Office of the Provost
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Scott M. Hicks
Dr. Scott Hicks has been a dedicated member of the Liberty University community since 2007, when he joined as a professor. Over the years, he has held several key positions, including Dean of the School of Business in 2012 and Vice Provost of Graduate Education in 2017. In 2018, Dr. Hicks was appointed as the Provost and Chief Academic Officer, a role in which he continues to serve with distinction.
During his tenure, Dr. Hicks has led numerous initiatives and programs that have significantly enhanced the academic landscape at Liberty University. Under his leadership, the School of Business created over nine programs with more than 65 cognates and concentrations, established a Center for Entrepreneurship, and developed strategic partnerships with global companies such as Adobe, Apple, Aruba, Cisco, and Oracle. Additionally, the School of Business attained ACBSP accreditation for its programs.
Dr. Hicks holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with concentrations in Financial Management and International Business from Northcentral University. He also earned an M.B.A. and a B.S. in Business Management with specializations in Finance and Management from Liberty University.
Before joining Liberty University, Dr. Hicks served as Senior Consultant, Retail Sales and Operations for Mansfield Oil Company, one of America’s largest Forbes 400 companies. His extensive experience in industry has provided him with the practical knowledge necessary to add value to higher education. More importantly, Dr. Hicks is committed to glorifying God in all aspects of his personal and professional life, striving to live out the principles of Luke 10:27.
Dr. Hicks’s visionary leadership, strong business acumen, and sincere heart for people have made him an invaluable asset to Liberty University. He is a true servant-leader, dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ through the vehicle of education provided by the Liberty University community.
Location
Green Hall 2656
1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515
