Office of the Vice President

Nathan Fuerst

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As Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment, Nathan Fuerst serves as the Chief Enrollment Officer and the Chief Student Affairs Officer at the University of Connecticut.

In May 2018, Nathan was appointed Vice President for Enrollment Planning and Management. Prior to that, he held positions as the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. In August 2023, Nathan's role was expanded to include key areas of Student Affairs.

The Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment is responsible for overseeing various programs across all UConn campuses, including Storrs, Avery Point, Farmington (UConn Health), Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury. The Vice President and the Student Life and Enrollment Leadership Team offer strategic direction and assessment for enrollment and student life programs, utilizing a holistic, evidence-based, and data-informed approach.

During his tenure at UConn, Vice President Fuerst has led significant growth in the size, quality, and diversity of our undergraduate student enrollment, consistently breaking records and setting new milestones for enrollment each year. UConn students have achieved new records for student success, particularly in retention and graduation rates, solidifying UConn's position as one of the top universities in the country for student success.

The Vice President’s impact extends beyond his roles, as he actively participates in university-wide committees and task forces, fostering collaborations and partnerships across the institution with a steadfast focus on placing students at the center of our efforts.

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Brianna Zecchini
Executive Assistant to the Vice President

860-486-4163
brianna.zecchini@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

Assistant Vice Presidents & Directors

Clokey

David Clokey
Assistant Vice President for Administrative Services

860-486-2265
david.clokey@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

Costanzo

Cyndi Costanzo
Assistant Vice President for Student Life

860-486-8143
cynthia.costanzo@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

Lucas

Mona Lucas
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment

860-486-6980
mona.lucas@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

Boritz

Liza Boritz
Director of Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation

860-486-2265
liza.boritz@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 2nd Floor

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Stacey Murdock
Director of Human Resources & Foundation Relations

860-486-2265
stacey.murdock@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 2nd Floor

Gagnon

Jeffrey Gagnon
Executive Advisor for Enrollment Analytics & Fiscal Officer

860-486-2235
jeffrey.gagnon@uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor

Vice President's Office Staff

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Position Vacant
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860-486-2265
Wilbur Cross Building, 3rd Floor