Hobbs returns to Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA (02/15/2025) — Clint Hobbs, former vice president for enrollment management and external relations, returned to Young Harris College on Jan. 1, 2025, as Special Assistant to the President. In his new role, Hobbs will serve as a member of new President John Wells' senior leadership team, focusing much of his efforts on the College's enrollment program, and advising the President on other matters related to the College.
A 1988 graduate of Young Harris College, Hobbs has enjoyed a career in higher education that has spanned more than 35 years. He spent 27 years at Young Harris, serving the last 14 years as the vice president for enrollment management and external relations, before leaving to pursue enrollment consulting full-time. While at Young Harris, Hobbs helped develop and execute the plan that resulted in unprecedented enrollment growth between 2006 and 2014 when enrollment increased from 600 students to over 1,200 students.
After leaving Young Harris, Hobbs served interim stints as the dean of enrollment management at York College of Pennsylvania, and vice president of admissions and financial aid at Benedictine University in Chicago. In 2017, Hobbs joined Wesleyan College, located in Macon, GA, as their vice president for enrollment management, a position he held for five years. While at Wesleyan, he was responsible for five of the largest freshman classes to ever enter the College. As an enrollment consultant, Hobbs has worked with over 25 different colleges and universities across the country, helping them improve their enrollment results.
"I am thrilled to be back home at Young Harris College," Hobbs said. "My heart has always resided here, and I look forward to serving the College once again."
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master's degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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