Governance
Strong collaboration starts with thoughtful leadership
Collaborative Leadership
Representatives from each member college guide strategy and decision-making.
Shared Purpose
Committees focus on priorities that strengthen our consortium and benefit our communities.
Accountability
Clear roles and communication keep our work effective and trustworthy.
Committees That Guide Our Work
The Board of Directors provides overall direction, while the Executive Advisory Committee helps connect priorities across the consortium. Standing committees focused on academic affairs, information technology, libraries, and operations guide work within their respective areas.
Adam Weinberg, President, Denison University
Julie Kornfeld, President, Kenyon College (Chair)
Carmen Twillie Ambar, President, Oberlin College
Matt vandenBerg, President, Ohio Wesleyan University
Anne McCall, President, The College of Wooster
Gail Venrick, Director of Auxiliary Operations, Denison University
Melanie Murphy, Executive Director, Knowlton Center, Denison University
Dee Peterson, Director of Libraries, Ohio Wesleyan University
Vince DiScipio, Senior Director of Information Technology, The College of Wooster
Todd Burson, Vice President for Finance, Kenyon College (Co-chair)
Alisa Rosenthal, Provost, Denison University
Dianna Shandy, Provost, Kenyon College
David Kamitsuka, Dean, Arts and Sciences, Oberlin College
Dale Brugh, Interim Provost, Ohio Wesleyan University
Ashley Kistler, Provost, The College of Wooster
Liv Gjestvang, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Denison University
Ashleigh Baker, Associate Vice President for Information Technology, Chief Information Officer, Kenyon College
Marcel Mutsindashyaka, Chief Information Officer, Oberlin College
Brian Rellinger, Associate Provost for Academic Support and Chief Information Officer, Ohio Wesleyan University
Vince DiScipio, Senior Director of Information Technology, The College of Wooster (Chair)
Amanda Folk, Director of Libraries, Denison University
Amy Badertscher, Associate Vice President for Libraries, Kenyon College
Paul Heyde, Interim Director of Libraries, Oberlin College
Dee Peterson, Director of Libraries, Ohio Wesleyan University (Chair)
Makiba Foster, Librarian of the College, The College of Wooster
David English, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President for Finance and Management, Denison University
Todd Burson, Vice President for Finance, Kenyon College (Chair)
Eric Leal, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Oberlin College
Tammy Hunter, Director of Accounting, Ohio Wesleyan University
Rebecca Burghstaler, Vice President For Finance and Business, Treasurer, The College of Wooster
The Ohio Five supports a number of subcommittees organized around specific areas of focus. These groups advance consortial initiatives, foster collaboration among member institutions, and provide valuable professional development opportunities for participants.
Learn more about subcommittee participation, leadership, and how to form a new group.
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