Administrative Council

The University Administrative Council (UAC) serves as a forum for administrative leaders to facilitate communication and coordination across University divisions. The Council promotes the timely exchange of information regarding current and pending University activities and provides a venue for discussion of issues of broad institutional interest. The Council’s charge includes:

Facilitate communication and collaboration among administrative units and divisions of the University.
Provide regular opportunities for the exchange of information related to ongoing and emerging University initiatives, operations, and policies.
Serve as a forum for discussion of issues affecting multiple divisions or the University community as a whole.
Advise the President on matters of broad administrative and institutional interest.

The Council acts in an advisory capacity only and does not exercise decision-making authority. Generally, the AC will generally meet quarterly: January/February, April/May, July/August, October/November, The President or designee convenes and chairs the Council and may invite additional participants as needed based on agenda topics.

Membership on the University Administrative Council is by presidential appointment and consists of administrative leaders representing key operational, academic support, and governance functions of the University. Listing as of February 3, 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL	INDIVIDUAL	UPAC
AVP Academic Affairs—Undergraduate Studies	Susan Ronnenberg	UPAC
AVP Academic Affairs	Mark Shields
AVP of Facilities and Construction Projects	Mike Stout	UPAC
Dean, John Massey School of Business	Rhonda Richards	UPAC
Executive Director Human Resources	Ty Anderson	UPAC
Chief Information Officer/Director of Network Operations	Austin Harman
Director of Finance/Comptroller	Crystal Cheek
Director of Financial Aid	Chrissie Isenberg
Director of Henry G. Bennett Memorial Library	Sandra Thomas
Director of Communications	Josh Manck
Director of Marketing	Michelle Hornbeak
Director of CIDT	Christala Smith
Director of McCurtain County Campus	Kendra Gross
Director of Physical Plant	David Rogers
Director of Housing and Residence Life	Kelly D’Arcy
Director of Teacher Education	Stewart Mayers	UPAC
Director of University Advancement	Mark Webb	UPAC
Director of Tribal Relations, Special Projects & Planning	Chad Harp
Director of Advising	Lori Kennedy
State Director of OSBDC	Michelle Hockersmith
Executive Director Alumni Relations/Career Services	Stephanie Davison	UPAC
Deputy Director of Athletics—Compliance/Internal Operations	Cherrie Wilmoth
Chair or Vice Chair of Academic Council	Kay Daigle	UPAC
Special Assistant to President for Compliance	Mike Davis	UPAC
Faculty Senate Chair	Sondra Petty	UPAC
Staff Senate Chair	Kelly Hawthorne	UPAC
Executive Assistant to President/VPBA	Terri Rogers