New VP for Student Life

06/09/09

Belton, Texas - Dr. Byron Weathersbee has been named Vice President for Student Life at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Weathersbee begins his new role on August 1. 

The Student Life Division supports UMHB's educational mission by promoting student development, enhancing the quality of the student experience and campus life, and assisting in the development of the whole student. The division is focused on enriching students' college experiences outside the classroom. As vice president, Dr. Weathersbee will lead the offices for spiritual life, residence life, campus activities, career services, campus recreation, the health center, counseling and testing, and student organizations.

According to Senior Vice President for Administration and Chief Operating Officer Steve Theodore, Weathersbee is a great choice to lead this division.

"Byron was one of the key speakers during our student leadership conference last spring, and we were impressed with the way he worked with our student leaders," Theodore said. "I am confident he will make a positive impact on our campus."

Weathersbee has served as a lecturer for Baylor University's Health, Human Performance, and Recreation Department, teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses. He also served for several years as the interim University Chaplain and as the Sports Chaplain at Baylor.

Weathersbee and his wife, Carla, co-founded Legacy Family Ministries in 1995. The focus of the ministry is to pass on Biblical principles from one generation to another by providing marriage preparation for pre-engaged and engaged couples. They also co-authored Before Forever: How Do You Know that You Know?, a book for dating couples.

Weathersbee earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Baylor University, his master's degree in Religious Education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.