Fisher Named Vice President for Academic Affairs
February 29, 2024
Fisher Named Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Brock L. Fisher has been named vice president for academic affairs at Walters
State Community College.
Fisher previously served as vice president for academic affairs at Bergen Community
College in Paramus, New Jersey. He holds a doctorate degree in theatre and a master’s
degree in theatre from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He earned a bachelor
of arts degree in theatre and psychology from the University of Central Missouri.
“Dr. Fisher brings 20 years of higher education teaching and leadership experience
to his new position,” said Dr. Tony Miksa, president of Walters State. “Throughout
his career, he has been an advocate for student success and a strong supporter of
faculty members at all levels. We are excited to welcome Dr. Fisher into the Walters
State family.”
While at Bergen Community College, Fisher completed an academic master plan to guide
the division through 2025, implemented a new learning management system to ensure
student success, and worked with stakeholders to create a new online college with
fully articulated virtual services and programs. He also oversaw the creation of numerous
new academic programs and external partnerships.
"I am excited to join the Walters State family,” said Fisher. “As the two-time winner
of the best community college in the state of Tennessee, Walters State already does
so much right in terms of student success. I'm eager to pitch in and work with the
faculty, staff and administration to empower students to meet their personal and academic
goals."
Fisher served as associate vice president for arts and sciences from 2016-2019 and
as executive dean of humanities and social sciences from 2014-2016 at McHenry County
College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
His resume also includes time as the chair of fine arts at Stillman College. Institutions
where his primary role was teaching include the Georgia College and State University,
Ball State University, Anderson University, Clark University and Bethel College.
Fisher’s primary role at Walters State is providing support for administration and
faculty members within the college’s eight academic divisions. He will promote the
scholarship of teaching and learning across all campuses.
Fisher began his new job on Feb. 1.