Thomas Golden

Dr. Thomas Golden is Associate Dean for Strategic Enrollment Management at the Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University, where he leverages over two decades of experience in enrollment strategy, data science, and educational innovation. He has held key roles at Purdue University and in the private sector, contributing to transformative initiatives in higher education access and analytics.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Purdue University, an M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University, and a B.A. in English from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Dr. Golden's research and professional interests center on educational psychology, enrollment strategy, and the application of data science to improve student access and success. His work bridges academic leadership and technological innovation in higher education.

While no recent publications are listed, his career reflects a strong engagement with data-driven educational policy and strategic enrollment planning.

• Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Purdue University
• M.A., Higher Education and Student Affairs, Ohio State University
• B.A., English, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Dr. Golden has led national initiatives to expand access to higher education and founded one of Tennessee’s largest independent educational consulting firms. His leadership combines strategic vision with practical execution in enrollment and student success programs. He has not received any listed scientific awards.

He is actively involved in strategic leadership at the Owen School and has no listed advisees or research teams in the provided text.