Tammy Fowler named 
interim director of admissions

Nov. 7, 2005 -- Tammy Fowler has been named interim director of admissions at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, according to Dr. Rick Stripling vice chancellor of student affairs. 

“Tammy has provided strong organizational leadership in the division of student affairs. Her strengths and abilities, and especially her motivation will be a tremendous asset to the admissions office. Tammy’s understanding of the university and her community involvement will bring a lot to this position as well. We are fortunate to be able to move her into this position,” said Dr. Rick Stripling, vice chancellor of student affairs. The appointment became effective on November 1.

Fowler has served in several capacities, having worked at ASU since 1994. Her most recent was as executive assistant to the vice chancellor for student affairs, overseeing a $12 million budget and 14 departments. She has previously been interim co-director of admissions, an assistant to the vice chancellor, and director of testing for ASU. Prior to her service with ASU, Fowler was coordinator of financial aid and academic affairs at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education in Little Rock.

As interim director of admissions, Fowler will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract first-time freshmen and transfer students. In addition, she will be responsible for implementing the university’s undergraduate admissions policies.

Fowler holds two bachelor of science degrees as well as a master’s of public administration from ASU. She is currently working on her education specialist degree from ASU and serves on several university committees including the Centennial Commission.

She is a past member of the Arkansas Business and Professional Women, Jonesboro Business and Professional Women and the Crowley’s Ridge Girl Scout Council. She is a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, having served on the Vestry board and as treasurer. A Jonesboro native, Fowler graduated from Jonesboro High School.

She and her husband, Tony Fowler, have one son, Jack.

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