Biography
Whitney Merinar serves as Registrar at West Liberty University, bringing nearly 28 years of higher education experience and more than 15 years of leadership in Registrar operations. Originally from Pennsylvania, she has dedicated her career to supporting student success through effective advising, academic records management, policy implementation, and student information systems administration. Whitney is committed to fostering efficient, student-centered processes while ensuring institutional compliance and academic integrity. Drawing on decades of experience in higher education, she remains passionate about helping students navigate their academic journey and achieve success.
Whitney is married and has 3 children: Josh, Rebekkah and Cassie.
Education
Ed.S. Higher Education Administration – George Washington University
MA Organizational Management – University of Phoenix
BS Early Elementary Education – Armstrong Atlantic State University/GA Southern
Most Recent Publications and Presentations
2026: The Evolution of the Registrar and Faculty Status Debate (AACRAO Connect)
2025: The Ins and Outs: Modernizing Ideas About the Registrars Office (AACRAO Connect)
2024: Transforming the Registrars Office: Do More With Less (Modern Campus)
Contributor: AACRAO U.S. Registrar Survey Career Profiles; AACRAO Podcast For the Record