The functions of the 10 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 John M. McArthur
Cameron University
2800 W. Gore Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505-6377
580.581.2201
580.581.2421 (fax)
Degrees
B.A., Mathematical Sciences, Rice University (Texas)
M.A., Mathematics, University of Colorado
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Colorado
Previous Positions
Provost, Cameron University, 2011-13
Vice President for Academic Affairs, CU, 2006-11
Dean, School of Science and Technology, CU, 2004-06
Chair, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1999-2001
Date Assumed Presidency
July 2013
President Wendell L. Godwin
East Central University
1100 E. 14th St.
Ada, OK 74820-6899
580.559.5212
580.332.1623 (fax)
Degrees
B.S., Business Administration, East Central University
Executive MBA, Southern Methodist University (Texas)
Previous Positions
Dean, Stonecipher School of Business, ECU, 2010-22
Date Assumed Presidency
July 2022
President Ruth Ray Jackson
Langston University
PO Box 907
Langston, OK 73050-0907
405.466.2231
405.466.3461 (fax)
Degrees
B.A., Secondary Education, Southern University and A&M College (Louisiana)
M.S., Administration and Supervision, SU
Ph.D., Education and Human Resource Studies, Colorado State University
Previous Positions
Interim President, Langston University
Vice President for Academic Affairs, LU
Associate Vice President for Student Success, LU
Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, LU
Tenured Faculty, Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Date Assumed Presidency
May 2024
President Rodney Hanley
Northeastern State University
600 N. Grand
Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399
918.444.2000
918.458.2015 (fax)
Degrees
Certificate in Leadership in Education, Harvard University
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Previous Positions
President, Lake Superior State University (Michigan), 2018-23
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Fisk University (Tennessee)
Professor of Earth System Science and Policy, University of North Dakota
Date Assumed Presidency
August 2023
President Bo Hannaford
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd.
Alva, OK 73717-2799
580.327.1700
580.327.1881 (fax)
Degrees
B.A., Northwestern Oklahoma State University
M.Ed., NWOSU
Ed.D., Education Leadership, Walden University (Minnesota)
Previous Positions
Executive Vice President, NWOSU, 2019-22
Vice President for Academic Affairs, NWOSU, 2016-19
Dean, School of Professional Studies, NWOSU, 2012-16
Faculty, Chair, NWOSU, 2011-12
Public/Collegiate Teacher, Coach, Administrator, 1993-2011
Date Assumed Presidency
July 2022
President Julie Dinger
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
PO Box 430
Goodwell, OK 73939-9728
580.349.2611
580.349.1307 (fax)
Degrees
B.A., Sociology, University of Oklahoma
M.A., Sociology, OU
Ph.D., Sociology, OU
Previous Positions
Provost, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 2017-22
Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, Connors State College, 2016-17
Interim Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, CSC, 2014-16
Division Chair of Social Sciences, CSC, 2013-17
Sociology Faculty, CSC, 2010-17
Date Assumed Presidency
July 2022
President Larry Rice
Rogers State University
1701 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
Date Assumed Presidency
July 2008 (president designate since January 2008)
President Thomas W. Newsom
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
1405 N. 4th
Durant, OK 74701-0609
580.745.2000
580.745.2515 (fax)
Degrees
B.A., Business Administration, Austin College (Texas)
M.S., Higher Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Ph.D., Higher Education, University of North Texas
Previous Positions
Interim Vice President for Student Success and Dean of Students, Texas A&M-Commerce, 2019-20
AVP Student Affairs/Dean of Students, Texas A&M-Commerce, 2018-19
Adjunct Faculty, Southern New Hampshire University, 2014-20
President, Mesalands Community College (New Mexico), 2013-18
President/Vice Chancellor, Art Institute of Dallas, 2009-13
President, Art Institute of Austin (Texas), 2007-09
Vice President, Student Affairs, Art Institutes, 2006-07
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, Art Institutes, 2004-06
Dean of Student Affairs, Art Institute of Dallas, 2002-04
Director of Public Relations, Art Institute of Dallas, 2000-02
Date Assumed Presidency
April 2020
President Diana Lovell
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
100 Campus Dr.
Weatherford, OK 73096-3098
580.774.3766
580.774.7101 (fax)
Degrees
B.A., Education, Baylor University (Texas)
M.A., History, University of Houston
Ph.D., History, University of Houston
Previous Positions
Vice-Chancellor for Student Services, Blinn College (Texas)
Dean of Social Sciences, Blinn College (Texas)
Chair of Distance Learning, Blinn College (Texas)
Professor of Histor, Blinn College (Texas)
Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, Houston Baptist University
Chair of the Department of History and Political Science, Houston Baptist University
Associate Professor of European History, Houston Baptist University
Date Assumed Presidency
July 2021
President Todd Lamb
University of Central Oklahoma
100 N. University Dr.
Edmond, OK 73034-0170
405.974.2000
405.359.5841 (fax)
Degrees
B.A., Oklahoma State University
J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law
Previous Positions
Private Practice, 2019-23
Lieutenant Governor, State of Oklahoma, 2011-19
Senator, Oklahoma State Senate, 2004-11
Staff Member to Sen. Don Nickles
Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service
Date Assumed Presidency
February 2023