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A listing of the University’s Board of Trustee members also is available online at www.ohio.edu/trustees/members
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Governing Boards
Ohio University Board of Trustees
Peggy Viehweger, Chair
Steve Casciani, Vice Chair
Scott Borgemenke
Craig Butler
Cynthia C. Calhoun
Matthew Evans
Nancy Drake Hammond
Thomas Parfitt
Lorrie Platt
Diane Smullen
Dick Dickerson, national trustee
Cary Cooper, national trustee
Joe Becherer, alumni association representative
Mia Citino, student trustee
Garrett Meek, student trustee
Officers of the Board
Shelly Bean, Board Executive Secretary
Ohio Department of Higher Education
The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a Cabinet-level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency’s main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education’s contributions to the state and its citizens.
As a member of the Governor’s Cabinet, the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education advises the Governor on higher education policy and implements the Governor’s plan to make college more affordable for Ohioans and drive the state’s economic advancement through the public universities and colleges of Ohio, the state’s network of public universities, regional campuses, community colleges, and adult workforce and adult education centers. The Chancellor is responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of the agency, including authorizing and approving new degree programs and managing state-funded financial aid programs. Chancellor Mike Duffey was appointed the eleventh Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education in January 2024.
University Administration
Administrative Officers
Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Ph.D.
President
Don Leo, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President and Provost (effective July 1, 2024)
John Day, Ph.D.
Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration
Candace J. Boeninger, M.A.
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Lyn Redington, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs, Interim Vice President of Advancement, and President and CEO of the Ohio University Foundation
Mary Elizabeth Miles, M.S.
Vice President of Human Resources
Robin Oliver, M.B.A.
Vice President for University Communications and Marketing
Russell Morrow, Ph.D.
Interim Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Eric Muth, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research and Creative Activity
Eric Burchard, B.A.
Executive Director of Government Relations
Stacey Bennett, J.D.
General Counsel
Carly Leatherwood, M.B.A.
Chief of Staff
Julie Cromer, M.P.A.
Director of Athletics
Kathy Fahl, M.S.W.
Dean of Students
Christopher Ament, M.B.A.
Chief Information Officer
Colleges and Academic Programs
Matthew Ando, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Jackie Rees Ulmer, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business
Scott Titsworth, Ph.D.
Dean, Scripps College of Communication
Lisa Harrison, Ph.D.
Dean, Patton College of Education
Patrick Fox, Ph.D.
Dean, Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Matthew Shaftel, Ph.D
Dean, College of Fine Arts
John McCarthy, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Health Sciences and Professions
Beth Novak, M.F.A.
Interim Dean, Honors Tutorial College
Kristina Bross, Ph.D.
Dean, Honors Tutorial College (effective July 29, 2024)
David Nguyen, Ph.D.
Dean, University College
David Koonce, Ph.D.
Dean, Graduate College
Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O.
Executive Dean, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Affairs Officer
Janet Hulm, M.L.S.
Interim Dean, University Libraries
Tracy Plouck, M.P.A.
Dean, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
William J. Burke, D.O., FACOFP
Dean, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dublin Campus
Isaac J. Kirstein, D.O., FACOI
Dean, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Cleveland Campus
Elizabeth Longenecker, D.O.
Dean, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens Campus
Executive Academic Staff
Deb Benton, M.Ed.
Associate Provost for Student Success Technology Strategy
Carey Busch, Ph.D.
Interim Vice Provost for Student Success
Cary Frith, M.S.
Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President and Provost
Kerri Griffin, J.D.
Director of Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
Katie Hartman, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Faculty Development
Rosanna Howard, M.B.A.
Director of Operations & Budget for Regional Higher Education
Gillian Ice, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Provost of Global Affairs
Kari Lehman, M.B.A., M.S.
Vice Provost for OHIO Online
Lewatis McNeal, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Regional Higher Education and Partnerships
Sarah Poggione, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Beth Pratt, M.A.
Director, Ohio University Press
Kari Saunier, M.Ed.
Associate Provost for Academic Budget & Planning
Mac Stricklen, M.Ed.
University Ombudsperson
Loralyn Taylor, Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics
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