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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.

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL INDIVIDUAL UPAC
AVP Academic Affairs/Special Assistant to President for Strategic Planning Jeremy Blackwood UPAC
AVP Academic Affairs Mark Shields  
AVP Business Affairs Landon Johnson  
AVP of Facilities and Construction Projects Mike Stout UPAC
Dean, John Massey School of Business Rhonda Richards UPAC
Chief People Officer Ty Anderson UPAC
Chief Information Officer/Director of Network Operations Austin Harman
Director of Finance/Comptroller James Altman
Director of Financial Aid Chrissie Isenberg
Director of Henry G. Bennett Memorial Library Sandra Thomas
Executive Director for Marketing and Communications Blake Allen
Director of Marketing Michelle Hornbeak
Director of CIDT Dawn Anderson
Director of McCurtain County Campus TBD
Director of Physical Plant David Rogers
Director of Housing and Residence Life TBD
Director of Teacher Education Stewart Mayers UPAC
AVP Development/Special Assistant to President for Tribal Relations Chad Harp
Director of Advising Lori Kennedy
State Director of OSBDC Michelle Hockersmith
Senior Executive Director for Student Development 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 Ami Carlton UPAC
Executive Assistant to President/Business Affairs Kelley Basatneh
Director of Graduate Studies Jeremy Rowland
Senior Executive Director for Digital Learning/Technology Support Services Shawn Ridenour
Director of Enrollment and Admissions Steven Harris