Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
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President
Dr. Candice McQueen
- President
Updated on 07/02/2025
Administration
Candice McQueen
- President
Lindsay Bales
- Chief of Staff
Jeffrey Baughn
- Senior Vice President of Finance and Technology
Kim Chaudoin
- Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Brent Culberson
- Vice President of Government, Community Relations and Strategic Partnerships
Keith Hinkle
- Senior Vice President of Advancement
Byron Lewis
- Vice President of Enrollment Management
Brian Mast
- Senior Vice President of Student Affairs
Todd McCullough
- Chief of Innovation
Hope Nordstrom
- Special Counsel to the President for Strategy
Brad Schultz
- Lipscomb Academy Head of School
Jennifer Shewmaker
- Provost
William Turner
- Special Counsel to the President and Distinguished Professor
David Wilson
- General Counsel
Darrell Duncan
- Vice President of Finance
Kevin Eidson
- Director of Health & Wellness
Jerold Givens
- Chief Revenue Officer
Kathy Hargis
- Associate Vice President
Ellen Harmon
- Executive Director of University Marketing
Brett Hinson
- Vice President of IT/CIO
Christy Hooper
- Vice President of Human Resources
Philip Hutcheson
- Director of Athletics
Florah Mhlanga
- Vice Provost
Scott Sager
- Vice President of Church Services
Mark Shafer
- Chief of Campus Security
Leonard Allen
- Dean of the College of Bible
Lynette Austin
- Dean, College of Health Sciences
Alan Bradshaw
- Honors College Dean and Professor
Tom Campbell
- Dean, College of Pharmacy
Leslie Cowell
- Dean, College of Education
Allison Duke
- Dean of College of Business
David Elrod
- Dean, College of Engineering
Mike Fernandez
- Dean, College of Entertainment and the Arts
Trace Hebert
- Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies
David Holmes
- Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sandra Hood
- Registrar
Rebecca Johns
- Director of Academic Finance
Steve Joiner
- Executive Director ICM and Dean, College of Leadership and Public Service
Emily Smith
- Assistant Provost for Online Learning
Catherine Terry
- Director of Institutional Effectiveness & SACSCOC Liason
Updated on 07/02/2025
Board
Michael F. Adams
Buddy Bell
Ernie Clevenger
Gerald Coggin
- Vice Chair
Richard G. Cowart
- Chair
Morgan W. Davis
Mitch Edgeworth
Tony Giarratana
Bart Harper
Bennie Harris
- Secretary
Van Henley
Shane Hooper
Ronnie Hunter
Tom Ingram
Terry Koonce
Mark Lanier
John Little
Billy Long
Jeff McGruder
Candice McQueen
- Ex Officio
Sue Nokes
Phil Pfeffer
Dr. Lisa Piercey
- Treasurer
Vicki Sensing Smith
Neika B. Stephens
Updated on 07/02/2025
Rankings
- National Universities: #244
- Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs: #150
- Nursing: #455
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #371 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: Lipscomb University
- Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1954-01-01
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2017-12-05
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2027-01-01
Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier, learner-focused Christian education
- Promote and develop spiritual growth and transformation across our community
- Recruit, support, retain and graduate students with the tools for a purposeful life
- Build a culture of belonging and unity where people thrive as image-bearers of God
- Expand our engagement, influence and impact by forging deep connections with communities, organizations and alumni
- Empower and sustain a culture of effectiveness, efficiency, collaboration and financial strength across our community
- Advance innovation across our community
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals
- Campus Plan: (No data available)
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour
- Annual Security And Safety
- Peer Institution: (No data available)
Updated on 07/02/2025