Fred M. Tugas, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Dr. Fred M. Tugas currently serves as Chief of Staff for Student Enrollment, Engagement & Services at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. With over a decade of dedicated experience in student engagement and higher education leadership, he has previously held roles at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of North Carolina at Asheville.Throughout his career, Fred has demonstrated a commitment to advancing student success across several centers of recruitment and retention practice, including admissions, residence life, care and crisis response, student conduct, governance, campus activities, and multicultural retention initiatives. In recognition of his contributions to the student personnel profession, he received the Melvene Draheim Hardee Award from the Southern Association for College Student Affairs in 2022.A proud alumnus of Old Dominion University, Dr. Tugas earned his doctorate in higher education leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master’s degree in counseling education from Clemson University. He has been selected for prestigious national fellowships with NASPA and NACA. In addition to his academic credentials, Fred is certified as a Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. He is an oft-invited speaker and facilitator on topics including leadership, inclusion, and professional development, reflecting his ongoing commitment to fostering growth and development for students and employees alike.

Listed skills include Student Engagement, Social Media, Event Planning, Student Leadership, and 11 others.