Dr. Don Hunt

Strategic Higher Ed Partner

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Over 35+ Years

Meet Your Enrollment Strategy Expert: Dr. Don Hunt

Dr. Don Hunt is a proven leader in Enrollment Management, specializing in building efficient systems and expanding student access for large public universities. He combines high-level strategic vision with the operational discipline honed over decades of experience in higher education and as a U.S. Army veteran.

Currently the Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Services at NC State University,

Dr. Hunt provides comprehensive strategic oversight for the entire student enrollment lifecycle, including:

• Undergraduate Admissions

• Scholarships and Financial Aid

• Registration and Records

• Data Analytics and Systems

• Transfer and Community College Pathways (including the C3 program)

A Track Record of Data-Driven Results

Since joining NC State in 2021, Dr. Hunt has directed significant innovations, leading initiatives that:

• Streamline Student Pathways: Improving institutional efficiency and the overall student experience.

• Expand Access: Successfully growing transfer and community college partnerships.

• Align Resources: Chairing the Enrollment Management Committee to ensure resource allocation directly supports institutional and academic goals.

Prior to NC State, Dr. Hunt served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment at the University of California, Davis, where he led major operations—from admissions and financial aid to enrollment analytics—and successfully cultivated critical partnerships across Student Affairs, IT, and K–12 outreach.

Dr. Hunt holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fresno, and dual degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park. His military background instills a commitment to operational excellence and a disciplined, student-centered approach, ensuring your institution’s enrollment strategy is not only ambitious but executed flawlessly.