Dr. Jeff Strietzel serves as the inaugural Assistant Vice President of Provost Initiatives at Baylor University. His work involves synthesizing and communicating multidisciplinary research projects that rally human and financial resources to advance Baylor University’s strategic plan. Dr. Strietzel’s prior experience in higher education includes teaching and administrative roles at six U.S. institutions in the Midwest and South over the past dozen years, spanning student academic support, student activities, residential life, food service, assessment, graduate student recruitment, campus tours, enrollment services, and university advancement. He holds a B.A. degree in religious studies, an M.A. degree in college student development, and a Ph.D. in higher education leadership. He teaches courses in leadership, higher education, and organizational behavior. Dr. Strietzel’s research centers on the lived experiences and sensemaking of college and university leaders, especially as they experience and navigate adversity, such as job loss and career derailment. He has also studied scholar practitioner socialization and development, college student success, and innovative practices that support college affordability and campus engagement.