University Administration

The Agency

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.

The Chancellor

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

University Board of Trustees

University Board of Trustees Term Expires
Charles T. George, Vice Chair 2027
Sergul Erzurum 2031
Anita A. Hackstedde, Secretary 2030
Joseph Kerola 2029
Laura Lyden 2026
Michael A. Peterson, Chair 2025
Allen L. Ryan, Jr. 2028
Richard C. Fryda 2032
Sterling A. Williams 2033
Natalie Dando, Student Trustee 2024
Zane Perrico 2026

Executive Level

Executive Level Position
William L. Johnson President
Jennifer A. Pintar, PhD, MPH Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Holly A. Jacobs, JD Vice President for Legal Affairs and Human Resources and General Counsel
Neal P. McNally, MPA Vice President for Finance and Business Operations
William M. Sherman, PhD Vice President forStudent Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness, and Board Professional
Sarah Keeler, MA Vice President for Government Affairs
Ron Strollo, BA Executive Director, Intercollegiate Athletics

Division of Academic Affairs

Division of Academic Affairs Position
Jennifer A. Pintar, PhD, MPH Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kevin E. Ball, PhD Associate Provost, Academic Programs and Planning
Claire Berardini, PhD Associate Provost, Student Success
Sara Michaliszyn, PhD Interim Dean, BCHHS, Bitonte College of Health and Human Services
Amy Cossentino, PhD Dean, Honors College & Associate Provost, Strategy and Engagement
Charles L. Howell, PhD Dean, BCOE, Beeghly College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, and Education
Betty Jo Licata, PhD Interim Dean, WCBA, Williamson College of Business Administration
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
Vacant Assistant Provost, Office of Belonging, Empowerment, and Engagement
Hillary Fuhrman, ME Assistant Provost, Institute for Teaching and Learning
Christine Adams, MLS Co-Director, Maag Library and Head of Research and Academic Support
Mike Latessa, MEd, EdS Interim Executive Director, Rich Center for Autism
Sara Fugett, MS Director, Career Exploration and Development
Amy Gordon, MA Director, Comprehensive Testing Center
Jessica Gaskell, MS Director, First Year Student Services
Terri Orlando, MBA Academic Budget Officer
Sharon Schroeder, MSEd Director, College Access and Transition
Ana M. Torres, BBA Co-Director, Maag Library and Head of Library Services and Operations
Severine Van slambrouck, PhD Director, Research Services
Becky Varian, MSE Director, Resch Academic Success Center

Division of Finance and Business Operations

Division of Finance and Business Operations Position
Neal McNally, MPA Vice President, Finance and Business Operations
Steve Hoffmaster, CPA, MBA Interim Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller
John Hyden, BCT Associate Vice President, University Facilities
James Yukech, MSE Associate Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Marianne Cohol, BAS Director, IT Application and Project Management Office Services
Rosalyn Donaldson, MSEd Director, IT Training and Academic Continuity Team Program Manager
Susan Ewing, CPA, MBA Bursar
Ryan Geilhard, MBA Director, IT Customer Services
Julie Gentile, MS Director, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
William Haas, BS, BSAS Director, Engineering
Barb Greene, MBA Director, Procurement Services
Daniel O'Connell, MA Director, Support Services
Theresa Orwell, CPA, MBA Associate Controller, Gifts Accounting and Director of Grants Accounting
Lisa Reichert, CPA, MBA Special Assistant to the AVP and Controller
Richard White, BSAS Director, Capital Planning and Construction
Shawn Varso, BSAS Chief of Police

Division of Institutional Effectiveness

Division of Institutional Effectiveness Position
William M. Sherman, PhD Vice President for Student Success, Institutional Effectiveness, and Board Professional
Jeanne Herman, BSBA Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Shannon Tirone, MS Associate Vice President, University Relations
Ross Morrone, MS Chief Marketing Officer
Eron Memaj, PhD Director, International Programs Office
Rebecca Rose, BA Director of Marketing and Communications
Tysa Egleton, MS Registrar
Jacquelyn LeViseur, BA Director, University Events and Alumni Engagement
Gary Sexton, MM Director, WYSU-FM

Division of Legal Affairs and Human Resources

Division of Legal Affairs and Human Resources Position
Holly A Jacobs, JD Vice President for Legal Affairs and Human Resources and General Counsel
Gregory Morgione, JD Associate General Counsel and Liaison for Local Government Relations
Kevin Kralj, JD Director, Labor Relations
Jennifer Lewis-Aey, MHR Executive Director of Human Resources and Chief Human Resource Officer
Dana Lantz, JD Executive Director, Equal Opportunity, and Human Resources
Ross Miltner, JD Associate General Counsel for Athletics

Office of the Dean of Students

Office of the Dean of Students Position
Nicole Kent-Strollo, EdD Dean of Students and Ombudsperson
Francine Packard, PdD Director, Student Counseling Center
Student Enrollment and Business Services Position
Elaine Ruse, MBA Associate Vice President, Student Enrollment and Business Services
Vacant Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Christine Hubert, MA Director, Undergraduate Admissions
James Stanger, MBA Director, Technology Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Student Experience Position
Joy Polkabla Byers, MA Associate Vice President, Campus Recreation and Wellness
Erin Driscoll, MBA Executive Director, Housing and Residence Life
John Young, BS Executive Director, Auxiliary Services
Olivia Cupp, MHHS Director, Housing and Residence Life
Ryan McNicholas, MHHS Director, Campus Recreation
Rick Williams, MBA Associate Director, Office of Veteran's Affairs

Division of Workforce Education and Innovation

Division of Workforce Education and Innovation Position
Rachel L. McCartney, MA Director, Grants Development
Lindsey F. Ekstrand, ME Director, Workforce Education Programs
Hazel Marie, PhD Program Director, Williamson Innovation Park
Jenna Binsley, MBA Associate Director, Marketing and Communications
Nico Morgione, BS Associate Director of Business Development and Industry Partnerships