Est. 1995

The SAGE Scholars Advisory Council

A distinguished group of senior leaders and experts from the SAGE Scholars Consortium, providing strategic guidance to advance private higher education.

About the Council

Guiding SAGE Scholars since 1995

The SAGE Scholars Advisory Council is a distinguished group of senior leaders and experts from the SAGE Scholars Consortium of private colleges and universities. Established in 1995, the council includes vice presidents of enrollment, directors of financial aid, and influential advocates who provide strategic guidance to enhance SAGE Scholars’ programs and initiatives. Their collective expertise helps ensure that SAGE Scholars remains at the forefront of private college preparation and funding, aligning with the latest trends and addressing challenges in higher education. The council plays a crucial role in advancing our mission to make quality private college education more accessible and affordable.

Council Members

Our Advisory Council

Alexander Blumenberg
Executive Director for Belonging and Inclusion
Elmhurst University
Evergreen Park, IL
Allan Case
Director of Enrollment Management Operations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
Cathy Finks
Interim Vice President for Enrollment
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
Christine Bowman
Assistant Vice President of Admission
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
Jason Hubbard
Middle & High School Art Teacher; Art Method Instructor at St. Lawrence University
Norwood-Norfolk Central School District
Norfolk, NY
Jenn Winge
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
Jennifer Cluett
Associate Vice President of Admissions & Dean of Admissions
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Joel Bauman
Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
John Chopka
Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing
Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL
Kara Pitts
University Registrar / Past Director of Financial Aid
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
Terry Cowdrey
Enrollment Management Consultant; Past Vice President, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Colby College & St. Lawrence University
Independent Consultant
Pittsfield, NH