Administration
Board of Trustees
Charles Blanchard, Russellville
Eric Burnett, Fort Smith
Tom Kennedy, Little Rock
Fritz Kronberger, Russellville
Leigh Whiteside, Russellville
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
Mohamed Abdelrahman, 2016, Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., Cairo University, 1988
M.S., Cairo University, 1992
M.S., Idaho State University, 1994
Ph.D., Idaho State University, 1996
Bernadette Hinkle, 2016, Vice President for Administration and Finance
B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1986
M.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1999
Keegan Nichols, 2017, Vice President for Student Services
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 2001
M.S., University of Central Missouri, 2003
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2010
Michael V. Hutchison, 2016, Vice President for Advancement
B.A., McMurry College, 1987
M.Ed., University of Texas, 1994
Administrative Staff
Carol Adkison, Associate Director of Information Systems for Administrative Systems
Alison Ahlert, Director, Office of Events
Sabrina Anwar, International Student Services and Administrative Specialist
Jan Apple, Articulation Coordinator
Brett Arrington, Institutional Research Associate
Sabrina Billey, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Sara Bradberry, Director of Graduate Support Services
Tosha Bradley, Associate Director for Admissions Operations
Phillip Bridgmon, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jessica Brock, Associate Director for Concurrent Enrollment Programs
Jenny Butler, Assistant Director for Campus Life
Luke Calcatera, Coordinator of Campus Recreation/Head Men's Golf Coach
Cass Capen-Housley, Event Coordinator for Hospitality Administration
Liz Chrisman, University Photographer
Pat Chronister, Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Sara Chronister, International Student Admissions and Immigration Specialist
Lisa Clark, Director of Online Partnership and Military Outreach
Fred W. Clayton, Director of Administrative Services
Brandi Collins, Licensing Coordinator
Pam Cooper, Coordinator of Donor Relations
Will Cooper, Assistant Dean for Student Conduct
Greg Crouch, Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, Pre-Award
Jana Crouch, Director of Academic Services
Angela Crow, Director of Student Accounts
Kelly Davis, Director of Alumni Relations
Kristy Davis, Associate Dean of Student Wellness
Shawna Davis, Target School Liaison, Upward Bound Program
Jordan Denton, Assessment Specialist
Melanie Diffey, Career Advisor
Tim Diffey, Academic Advisor
Shauna Donnell, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions
Brent Drake, Director of Development Services
Victor Dreier, STEM Institute and PLTW State Affiliate Director
Megan Edmunds, Coordinator of Greek Life
Nichole Edwards, Student Support Services Program Advisor
Katherine Ehemann, Associate Controller
Elishia Fairfield, Director of Student Success Services
Bryan Fisher, Director of Athletic Relations
Tommy Fields, Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Debra Fithen, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Jennifer Fleming, Affirmative Action Officer
Rhonda Fleming, Assistant Registrar
Eli Fuentez, Academic Advisor
Beth Giroir, Assistant Vice President for Student Success Initiatives
Rebecca Gray, Director of Health Services
Brandie Griffin, Associate Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment
Tammy Guarino, Student Services Operations Manager
Jamison Hall, Associate Registrar
MarTeze Hammonds, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Jill Hendricks, Director of Upward Bound Programs
Tiffany Henry, Grant Coordinator, Office of Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives
Aaron Hogan, Associate Dean for Residence Life
Jessica Holloway, Purchasing Program Director
Aubrey Holt, Director of Student Life
Samantha Huggins, Admissions Officer
Lindsey Ingmire, Assistant Director for Programming, International and Multicultural Student Services
Weiwei Ji, Instructional Design Specialist
Amanda Johnson, Employer Relations Coordinator
Kara Johnson, Coordinator of Leadership and Service
Linda Johnson, Budget and Special Programs Director
Aaron Jones, Coordinator of Alumni Communications and Events
Courtney Kline, Academic Advisor
Cara Knight, Academic Advisor
Brian Lasey, Director of Facilities Management
Marika Lederman, Director of Academic Advising Center
Areana Lopez, Admissions Officer
Brittany Martin, Associate Registrar
Ricky L. Massengale, Sr., Associate Vice President for University Initiatives
Joshua McMillian, Director of Public Safety
Steve Milligan, Director of Technology Center/Associate Director of Information Systems for Networked
Systems
Mark Mitchell, Instructional Design Specialist
Clay Moore, Coordinator of Campus Life
Megan Morris, Academic Advisor
Theresa Motley, Associate Director of Information Systems for Support Services
Jeff Mott, Chief of Staff
Steve Mullins, Director of Athletics
Susie Nicholson, NCAA Compliance Officer/Assistant Affirmative Action Officer
Hanna Norton, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, College of eTech
Marsha Oels, Coordinator of Veteran Services
Yasushi Onodera, Director of International and Multicultural Student Services
Amy Pennington, Dean of Students
Thomas Pennington, Associate Vice President and Counsel to the President
Carrie Phillips, Director of New Media
Karen Pittman, Coordinator of Testing Services
Courtney Pratt, Admissions Officer
Donna Rankin, Controller
Karen Riddell, Coordinator of Academic Support Services
Daniel Riedmueller, Academic Advisor
Lindsey Riedmueller, Student Support Services Program Advisor
Mike Rivas, Assistant Director for Admissions, International and Multicultural Student Services
Niki Schwartz, Director of Student Aid
Alexis Scrimshire, Assistant Registrar
Kerry Shannon, Coordinator of Campus Recreation
Paul Smith, Sports Information Director
Kevin Solomon, Associate Dean for Campus Life
Brooke Southard, Director of Payroll and Special Services
Michael Stoker, Director of Web Strategies and Operations
Heather Stout, Registered Nurse
Heather Strasner, Campus Visit Coordinator
Sam Strasner, Director of University Relations
Alison Taylor, Coordinator of Young Alumni and Student Philanthropy
Ryan Taylor, Coordinator of Information Services
Scott Tomlin, Academic Advisor
Bruce Trefney, Executive Chef, Lake Point Conference Center
Brandi Tripp, Associate Registrar
Liz Underwood, Coordinator of Creative Services
Caroline Vining, Coordinator of Alumni Giving Programs
Alisa Waniewski, Associate Director for Academic Scholarships
Jennifer Warren, Assistant Director of Procurement
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
Dave Wilbers, Academic Advisor
Lori Wineland, Director of Student Support Services Program
Brandon Wright, Director of Career Services
Clay Wyllia, Admissions Officer
Academic Administration
College of Arts and Humanities
Jeffrey R. Woods, Dean
Dawn M. Ward, 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
Cynthia L. Hukill, Head of Music Department
College of Business
Lisa Toms, Dean
Stephen Jones, Associate Dean
College of Education
Mary Gunter, Dean
Linda Bean, Associate Dean
Chris Giroir, Associate Dean of Graduate College and Head of College Student Personnel Department
Linda Bean, Head of Center for Leadership and Learning
Tim Carter, Head of Curriculum and Instruction Department
John Freeman, Head of Ed.D. Program
Rockie Pederson, Head of Health & Physical Education Department
M. Annette Holeyfield, Director of College of Education Partnership Office
David Bell, Director of Educator Licensure and Support Services
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Douglas N. Barlow, Dean
Malcolm Rainey, Head of Agriculture Department
David Hoelzeman, Head of Computer & Information Science Department
Sandra Smith, Head of Emergency Management Department
Pat Buford, Associate Dean of Engineering, Director of Electrical Engineering
Cathi McMahan, Head of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration Department
College of eTech
Hanna Norton, Dean
Jeff Aulgur, 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
Rebecca Burris, Head of Nursing Department
James Musser, Head of Physical Sciences Department
Graduate College
Mary Gunter, Dean
Chris Giroir, Associate Dean and Head of College Student Personnel Department