University Leadership
The leadership of °Ä²Êͼ¿â is comprised of President Debbie Cottrell, °Ä²Êͼ¿â's Chief Administrative Officers, the VPAA, the Director for Athletics, and the °Ä²Êͼ¿â Board of Regents.
Dr. Debbie Cottrell began her tenure as the 16th president of °Ä²Êͼ¿â on July 1, 2019. Prior to being name president, Dr. Cottrell served as °Ä²Êͼ¿â's Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2012-2019.
Also known as the President's Cabinet, °Ä²Êͼ¿â'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 |  |
°Ä²Êͼ¿â'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 °Ä²Êͼ¿â Corporation Board. The board meets four times annually and works closely with the President's Cabinet.