Kathy Krendl was named provost of Ohio University in April 2005 following her appointment as interim provost in August 2004. In May 2007, Krendl was appointed Executive Vice President and Provost of the University. In her new role, she works to ensure the quality and efficiency of matters relating to the mission of the institution and to facilitate an effective integrative approach to university administration by overseeing coordination between the deans and the vice presidents. 10 colleges, 5 regional campuses, and 14 academic units and academic support offices report to Krendl.
During the past three years, Krendl oversaw a strategic planning process involving over 600 faculty, staff, and students that led to the creation and implementation of the Vision Ohio Academic Plan. Her work in this regard began in 2004-2005, when she chaired the Presidential Task Force on the Future of Ohio University and coordinated the drafting of the academic plan that identifies university priorities and goals for the next five years. During the academic years spanning 2005-2007, Krendl has been instrumental in moving the Vision Ohio Academic Plan through its first two years of implementation. Working in consultation with faculty, staff, and students, she has put in place a series of initiatives for enhancing first-year experiences for undergraduates, has coordinated efforts to focus graduate and research investments, has spearheaded the adoption of a multi-year plan to increase faculty salaries, and has facilitated a new marketing campaign focusing on academic excellence entitled “Discover the Promise” http://www.ohio.edu/promise/ .
In AY 2006-2007, Krendl brought attention and resources to bear on other areas critical to the academic plan including refinement of the enrollment management plan, support and enhancement of interdisciplinary programs, improved recruitment of international students, and provision of additional resources for undergraduate and graduate student research, scholarship, and creative activities. Also established were a comprehensive faculty development center--the Center for Teaching and Learning—and the first Women’s Center at Ohio University. In addition, her work with the deans, the Vice President for Finance and Administration William Decatur, and the Budget Planning Council will result in a new budgetary process to focus decision-making at the planning unit level for fiscal year 2008.
Prior to serving as Executive Vice President and Provost, Krendl was dean of Ohio University’s College of Communication from 1996 to 2004. During her tenure as dean, the College of Communication raised admissions standards, increased enrollments, launched new undergraduate and graduate programs in multimedia, developed residential learning programs, and expanded internship experiences. Under her leadership, the College raised more than $20 million toward the university’s Bicentennial Campaign and developed partnerships focused on health and literacy with the American Cancer Society, Verizon, and the Governor’s Office of Appalachia. The College recently received a $20 million gift from the Scripps Howard Foundation to name the Scripps College of Communication.
In 2007, Krendl marked 10 years of service to the University. Krendl came to Ohio University from Indiana University where she was professor and chair of the Department of Telecommunications in the College of Arts and Sciences and later dean of the system-wide School of Continuing Studies with offices on all eight IU campuses. She served Indiana University for 13 years.
Krendl earned a Ph.D. at the University of Michigan, an M.A. at Ohio State University and a B.A. at Lawrence University. She is the author of more than 50 publications in the area of media and learning.
