Jun 02, 2026  
2026-2027 University Catalog 
    
2026-2027 University Catalog

Administration



Principal Administrative Officers

Dr. Emily Messer, President

Dr. Hector Quintanilla, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

Michele Boillotat, Vice President of University Advancement

Megan Cooley, General Counsel

Ricky Dotson, Athletic Director

Lauren Findley, Vice President of Enrollment Management

Dr. Eddy Lynton, Interim Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Carlos Martinez, Dean of the School of Education

Donna Nance, Vice President of Finance and Administration

Dr. Gary Stout, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Dr. Sameer Vaidya, Dean of the School of Business and Professional Programs

TBD, Dean of the School of Health Professions

Provost Emeritus

Dr. Allen Henderson, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, 2004-2019

Administrative Staff

Jesse Albracht, Director of Collegiate Academy & College Credit Partnerships

Kelly Anderson, Senior Director of Academic Advising & Student Success Operations

Chris Beckrich, Director of Campus Safety and Security

Sean Brigadier, Director of Institutional Research

Dr. Helena Bussell, Associate Provost of Academic Policy and Support and Accreditation Liaison and Interim Associate Dean of the School of Health Professions

Karen Cantrell, Executive Director for Communications and Marketing

Debbie Cavitt, Director of Purchasing

Jeri Chipman, Director of Alumni Relations

Douglas Cleary, Executive Director of Student Financial Services and Title IV Compliance

Dr. Steven Daniell, Associate Provost of Academic Affairs

Clint Dawley, Director of Advancement Services

Joe DeSantis, Director of Budget and Financial Planning

Carson Dinger, Director of Housing and Residence Life

Brian Franks, Executive Director of Facilities Development, Operations & Emergency Services

Eugene Frier, Executive Director of Esports and Recreation

Michael Gatton, Director of Career Services

Bree Henderson, Executive Director of Enrollment

Elizabeth A.M. Howard, University Librarian and Director of the West Library

Nelda Martinez, Executive Director of Individual Giving

Genaro Martinez, Director of Human Resources

Francyenne Maynard, Director for Title IX and ADA Compliance

Jessie McDowell, Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Johntay Mooney, University Registrar

Gregg Murray, Chief Information Officer

Amy Orcutt, Director of Enrollment Management Systems & Analytics

Austin Roberts, Director of Academic Advising & Retention

Jason Taylor, Director of Facilities Operations

Letty Vasquez, Controller

Barbara Walker, Director for Student Activities and Orientation

Aaron Whaley, Director of the Morton Fitness Center