Tony Cabasco Named VP for Enrollment at Colorado College
Colorado College announced the appointment of Tony Cabasco as the new Vice President for Enrollment. Cabasco has served as the Vice President for Enrollment at...
Colorado College announced the appointment of Tony Cabasco as the new Vice President for Enrollment. Cabasco has served as the Vice President for Enrollment at Bennington College in Vermont.
Cabasco brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Colorado College. With nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, he has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to student success and access to education. His strategic approach to enrollment management, combined with his passion for fostering inclusive communities, aligns perfectly with Colorado College’s mission and values.
Under Cabasco’s guidance, the admissions team at Bennington College experienced consecutive years of record applications from 2021 to 2024. Notably, Cabasco successfully doubled the number of applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students, fostering a more diverse and inclusive student body. Furthermore, he tripled the number of applications from international students, enhancing the global perspective and cultural richness of the college community.
“Tony shares Colorado College’s commitment to academic excellence and our belief that talent is diverse,” said Lori Seager, Search Chair and Chief Financial Officer. “He has a history of thinking differently while achieving ambitious enrollment goals at Bennington and Whitman. Throughout the search process, Tony demonstrated his dynamic leadership and vision for the path forward. Just as importantly, he made it clear he is passionate about all that a CC education has to offer.”
WittKieffer’s Shelley Arakawa led this search.