East Central University and the Regional University System of Oklahoma have teamed with the Higher Education Leadership Search to seek presidential candidates who will lead East Central University into the future.
Search narrowed to 10 candidates
About the Position
The Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents invites applications and nominations for the position of President of East Central University beginning no later than July 1, 2022.
As the institution’s chief executive officer, the president provides strategic leadership, leading the overall operations and administration of the university, reporting to the Regional University System of Oklahoma regents (“Board”), and performing all duties required by law, policies, rules, regulations, and directives from the Board. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) serves as the coordinating board of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.
For the complete list of responsibilities, requirements and New Qualifications for the position, download the profile above.
East Central University (OK)
Established in 1909, East Central University (ECU) is a public comprehensive student-centered regional university located in Ada, Oklahoma, whose mission is to educate and empower students to understand and transform our world. It is part of the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).
ECU’s vision is to be the first-choice university for students because of its core values of:
· being humble, kind and generous, caring for its students and one another
· going the extra mile to provide an exceptional experience for students and those it serves
· remaining forward-thinking, adaptable, and open to new ideas
· fostering a commitment to solving problems, whether its own or others
Spread across 142.3 acres, the 40-building campus is home to 3,577 students (2,965 undergraduates) of diverse races, ethnicities and ages. Approximately 55% come from within a 60-mile radius of Ada, serving a critical need for college education in rural Oklahoma, but more than 30 countries and 25 states are also represented in the student population.
ECU offers more than 70 undergraduate degree options as well as seven master’s degrees across seven colleges and schools: College of Education and Psychology; College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; School of Fine Arts; College of Health & Sciences; School of Nursing; Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business; and the School of Graduate Studies. Students can attend ECU classes on campus in Ada or completely online, as ECU is rapidly expanding virtual learning opportunities. Currently, 15 percent of ECU students are online, with the majority of those students being from Arkansas and Texas.
East Central University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and governed by the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents, who provide governance and oversight over six institutions in the state of Oklahoma. To learn more about the Regional University System of Oklahoma, visit https://www.ruso.edu/.
Ada, Oklahoma
Incorporated in 1901, Ada is a progressive, quality-oriented community located in the rolling hills of southern Oklahoma. Home to 17,140 residents, the city, imbued with ingenuity, a pioneering spirit and hospitality, has been described as “a place where the West meets the South.”
Ada, a Tree City USA member, has a regional airport and is also served by the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City (OKC), which is 84 miles away.
It is located within easy driving distance of many other major cities as well, including Tulsa (120 miles), Dallas (167 miles), Wichita, Kan. (238 miles) and Little Rock, Ark. (334 miles).
For more information visit www.adaok.com.
Candidates for this position will be considered through March 11, 2022.
To apply for this position, visit
https://www.highereducationleadershipsearch.com/candidate-portal-form.
To nominate someone for this position, e-mail: nominations@highereducationleadershipsearch.com
Bill Meehan, Ed.D. and Alan Medders, Ph.D. will be assisting the University and RUSO with the search. If you have questions or would like to have a confidential conversation about the position, call 256-239-2305 or e-mail - billmeehan@highereducationleadershipsearch.com or
alanmedders@highereducationleadershipsearch.com.
East Central University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities