitment at Marshall
 

Jean Marie Gilman has been hired as the first director of recruitment at Marshall University, a new position which will focus on the recruitment of students before and during the admissions process, according to Dr. Sarah Denman, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.

 

Gilman comes to Marshall from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La., where she served as assistant director of the Office of Recruitment Services for four-and-a-half years.

 

“Marshall University is indeed fortunate to have someone with Jean’s experience and breadth of knowledge,” Dr. Sarah Denman, Marshall’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, said. “Her ideas are exciting and insightful and her vision for Marshall University is exciting. I am so happy to welcome her to the Marshall family.”

 

A native of Highland, Ill., Gilman received a bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University where she spent four years as a student ambassador, and an M.A. from Louisiana State.

 

“It is an honor for me to join the Marshall University family,” Gilman said.  “Marshall has a profound history of leadership, growth, and success.  As the director of recruitment, I am passionate about finding students that will continue this legacy.  My goal is to recognize a talented pool of students that will contribute to the community while they are here and beyond.”

 

The Office of Recruitment will be responsible for planning and coordinating undergraduate and graduate recruitment efforts at Marshall, according to Dr. Tammy Johnson, director of admissions for undergraduate and graduate programs. “That is a task that is vital to our continued success in terms of both overall enrollment and attracting top students,” she said.

 

Choosing Marshall was an easy decision, Gilman said. “I am joining an institution and community that have become an example to many,” she said. “It is inspiring to find so many people that truly love this university and are invested in developing tomorrow’s leaders.” 

 

Johnson said Marshall is lucky to have a director of recruitment with Gilman’s experience and enthusiasm. “Jean brings fresh ideas and a real desire to see us reach our enrollment goals,” Johnson said. “We are thrilled to have her on board.”

 

For more information, contact Gilman at (304) 696-3565.
 

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