Dr. Jarrett Fisher Named Associate Vice President & Dean of Students

WACO, Texas — Baylor University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jarrett Fisher as Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, beginning in late August. Dr. Fisher brings with him more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education and student development, most recently serving as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Students at Princeton University.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Fisher and his family to the Baylor community,” said Dr. Sharra Hynes, Vice President for Student Life. “Jarrett is a deeply thoughtful and innovative leader who places student flourishing at the heart of his work. His exceptional track record at institutions of excellence and his ability to inspire, equip, and shepherd both students and staff make him a wonderful addition to our leadership team. I am confident he will elevate the student experience at Baylor in meaningful and lasting ways.”

Dr. Fisher’s tenure at Princeton University spanned over a decade, where he provided strategic oversight for a wide range of student-centered initiatives, including student organizations, performing arts, student media, campus traditions, free expression, and large-scale university events like commencement and convocations. His collaborative leadership style and passion for student success have earned him recognition and awards at every institution he has served.

Prior to his work at Princeton, Dr. Fisher held leadership roles at Pepperdine University and San Joaquin Valley College, where he designed innovative co-curricular programs, expanded student services, and championed inclusive leadership development.

Dr. Fisher holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership in Higher Education from Pepperdine University, and both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Bakersfield. A scholar-practitioner, he has presented nationally on topics ranging from student agency and campus activism to leadership transitions and institutional crisis response.

Dr. Fisher will be joined in Waco by his wife, Katie, and their three children.

With a demonstrated commitment to excellence, community, and student formation, Dr. Fisher’s arrival marks an exciting new chapter for Baylor Student Life and the students it serves.