Leadership
Meet the people who lead É«»¢ÊÓƵ.
Learn more about the people dedicated to empowering our students and faculty to solve real-world problems, earn patents, and make a lasting impact.
The President
The President
Dr. Robert K. McMahan, É«»¢ÊÓƵ's seventh president, has led more than a decade of transformation since 2011, advancing academic programs and campus growth. A physicist, venture capitalist, and leader in STEM education, he’s positioned É«»¢ÊÓƵ as a national leader in experiential learning.
The Provost
The Provost
Dr. James Zhang has served as the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost since 2014. He oversees É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s learning and teaching as the University’s Chief Academic Officer.
Leadership in Action
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s leaders work relentlessly to propel the University’s mission.
- Marsha Bewersdorf, Vice President of Administration and Finance
- Dr. Kathryn Svinarich, Chief of Staff
- Dr. Janie Jacobs, Interim Vice President, É«»¢ÊÓƵ Global
- Geoffrey Marsh, Vice President of Instructional, Administrative, and Information Technology
- Dr. L.B. McCune, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
- Jennifer Patterson, Vice President of University Advancement and External Relations
- Suzanne Petrusch, Interim Vice President, Enrollment and Cooperative Services
- Don Rockwell, University Counsel
- Jennifer Umberger, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Deans of É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Colleges & Schools
- ​Dr. John Grether, Acting Dean, School of Management, Professor of Finance
- Dr. Babak Elahi, Dean, College of Sciences and Liberal Arts, Professor of Communication
- Dr. Scott Grasman, Dean, College of Engineering, Professor of Industrial Engineering
- Dr. Scott W. Reeve, Dean, Graduate School and Sponsored Research, Professor of Chemistry
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Academic Department Heads
- Dr. Susan Farhat, Department of Chemical Engineering
- Dr. Michael Farmer, Department of Computer Science
- Dr. Daniel Ludwigsen, Department of Natural Sciences
- Dr. Bassem Ramadan, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Dr. Adam Salminen, Department of Mathematics
- Dr. Denise Stodola, Department of Liberal Arts (Interim)
- Dr. Mark Thompson, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Dr. Farnaz Ghazi Nezami, Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (Interim)
Honorary Degrees
Honorary Degrees
Discover the distinguished individuals who have received honorary degrees from É«»¢ÊÓƵ — one of the institution’s highest honors.
