Diane Cahill named interim director of Office of Global Affairs

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs has named Diane Cahill as the interim director of the Office of Global Affairs.

Cahill currently serves as the director of International Student and Scholar Services (formerly International Student and Faculty Services) and will continue to lead that office in her new position. 

Cahill replaces former interim executive director Ji-Yeung Jang, who recently left the University to serve as the assistant vice president of global affairs at Rutgers University. Jang provided leadership for OHIO’s global strategy and partner relationship management, implemented OHIO’s Global Engagement Database, streamlined global policies and procedures, and promoted OHIO’s global excellence both within the campus community and abroad.

“Diane Cahill is a knowledgeable and experienced leader who has been a staunch advocate for our international students and scholars,” Sayrs said. “I am looking forward to working with her as she leads the Office of Global Affairs.”

Cahill has worked for Ohio University since 2009 and been an integral member of OHIO’s global education programs since 2011.  She has held several essential roles, including chief financial officer and chief of staff in the former Office of Global Affairs and International Studies, and director of International Student and Scholar Services.

As the interim director, Cahill will lead efforts in the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) to build partnerships across campus and around the world and serve Ohio University faculty, staff, students, and partners promoting global understanding and cooperation.

“Student success is at the heart of all OHIO’s global work. I look forward to bringing my commitment to student success to the work I will be doing with my colleagues in OGA, including expanding access to global resources and opportunities for faculty, staff, and students through our work with our global partners,” Cahill said.

For more information on OHIO’s global education programs, see the Office of Global Affairs and International Studies website.