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, Chair 2027
Joseph Kerola, Vice Chair 2029
Anita A. Hackstedde, Secretary 2030
Sergul Erzurum 2031
Laura Lyden 2026
Allen L. Ryan, Jr. 2028
Richard C. Fryda 2032
Sterling A. Williams 2033
Zane Perrico, Student Trustee 2026
Student Trustee 2027

Executive Level

Executive Level Position
William L. Johnson, MS 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
Tim Harrington, MBA Chief of Staff, Vice President for Strategic Communications
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
David Graham, PhD Associate Provost, Student Success
Kristine Still, PhD Associate Provost, Academic Administration
Amy Cossentino, PhD Dean, Honors College and 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
Sara Michaliszyn, PhD Dean, BCHHS, Bitonte College of Health and Human Services
Phyllis M. Paul, PhD Dean, CCCA, Cliffe College of Creative Arts
Wim F. Steelant, PhD Dean, STEM, College of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Severine Van slambrouck, PhD Associate Provost, Research Services and Graduate Studies
Hillary Fuhrman, ME Assistant Provost, Institute for Teaching and Learning
Ross Morrone, MS Academic Marketing and Enrollment Strategy Office
Christine Adams, MLS Co-Director, Maag Library and Head of Research and Academic Support
Angie Cameron, MSEd Director, Research Services and Graduate Studies
Sara Fugett, MS Director, Career Exploration and Development
Jessica Gaskell, MS Director, First Year Student Services
Amy Gordon, MA Director, Comprehensive Testing Center
Michael Greco, MA Director, Resch Academic Success Center
Mike Latessa, MEd, EdS Executive Director, Rich Center for Autism
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
Angie Urmson Jeffries, MA Associate Director, Research Services and Graduate Studies

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
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
Vacant 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
Melissa McKenney, MBA Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Christine Hubert, MA Director, Undergraduate Admissions
James Stanger, MBA Director, Technology and Compliance
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
Gregory Morgione, JD Associate General Counsel and Liaison for Local Government Relations
Kevin Kralj, JD Director, Labor and Employee Relations
Jennifer Lewis-Aey, MHR Executive Director of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dana Lantz, JD Executive Director, Equal Opportunity, and Human Resources
Ross Miltner, JD Associate General Counsel for Athletics

Division of Student Affairs

Office of the Dean of Students Position
Joy Polkabla Byers, MA Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Erin Driscoll, MBA Executive Director, Housing and Residence Life and Ombusperson
John Young, BS Executive Director, Auxiliary Services
Emily Loudon, M.Ed Assistant Dean of Students, Community Standards and Student Conduct
Vacant Assistant Dean of Student, Advocacy, Support, and Well-Being
Francine Packard, PdD Director, Student Counseling Center
Frank Scrocco, BS Director, Kilcawley Center
Olivia Cupp, MHHS Director, Housing and Resident Life
Ryan McNicholas, MHHS Director, Campus Recreation
Rick Williams, MBA Associate Director, Office of Veterans Affairs

College of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Professional Services (SPS) and Workforce Education and Innovation (WEI)

STEM Professional Services (SPS) and Workforce Education and Innovation (WEI) Position
Jackie Ruller, MS Executive Director, Workforce Education and Innovation (WEI)
Sherri Hrusovski, MA Executive Director, STEM Professional Services (SPS)
Rachel L. McCartney, MA Director, Grants Development (WEI)
Lindsey F. Ekstrand, ME Director, Workforce Education Programs (WEI)
Emilie Brown, MS Director, Outreach and Scholarships and Williamson Innovation Park (SPS)