VP enrollment lands job in Cleveland

Carmen Alvarez-Brown is leaving the University to accept a vice president position at Cleveland State University.

Brown begins her employment July 1, Cleveland State announced in a news release Wednesday.

“Carmen is a proven leader with the expertise to promote student success at CSU,” Cleveland State President Ronald Berkman said.

Brown did not respond to an e-mail and calls Wednesday.
Brown has served as VP for enrollment management since April 2008. She oversaw admissions, financial aid and registration, recruitment and other University functions.

UNM’s enrollment went up during Brown’s tenure, but in late January a former employee sent a letter to the Daily Lobo, blasting Brown for her aggressive enrollment tactics. This prompted another employee to write into the paper supporting Brown, and the two letters generated more than 50 online comments.

Brown said in a Feb. 23 e-mail that she was aware of employee discontent.

“I have been aware that there were some employees that were not happy with some of the changes that we needed to make in an effort to become more efficient and effective in delivering our services to students,” she said. “When I read comments that seem ill intended, especially by individuals that are not willing to have an open exchange, I personally give little or no credibility to the source.”

Brown said UNM hired her to improve its enrollment services, which she did by making changes to its location, staffing and operations. She established One-Stop services and the National American Indian Scholars program.

Brown has not announced her departure from the University, and UNM spokeswoman Susan McKinsey said she heard the news from CSU’s release.
“I’m sure she has notified the provost and the president,” she said.
The Provost’s Office did not confirm whether Brown notified it about her departure.