Aurora University's leadership oversees the strategic vision of the university, ensuring that students always come first and that our mission – an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of education – is prevalent in all we do.
President
Provost
Academic Deans
Dean of Graduate Studies
Saib Othman, PhD
Dean of the Faculty
Alicia Coskey, PhD
Dean of AU Online, Dean of Graduate Studies
Carmella Moran, PhD
Academic Dean, George Williams College
Kate Herrick, PhD
Vice Presidents
Executive Vice President
Ted Parge, CFRE
Senior Vice President– George Williams College
John Pyle, EdD
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dale H. Simmons, PhD
Vice President for Administration
Tom Hammond
Vice President for Community Relations
Sarah Russe
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Teri Tomaszkiewicz
Vice President for Enrollment, Executive Dean of Graduate Studies
Donna DeSpain, EdD
Vice President for Finance
Beth Reissenweber, CPA, CMA
Vice President for Student Life
Lora de Lacey, PhD
Vice President for University Communications
Steven McFarland
