About the Position

As East Central University's chief executive officer, the president provides strategic leadership, guiding the overall operations and administration of the university. This role reports to the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents and performs all duties required by law, including policies, rules, regulations, and directives from the Board of Regents. The new president will start no later than July 1, 2022.

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Click the button below to download a complete list of responsibilities, requirements and qualifications.

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About the Hiring Process

Applications will be considered through March 11, 2022 by members of the

ECU Presidential Search Screening Committee. Committee members are appointed

by the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents and include:

Regents

• Jane McDermott, Committee Chair

• Chris Van Denhende

• Eric Fisher

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Faculty

• Joe Dougherty, Faculty Senate President

• Dr. Shelli Sharber, Department of Education Chair

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Student(s)

• Kevin Robles-Fernandez

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Administrators

• Nicholas Buckley, Dean of Students

• Shawna Case, Director of Native American Academic Services & Academic Advisor

• Al Johnson, Interim Athletic Director and Head Football Coach

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Community Leaders

• David Floyd, Attorney, Floyd Law Firm

• Lacy Grammer, Alumni Association President

• Cody Holcomb, Ada City Manager

• Brigette Jones, Ada Jobs Foundation Chair

• Buffy Lovelis, ECU Foundation, Chief Operating Officer

• Shirley Nero, Alumni

• Keri Norris, LegalShield EVP, Legal & Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel

• Dr. Tawfik Ramadan, Pediatrician

• Stacy Shepherd, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Senior Executive Officer of Member Services

• Mike Smith, Board Member, Citizens Bank