STRATEGIC PLANNING
GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Strategic Planning Council provides oversight for college policies and operations related to developing and implementing the college’s strategic plan and mission statement.
GOVERNANCE COUNCIL DATES, TIMES AND AGENDAS
| Date | Time | Location |
| Thursday, August 16, 2024 | 9:00-11:30 AM | Plaster Manufacturing Center Room 103 – Springfield Campus |
| Thursday, December 6, 2024 | 9:00-11:30 AM | Plaster Manufacturing Center Room 103 – Springfield Campus |
| Thursday, February 7, 2025 | 9:00-11:30 AM | Plaster Manufacturing Center Room 103 – Springfield Campus |
| Thursday, May 2, 2025 | 9:00-11:30 AM | Plaster Manufacturing Center Room 103 – Springfield Campus |
COUNCIL CHAIR AND CONTACT INFORMATION
COUNCIL CHAIR
Dr. Abby Benz
Executive Vice Chancellor of Institutional and Student Success
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GOVERNANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Executive Vice Chancellor for Institutional and Student Success
Dr. Abby Benz
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Jennifer Hogan
Chancellor
Dr. Hal Higdon
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs | Provost
Dr. Tracy McGrady
Executive Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
Rob Rector
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Dr. Danny Gutirrez
President OTC Education Centers
Dr. Dusty Childress
President OTC Richwood Valley Campus
Dr. Cliff Davis
President OTC Table Rock Campus
Dr. Rob Griffith
Chief of Staff | Executive Director of the OTC Foundation
Amy Bacon
Chief Financial Officer
Drew Courtway
Chief Research and Governmental Affairs Officer
Matthew Simpson
Arts, Sciences and Business Faculty Representative
Stephanie Davenport
July 2023-June 2025
Health Sciences Faculty Representative
Dr. Kristy Conner
July 2023-June 2025
Technical Education Faculty Representative
Rene Wade
July 2024-June 2026
Staff Representative
Colten Ross
July 2024-June 2026
Staff Representative
Tara Hathcock
July 2023-June 2025
Campus/Center Representative
Evan Ray
July 2024-June 2026
Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa Lloyd
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Cassie Mathes
Chief Technology Officer
Eric Kyle
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dr. Gavin O’Connor
Executive Dean – Career, Technical & Community Development
Dr. Matt Hudson
Dean of Students
Joyce Doebler
Dean of Arts, Sciences and Business
Dr. Andrew Aberle
Dean of Health Sciences
Dr. Aaron Light
Dean of Technical Education
Dr. Robyn Gordon
Executive Director of the OTC Professional Development Institute
Dr. Julie Coltharp
Faculty Senate President
Tracie Liska
Staff Association President
Amethyst Di Tieri
College Director of Strategic Planning and Grant Development
Calie Holden
Assistant Director of Strategic Planning
Misty Tollett
Assistant Director of Grant Development
Nate Remington