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 |
| Anita A. Hackstedde, Chair |
2021 |
| James E. "Ted" Roberts |
2022 |
| John R. Jakubek, Vice Chair |
2023 |
| Molly S. Seals |
2024 |
| Michael A. Peterson |
2025 |
| Capri S. Cafaro |
2026 |
| Charles T. George, Secretary |
2027 |
| Allen L. Ryan, Jr. |
2028 |
| Victoria M. Woods, Student Trustee |
2021 |
| Galena G. Lopuchovsky, Student Trustee |
2022 |
Executive Level
University Administration
| Executive Level |
Position |
| James P. Tressel, MA |
President |
| Brien N. Smith, PhD |
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
| Holly A. Jacobs, JD |
Vice President and General Counsel |
| Neal P. McNally, MPA |
Vice President for Finance and Business Operations |
| Eddie J. Howard Jr., EdD |
Vice President for Student Affairs |
| William M. Sherman, PhD |
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Board Professional |
Division of Academic Affairs
Division of Academic Affairs
| Division of Academic Affairs |
Position |
| Kevin E. Ball, PhD |
Associate Provost, Academic Programs and Planning |
| Jennifer Pintar, PhD |
Associate Provost, Academic Administration |
| Nathan P. Myers, PhD |
Associate Provost, International Programs |
| Carol Lynnett Bennett, MA |
Assistant Provost, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
| Charles L. Howell, PhD |
Dean, BCOE, Beeghly College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, and Education |
| Betty Jo Licata, PhD |
Dean, WCBA, Williamson College of Business Administration |
| Jeffery B. Allen, PhD |
Interim Dean, BCHHS, Bitonte College of Health and Human Services |
| Phyllis M. Paul, PhD |
Dean, CCCA, Cliffe College of Creative Arts |
| Sal A. Sanders, PhD |
Dean, College of Graduate Studies & Assistant Provost for Cyberlearning |
| Wim F. Steelant, PhD |
Dean, STEM, College of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
| Amy Cossentino, PhD |
Dean, Honors College |
| Ana M. Torres, BBA |
Co-Director, Maag Library |
| Christine Adams, MLS |
Co-Director, Maag Library |
| Hillary Fuhrman, ME |
Interim Director, Institute for Teaching and Learning |
| Severine Van slambrouck, PhD |
Director, Office of Research Services |
Division of Enrollment Planning and Management
Division of Enrollment Planning and Management
| Division of Enrollment Planning and Management |
Position |
| Jeanne M. Herman, BSBA |
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 |
| John P. Hyden, BCT |
Associate Vice President, Facilities Maintenance |
| Susan Ewing, BSBA |
Bursar |
| Terri Orlando, MBA |
Budget Officer, Academic Affairs |
| James A. Yukech, MSE |
Associate Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer |
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 Vice President of Human Resources / Chief Human Resources Officer |
| David Sipusic, JD |
Associate General Counsel, Research and EEO Compliance |
Division of Multicultural Affairs
Division of Multicultural Affairs
| Division of Multicultural Affairs |
Position |
| Vacant |
|
Division of Student Experience
Division of Student Experience
| Division of Student Experience |
Position |
| Eddie J. Howard Jr., EdD |
Vice President for Student Affairs |
| Joy L. Polkabla Byers, MA |
Executive Director, Campus Recreation and Wellbeing |
| Nicole Kent-Strollo, EdD |
Director, Student Outreach and Support |
| John L. Young, BS |
Executive Director, Kilcawley Center |
| Erin E. Driscoll, BA |
Executive Director, Student Experience and Residence Life |
| Elaine Ruse, MBA |
Executive Director, Student Enrollment Services |
| Erin Hungerman, MS |
Associate Director, Residence Life & University Conduct Officer |
Division of Student Success
Division of Student Success
| Division of Student Success |
Position |
| Claire Berardini, PhD |
Associate Provost, Student Success |
| Amy Gordon, MA |
Director, Comprehensive Testing Center |
| Justin Edwards, EdD |
Director, Career & Academic Academic Advising |
| Ann Jaronski, PhD |
Director, Student Counseling Center |
| Leslie Page, MHE |
Director, First Year Student Services |
| Becky L. Varian, MSE |
Director, Center for Student Progress |
| Kenneth Pugh, MBA |
Director, Upward Bound/Scope |
Division of University Relations
Division of University Relations
| Division of University Relations |
Position |
| Shannon Tirone, MS |
Associate Vice President for University Relations |
| Ronald A. Cole, BA |
Director, University Communications |
| Jacquelyn M. LeViseur, BA |
Director, Alumni and Events |
| Ross L. Morrone, MS |
Director, University Marketing |
| Gary A. Sexton, MM |
Director, WYSU-FM |
| Shawn Varso, BSAS |
Chief of Police |
