Dalene J. Fisher, Ph.D.
Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.S. in Behavioral Science, Oklahoma Wesleyan University
M.A. in Literature and Writing, Union Institute and University
Ph.D. in English, University of Kent, Canterbury
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Dr. Fisher’s passion for Christian higher education brought her to UNW in the summer of 2025. Her educational philosophy is grounded in Paul’s words: “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5, ESV). She understands that education is ministry and works alongside others to develop Christ-centered scholars and leaders.
Two decades of educational experience in pedagogy, curriculum development, and academic leadership have prepared Dr. Fisher for her role as Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs. Previously, she has served as an Assistant Provost, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor of English, Adjunct Faculty Member, Classical Christian School Founding Member and Volunteer Teacher, Classical Secondary English and Logic Teacher, and Homeschool Mom.
Dr. Fisher’s publications include Faith and Female Agency in Austen, Brontë, Gaskell, and Wollstonecraft (IVP Academic, 2021) Academic Writing and the Emerging Scholar (co-author with Gentry Sutton, Kendall Hunt, 2018).
