PRESIDENTS - REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES
The functions of the 11 regional universities include (1) both lower-division and upper-division undergraduate study in several fields leading to the bachelor's degree; (2) a limited number of programs leading toward the first-professional degree when appropriate to an institution's strengths and the needs of the state; (3) graduate study below the doctor's level, primarily in teacher education but moving toward limited comprehensiveness in fields related to Oklahoma's manpower needs; (4) extension and public service responsibilities in the geographic regions in which they are located; (5) responsibility for institutional and applied research in those areas related closely to their program assignments; and (6) responsibility for regional programs of economic development.
President Cynthia S. Ross
Cameron University
2800 W. Gore Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505-6377
580.581.2200
580.581.2421 (fax)
Degrees:
B.U.S., College of Education, Oklahoma State University
M.S., Higher Education Administration, OSU
Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, OSU
Previous Positions:
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 1994-2002
Associate Vice Chancellor, OSRHE, 1990-94
Senior Academic Administrator and Adjunct Assistant Professor, OSU, 1978-90
Date Assumed Presidency: August 2002
President John R. Hargrave
East Central University
1100 E. 14th St.
Ada, OK 74820-6899
580.559.5213
580.559.5788 (fax)
Degrees:
B.S., East Central University
J.D., University of Oklahoma
Previous Positions:
Founder and Managing Partner, Edmonds Cole Law Firm, 1985-2009
Manager Partner, Neimeyer, Edmonds, Noland, Alexander & Hargrave, 1983-85
Associate, Folliart, Mills & Neimeyer, 1980-83
Date Assumed Presidency: July 2009
Interim President Henry Ponder
Langston University
PO Box 907
Langston, OK 73050-0907
405.466.2231
405.466.3461 (fax)
Degrees:
B.S., Agriculture, Langston University
M.A., Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Previous Positions:
Endowed Chair and Professor of Educational and Institutional Advancement, LU
President, Talladega College (AL)
CEO/President, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
President, Fisk University (TN)
President, Benedict College (SC)
Vice President, Alabama A&M University
Chairman, Department of Business and Economics, Fort Valley State College (GA)
Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture and Business, Virginia State College
Research Assistant, OSU
Date Assumed Presidency: September 2011
President Steve Turner
Northeastern State University
600 N. Grand
Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399
918.456.5511
918.458.2015 (fax)
Degrees:
B.A., Criminal Justice, East Central University
M.S., Human Resources, ECU
Ph.D., Adult Learning and Higher Education Administration, University of Oklahoma
Previous Positions:
Vice President for Administration and Finance, ECU, 2007-11
Executive Assistant to the President for Governmental Relations and Economic Development, ECU, 2006-11
Professor, Department of Human Resources, ECU, 2004-11
Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance, ECU, 2007
Chair of the Department of Human Resources and Thomas Endowed Chair, ECU, 2004-07
Assistant and Associate Professor in Department of Human Resources and Criminal Justice Program Coordinator, ECU, 1995-2004
Director of High School and College Relations, ECU, 1992-94
ECU Police Department, 1990-92
Date Assumed Presidency: January 2012
President Janet Cunningham
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd.
Alva, OK 73717-2799
580.327.1700
580.327.1881 (fax)
Degrees:
B.S., Northwestern Oklahoma State University
M.B.A., NWOSU
Ph.D., Education, Oklahoma State University
Previous Positions:
Executive Vice President, NWOSU, 2002-06
Vice President for Fiscal Affairs, NWOSU, 1990-2002
Faculty, NWOSU, 1985-90
Instructor, University of Oklahoma, 1985
Faculty, NWOSU, 1979-85
Date Assumed Presidency: July 2006
President David A. Bryant
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
PO Box 430
Goodwell, OK 73939-9728
580.349.2611
580.349.1307 (fax)
Degrees:
A.A., Zoology, Lower Columbia College (WA)
B.S., Range Management, Washington State University
M.S., Range Science, Texas Tech University
Ph.D., Range Management, University of Arizona
Previous Positions:
Vice Provost, Dean and Director Extension Service, Montana State University, 1998-2003
Dean, South Dakota State University, 1987-98
Department Head, University of Idaho, 1982-87
Extension Specialist/Professor and Associate Professor, University of Arizona, 1977-82
Department Chairman, Lecturer, Assistant and Associate Professor, Humboldt State University, 1971-77
Date Assumed Presidency: January 2003
President Larry Rice
Rogers State University
1707 W. Will Rogers Blvd.
Claremore, OK 74017-3252
918.343.7612
918.343.7681 (fax)
Degrees:
B.S., Criminal Justice, Northeastern State University
M.A., Education, NSU
Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, Oklahoma State University
Previous Positions:
Executive Assistant to the President, The University of Tulsa, 2004-07
Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 8, 1991-2004
Director of Public Affairs, TU, 1991-2004
Interim Vice President of Institutional Advancement, TU, 1997-98
Associate Director of Academics, Pryor Campus, Rogers State College, 1986-91
Director, Applied Science Division, RSC, 1979-86
Date Assumed Presidency: July 2008 (president designate since January 2008)
President Larry Minks
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
1405 N. 4th
Durant, OK 74701-0609
580.745.2000
580.745.2515 (fax)
Degrees:
B.B.A., Business, Eastern New Mexico University
M.B.A., Business, Eastern New Mexico University
Ed.D., Business Teaching, University of Northern Colorado
Previous Positions:
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Rogers State University, 1999-2009
Chair and Professor of the Management and Marketing Department and MBA Program Director, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1996-99
Director of the Center for Organizational Effectiveness and Associate Professor of Business Administration and Management, SOSU, 1981-83
Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Management, SOSU, 1976-81
Date Assumed Presidency: July 2009
President Randy Beutler
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
100 Campus Dr.
Weatherford, OK 73096-3098
580.774.3766
580.774.7101 (fax)
Degrees:
B.A., Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
M.Ed., SWOSU
Previous Positions:
Vice President for Public Policy and Student Leadership/Assistant to the President for Strategic Operations, SWOSU, 2008-09
Director of Legislative Relations, Office of Governor Brad Henry, 2003-06
Adjunct Professor of History and Political Science, SWOSU, 2001-05
State Representative, Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1992-2000
Date Assumed Presidency: January 2010
President Don Betz
University of Central Oklahoma
100 N. University Dr.
Edmond, OK 73034-0170
405.974.2000
405.359.5841 (fax)
Degrees:
B.A., Political Science, Philosophy, University of San Francisco
M.A., International Studies, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver
Ph.D., International Studies, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver
Previous Positions:
President, Northeastern State University, 2008-11
Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 2005-08
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Executive Vice President, University of Central Oklahoma, 1999-2005
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Palmer College of Chiropractic, and Chief Academic Officer for the Palmer Chiropractic University System, 1994-99
Political Affairs and Liaison Officer, Division for Palestinian Rights, and Liaison Officer and Consultant, International Conference on the Question of Palestine, United Nations, New York, 1982-84
Vice President of University Relations, Professor of Political Science, Dean of Continuing Studies, Director of the Sequoyah Institute, Executive Director of the Educational Foundation and Assistant to the President, NSU, 1971-94
Date Assumed Presidency: August 2011
President John H. Feaver
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
1727 W. Alabama
Chickasha, OK 73018-5322
405.574.1201
405.574.1395 (fax)
Degrees:
B.A., History and Political Science, University of Oklahoma
M.A., European History, OU
Ph.D., U.S. History, OU
Previous Positions:
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of History, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 1988-2000
Chairman of the Division of Business and Social Sciences, and Associate Professor of History, USAO, 1984-88
Assistant Professor of History, USAO, 1980-84
Instructor in History, OU, 1978-80
Graduate Instructor, OU, 1974-78
Date Assumed Presidency: July 2000
