University Leadership
The leadership of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is comprised of President Debbie Cottrell, ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼'s Chief Administrative Officers, the VPAA, the Director for Athletics, and the ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Board of Regents.
Dr. Debbie Cottrell began her tenure as the 16th president of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ on July 1, 2019. Prior to being name president, Dr. Cottrell served as ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼'s Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2012-2019.
Also known as the President's Cabinet, ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼'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 |  |
¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼'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 ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Corporation Board. The board meets four times annually and works closely with the President's Cabinet.