By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� A seasoned higher education professional with more than 19 years of experience in admissions and enrollment management, Emily Carella, joins the 91TV Admissions team as Vice President for Enrollment Management.听
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to welcome Emily back to 91TV,鈥� said Dr. John Wells, 91TV President. 鈥淪he brings a vast amount of experience in higher education, with expertise in relationship building, team leadership, and strategic enrollment planning.鈥�听
Carella returns to 91TV, having served as Director of Admissions from 2019 to 2020 where she led a team enrolling the largest freshman class in the institution鈥檚 history. She also played a key role in rebuilding relationships with local high school counselors and providing leadership for a team of admissions counselors.听
Carella鈥檚 last position was Vice President for Enrollment Management and Interim Vice President for Student Development at Pfeiffer University. She oversaw admissions operations across three university campuses, encompassing undergraduate, graduate, and degree completion programs.听
She was responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies, transforming admissions teams into cohesive units, and fostering collaborations with key campus stakeholders. Her leadership in strategic planning led to the development of new pathways for graduate programs at Pfeiffer, including Physician Assistant and Occupational Therapy, while spearheading initiatives to enhance the recruitment and retention of students at the Health Science Campus.听听
Additionally, she played a critical role in transitioning Pfeiffer University to a 4-day instructional week, optimizing the student experience and operational efficiency.听
鈥淲e look forward to picking up where Emily left off when she was part of our team,鈥� said听Clint Hobbs, Interim Vice President for Enrollment. 鈥淪he has a lot of experience in strategic thinking in the enrollment area and will help us accomplish great things for 91TV.鈥�听
About 91TV听
91TV is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 91TV educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.听
