The Rogers State University Presidential Search Committee is reviewing applications for the position of President. Initial interviews have taken place and “Meet the Candidate” sessions for four candidates are scheduled in February 2025. The committee is excited about the pool of candidates and looks forward to making recommendations to the Board of Regents. The selected individual will assume the Presidency in Fall 2025.
Meet the Candidate Session Schedule
The Rogers State University Presidential Search Committee invites faculty, staff, and students to meet our Presidential Candidates.
Donald R. Raleigh Jr, EdD
Melinda Arnold, PhD
Kyle J. Stafford, EdD
R. Mark Rasor, EdD
The following schedule will remain the same each day for each of the four candidates, who are visiting campus on the following days (click each candidate’s name to view their CV or resumé):
February 3, 2025 – Donald R. Raleigh, Jr., EdD
February 4, 2025 – Melinda Arnold, PhD
February 5, 2025 – Kyle J. Stafford, EdD
February 6, 2025 – R. Mark Rasor, EdD
Daily Schedule for Each Candidate:
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fireside Chat. Staff Focused – Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center Ballroom
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pizza Lunch. Student Focused – Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, 2nd Floor
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fireside Chat. Faculty Focused – Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center Ballroom
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Community Reception at 320 on Main. All are welcome and no RSVP is required.
Presidential Profile
The Board of Regents governing The University of Oklahoma, Cameron University, and Rogers State University invites applications and nominations for the position of President of Rogers State University.
The President is the chief executive officer of the institution and reports directly to the seven member Governor appointed Board of Regents. The selected individual will assume the Presidency in fall 2025.
The next RSU President will have the opportunity to lead the University toward future success by assessing and aligning University operations to implement strategies that increase enrollment, retention, and completion amidst a changing student landscape.
The President will continue to enhance the University’s image and reputation, positioning it as a valuable resource for education, community, and economic development in northeast Oklahoma. Commitment to fundraising, economic development, and community relations is key with a focus on strategic partnerships, grant sourcing, and innovative fundraising initiatives.
The next President will lead and manage change in a shifting higher education environment that will require navigating current and future trends impacting higher education through innovative, entrepreneurial thinking, and openness to strategic change and new possibilities.
View the Executive Search Profile for RSU President (pdf).
Questions regarding the search process may be submitted to:
Mackenzie Wilfong, J.D.
Executive Secretary of the Board of Regents
[email protected]