Nashville, TN — Fisk University announced the appointment of Dr. Tiffany Bellafant Steward as the new Vice President of Student Enrollment and Success, effective September 27, 2024. Dr. Bellafant Steward brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having served for over 20 years in various leadership positions dedicated to strategic enrollment management, student engagement, and student success.
“I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal time for Fisk University,” said Dr. Steward. “My focus is on strengthening our recruitment efforts and ensuring that our incoming students thrive throughout their academic journey. I look forward to collaborating with the team to expand our reach and build meaningful connections with prospective students.”
Dr. Steward holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, both from the University of Memphis, and a Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Enrollment Management from Capella University. She has a proven record of accomplishment in leading initiatives to increase student enrollment, improve retention and graduation rates, and enhance support services. Prior to joining the University, Dr. Steward served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Enrollment & Retention Services at the Tennessee Board of Regents. In this role, she oversaw systemwide strategic enrollment planning and implemented initiatives to increase dual enrollment and first-year student enrollment. Before that, she spent over 15 years in various student-focused positions at universities and community colleges across Tennessee and Kentucky.
“Dr. Steward’s leadership and vision are exactly what we need to strengthen our enrollment efforts and student success strategies,” said President Clark. “Her experience and commitment to building strong recruitment and retention programs will be instrumental in achieving our goals for growth and continued excellence at Fisk.”
About Fisk University
Fisk University is a highly-ranked historically Black university, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is the oldest institution of higher learning in Nashville, Tennessee. Its outstanding faculty and students continue to enhance the University’s international reputation for academic excellence. Scholars at Fisk continue to make strides in all areas of industry, from Social Justice to the sciences. A Fisk education prepares students to become beacons in servicing the community and well-rounded leaders and scholars in their respective fields. The institution offers more than 20 undergraduate and graduate
programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Clinical Psychology, with a bridge Master’s to Ph.D. program through a partnership with Vanderbilt University. For more information, visit Fisk.edu.
