Vice President: Melissa Rust The Office of University Relations coordinates government relations and legislative advocacy activities among the campuses and divisions of the UA System and serves as a liaison from the university to the Arkansas General Assembly, the governor's office, the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and other public entities. … [Read more...] about Government Relations
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Past Presidents
Past Presidents 1990-2011 B. Alan Sugg Under the leadership of Dr. B. Alan Sugg, enrollment in the UA System surged from some 30,000 students on five campuses to almost 70,000 students across 17 campuses and units. Also during this time, the colleges and universities of the UA system granted nearly 150,000 academic degrees. His tenure also saw $2 billion in new construction and major renovation projects completed on UA System campuses. Sugg attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, on … [Read more...] about Past Presidents
President Donald R. Bobbitt
Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt began his term as president on November 1, 2011. Previously, he served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington, from 2008-11. After earning a doctorate in chemistry from Iowa State University in 1985, Bobbitt became an assistant professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Among his many honors are the University of Arkansas Alumni Association Award in Teaching … [Read more...] about President Donald R. Bobbitt
Office of the President
The president is the leader of the UA System and is appointed by and responsible to the Board of Trustees for the management of the officers and execution of the policies of the UA System and all of its campuses, division and units of administration. As chief executive, the president is responsible for making recommendations to the board for securing the necessary personnel and the fiscal resources required for the operation of the university and making recommendations regarding policies, … [Read more...] about Office of the President
Chancellors and Directors
The UA System universities and two-year colleges each have a chancellor as chief executive officer. The titles of the leaders of other affiliated UA System units are indicated below. The chancellors and unit leaders are responsible for enforcement of policies and procedures, budgets, regulations and carrying out decisions of the Board of Trustees. Universities Chancellor Charles Robinson University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Dr. Charles Robinson was named interim chancellor on Aug. 9, … [Read more...] about Chancellors and Directors