Directors and Deans
Ohio University Lancaster’s Directors and Deans have been leaders of the academic programs, faculty, and students on campus and have been tasked with setting the university’s overall academic vision and strategy. They are leaders and scholars who have helped to advance academic excellence through strong principles and values. Their personal histories are diverse, but they are unified in their aspirations to progress the goals set forth by Ohio University. They have set the highest standards for academic governance and have strengthened the outcomes of our students, alumni, community leaders, faculty, staff, and administrative teams. Each has served a vital role in shaping the future of our institution.
2023 to Present
Lewatis McNeal, Ph.D.
Interim Dean of Campus and Community Relations
2020 to 2023
Jarrod Tudor, Ph.D., LL.M.
Dean of Campus and Community Relations*
2010 to 2020
James M. Smith, Ph.D.
Dean
2008 to 2010
John Furlow, Ph.D.
Dean
2005 to 2008
MaryAnn Janosik, Ph.D.
Dean
2003 to 2005
John Furlow, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
2000 to 2003
Bari Watkins, Ph.D.
Dean
1999 to 2000
John Furlow, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
1995 to 1999
Charles P. Bird, Ph.D.
Dean
1994 to 1995
Joseph Tucker, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
1978 to 1994
Raymond Wilkes, Ph.D.
Dean
1977 to 1978
Edward Sarno, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
1970 to 1977
Lowell V. LeClair, Ph.D.
Director/Dean*
1969 to 1970
Paul Mechling
Interim Director
1965 to 1969
Thomas L. Helms, Ph.D.
Director
1956 to 1965
Howard E. Kirk
Director
*The title of the chief operating officer of a regional campus was changed from director to dean in 1976 when James C. Bryant was appointed to the new position of vice provost for regional higher education at Ohio University. Bryant was the former assistant director of the Ohio University Lancaster campus. During 1972-1973 he was acting director while the director was on leave. In 2020, the title of dean was changed to dean of campus and community relations as part of the One OHIO initiative.