Kristen Salomonson

Kristen E. Salomonson is the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management. She began her career as a faculty member at the University of Michigan, then to an analyst position in the institutional research office at Oakland Community College. Prior to joining Western Michigan University, she served in various roles at Ferris State University most recently as the Dean of Enrollment Services. She oversaw core student service functions including admissions, commencement, enrollment technical services, financial aid, institutional research and orientation. Her primary responsibilities included leading the strategic enrollment plan and developing predicative enrollment models for the University. Her guiding passion for enrollment management work is developing data-enriched practices for effectively recruiting and retaining students. 

Dr. Salomonson earned her Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Communication Research. She enjoys spending time with her two Siamese cats (Parker and Bundle), reading mystery novels and traveling the world.