Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Official website
Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Official website
Former Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee will return to the institution for a one-year engagement following his recent departure from West Virginia University, where he served as president for 11 years. Gee has previously held the position of Ohio State’s president twice, from 1990 to 1998 and again from 2007 to 2013. His career in higher education leadership also includes presidencies at Vanderbilt University, Brown University, and the University of Colorado.
“I am honored that President Carter asked me to return to Ohio State during my sabbatical leave from West Virginia University,” said Gee. “Ohio State has played an extraordinary role in my life as have the people of Ohio, and to be able to serve the university in an advisory capacity is a great privilege.”
In this new consulting role, Gee will provide advice to university leaders on strategic initiatives and report directly to Executive Vice President and Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda.
“Ohio State will always be home for President Emeritus Gee, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to campus,” said Bellamkonda. “We are working on bold endeavors to accelerate student success, attract and support a world-class faculty, and strengthen academic programs that are recognized for their impact on society. He brings invaluable perspective from his years of academic leadership, and I look forward to his continued engagement with Ohio State.”
Gee’s responsibilities will include residencies with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, Moritz College of Law, and Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society. In these roles he will interact with faculty and students through meetings, classroom discussions, public engagements, and other activities aimed at supporting Ohio State’s mission as a land-grant university.
“We have an exciting vision for Ohio State to define the future of higher education, and we can only benefit from having experienced leadership voices around the table,” said President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. “Gordon knows Ohio State well and will bring valuable insights to our conversations. I am pleased to welcome him to campus.”
Gee is also known for his published works on higher education policy as well as service on several national boards related to education governance.
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