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 J. Kerola, Vice Chair 2029
Anita A. Hackstedde, Secretary 2030
Allen L. Ryan, Jr. 2028
Sergul A. Erzurum 2031
Laura A. Lyden 2032
Richard C. Fryda 2032
Sterling A. Williams 2033
Michael A. Peterson 2034
Eric A. Spiegel, National/Global Trustee 2027
Jocelyne Kollay Linsalata, National/Global Trustee 2029
Nadia C. Zarbaugh, Student Trustee 2027
Jeffery T. Kollar, Student Trustee 2028

Executive Level

Executive Level Position
Bill Johnson, MS President
Jennifer P. Adams, PhD, MPH Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Holly A. Jacobs, JD General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs
Neal P. McNally, MPA Vice President for Finance and Business Operations
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
Joy Polkabla Byers, MA Interim Vice President and Dean of Students

Division of Academic Affairs

Division of Academic Affairs Position
Jennifer P. Adams, PhD, MPH Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kevin E. Ball, PhD Associate Provost, Academic Programs and Planning
David L. Graham, PhD Associate Provost, Student Success
Kristine L. Still, PhD Associate Provost, Academic Administration
Amy Cossentino, PhD Dean, Cliffe College of Creative Arts; Dean, Sokolov Honors College; Associate Provost, Experiential Learning & Engagement
Charles L. Howell, PhD Dean, Beeghly College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, and Education
Sara Michaliszyn, PhD Dean, Bitonte College of Health and Human Services
Christina Saenger, PhD Dean, Williamson College of Business Administration
Wim F. Steelant, PhD Dean, College of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Severine Van slambrouck, PhD Associate Provost, Research Services and Graduate Studies
Hillary Fuhrman, ME Assistant Provost, Teaching and Learning
Ross Morrone, MS Academic Marketing and Enrollment Strategy Officer
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, The 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 P. McNally, MPA Vice President, Finance and Business Operations
Steve Hoffmaster, CPA, MBA Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller
John Hyden, BCT Associate Vice President, Facilities and Suport Services
James Yukech, MSE Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Rosalyn Donaldson, MSEd Director, IT Project Management and Training Services
Susan Ewing, CPA, MBA University Bursar
Ryan Geilhard, MBA Director, IT Customer Services
Julie Gentile, MS Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Barb Greene, MBA Director, Procurement Services
Daniel O'Connell, MA Director, Support Services
Theresa Orwell, CPA, MBA Associate Controller and Director of Grants Accounting
Lisa Reichert, CPA, MBA Special Assistant to the AVP for Finance and Controller
Shawn Varso, BSAS Chief of Police
William A. Spencer, RA, LEED AP Director, Planning and Construction

Division of Institutional Effectiveness

Division of Institutional Effectiveness Position
Shannon Tirone, MS Associate Vice President, University Relations
Vacant Director, International Programs Office
Rebecca Rose, BA Executive Director, Marketing andCommunication
Tysa Egleton, MS University Registrar
Jacquelyn LeViseur, BA Director, University Events
Melissa McKenney, MBA Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Christine Hubert, MA Director, Office of Admissions
James Stanger, MBA Director, Technology and Compliance
Adam Earnheardt, PhD Interim Director of Broadcasting for Wysu-FM

Division of Legal Affairs and Human Resources

Division of Legal Affairs and Human Resources Position
Holly A. Jacobs, JD General Counsel and 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 and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dana Lantz, JD Executive Director, Equal Opportunity, and Human Resources
Jason Patrick Small, JD Associate General Counsel
Anthony Farris, JD Associate General Counsel

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, Student Affairs
John Young, BS Executive Director, Auxiliary Services
Emily Loudon, M.Ed Assistant Dean of Students, Community Standards and Student Conduct
Betsy Johnson, MA, MLS Assistant Dean of Students, Community Standards and Student Conduct
Francine Packard, PhD Director, Student Counseling Center
Frank Scrocco, BS Director, Kilcawley Center
Olivia Cupp, MHHS Director, Housing and Residence Life
Ryan McNicholas, MHHS Director, Campus Recreation
Rick Williams, MBA Associate Director, Office of Veterans Affairs
Carrie Anderson, MSEd Associate Director, Student Affairs
Stephanie Reed, MS, MBA, CASEd, CSAEd-HRL Associate Director, Housing and Residence Life
John Michael Haky Associate Director, Housing and Residence Life
Marissa Liposchak Associate Director, Apartment Living
Carrie Clyde, MBA, CHES Associate Director, Kilcawley Center
Kathy Leeper Associate Director, Kilcawley Center
Dina Fabry Associate Director of Programs, Campus Recreation
Dalton Korda Associate Director, Campus Recreation

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, Excellence Training Center (WEI/ETC)
Sherri Hrusovski, MA Executive Director, STEM Professional Services (SPS)
Rachel L. McCartney, MA Director, Grants Development (STEM)
Emilie Brown, MS Director, Outreach and Scholarships and Williamson Innovation Park (SPS/WIP)