Administration and Leadership

UTA makes a lot of things possible because our strong central organization operates with efficiency, clarity, and integrity.
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Office of the President

Dr. Jennifer Cowley assumed duties as UTA’s 10th president on April 28, 2022.

Vice President for Administration and Campus Operations

John D. Hall, Vice President for Administration and Campus Operations, is the custodian of the Campus Master Plan, is responsible for capital projects, real estate and risk management, and provides leadership and support to the 12 departments in Campus Operations and Auxiliary Enterprises.

Office of Business Affairs and Controller

John Davidson, Interim Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for accounting for and managing the assets of the institution, insure accurate financial reporting of the institutions financial status, insure value and provide excellent service to our campus constituents.

Troy Johnson

Division of Enrollment Management

Dr. Troy Johnson, Vice President of Enrollment Management, provides leadership for UTA to reach its enrollment goals.

Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Dr. Bryan Samuel assumed duties as the inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in May 2021.

Salma Adem

The Office of University Advancement

Salma Adem, Interim Vice President for University Advancement, supports UTA's development and communications teams to further public understanding and recognition of The University of Texas at Arlington and its important mission as a leading research university.

Office of Global Education, Outreach and Extended Studies

Teresea Madden, Vice President for Global Educational Outreach and Extended Studies, leads strategic direction of the university’s distance and extension programs.

Lisa Nagy, the Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington

Office of the Vice President For Student Affairs

Lisa Nagy, Vice President for Student Affairs, is committed to helping students accomplish academic, professional and personal goals through a wide variety of opportunities and support services.

Office of the Vice President for Research

James Grover, Interim Vice President for Research, develops and implements strategies to grow UTA's burgeoning research enterprise to address the needs of our global community.

Office of Government Relations

Jeff Jeter, Vice President of Government Affairs, operates as the primary liaison between UTA and all executive and local levels of elected bodies on issues relating to budget, research funding, and policy issues affecting the university.

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Planning & Special Initiatives

Keara A. Geib, assistant vice president for strategic initiatives, in coordination with administration and academic units, establishes new and innovative programming intended to assist faculty, staff and students in pursuing scholarly and academic achievement.

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Committees

Faculty and staff participate in a number of committees that are essential to the University's operations.

 

Planning and Operations

Being a respectful and responsible steward of the public’s trust is vitally important for state-assisted institutions. That’s why UTA is committed to creating a leaner yet stronger university through careful planning and efficient use of its resources.