Submitted by Saint Martin’s University
Saint Martin’s University is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Holsinger-Fuchs, Ph.D., as its new dean of enrollment. She brings more than 25 years of higher education experience to Saint Martin’s, most recently as executive director of enrollment services for the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She joined the Saint Martin’s community August 3 and will serve as a member of the University’s executive cabinet.
“I am excited to bring my expertise to Saint Martin’s. I’m attracted to the Benedictine values of service and community and hospitality as those are important in my own life,” she says. “My family and I have lived in the Pacific Northwest previously and are excited about being back in the area. I look forward to many opportunities as a ‘Saint’.”
University President Roy F. Heynderickx, Ph.D., says that Holsinger-Fuchs will be providing innovative leadership and direction for undergraduate admissions endeavors at Saint Martin’s and will work closely with faculty and staff in her new role. She also will be promoting and strengthening relationships with secondary schools, local and professional organizations and the greater community.
“We welcome Dr. Holsinger-Fuchs to Saint Martin’s and celebrate her return to the Northwest,” says Heynderickx. “Her extensive background in higher education, in particular, her successful career in recruitment and retention, will help guide and strengthen the recent growth in applications and graduation rates Saint Martin’s has been experiencing.”
At UW-Stout, her leadership resulted in a major rise in enrollment and in international applications, development of a comprehensive strategic plan and revamping of the university’s scholarship program, among other accomplishments, he said.
Holsinger-Fuchs, whose administrative posts in higher education include service as vice president/dean of students at Trinity Lutheran College in Everett, also has served as director of Educational Opportunity Centers for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and as associate vice chancellor of student services and enrollment management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston, during her career.
Holsinger-Fuchs has a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, as well as a master’s degree in college and university administration from Michigan State University. Her broad undergraduate background includes the fields of arts management, women’s studies and business administration.
Holsinger-Fuchs is the recipient of numerous honors, including system-wide awards from the University of Minnesota for advising and community service. Also among her awards are a Founders Award, the highest award given by the National Association of Campus Activities, and a Rotary 4-Way Test Award, given to those who best foster the ideals of service.
She is a Master Gardener, an avid reader and has been active with Habitat for Humanity and community theatre and arts organizations in Wisconsin. She says she looks forward to becoming involved in the local community.
