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Ohio University Lancaster
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130

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. 

 

Martha Kline

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 to Present

Martha Kline, Ph.D.
Interim Dean of Campus and Community Relations

 

 

Dr. Lewatis McNeal

2023 to 2024

Lewatis McNeal, Ph.D.
Interim Dean of Campus and Community Relations

 

 

Dr. Jarrod Tudor

2020 to 2023

Jarrod Tudor, Ph.D., LL.M.
Dean of Campus and Community Relations*

 

 

Jim Smith

2010 to 2020

James M. Smith, Ph.D.
Dean

 

Furlow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 to 2010

John Furlow, Ph.D.
Dean

 

Maryann

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005 to 2008

MaryAnn Janosik, Ph.D.
Dean

 

Furlow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2003 to 2005

John Furlow, Ph.D.
Interim Dean

 

Bari Watkins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2000 to 2003

Bari Watkins, Ph.D.
Dean

 

Furlow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1999 to 2000

John Furlow, Ph.D.
Interim Dean

 

Charles Bird

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1995 to 1999

Charles P. Bird, Ph.D.
Dean

 

Joseph Tucker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Howard Kirk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.