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Garcia named assistant executive director/assistant dean at Lubbock campus

LUBBOCK, TX — 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ Baptist University has named Dora Garcia assistant executive director and assistant dean of its Lubbock campus.

A 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ graduate with extensive experience in higher education administration, Garcia brings a broad understanding of the student experience and the operational needs of a university campus. Her professional background includes business operations, financial aid, scholarships, external student accounts, process analysis, team building and staff development.

“I am happy to be back home because 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ is near and dear to me,” Garcia said. “I am a graduate of WBU, as are my brother, mother and several other family members, so this is an exciting appointment for me.”

Garcia said her experiences as both a traditional and nontraditional student have helped her understand the varied needs of today’s learners.

“My background has given me a comprehensive view of the student lifecycle,” she said. “I am eager to use my operational and academic experience to promote student success and strengthen a collaborative culture at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ’s Lubbock campus.”

Garcia earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology and a Master of Arts in Management with a specialization in human resource management. She also holds a Community Health Worker license.

While working at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Garcia completed Emerging Leaders: Level II and Next Level Leaders micro-credentials.

Garcia and her husband, Sam, are the parents of three sons and one daughter. One son is a veteran, and another currently serves as a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force. Garcia enjoys volunteering, family cookouts, watching Denver Broncos football and spending time with her dog, Miley.