In this illuminating episode of Gateway Conversations, host Eltavious Johnson sits down with Faye Tydlaska, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Rollins College, for a powerful conversation about access, strategy, and the soul of liberal arts education.

With over a decade of leadership at Rollins, Faye has helped shape the college’s enrollment landscape—driving significant increases in applications, Pell Grant recipients, and access for traditionally underserved students. A champion for student opportunity, her story spans two decades of impact in higher education, including key roles at Tulane University.

In this episode, we explore:

• The role of promise and purpose in liberal arts recruitment
• How Rollins has grown enrollment while deepening equity
• What it means to lead with both data and heart
• Why storytelling and belonging matter in admission strategy
• Advice for students navigating uncertainty and big decisions

Whether you’re a future college student, an aspiring higher ed leader, or simply curious about the inner workings of enrollment, this episode offers thoughtful insights on how institutions can remain mission-driven while meeting the moment.