New Student Orientation Moves to Enrollment Management
Enrollment Programs & Communications professional staff (L to R): Sarah Wood, Nassim Nozartash, Joshua Boyd, Jordan Holliday-Millard, Grace Stevens and Elise Chafin.
January 17, 2022
SOAR–UNC Charlotte’s new student orientation program–moved from the Division of Student Affairs to Enrollment Management in Academic Affairs. The team will be a part of the newly formed Enrollment Programs & Communications, led by Jordan Holliday-Millard, the unit’s director. This office will be responsible for planning and implementing orientation and onboarding programs for incoming students and their family members, as well as communications for new and continuing students related to EM units and programs.
“The new student orientation team is instrumental in facilitating the enrollment of our incoming undergraduates and their families,” said Claire Kirby, associate provost of enrollment management. “I’m excited for the perspective and experience that the orientation team will bring to Enrollment Management, and I’m confident we will continue to deliver high quality programs and services that position students for optimal success.”
Three new team members will join the existing communications professionals in the division:
Nassim Nozartash serves as the Associate Director of Orientation & Enrollment Programs. Nozartash joined UNC Charlotte in 2019 after completing her master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration at Appalachian State University. She also completed her undergraduate degree at the University of South Florida, where she served as an orientation student leader. Outside of the office, Nozartash enjoys attending concerts, taking dance classes, attempting to cook and traveling to new places.
Elise Chafin serves as the Assistant Director of Orientation Programs. Chafin joined UNC Charlotte professionally in 2022 after completing her master’s degree in College Student Affairs at the University of South Florida. As a graduate student, Chafin worked with students emerging from the foster care system. Chafin is a proud alumna of Charlotte where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies while developing a passion for orientation and transition programs. Outside of her role, Elise loves all things Disney, shopping, traveling and spending time with her family.
Joshua Boyd serves as the Coordinator of Program Operations. Boyd joined UNC Charlotte professionally in 2022 after completing his master’s degree in Educational Leadership in Higher Education through the Cato College of Education. Prior to Charlotte, Boyd completed his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology at UNC Pembroke and worked as a program coordinator for the Office of Alumni Affairs & Annual Giving. There he coordinated Phonathon and supervised undergraduate students to help raise money for the Annual Fund. Outside of the office, you can find Josh watching anime, doing Crossfit or indulging in Krispy Kreme.
Stay connected with orientation by following @clt_epc on Instagram. A new website for the program (orientation.charlottewp.psapp.dev) will be available in the coming weeks. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Jordan Holliday-Millard or Nassim Nozartash.