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University Leadership

The leadership of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ is comprised of President Debbie Cottrell, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳'s Chief Administrative Officers, the VPAA, the Director for Athletics, and the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Board of Regents.

President Debbie Cottrell

Dr. Debbie Cottrell began her tenure as the 16th president of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ on July 1, 2019. Prior to being name president, Dr. Cottrell served as °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳'s Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2012-2019.

Also known as the President's Cabinet, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳'s Chief Administrative Officers are the leaders of each administrative division (Administration and Information Services; Admissions; Marketing & Communications; Development & Alumni Relations; Finance & Student Financial Services; Student Affairs) as well as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Director for Athletics.

Dr. Sarah Ferguson, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Edie Richardson, Vice President for Finance & Student Financial Services
William Senter, Vice President for Administration & Information Services
Dr. Gourjoine Wade, Vice President for Student Affairs
Bill Miller, Athletics Director
Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations
Susan Rinn, Executive Assistant to the President
Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Alecia McCain, Vice President for Enrollment







Board of Regents

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳'s Board of Regents has the responsibility for the system of governance and the fiscal affairs of the university. The board consists of 30 members, all elected by the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Corporation Board. The board meets four times annually and works closely with the President's Cabinet.