Administration
Board of Trustees
Eric Burnett, Fort Smith
Bill Clary, Conway
Thomas Cotton, Dardanelle
Stephanie Duffield, Russellville
Jim Smith, Fayetteville
Administrative Officers
Robin E. Bowen, 2014, President
B.S., University of Kansas, 1982
M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1983
Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1988
Barbara J. Johnson, 2019, Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., Winston-Salem State University, 1990;
M.B.A., The Ohio State University, 1992;
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1999.
Linda Birkner, 2018, Vice President for Administration and Finance
B.S.A, University of Arkansas, 1982
M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1984
Ed.S., University of Arkansas, 1994
Ed.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2003
Jason L. Geiken, 2020, Vice President for Advancement
B.A., Baptist College of Florida, 2004;
M.B.A., Iowa State University, 2011.
C. Blake Bedsole, 2018, Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.S., University of Alabama, 2003
M.A., University of Alabama, 2006
Ed.D., University of Georgia, 2013
Keegan Nichols, 2017, Vice President for Student Affairs
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 2001
M.S., University of Central Missouri, 2003
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2010
Administrative Staff
Karen Alexander, Coordinator of Grants Management
Sabrina Anwar, International Student Services Specialist
Jan Apple, Articulation Coordinator
Brett Arrington, Institutional Research Associate
Peggy Ayers, Director of Gift Planning
Graduate Admission Officer
Angela Bell, College of Business Coordinator of Student Engagement
Laura Bewley, Case Manager
Sabrina Billey, Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment
Linda Birkner, Assistant Vice President for Administration and Finance
Brandye Bisek, Director of Health Services
Jennifer Blasingame, SafeCare Enrollment Coordinator
Jessica Brock, Director of Admissions
Danielle Brooks, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Brett Bruner, Dean of Student Engagement
Meighan Burke, Director of Student Transition
Sarah Burnett, Director of STEM Collaborative
Briana Byers, Assistant Director for Disability Services and University Testing
Cass Capen-Housley, Event Coordinator for Hospitality Administration
Liz Chrisman, Director of Photography
Sara Chronister, International Student Immigration Specialist
Lisa Clark, Director of Online Partnership and Military Outreach
Brandi Collins, Licensing, Branding, and Editorial Manager
Pam Cooper, Director of Prospect Research
Will Cooper, Associate Dean for Student Conduct/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Greg Crouch, Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, Pre-Award
Jana Crouch, Associate Director for Enrollment
Angela Crow, Director of Student Accounts
Kristy Davis, Associate Dean for Student Wellness
Shawna Davis, Target School Liaison, Upward Bound Program
Melanie Diffey, Academic/Student Support Counselor
Tim Diffey, Academic Advisor
Brent Drake, Director of Advancement Services
Brandi Duvall, Assistant Registrar
Nichole Edwards, Student Support Services Program Advisor
Katherine Ehemann, Associate Controller
Julie Ennis, Grant Coordinator, Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives
Brent Etzel, Director of Library
Andrea Eubanks, Academic Services Coordinator
Bryan Fisher, Associate Vice President for Development
Jennifer Fleming, Assistant to the President
Robert Fraser, Assistant Director, Budget Office
Eli Fuentez, Academic Advisor
Stacy Galbo, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Educational Outreach and Training/Title IX Investigator
Daniel Gallegos, Director of Athletic Communications
Amanda Gardner, Assessment Specialist
Brandie Gibbs, Associate Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment
Delton Gordon, Associate Dean for Residence Life
Mary Gunter, Chief of Staff
Jamison Hall, Associate Registrar
Shelly Hall, Coordinator of Veteran Services
Luke Hams, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Rhonda Hawkins, Director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC)
Jill Hendricks, Director of Upward Bound Programs
Connie Herring, Assistant Registrar
Cori Hinson, Registered Nurse
Jessica Holloway, Director of Procurement and Risk Management Services
Samantha Huggins, Academic Advisor
Weiwei Ji, Instructional Design Specialist
Amanda Johnson, Director of Career Services
Kara Johnson, Coordinator of Civic Engagement
Jayne Jones, Coordinator of Special Events
Lois Kimbriel, Director, CCAMPIS Program
Caroline Kitchens, Director of Annual Giving Programs
Courtney Kline, Academic Advisor
Cara Knight, Academic Advisor
Robin Koontz, Nurse Practitioner
Bill Lacava, Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Chelsea Lairamore, Coordinator of Student Leadership
Brian Lasey, Director of Facilities Management
Robin Lasey, Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Meredith Lawson, Associte Director for Recruitment
Ashlee Leavell, Assistant Dean for Student Wellness/Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Marika Lederman, Director of Academic Advising Center
Aubree Lund, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Sandra Mabry, Construction Manager
Alex Manly, Director of Technology Learning Resources
Suzanne McCall, Controller
Joshua McMillian, Associate Dean of Students/Chief of Public Safety
Steve Milligan, Director of Technology Center/Associate Director of Information Systems for Networked
Systems
Mark Mitchell, Instructional Design Specialist
Megan Morris, Academic Advisor
Tamara Morris, Training Specialist and Business Consultant, ASBTDC
Sydney Murphy, Assistant Director for Recruitment Events
John Nicholson, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Susie Nicholson, NCAA Compliance Officer/Assistant Affirmative Action Officer
Shelby Norman, Coordinator of Multicultural Support
Hanna Norton, Assistant Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Yasushi Onodera, Associate Dean for International and Multicultural Student Services
Laura Palmer, Coordinator of Marketing and Assignments for Residence Life
Tanda Patrick, Assistant Registrar
James Peck, Director of the Museum
Amy Pennington, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students & Title IX Coordinator
Thomas Pennington, Associate Vice President and Counsel to the President
Carrie Phillips, Director of Marketing and Communications
Daniel Riedmueller, Academic Advisor
Lindsey Riedmueller, Student Support Services Program Advisor
Mike Rivas, Assistant Director for International Admissions
Josh Root, Counselor
Niki Schwartz, Director of Student Aid
Alexis Scrimshire, Associate Registrar
Kerry Shannon, Coordinator of Campus Recreation
Tera Simpson, Web Master and Digital Strategy Specialist
Allison Sims, Academic Advisor, Veteran's Upward Bound
Kristen Smith, Assistant Director for Recruitment Events
Kevin Solomon, Associate Dean for Campus Life
Kylia Stewart, Employer Relations Coordinator, Norman Career Services
Christina Stolarz, Director of Human Resources
Regina Storment, Coordinator for Housing Administration
Heather Stout, Registered Nurse
Thomas Strahan, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Sam Strasner, Director of University Relations
Janice Taylor, Counselor
Ryan Taylor, Video Production Manager
Nikki Templeton, Counselor
Kerri Threlkeld, Associate Director for Admissions Operations
William Titsworth, Assistant Dean for Student Conduct/Lead Title IX Investigator
Colette Tobias, Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Scott Tomlin, Assistant Director for Academic Advising Center
Brandi Tripp, Senior Associate Registrar
Gadsana Vilavanh, Assistant Registrar
Alisa Waniewski, Associate Director for Academic Scholarships
Jason Warnick, Director, Office of Distinguished Scholarships
Jennifer Warren, Assistant Director of Procurement and Risk Management Services
KaShema Washington, Coordinator of Testing Services
Leann Watson, Counselor
Wyatt Watson, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Felisha Weaver, Director of Publications and Creative Services
Tammy Weaver, Registrar
Kenneth D. Wester, Director of Information Systems
Kyle Wewers, Nurse Practitioner
Heath Whorton, Emergency Manager
Dave Wilbers, Academic Advisor
Alisha Williams, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Kristie Wilson, Director of Veteran's Upward Bound
Lori Wineland, Director of Student Support Services Program
Craig Witcher, Counselor
Academic Administration
College of Arts and Humanities
Jeffrey Cass, Dean
Summer Bruch, Head of Art Department
David Ward, Head of Behavioral Sciences Department
Anthony Caton, Head of Communication and Journalism Department
Carl W. Brucker, Head of English and World Languages Department
David Blanks, Head of History and Political Science Department
Jeff Bright, Head of Music Department
College of Business
Russ Jones, Dean
Tracy Cole, Head of Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
Kevin Mason, Head of Department of Management and Marketing
College of Education
Linda Bean, Dean
Tim Carter, Associate Dean
Sarah Gordon, Head of Student Affairs Administration and Head of the Center for Leadership and
Learning
Theresa Cullen, Head of Curriculum and Instruction Department
Rockie Pederson, Head of Health & Physical Education Department
John Freeman, Director of Ed.D. Program
David Bell, Director of Educator Licensure and Support Services
Danielle Hodges, Director of Teacher Education Student Services
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Judy L. Cezeaux, Dean
Pat Buford, Associate Dean
Justin Killingsworth, Head of Agriculture Department
Jerry Wood, Head of Computer & Information Science Department
Sandra Smith, Head of Emergency Management Department
Carl Greco, Head of Electrical Engineering Department
John Krohn, Head of Mechanical Engineering Department
Cathi McMahan, Head of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration Department
College of eTech
Jeff Aulgur, Dean, College of eTech and Head of Professional Studies Department
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Jeff W. Robertson, Dean
John Jackson, Head of Biological Sciences Department
Jeanine L. Myers, Head of Mathematics Department
Shelly Daily, Head of Nursing Department
Jason Patton, Head of Physical Sciences Department
Graduate College
Sarah Gordon, Interim-Dean