University Leadership
Innovative. Visionary. Modern. Our executive leadership team applies these principles
in a creative environment of knowledge, vision and personal growth.
President Jim Hess
Dr. Jim Hess, a native of Henryetta, Oklahoma, has over 43 years of service in Oklahoma
higher education. Hess was named president by the Board of Regents in April 2025 after
serving as interim president since February 2025. Previously, he served as the vice
provost for graduate programs at OSU-CHS, where he supervised all academic graduate
programs and taught a full graduate coursework load. Dr. Hess also served as the CEO
of the OSU Veterinary Medicine Authority. During his time in higher education, he
has initiated several innovative online graduate programs, leading to enrollment growth
at OSU-CHS.
OSU/A&M Board of Regents
Oklahoma State University is the largest institution under the OSU/A&M Board of Regents
purview. The Board oversees five institutions including Oklahoma State University,
Connors State College, Langston University, Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and
Mechanical College, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University.