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The Executive Council

The Executive Council advises the president and serves as the planning council of the university.


The Proceedings of the Council
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The members of the council are:

Vance H. Watson, Interim President
Mary L. Alexander, Director of Diversity & Equity Programs
Gregory Byrne, Athletic Director
Braxton Coombs, President of the Student Association
William Kibler, Vice President for Student Affairs
Michael J. "Mike" McGrevey, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Melissa Mixon, Interim Vice President for Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine
David Nagel, President of the Faculty Senate
Joy Odom, President of the Professional and Support Staff Advisory Council
Peter Rabideau, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
John Rush, Vice President for Development and Alumni
Kirk Schulz, Vice President for Research and Economic Development

The Executive Council staff is:

Joe R. Farris, Assistant to the President
Charles L. Guest, University Legal Counsel

[President's Office]