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University Administration

President Janz is advised by a council of leaders who represent all the business and academic areas at WSU.

Together, they make decisions, set strategy, and provide leadership for WSU.

Cabinet Leadership
Scott Ellinghuysen
Vice President for Finance & Administration, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Robin Honken
Director of Digital Transformation & User Experience, Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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Kenneth Janz
University President
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Denise McDowell
Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life
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Darrell Newton
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer
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Jon Olson
Vice President for University Advancement, Executive Director of the WSU Foundation
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Lori Reed
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Council of Administration
Julie Anderson
Dean | College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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Valerie DeFor
Executive Director of HealthForce Minnesota
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Scott Ellinghuysen
Vice President for Finance & Administration, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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James Goblirsch
Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
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Robin Honken
Director of Digital Transformation & User Experience, Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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Kenneth Janz
University President
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Karen Johnson
Dean of Students
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Kara Lindaman
Dean | College of Liberal Arts
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Denise McDowell
Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life
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Lori Mikl
Director of Affirmative Action, Equity & Legal Affairs
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Darrell Newton
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer
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Jon Olson
Vice President for University Advancement, Executive Director of the WSU Foundation
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Lori Reed
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Edward (Ted) Reilly
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Eric Schoh
Athletic Director
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Randall Skalberg
Dean | College of Business
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Scott Sorvaag
Dean | College of Education
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Nicole Williams
Dean | College of Science & Engineering
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