MVNU stepping into the gap

MVNU stepping into the gap

This process in Eastern Nazarene College’s case is guided by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. ENC established formal teach-out partnerships with five schools along with a secondary list of approximately 30 more schools that were offering help…

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Dr. Tim Eades Appointed Vice President of Enrollment Management

Sep 29, 2023

QUINCY, MA – Eastern Nazarene College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tim Eades as vice president for Enrollment Management. Dr. Eades has an extensive background in higher education leadership, spanning the last 30 years at five institutions.

Dr. Eades holds a bachelor’s degree in Religion from Trevecca Nazarene University, a Master of Ministry from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and an Ed.D. in Ethical Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University. Most recently, he served as the vice president for Online Strategy and Enrollment at Grace Christian University. His experience in higher education began in 1994 as an admissions counselor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, graduating to the role of assistant vice president for Marketing and Enrollment. Since 2009, Dr. Eades has served on the cabinet of four institutions in several vice president positions relative to marketing and enrollment, as well as provost and chief academic officer.

As vice president for Enrollment Management, Dr. Eades will provide leadership for financial aid, marketing and communications, and all matters of enrollment management for the traditional Undergraduate, Adult and Graduate Studies, and online programs of Eastern Nazarene College.

Dr. Colleen Derr, President of the College, shares that “We are blessed to have someone with Tim’s experience, love for the Nazarene Church, and appreciation for ENC’s mission join the ENC family. Tim will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and the President’s Cabinet, and we look forward to the positive impact of his leadership on ENC enrollment efforts.”

Eades states, “I see Christian higher education as ministry and am passionate about constructing pathways to growth. I have been on the campus of ENC many times and love the college and community. I am most grateful for President Derr’s invitation to join this amazing team!”

Dr. Eades has been married to his wife, Dr. Kimberly Eades, for 28 years and they reside in Ashland, KY. Kimberly Eades serves as the director of Advancement Communications for Southern Nazarene University and teaches as an adjunct professor in Leadership and Psychology at several institutions. Eades will begin his full-time role at Eastern Nazarene College on Oct. 2, 2023.

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