Oldmixon named director of undergraduate recruitment

July 13, 2011

University Relations

Lael Oldmixon has been named director of undergraduate recruitment for UAF. Mike Earnest, Registrar and Director of Admissions, announced the change.

Oldmixon came to UAF after earning her M.Ed. at the University of Vermont. After serving as a resident director for a year, she accepted a position as associate director of admissions in 2007. Since then she has played a pivotal role in UAF's recruiting efforts. She helped lead the office through a number of transitions and served as interim director from 2008 – 2009.

"Lael has done a tremendous job with our undergraduate recruiting here at UAF, and I'm delighted she is on our team," said Earnest. "She brings enthusiasm, creativity and integrity to the job, and she represents the best of what UAF has to offer. She also inspires those same qualities in the recruiters who work for her."

Under Oldmixon's leadership, UAF has increased the number of incoming transfer students and freshmen, including UA Scholars. She developed and implemented a strategic method of awarding limited institutional funds to maximize recruiting success and enhanced UAF's campus visit and open house (Inside Out) programs.