Administration
Board of Trustees
Stephanie Duffield, Russellville
Eric Burnett, Fort Smith
Tom Kennedy, Little Rock
Fritz Kronberger, 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.
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
Bryan Fisher, 2011, Vice President for Advancement
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1999
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
Carol Adkison, Associate Director of Information Systems for Administrative Systems
Karen Alexander, Coordinator of Grants Management
Sabrina Anwar, International Student Services Specialist
Jan Apple, Articulation Coordinator
Brett Arrington, Institutional Research Associate
Sara Bailey, Grant Coordinator, Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives
Sabrina Billey, Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment
Linda Birkner, Assistant Vice President for Administration and Finance
Brandye Bisek, Director of Health Services
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
Cass Capen-Housley, Event Coordinator for Hospitality Administration
Sandy Cheffer, Director of Budget
Liz Chrisman, Director of Photography
Pat Chronister, Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
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
Kelly Davis, Director of Alumni Relations
Kristy Davis, Associate Dean of 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
Brent Etzel, Director of Library
Andrea Eubanks, Academic Services Coordinator
Elishia Fairfield, Director of Student Learning Resources
Peggy Ferris, Director of Gift Planning
Bryan Fisher, Associate Vice President for Development
Jennifer Fleming, Assistant to the President
Lindelle Fraser, Coordinator of Graduate Student Support Services
Robert Fraser, Assistant Director, Budget Office
Robert Freeman, Director of Human Resources
Eli Fuentez, Academic Advisor
Stacy Galbo, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Education Outreach and Training/Title IX Investigator
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
Luke Hams, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Adam Hanry, Executive Chef at Lake Point Conference Center
Jill Hendricks, Director of Upward Bound Programs
Connie Herring, Assistant Registrar
Jessica Holloway, Director of Procurement and Risk Management Services
Aubrey Holt, Assistant Dean for Campus Life
Melissa Hubbard, Coordinator of Camps and Conferences
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
Courtney Kline, Academic Advisor
Cara Knight, Academic Advisor
Bill Lacava, Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Brian Lasey, Director of Facilities Management
Robin Lasey, Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Ashlee Leavell, Assistant Director for Disability Services and University Testing
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, Assistant Dean 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
Steve Mullins, Director of Athletics
Susie Nicholson, NCAA Compliance Officer/Assistant Affirmative Action Officer
Marsha Oels, Coordinator of Veteran Services
Yasushi Onodera, Associate Dean for International and Multicultural Student Services
Laura Palmer, Coordinator of Marketing and Assignments for Residence Life
Alan Parsons, Academic Advisor, Veteran's Upward Bound
Tanda Patrick, Assistant Registrar
James Peck, Director of the Museum
Amy Pennington, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Title IX Coordinator
Thomas Pennington, Associate Vice President and Counsel to the President
Carrie Phillips, Director of Marketing and Communications
Courtney Pratt, College of Business Coordinator for Student Engagement
Rebecca Reeves, Business Manager, Budget Office
Karen Riddell, Coordinator of Academic Support Services
Daniel Riedmueller, Academic Advisor
Lindsey Riedmueller, Student Support Services Program Advisor
Mike Rivas, Assistant Director for International Admissions
Niki Schwartz, Director of Student Aid
Alexis Scrimshire, Associate Registrar
Kerry Shannon, Coordinator of Campus Recreation
Tera Simpson, Front-End Web Developer
Allison Sims, Academic Advisor, Veteran's Upward Bound
Paul Smith, Sports Information Director
Kevin Solomon, Associate Dean for Campus Life
Brooke Southard, Director of Payroll
Kylia Stewart, Employer Relations Coordinator, Norman Career Services
Michael Stoker, Senior Web Developer
Thomas Strahan, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Sam Strasner, Director of University Relations
Alison Taylor, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
Ryan Taylor, Video Production Manager
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
Caroline Vining, Director of Annual Giving Programs
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
Wyatt Watson, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Felisha Weaver, Director of Publications and Creative Services
Tammy Weaver, Registrar
Holli Weiss, Assistant Dean for Student Wellness/Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Kenneth D. Wester, Director of Information Systems
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
Clay Wyllia, Coordinator of Alumni Engagement
Academic Administration
College of Arts and Humanities
Wayne Powell, Dean
Summer Bruch, Head, Art Department
David Ward, Head, Behavioral Sciences Department
Anthony Caton, Head, Communication and Journalism Department
Carl W. Brucker, Head, English and World Languages Department
David Blanks, Head, History and Political Science Department
Jeff Bright, Head, Music Department
College of Business
Kevin Mason, Dean
Tracy Cole, Head, Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
College of Education
Linda Bean, Dean
Tim Carter, Associate Dean, College of Education
Rockie Pederson, Head, Health & Physical Education Department
Shellie Hanna, Head, Curriculum and Instruction Department
Alaric Williams, Head, College Student Personnel Program and Head, Center for Leadership & Learning
David Bell, Director, Educator Licensure and Support Services
John Freeman, Director, Ph.D. Program
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Judy Cezeaux, Dean
Pat Buford, Associate Dean, Engineering & Applied Sciences
Malcolm Rainey, Head, Agriculture Department
Luay Wahsheh, Head, Computer & Information Science Department
Carl Greco, Head, Electrical Engineering
Sandra Smith, Head, Emergency Management Department
John Krohn, Head, Mechanical Engineering
Cathi McMahan, Head, Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration Department
College of eTech
Jeff Aulgur, Dean, College of eTech and Head, Professional Studies Department
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Jeff W. Robertson, Dean
John Jackson, Head, Biological Sciences Department
Jeanine L. Myers, Head, Mathematics Department
Rebecca Burris, Head, Nursing Department
Jason Patton, Head, Physical Sciences Department
Graduate College
Jeff W. Robertson, Dean