PERSONABLE AND PROFESSIONAL

Dr. R. Chad Holt

Vice President of Admissions & Financial Aid & Adjunct Faculty in Communication

Contact Information

Email: chad.holt@brevard.edu

Phone: 828.641.0505

Ext: 505

About Dr. R. Chad Holt

Dr. Holt brings over 25 years of experience in higher education admissions, financial aid, and scholarships to Brevard College. He has helped thousands of students and families navigate college search, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment. He shares his expertise with peers at regional and national conferences and began his career at Brevard College in 2012.

Dr. Holt serves as an adjunct faculty member at Brevard College, teaching courses in communication, visual communication, rhetoric, and writing.

Dr. Holt earned his Ph.D. at East Carolina University, where he researched the semiotic meaning of the Wall built around the West Bank and how it has shaped discourse among Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals. His interests include the Israeli-Palestinian issue, semiotics, propaganda, and the impact of power on language use.

Dr. Holt is also an avid mountain biker and traveler. He often rides mountain, road, and gravel bikes with students. His wife of over 25 years, Stephanie, is also an avid mountain biker, backpacker, and hiker. They have two furry children, Bennett and Leeona.

 

Education

Ph.D., Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication with a Special Topic in Visual Rhetoric, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

M.A.R., Christian Thought, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC.

B.A., Philosophy, Religion, double major, Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, TN

A.A. Walters State Community College, Morristown, TN

 

Awards

2020 Ugly Christmas Sweater Champion, Brevard College, Brevard, NC

2012 Ugly Christmas Sweater Champion, Brevard College, Brevard, NC

2012 Received a resolution unanimously approved by the Chowan University Board of Trustees for “significant contributions to enrollment that includes effectively communicating the university’s brand across print and electronic media.”

2005  Received the Golden Circle Award for “…making a significant contribution to the Mars Hill College community.”

Recent Publications

Presentations include:

“Rethinking Search: Getting the Most Bang for Your Admissions Buck” at the 24th annual National Small College Enrollment Conference, Asheville, NC

“Forget Social vs. Traditional Media: Active vs. Passive Media Is What Matters” at the 26th annual Enrollment Planners Conference, Chicago, IL

“Enrolling More With Less…Improve Your Communications ROI to Increase FTE” at the 23rd annual National Small College Enrollment Conference, St. Augustine, FL

“Integrating Print and Online for an Effective, Yet Economical, Student Search” at the 22nd annual National Small College Enrollment Conference, Orlando, FL

“How to Communicate within a Budget” at New York State Association of Admissions Counseling conference at Manhattanville College, White Plains, NY

 “Tap into the Power of an Integrated Marketing Plan” at the Southern Association of College Admissions Counseling (SACAC) conference, Nashville, TN

 

 

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