Jens Frederiksen

Jens Frederiksen is an accomplished higher education leader who served as Executive Vice President at Fisk University from August 2020 to early 2024.13 He has an extensive academic background, holding six degrees from Vanderbilt University, including a Ph.D. in Political Science and Government.34

During his tenure at Fisk University, Dr. Frederiksen made significant contributions:

1. Oversaw fundraising and enrollment efforts1
2. Helped raise over $110 million, including 20 seven-figure gifts4
3. Increased enrollment by over 25%1
4. Improved academic quality of incoming classes1
5. Increased alumni giving participation from 21% to 34%1
6. Spearheaded the John Lewis Center for Social Justice4
7. Launched Fisk's Business Incubation and Innovation Center4

Dr. Frederiksen's career also includes roles as:

• Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Enrollment Management at Fisk (2019-2020)3
• Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Strategic Development at Fisk (2016-2019)3
• Consultant for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (2013-2015)3
• Associate Professor at Fisk University (2011-2014)3
• Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University and the University of the South3

In February 2024, Dr. Frederiksen was announced as the seventh president of the University of New Haven, officially beginning his role on March 1, 2024.24