Faculty, staff, alumni, administration and trustees worked together to craft the strategic plan OBU 2020. The University Planning Advisory Council worked with three special teams tasked with evaluating core values, environmental conditions and university needs. Those teams are listed below.
University Planning Advisory Council
Dr. Andrew Armond, Assistant Professor of English Faith and Disciplines Chair Dr. Debbie Blue, Senior Vice President for Academic ServicesDr. Lana Bolhouse, Dean of the College of NursingRobert Cash, Director of Facilities Management and ServicesRichard Cheek, Dean of Library ServicesLauri Fluke, Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administrative ServicesDale Griffin, Dean of Spiritual Life Spiritual Life Committee Chair Dr. Kevin Hall, Hollums Chair of Bible Faculty Council Chair Dr. Scott Harris, Director of OBU International Graduate SchoolBill Holley, Interim Vice President for DevelopmentDr. Michael Jordan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry PS & S Chair Tonia Kellogg, Director of the Executive OfficeDr. Mark McCellan, Dean of the Joe L. Ingram School of Christian ServiceDr. Ben Myers, Associate Professor of English Faculty Council Secretary Gary Nickerson, Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs and Information Systems and ServicesDr. Stan Norman, Provost and Executive Vice President for Campus LifeMarty O’Gwynn, Associate Vice President for University AdvancementDr. Pam Robinson, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social SciencesDr. Norris Russell, Professor of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies and Director of AthleticsDavid Shannon, Chief of University PoliceRandy Smith, Executive Vice President for Business and Administrative ServicesLarry Walker, Directory of Campus ServicesDr. David Whitlock, PresidentDr. Karen Youmans, Associate Professor of English Faculty Council Chair Elect Dr. Jim Vernon, Associate Professor of Music Curriculum Committee Chair Core Values Team Dr. Kaylene Barbe, Professor of Communication StudiesDale Griffin, Dean of Spiritual LifeDr. Carol Humphrey, Professor of HistoryDr. Mark McClellan, Dean of the Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and MinistryDr. Linda McElroy, Professor of Kinesiology and Leisure StudiesMarty O’Gwynn, Associate Vice President for University AdvancementDr. Dan Reeder, Professor of BusinessDr. Pam Robinson, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social SciencesDr. Stan Norman, Provost and Executive Vice President for Campus Life Core Values Team ChairScanning Team
Dr. Debbie Blue, Dean of the James E. Hurley College of Science and MathematicsRobert Cash, Director of Facilities Management and ServicesOdus Compton, Director of Student MinistryCynthia Gates, Director of Events, Conference and CampsLori Hagans, Executive Director of OBU Alumni AssociationDr. Kevin Hall, Hollums Chair of BibleMonica Mullins, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Director of Student SuccessDr. Ben Myers, Associate Professor of EnglishBruce Perkins, Dean of Enrollment ManagementJonna Raney, Director of Student Financial ServicesDr. Bret Roark, Ralph and Marie Barby Chair of PsychologyRandy Smith, Executive Vice President for Business and Administrative Services Scanning Team ChairNeeds Evaluation Team
Dr. Debbie Blue, Dean of the James E. Hurley College of Science and MathematicsBill Holley, Interim Vice President for DevelopmentDr. Stan Norman, Provost and Executive Vice President for Campus LifeDr. John Powell, Professor of HistoryDr. Glenn Sanders, Professor of HistoryRandy Smith, Executive Vice President for Business and Administrative ServicesDr. Craig Walker, Wheeler Professor of EconomicsDr. David Whitlock, PresidentJohn Parrish, Centennial Committee Chairman Needs Evaluation Team Chair