Sharra Hynes

Dr. Sharra Hynes acts as the Vice President in the Division of Student Life and leads a comprehensive student affairs division dedicated to enhancing students’ educational, spiritual, cultural, and physical development.  As the senior student affairs officer and a member of the president’s council, she strives to develop and nurture partnerships that create a vibrant and seamless student learning experience and has direct responsibility for 15 departments and offices whose missions focus on the design and delivery of high-impact services, programs and advocacy efforts for a student body of over 20,000.  Leadership responsibilities include residential living, student union and activities, fraternal organizations, leadership development, new student orientation, health center, counseling center, community service, campus recreation, spiritual life, student conduct, wellness, addiction recovery center, multicultural affairs, and assessment.

Dr. Hynes came to Baylor from the University of Central Oklahoma, where she served for seven years. She has also served professional roles at Texas A & M University, Houghton College, and George Fox University. She earned her undergraduate degree from Houghton College, her master’s degree from Alfred University, and her Doctor of Philosophy from Texas A & M University.  She has extensive experience in Student Engagement, New Student Orientation, Leadership Development, Greek Life, Housing, Volunteer & Service Learning, Strategic Planning, Institutional Assessment and Judicial Affairs.