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 Ohio Board of Regents, a nine-member advisory board to the chancellor with two ex-officio representatives from the state legislature, was created in 1963 by the General Assembly. Members of the Board of Regents are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
Responsibilities of the board include developing an independent annual report on the Condition of Higher Education in the state of Ohio and issuing an annual performance review of the chancellor. The board is also responsible for advising the chancellor on issues of statewide importance affecting higher education.
University Administration
University Board of Trustees
University Board of Trustees
| University Board of Trustees |
Term Expires |
| Carole S. Weimer, Chair | 2017 |
| Leonard D. Schiavone, Vice Chair | 2018 |
| Delores E. Crawford | 2019 |
| David C. Deibel | 2020 |
| Anita A. Hackstedde | 2021 |
| James E. "Ted" Roberts | 2022 |
| John R. Jakubek | 2023 |
| Charles R. Bush | 2024 |
| Samuel W. Grooms | 2025 |
| Samantha Anderson, Student Trustee | 2017 |
| Allan Metz, Student Trustee | 2018 |
| Franklin S. Bennett Jr., Secretary | Not a Trustee |
Executive Level
University Administration
| Executive Level |
Position |
| James P. Tressel, MA | President |
| Martin A. Abraham, PhD | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
| Neal P. McNally, MPA | Vice President for Finance and Business Operations |
| Holly A. Jacobs, JD | Vice President and General Counsel |
Division of Academic Affairs
Division of Academic Affairs
| Division of Academic Affairs |
Position |
| Kevin E. Ball, PhD | Associate Provost, Academic Programs and Planning |
| Charles L. Howell, PhD | Dean, BCOE, Beeghly College of Education |
| Sal A. Sanders, PhD | Dean, College of Graduate Studies |
| Betty Jo Licata, PhD | Dean, WCBA, Williamson College of Business Administration |
| Joseph L. Mosca, PhD | Dean, BCHHS, Bitonte College of Health and Human Services |
| Wim F. Steelant, PhD | Dean, STEM, College of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
| Phyllis M. Paul, PhD | Dean, CA&C, College of Creative Arts and Communication |
| Kristine L. Blair, PhD | Dean, CLASS, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Michael Hripko, MBA | Associate Vice President for Research |
| Ana M. Torres, BBA | Interim Director, Maag Library |
Division of Enrollment Planning and Management
Division of Enrollment Planning and Management
| Division of Enrollment Planning and Management |
Position |
| Gary D. Swegan, MA | Associate Vice President for Enrollment Planning and Management |
| Susan E. Davis | Director, Admissions |
| Elaine Ruse | Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships |
| Jeanne M. Herman, BS in BA | University Registar |
Division of Finance and Administration
Division of Finance and Administration
| Division of Finance and Administration |
Position |
| Neal P. McNally, MPA | Vice President for Finance and Business Operations |
| Katrena S. Davidson, CPA, MBA | Controller |
| Gloria J. Kobus | Bursar |
| Kenneth A. Schindler | Associate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer |
| John P. Hyden, BCT | Executive Director, University Facilities |
Division of Legal Affairs and Human Resources
Division of Legal Affairs and Human Resources
| Division of Legal Affairs and Human Resources |
Position |
| Holly A Jacobs, JD | Vice President and General Counsel |
| Gregory Morgione, JD | Associate General Counsel |
| Cynthia Kravitz, JD | Associate General Counsel, Equal Opportunity and Policy Compliance |
| Kevin W. Reynolds | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Ronald A. Strollo | Executive Director, Athletics |
Division of Multicultural Affairs
Division of Multicultural Affairs
| Division of Multicultural Affairs |
Position |
| Sylvia J. Imler, PhD | Executive Director, Multicultural Affairs |
Division of Student Experience
Division of Student Experience
| Division of Student Experience |
Position |
| Eddie J. Howard Jr., MA | Associate Vice President for Student Experience |
| Joy L. Polkabla-Byers | Diector, Campus Recreation & Andrews Recreation & Wellness Center |
| Director, Housing & Residence Life & Title IX Coordinator/Students |
| John L. Young | Director, Kilcawley Center |
| Erin E. Driscoll | Director, Student Activities and Greek Life |
Division of Student Success
Division of Student Success
| Division of Student Success |
Position |
| Michael D. Reagle, PhD | Associate Vice President for Student Success |
| Becky L. Varian | Director, Center for Student Progress |
| Sherri Harper-Woods | Director, Upward Bound/SCOPE |
| Vacant | Director, Career Services |
| Ann Jaronski | Director, Counseling Center |
Division of University Relations
Division of University Relations
| Division of University Relations |
Position |
| Shannon Tirone, AB | Associate Vice President for University Relations |
| Catherine A. Cala | Director, Alumni Engagement |
| Ronald A. Cole | Director, University Communications |
| Jacquelyn M. LeViseur | Director, University Events |
| Ross L. Morrone | Director, University Marketing |
| Gary A. Sexton, MM | Director, WYSU-FM |
| Shawn Varso | Acting Chief of Police |
