West Virginia University has appointed Fabrizio D’Aloisio as the new vice president for Enrollment Management. The announcement was made by President Michael T. Benson, who is making this decision early in his administration.
D’Aloisio previously served as associate vice provost for enrollment management and executive director of undergraduate admissions at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. UT Knoxville is a public, land-grant research institution with close to 39,000 students.
“Fabrizio is a first-generation college graduate with extensive higher education career experience who will bring new energy and clear direction to WVU Enrollment Management,” President Benson said.
“With Fabrizio’s leadership, WVU will recruit, educate, and graduate students who are prepared to take on the world.”
At UT Knoxville, D’Aloisio played a key role in increasing enrollment as chief admissions officer. He managed recruitment and outreach for first-year and transfer students both nationally and internationally.
“I am inspired by the power of education to change lives,” D’Aloisio said. “As a long-time advocate for the benefits of higher education, I am looking forward to tapping into the strengths of the WVU Enrollment Management team — current employees and future hires — to help prospective students and those already at WVU understand the kind of difference the University can make for them.”
Before joining UT Knoxville, D’Aloisio worked at College Board in several roles including executive director for higher education services. In that position he helped colleges meet enrollment goals through College Board assessments, programs, consulting and training services.
He began his career as an admissions counselor at State University of New York College at Fredonia—his alma mater—later becoming assistant director of transfer admissions.
The search process was conducted by a university committee with support from Greenwood Asher & Associates. Committee members included Interim Provost Paul Kreider; Vice President for Strategic Communications Heather Richardson; Chief Financial Officer Paula Congelio; and Board of Governors member Susan Lavenski.
During his campus visit on July 21, D’Aloisio met with many members of the university community as part of his candidacy.
“Going forward, Enrollment Management team members will be working together and with our partners across campus to create seamless student experiences,” D’Aloisio said. “I want to see WVU students find and tap into the many opportunities available to them. We’ll know we’ve been successful when we see them graduate, prepared for whatever is next.”
D’Aloisio holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from SUNY Fredonia and a master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration from SUNY Buffalo.
“The true strength of a university lies in its people,” he said. “I am honored to join the Mountaineer community and help grow the family by highlighting our exceptional programs, rich traditions and unwavering pride.”
