University Leadership
The leadership of ±¬ÁϹ«ÉçÍøÒ³°æ is comprised of President Debbie Cottrell, ±¬ÁϹ«ÉçÍøÒ³°æ's Chief Administrative Officers, the VPAA, the Director for Athletics, and the ±¬ÁϹ«ÉçÍøÒ³°æ Board of Regents.
Dr. Debbie Cottrell began her tenure as the 16th president of ±¬ÁϹ«ÉçÍøÒ³°æ on July 1, 2019. Prior to being name president, Dr. Cottrell served as ±¬ÁϹ«ÉçÍøÒ³°æ's Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2012-2019.
Also known as the President's Cabinet, ±¬ÁϹ«ÉçÍøÒ³°æ'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 | ![]() |
Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations | ![]() |
Vice President for Marketing & Communications | ![]() |
Alecia McCain, Vice President for Enrollment | ![]() |
The Rev. Wes Cain, Campus Pastor and Director of Community Engagement and Mission | ![]() |
±¬ÁϹ«ÉçÍøÒ³°æ'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 ±¬ÁϹ«ÉçÍøÒ³°æ Corporation Board. The board meets four times annually and works closely with the President's Cabinet.