Research & Strategic Initiatives
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Dr. Erich Baker
Dr. Erich Baker currently serves Belmont as the Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives and Professor of Computer Science. As a former Department Chair and Dean at Baylor University, Erich brings more than 22 years of experience in research and academic administration to Belmont to support the future growth of Belmont’s vibrant mission.
Strategic Initiatives

Madeleine Fossler
Madeleine Fossler serves as Academic Projects Manager at Belmont University, where she leads university-wide policy processes as Vice Chair of the Policy Review Committee, supports strategic planning through data analysis, and advances initiatives like digital badging and foster care engagement. She holds an MBA from Belmont University and a BBA from Baylor University with concentrations in marketing, entrepreneurship, and corporate innovation.