University administration is comprised of several divisions that reflect YSU's organizational structure and audiences served.
University Board of Trustees
| Trustees |
Term Expires |
|---|
| John R. Jakubek, Chair |
2023 |
| Charles T. George, Vice Chair |
2027 |
| Molly S. Seals, Secretary |
2024 |
| Michael A. Peterson |
2025 |
| Laura A. Lyden |
2026 |
| Allen L. Ryan, Jr. |
2028 |
| Joseph J. Kerola |
2029 |
| Anita A. Hackstedde |
2030 |
| Sergul A. Erzurum |
2031 |
Executive-Level ADMINISTRATORS
| NAME |
Position |
|---|
| James P. Tressel, M.A. |
President |
| Brien Smith, Ph.D. |
Provost & VP for Academic Affairs |
| Neal P. McNally, M.P.A. |
Vice President for Finance & Business Operations |
| Holly A. Jacobs, J.D. |
Vice President for Legal Affairs/Human Resources |
| Mike Sherman, Ph.D |
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness & Board Professional |
Division of Legal Affairs/Human Resources
| Name |
position |
|---|
| Holly A. Jacobs, J.D |
Vice President, Legal Affairs and Human Resources |
| Cynthia Kravitz |
Associate Vice President, Human Resources/ Chief HR Officer/ Deputy Title IX Coordinator |
| Gregory Morgione, J.D. |
Associate General Counsel |
| Dana Lantz |
Director, Equal Opportunity, Policy Development, and Title IX |
| Jennifer Lewis-Aey |
Executive Director, Human Resource Operations
|
| Jenn Drennen |
Director, Human Resource Operations |
| Kevin Kralj |
Director, Labor Relations |
| Stacey Luce |
Manager of Employee Benefits |
OFFICE of Academic Affairs
| NAME |
Position |
|---|
| Brien Smith, Ph.D. |
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
|
| Kevin Ball, Ph.D. |
Associate Provost, Academic Programs and Planning |
| Jennifer A. Pintar, Ph.D., MPH |
Associate Provost, Academic Administration |
| Jeffery B. Allen, Ph.D. |
Dean, Bitonte College of Health and Human Services |
| Amy Cossentino, Ph.D. |
Dean, Sokolov Honors College & Associate Provost |
| Charles L. Howell, Ph.D. |
Dean, Beeghly College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences and Education |
| Phyllis M. Paul, Ph.D. |
Dean, Cliffe College of Creative Arts |
| Sal Sanders, Ph.D. |
Dean, College of Graduate Studies & Assistant Provost for Cyberlearning |
| Wim F.A. Steelant, Ph.D. |
Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
|
| Kelly Wilkinson, Ph.D. |
Dean, Williamson College of Business Administration |
| Nathan P. Myers, Ph.D. |
Associate Provost, International Programs |
| Carol Bennett, M.A. |
Assistant Provost, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
| Hillary Fuhrman, M.E. |
Assistant Provost, Institute for Teaching and Learning |
| Ana Torres, B.B.A. |
Co-Director, Maag Library |
| Christine Adams, MLS |
Co-Director, Maag Library |
| Severine Van slambrouck, Ph.D. |
Director, Research Service |
Division of Student Success
| NAME |
Position |
|---|
| Claire Berardini, Ph.D. |
Associate Provost, Student Success |
| Leslie Page |
Director, First-Year Student Services |
| Justin Edwards |
Director, Career Exploration and Development |
| Amy Gordon |
Director, Comprehensive Testing Center |
| Becky L. Varian |
Director, Resch Academic Success Center |
| Kenneth Pugh |
Director, Upward Bound |
| Bill Border |
Coordinator, Academic Achievers |
Division of Finance and Administration
| NAME |
Position |
|---|
| Neal McNally, M.P.A. |
Vice President for Finance and Business Operations |
| Katrena S. Davidson, C.P.A., M.B.A. |
Associate Vice President, Finance and Controller |
| Susan Ewing, B.S.B.A. |
University Bursar |
| John Hyden, B.C.T. |
Associate Vice President, Facilities & Support Services |
| Jim Yukech, M.S.E. |
Associate Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer |
| Terri Orlando, M.B.A. |
Budget Officer, Academic Affairs |
Division of Student Affairs
| NAME |
Position |
|---|
| Elaine Ruse |
Associate Vice President, Student Enrollment and Business Services |
| Joy L. Polkabla-Byers |
Associate Vice President, Student Experience |
| Nicole Kent-Strollo, Ed.D. |
Dean of Students and Ombudsperson |
| Erin Driscoll |
Executive Director, Student Experience and Residence Life |
| John L. Young |
Executive Director, Auxiliary Services |
| Erin Hungerman |
Assistant Dean of Students for Community Standards, Advocacy and Conduct |
| Ann Jaronski, Ph.D. |
Director, Student Counseling Services |
| Christine Hubert |
Director, Undergraduate Admissions |
| Patrick Hoffman |
Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships |
| James Stanger |
Director, Technology Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships |
| Olivia Cupp |
Director, Housing and Residence Life |
| Ryan McNicholas |
Director, Campus Recreation and Wellness |
| Maj. Ret. Rick Williams |
Associate Director, Veterans Affairs |
Division of University Relations
| NAME |
Position |
|---|
| Shannon Tirone, M.Sc. |
Associate Vice President for University Relations |
| Ross L. Morrone, M.Sc. |
Chief Marketing Officer, University Marketing & Communications |
| Ronald A. Cole |
Director, University Communications |
| Jacquelyn M. LeViseur |
Director, Alumni & Events |
| Gary A. Sexton, M.M. |
Director, WYSU-FM |
| Shawn Varso |
Chief of Police
|
Ohio Board of Regents
The Ohio Board of Regents, an advisory board to the Chancellor with two ex-officio representatives from the State legislature, was created in 1963 by the General Assembly. Members of the Board of Regents are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Responsibilities of the Board include developing an independent annual report on the Condition of Higher Education in the Ohio and issuing an annual performance review of the Chancellor. The Board is also responsible for advising the Chancellor on issues of statewide importance affecting higher education.
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