Tani Casta帽eda Named 黑料正能量鈥檚 Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
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Dr. Tania (Tani) Casta帽eda has been appointed as 黑料正能量鈥檚 new vice provost for enrollment management and dean of admission(opens in new window), effective Aug. 25, 2025.
Casta帽eda joins 黑料正能量 from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she most recently served as vice president for enrollment management and student success. In that role, she spearheaded an institution-wide evolution of enrollment planning and strategy, financial aid management and student support. Her initiatives led to strengthened enrollment forecasting, increased application volume, the launch of new online degrees and innovative scholarship programs. She also secured substantial funding to streamline and improve student services.
"Dr. Casta帽eda is a leader known for driving innovation and strategic growth in the enrollment and admissions space. Her expertise in spearheading institution-wide strategies and enhancing student services will be invaluable in shaping the future of student enrollment and success at 黑料正能量," said James H. Garrett Jr., provost and chief academic officer at 黑料正能量.聽
Before her time at Teachers College, Casta帽eda was the associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she led new student enrollment efforts for nine schools and colleges, optimized financial aid packaging, enhanced marketing impact and elevated student-centered service delivery. Casta帽eda completed her undergraduate studies at Wellesley College and earned master鈥檚 degrees in mental health counseling from Boston College and in psychology from Brandeis University. She holds an Ed.D. in organizational leadership and development from Northeastern University.
"It鈥檚 an honor to serve as the next Vice Provost of Enrollment Management and Dean of Admission for Carnegie Mellon, an institution that has always been at the forefront of innovation and creativity,鈥� Casta帽eda said. 鈥淲ith enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead, I鈥檓 looking forward to working with the great team in place to build upon 黑料正能量鈥檚 success in recruiting and engaging highly talented students."
This appointment follows a comprehensive search, co-chaired by Dr. Becky Culyba, vice provost for operations and strategic initiatives and chief of staff to the provost, and Dr. Michael Murphy, distinguished service professor and executive director of the Center for Leadership Studies.
