Justine Whitfield

Justine Whitfield

Director of Admissions

she/her/hers

106 Johnson Hall

(919) 760-8581

StrongPoints® Strengths: Woo, Positivity, Communication, Empathy, Achiever

Profile

A dedicated advocate for higher education, Justine Whitfield’s passion for college and admissions ignited early in her high school years. When her college counselor advised her to list 10 potential colleges, she didn’t just meet the challenge – she exceeded it, creating a list of over 100 schools. Joining her older sister on college tours left a lasting impression, sparking her desire to pursue a career where she could guide prospective students toward their own future college homes, where they could leave a lasting legacy.

With over a decade of experience in admissions and scholar selection, Justine has honed her expertise, writing her dissertation on college choice and the significance of campus visits. Her passion for lifelong learning extends beyond her professional life – she instructs yoga and fitness classes, and her love for travel keeps her planning the next adventure.

Academic Credentials

Ph.D. Higher Education Administration, William & Mary (2016)

M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, William & Mary (2010)

MBA Concentration in Business Analytics, UNCW (2024)

B.A., English & American Studies, University of Virginia (2005)

Professional Credentials

College Teaching Certificate, William & Mary (2017)

Presentations

NACAC 2024: A Series of Fortunate Events

SACAC 2024: Tipping the Balance: What happened when we learned to live our best life in higher education

SACAC 2023: And Then There Were Two: Revitalizing Hiring & Onboarding

NACAC 2022: Oh, the Spaces We Will Go: Embracing Uncertainty with Event Planning

SEL Speaker Series 2022: Emotional Intelligence & College Admission

SACAC 2021: High Achievers, Best Fit: Merit Scholarship Selection

NSPA 2021: The New Normal In Selection: Zooming In On the Right Candidate

NSPA 2020: Helping High Achieving Students with the Scholarship Application Process

NSPA 2019: Merit Based Scholarship Selection- Recruiting and Selecting Diverse and

High Character Students

NACAC 2018: Snap, Crackle, And Make Your Campus Visit Pop

USPAA 2018: Back To Where You Once Belonged: Trends In Alumni Programming

CIVSA 2017: ABC’s And 123’s: Taking Tour Guides Back To The Classroom

PCACAC 2017: High School College Visits: Best Practices

PCACAC 2016: Secrets From The Social Chair

VACRAO 2016: Beyond the Campus Tour: College Choice And The Campus Visit

Awards

2024: Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Award

2018: Chair of Ideas, Lausanne Collegiate School

2015: David W. Leslie Research Award, William & Mary

2014: Professor John Thelin Higher Education Research Award, William & Mary

2010: Phoenix Award, William & Mary

2009: Graduate Assistant Award, University of Central Florida

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