October 3, 2024 – Fisk University recently announced the appointment of Dr. Tiffany Bellafant-Steward as the new Vice President of Student Enrollment and Success. Dr. Steward comes to Fisk with over 20 years of leadership experience in strategic enrollment management, student engagement, and student success.
Dr. Steward earned her Doctor of Education in Higher Education and her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Memphis, as well as a Master of Science in Education with a focus on Enrollment Management from Capella University. She has a demonstrated track record of leading initiatives that boost student enrollment, enhance retention and graduation rates, and improve support services.
Before her current position, Dr. Steward was the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Enrollment & Retention Services at the Tennessee Board of Regents, where she managed systemwide strategic enrollment planning and spearheaded initiatives to increase dual enrollment and first-year student numbers. She also completed 12 years of service at Tennessee State University in a variety of student success roles.
About Fisk University
Fisk University is a prominent historically Black university recognized by U.S. News and World Report and is the oldest institution of higher education in Nashville, Tennessee. The university’s esteemed faculty and students consistently contribute to its global reputation for academic excellence. Scholars at Fisk make significant advancements across various fields, from social justice to the sciences. A Fisk education equips students to serve their communities and emerge as well-rounded leaders and scholars in their respective disciplines. The institution offers over 20 undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Clinical Psychology, and features a bridge Master’s to Ph.D. program through a partnership with Vanderbilt University.