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  • SB 1 implementation updates

    June 16, 2025
    The “Advance Ohio Higher Education Act” (Senate Bill 1) was signed by Governor Mike DeWine in March and goes into effect on June 27, though a number of provisions in the bill have delayed effective dates. I write to provide you with an update on where we are with implementation and to share some initial guidance in various areas.Implementing a new higher education law at an institution with the s...

  • EHE leadership announcement

    June 13, 2025
    I write to share that, after more than seven years of leadership and service, Don Pope-Davis will step down as dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) on December 31, 2025.His tenure as dean has been marked by ambitious goals and achievements. For example, Dean Pope-Davis has led several important initiatives that have benefited EHE, including envisioning the renovation of histor...

  • Fisher College of Business leadership announcement

    May 7, 2025
    I am pleased to share that Senior Associate Dean Aravind Chandrasekaran (AC) will begin a two-year term as interim dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business effective June 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. He also will hold the John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business.During my first few months at Ohio State, I have heard from many of Fisher’s highly engaged faculty, staff, students, ...

  • Eric Anderman appointed vice provost for regional campuses

    April 16, 2025
    I am pleased to share that Eric Anderman is being appointed vice provost for regional campuses, effective this week.In his new role, Eric will provide innovative leadership to support and advance Ohio State’s regional campuses. He will work with the campuses and across the university to support curricular innovation, enrollment, resource management and workforce development. Regional campus deans...

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