Robert Fisher (university president)

Robert Fisher (born c. 1948) is an American academic administrator. He served as the president of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. from 2000 to 2021. He was one of the highest paid university presidents in the United States.[1][2]

Robert Fisher
Fisher in August 2020
President of Belmont University
In office
2000–2021
Personal details
Born1948
Blytheville, Arkansas, U.S.
Alma materHenderson State University
University of Memphis
University of Arkansas

Early life

Robert Fisher was born circa 1948 in Blytheville, Arkansas.[3] He graduated from Henderson State University, where he earned a bachelor of science in business administration.[4] He subsequently earned a master in business administration from the University of Memphis, and a PhD from the University of Arkansas.[4]

Career

Fisher was the dean of the Henderson State University School of Business.[4] He was the vice president of Arkansas State University.[4]

Fisher has served as the president of Belmont University since 2000.[4] During his tenure, Fisher expanded the student body beyond the traditional pool of local residents. Enrollment also went from under 3,000 to over 8,000 between 2000 and 2017.[3] He also oversaw the construction of the Curb Event Center and Beaman Student Life Center, the Gordon E. Inman Center, the Troutt Theater complex, and McWhorter Hall.[5] In 2010, when a lesbian soccer coach was let go shortly after coming out, Fisher said sexual orientation was irrelevant to Belmont's decision to fire or hire faculty and staff, and that gay and lesbian students were "welcome" on campus.

Fisher is one of the highest paid university presidents in the United States.[1][2] He earned $2,120,091 in 2016.[2][6]

Personal life

Fisher has a wife, Judy, with whom he has co-authored a book.[4] Bob also serves on the board of directors of the National Museum of African American Music.[7]

Works
  • Fisher, Bob; Thomas, Bo (1997). Real Dream Teams: Seven Practices Used by World-class Team Leaders to Achieve Extraordinary Results. Boca Raton, Florida: St. Lucie Press. ISBN 9781574440065.
  • Fisher, Bob; Fisher, Judy (2008). Life Is a Gift: Inspiration from the Soon Departed. Faithwords. ISBN 9780446196369.

References
  1. Tamburin, Adam (December 8, 2014). "Report: Belmont president makes 8 times more than faculty". The Tennessean. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  2. Strauss, Karsten (December 5, 2016). "The Highest-Paid Private College Presidents". Forbes. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  3. Kennedy, Eleanor (August 25, 2017). "The Boss: Bob Fisher, Belmont University". Nashville Business Journal. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  4. "Office of the President: About Bob Fisher". Belmont University. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  5. "ROBERT FISHER, Ph.D. President, Belmont University" (PDF). Meharry Medical College. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  6. Kessler, Zara; McDonald, Michael (December 4, 2016). "The College President Millionaires Club". Bloomberg. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  7. "Dr. Robert (Bob) Fisher: NMAAM Board of Directors". National Museum of African American Music. Retrieved October 12, 2017.


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