Robin E. Baker

Baker was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Grand Canyon University, graduating with high honors. He then received a Master of Arts in History from Hardin–Simmons University, followed by a Doctorate in History from Texas A&M University.[3]

Baker began his career in academics as an assistant professor of history at Wheaton College from 1989 to 1992. He then worked as an assistant professor of history at John Brown University in Arkansas from 1992 to 1994.

Baker returned to his alma mater, Grand Canyon University, in 1994 first as an associate professor of history. In 1996, he was named dean of the College of Liberal Arts. In 1997, he became vice president for academic affairs, and in 1998 he was named senior vice president.

Baker joined the faculty of George Fox University in 1999, and served as provost until he was selected by the Board of Trustees as the university's next president in 2007.[4]