Phil Ollenberg is a SEM leader and educator specializing in system, process, and workforce transformations. He serves as Associate Registrar at Emily Carr University of Art + Design and as an Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University. Through his career, he has held roles in finance, marketing, and enrollment management at post-secondary institutions across Western Canada.
Dr. Ollenberg’s work focuses on modernizing and transforming enrollment functions, including system transitions, staff renewal, and institution-wide planning. He has led multiple organizational and operational restructurings, resulting in improved enrollment outcomes and stabilized revenue streams.
An active conference speaker and media contributor, Dr. Ollenberg regularly presents applied, action-oriented research on change management, systems modernization, and the evolving role of enrollment management in Canadian contexts. His leadership and research interests center on how institutions adapt their processes, technologies, and workforce models to meet shifting student and market demands.
Dr. Ollenberg holds a Doctorate in Education Leadership and Management from Taft University and bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Regina.
Emerging SEM Practices and Perspectives from Beyond the United States
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