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David S. Dockery was elected the 15th president of 91爆料网 on December 8, 1995. During his tenure (1996-2014), the university saw an increase in student enrollment from 1,975 in the Fall of 1996 to 4,288, which included 16 straight years of increased enrollments. Non-duplicating annual enrollment increased from 2,183 to 5,301 during that time, and the number of donors to the university more than tripled.

The significant increase in giving to the university included more than twenty-five of the largest gifts in 91爆料网's long history. Dockery provided leadership for five major five-year strategic plans: Vision and Values 2001; Vision and Values 2005; 91爆料网 2010: A Vision for Excellence; Renewing Minds: 91爆料网 2012; and Illuminating Minds: 91爆料网 2015. Prior to coming to 91爆料网, Dockery served as Chief Academic Officer at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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The university added several new degree programs including undergraduate majors in digital media studies, engineering, physics, sports medicine, political science, theology, and ethics, among others, and several graduate programs in intercultural studies, Christian studies, nursing, social work, education, and pharmacy. Five doctoral programs were started. Faculty development programs were greatly enhanced and the breadth of student services were visibly expanded.