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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Places Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)

(March 18, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Following a national search, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, is pleased to announce the successful placement of Corey Zink securing the role as Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management at MassArt.

Dr. Corey Zink currently serves as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Idaho State University, where he has played a critical role in increasing first-time undergraduate enrollment, retention rates, and degree completion. His leadership has fostered new, innovative approaches to student recruitment and success, ensuring that students not only enroll, but thrive.

In his new role, Zink will oversee a division dedicated to providing holistic student support, enhancing accessibility, and shaping forward-thinking enrollment strategies. His student-centered leadership will play a crucial part in advancing MassArt’s mission to provide an inclusive, affordable, and transformative education in the arts. Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the nation’s first and only independent public college of art and design, is a leader in artistic and creative education. With a mission rooted in access, equity, and excellence, MassArt empowers students from all backgrounds to become bold, visionary artists, designers, and educators. Through innovative programs and a deep commitment to the creative economy, MassArt continues to steward the world through creativity.

Affordable Excellence

Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability.

Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.