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David Burke Named Admissions Director at APU
September 17, 2003
AZUSA, Calif. –
Azusa, Calif. resident David Burke was promoted to director of undergraduate admissions at Azusa Pacific University announced by Deana Porterfield, vice president for enrollment management, effective Aug. 18, 2003.
As the director of undergraduate admissions, Burke provides vision and leadership for the recruitment goals of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. His responsibilities also include overseeing the admissions budget and representing APU at various conferences and events.
“Dave brings to this position seven years of experience in admissions as well as involvement at the national level in training new admissions professionals,” said Porterfield, “He has demonstrated God-honoring excellence in recruitment, marketing, and admissions processes, all of which prepared him well for this critical role at APU.”
Burke most recently worked as associate director of undergraduate admissions at APU. Previously, he served in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as assistant director of recruitment and marketing, senior admissions counselor (1999-2000), and admissions counselor (1996-1999). He also assisted in the coordination of National Christian College fairs. Burke received a B.A. in Music Education from APU.
“I feel blessed to be entering the role as director of undergraduate admissions during this exciting time in the university’s history. My ultimate goal in leading a very talented admissions staff is to continue to serve our prospective students and their families in a way that mirrors the truly student-centered and God-honoring attitude of APU as a whole. I hope to provide effective, Christ-like leadership and reorganize our recruitment efforts to address our growing needs in regards to diversity and transfer students, while maintaining the relational and service-oriented methods that have proven successful in the past. It is an honor to undertake this role at, what I believe to be, one of the finest institutions of Christian higher education in the country.”
Developing disciples and scholars since 1899, Azusa Pacific is a comprehensive Christian, evangelical university, dedicated to supporting God First and excellence in higher education, and making a positive impact on society. The main campus lies 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, the intellectual capital of California. The university also maintains several other convenient locations throughout California. Total student enrollment exceeds 7,600. APU offers more than 40 areas of undergraduate study, 21 master’s degree programs, and 4 doctorates. For more information, call (800) 825-5278 or visit www.apu.edu
