Biography

Dr. Tim Borchers became President of West Liberty University on July 1, 2023. He previously served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Peru State College in Nebraska and as a dean and faculty member at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Inspired by his undergraduate experience at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln—where close faculty mentorship shaped his academic path—Dr. Borchers is committed to ensuring that every student receives personalized support and meaningful guidance. At Peru State, he championed initiatives such as the Peru Academic Liaison (PAL) program to support new students. As a faculty member at MSUM, he mentored student research and served as a speech coach. At West Liberty University, he has worked closely with community partners to create opportunities for experiential learning for WLU students.

He resides on campus with his spouse, Dr. Susanne Williams, in the President’s residence, Colonial Heights.

Education

Dr. Borchers holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Communication from Wayne State University and a B.A. from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Most Recent Publications and Presentations

Dr. Borchers is the author of Persuasion in the Media Age (4th ed.) and co-author of Rhetorical Theory: An Introduction (2nd ed.).