Governing Boards/University Administration

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• Governing Boards
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Ohio University Board of Trustees

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

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