KERRVILLE, TX – March 6, 2025 – Schreiner University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Russell Frohardt as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective March 17, 2025.

Dr. Frohardt brings more than 20 years of academic leadership experience, with a strong background in student success, faculty engagement, and innovative curriculum development. He most recently served as Interim Vice President for Academic Success at Northwest Vista College (NVC) in San Antonio, where he led initiatives that improved student pathways, retention, and workforce readiness. Before his tenure at NVC, he was a Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience at St. Edward’s University in Austin, where he also served as Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

A recognized leader in higher education, Dr. Frohardt has successfully launched bachelor’s and dual enrollment programs, secured multimillion-dollar grants, and enhanced institutional accreditation efforts. As an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow, he worked closely with leaders at Vassar College to develop best practices in academic administration.

Schreiner University Leadership Welcomes Dr. Frohardt

Dr. Russell Frohardt

Schreiner University President Dr. Charlie McCormick emphasized the significance of the appointment:

“The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs position is one of the most challenging and important positions on campus. It is at the center of all our missional activities to grow and educate students. I am delighted that we have identified Dr. Russ Frohardt as the individual with the experience, expertise, and capacity to move Schreiner University to the next level of excellence.”

Dr. Frohardt expressed his excitement about joining Schreiner:

“I am honored to join Schreiner University at such a transformative time. Schreiner’s deep commitment to student success and its vision for the future make this an exciting opportunity. I look forward to working with faculty, staff, and students to build on the university’s tradition of excellence.”

A Vision for Schreiner’s Future

As Schreiner continues to advance its Schreiner 2030 Strategic Plan, Dr. Frohardt will focus on:

• Enhancing student retention and graduation rates
• Expanding academic partnerships in key industries such as healthcare, technology, and aviation
• Developing innovative programs to align with workforce needs
• Strengthening faculty engagement and student research opportunities

About Schreiner University

Schreiner University, located in Kerrville, Texas, is a private liberal arts institution dedicated to holistic, student-centered education. Committed to its mission of “Enter with Hope, Leave with Achievement,” Schreiner offers unique academic programs, experiential learning, and strong community engagement to prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

For more information, visit schreiner.edu.