Trustees endorse Vision OHIO's first year The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to extend the president's contract and to endorse the first year of the Vision OHIO Implementation Plan. They also gave direction for completing the fiscal year 2009 budget.
Board votes to extend McDavis' contract The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to negotiate a new five-year contract for President Roderick J. McDavis. The new contract would run from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2013.
January 31, 2008
'The state of our university is strong' Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis gave an overview of impressive accomplishments -- including two substantial private gifts -- and highlighted where the university is headed during his State of the University Address this afternoon.
January 22, 2008
State of the University to take place Jan. 31 President Roderick J. McDavis will deliver his State of the University Address on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. in Walter Hall Rotunda. All members of the university community are encouraged to attend.
Trustees launch review of process for evaluating president An ad-hoc committee of the Ohio University Board of Trustees charged with reviewing the process the board uses to evaluate the university's president met for the first time Monday in Columbus. Board Chair C. Daniel DeLawder formed the five-member group and asked it to bring recommendations to the full board in February.
McDavis to speak at national conference Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis will serve on a panel at the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education on May 30 in San Francisco. The panel, titled "Embracing Diversity in a Flat World: A Mandate for Presidents and Boards of Trustees," will feature the only three African Americans currently serving as presidents of predominantly white universities.
May 16, 2007
Presidential Performance Goals for 2006-07 The President’s Priorities developed by the presidential search committee in December 2003 have served as the guidepost in setting my yearly presidential goals. For the 2006-07 academic year, my goals have been focused on ensuring that we continue our work to improve communication with faculty, implement the Information Technology recovery process, implement the comprehensive strategy to reduce high-risk drinking, improve academic integrity, implement the top priorities of Vision OHIO, raise funds to support University strategic priorities, and strengthen the financial control environment. Specifically, my performance goals for 2006-07 are listed.
May 8, 2007
Organizational changes affect regional campuses The administrative reorganization that President Roderick J. McDavis announced Monday brings changes for Ohio University outreach efforts and regional campuses. With two key administrators reporting to the executive vice president and provost under the new model, the areas will become better tied to the university's academic mission.
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