Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
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President
Dr. David T. McFaddin
- President
Updated on 06/26/2025
Administration
David T. McFaddin, Ed.D.
- President
Colleen Chaney
- Chief of Staff and Chief Communications Officer
Sara Zeigler, Ph.D.
- Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Tanlee Wasson, Ph.D.
- Senior Vice President for Student Success, Engagement, and Opportunity
John W. Dixon, J.D.
- Chief Human Resources Officer
Carrie Ernst
- Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer
Dana D. Fohl, J.D.
- University Counsel
Brad Hall
- Executive-in-Residence – Presidential Fellow for Strategic Initiatives
Bryan Makinen, Ed.D.
- Chief Campus Operations Officer
Bethany Miller, Ph.D.
- Chief Data & Reporting Officer
Kyle Moats
- Vice President and Director of Athletics
Brian Mullins
- Interim Vice President for Finance/Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mary Beth Neiser
- Vice President of University Development and Alumni Engagement
Amy Scarborough
- Chief Government, Community & Corporate Relations Officer
Ryan Wilson, Ed.D.
- Executive Director
Updated on 06/26/2025
Board
Michael Eaves
- Chair
Laura Babbage
- Member
Aaron Barker
- Student Representative
Garth Bustle
- Member
Lori Cooksey
- Member
Teresa Hail
- Member
Alan Long
- Vice Chair
Lynnette Noblitt
- Faculty Representative
Edwin Orange
- Member
Ashley W. Ward
- Member & Board Secretary
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Rankings
- National Universities: #315
- Top Public Schools: #170
- Nursing: #218
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #200 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: Eastern Kentucky University
- Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Strategic Goals
- Knowledge – Knowledge is at the center of EKU’s commitment to serve as the School of Opportunity. From academic teaching and learning to experiential co- and extracurricular activities, EKU strategically advances academic and student success programs that support EKU’s learners.
- Innovation – Innovative thinking and bold action will elevate and differentiate EKU. Innovation will enhance organizational stewardship, intellectual and creative capacity, and economic vitality within EKU and the communities we serve.
- Transformation – EKU is dedicated to transforming lives and communities. EKU’s learning environments support intellectual growth, creativity, empowerment, and life-changing experiences by centering access, opportunity, dignity, and respect.
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals
- Campus Plan
- Campus Map
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- Peer Institution
Updated on 06/26/2025