Beginning his career in enrollment in 2005, EMU's new director of admissions, Jason Good, previously served as an admissions counselor, the associate director of admissions, and the director of retention. (Photo by Lindsey Kolb)

Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions

by Bonnie Price Lofton

The admissions department at 草莓社区 will be led by , PhD, beginning Oct. 7.

Graduating from EMU in 2005 with a double major in sociology and environmental science, Good has filled a number of roles at EMU: admissions counselor, associate director of admissions, director of retention, women鈥檚 head soccer coach, cross-cultural leader to Spanish-speaking countries, and instructor in several programs, , , and the .

Dr. Luke Hartman, vice president, enrollment

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Good earned his master鈥檚 and doctorate in Hispanic studies from the Universidad de C谩diz in Andaluc铆a, Spain. His dissertation, completed in Spanish, focused on the integration of immigrant students into educational systems, specifically analyzing how to welcome and retain underrepresented groups.

Good is the son of Nelson Good ’68 () and Betty Good-White ’67, a psychotherapist in Washington D.C., as well as the brother of Deborah Good ’02, the husband of Bryn Mullet Good ’06, and the nephew and grandson of alumni. In short, he has deep roots in this educational community, though he was raised in Washington D.C.

Good replaces Stephanie Shafer, who had been director of admissions since 2004, supervising Good in several of his roles. Shafer announced her intention in August to be director of development at Cornerstone Christian School, a Harrisonburg institution with students in preschool through grade 8, where she will be in charge of enrollment, marketing, public relations and fundraising.

“Stephanie leaves the EMU enrollment office in tremendous shape as she exits, bringing in two out of the three largest classes in over 14 years and being part of the sixth consecutive year of overall enrollment growth,” said Hartman in an email announcing her departure to the campus community. “We wish her the very best in her future endeavors and will miss her contribution immensely.”

Good’s former position of director of retention is now open, with candidates being considered by Hartman.