PLAINVIEW, TX — Dr. Jerry Faught II has begun serving as executive director and campus dean of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ Baptist University’s San Antonio campus, bringing extensive experience in higher education, ministry and external campus leadership to the position.
Dr. Faught succeeds Dr. Glenn Simmons, who retired June 30 after leading the San Antonio campus. In addition to overseeing 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ’s operations in San Antonio, Dr. Faught will provide administrative leadership for the university’s Wichita Falls teaching site. He previously served as executive director and campus dean of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ’s Wichita Falls campus.
“I am honored to serve as the director of the San Antonio campus and excited for the opportunities ahead,” Dr. Faught said. “My goal is to bring fresh, innovative recruiting ideas while working alongside our outstanding staff to build on the strong foundation already in place. Together, I look forward to expanding our reach, serving our students well, and helping the campus continue to grow and thrive.”
As executive director and campus dean in San Antonio, Dr. Faught oversees academic and administrative operations while working with faculty and staff to strengthen student recruitment, retention and community engagement. He also will help guide efforts to expand awareness of the educational opportunities 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ provides in San Antonio and the surrounding region.
Dr. Jeffrey Tillman now serves as site coordinator for the Wichita Falls teaching site. In that role, Dr. Tillman provides local leadership and support for students and faculty while working with Dr. Faught.
Dr. Faught also serves as a professor of theological studies in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓÆµ’s School of Christian Studies. His combination of academic, administrative and ministry experience will support the university’s commitment to providing academically rigorous, faith-based education to students in San Antonio and Wichita Falls.

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