University Leadership
The leadership of ¹ú²ú̽»¨ is comprised of President Debbie Cottrell, ¹ú²ú̽»¨'s Chief Administrative Officers, the VPAA, the Director for Athletics, and the ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Board of Regents.
Dr. Debbie Cottrell began her tenure as the 16th president of ¹ú²ú̽»¨ on July 1, 2019. Prior to being name president, Dr. Cottrell served as ¹ú²ú̽»¨'s Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2012-2019.
Also known as the President's Cabinet, ¹ú²ú̽»¨'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 |  |
| Chris Mueller, Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations |  |
| Susan Rinn, Vice President for Marketing & Communications |  |
| Alecia McCain, Vice President for Enrollment |  |
| The Rev. Wes Cain, Campus Pastor and Director of Community Engagement and Mission |  |
¹ú²ú̽»¨'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 ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Corporation Board. The board meets four times annually and works closely with the President's Cabinet.