Administration

An experienced team of professionals provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of Eastern Oklahoma State College. In addition, they are dedicated to fulfilling Eastern’s mission and vision for the future, while honoring the college’s traditions and history of academic excellence.

Office of the President

Dr. Janet Wansick is the current President of Eastern Oklahoma State College. After beginning her career as a mathematics teacher at McAlester Public Schools from 1992-2002, Wansick moved into higher education, serving as a professor of mathematics at Northern Oklahoma College and East Central University. She joined Eastern as the dean of the McAlester Campus in 2011 and quickly moved up the ranks in leadership, first as the associate vice president of Academic Affairs for two years and then transitioning into the role of vice president for Academic Affairs for an additional two years.

During her tenure as the top academic administrator at both Eastern and Connors, Wansick has supervised a variety of departments and served as the chair of each institution’s Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Committee. She has also served as chair of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Council of Instruction, OSRHE Two-Year Council of Instruction and OSRHE Economic Development Council.

In addition to her professional career, Wansick has served in a variety of leadership roles in the McAlester community. She is a member of the Pittsburg County Health Board, Pride in McAlester and McAlester Main Street. She has also previously served with the McAlester Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, McAlester Defense Support Association, MPower Economic Development, as well as president of the McAlester Public School Board and Pittsburg County Crime Stoppers. Wansick is also a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Class XXVI. In 2019, she was recognized as one of the Journal Record’s “50 Making a Difference” honorees. She was also recognized by the McAlester Chamber of Commerce as the “Business Woman of the Year” in 2013.

Wansick earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and master’s degree in secondary education from East Central University. She earned her doctoral degree in higher education administration from Oklahoma State University.

She was appointed as President by the Eastern Board of Regents on June 15, 2020.

President's Reports

• 2023 President's Report

​President's Leadership Class

The President’s Leadership Class (PLC) at Eastern Oklahoma State College is a prestigious program designed for students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to service. Each year, only 12 students are selected to participate in this exclusive program.

If you're an incoming freshman or a current student looking to grow your leadership skills, make a positive impact on campus, and be a part of a dynamic group of future leaders, please visit the President's Leadership Class Webpage.

Contact the President’s Office

Candace Raney
Administrative Assistant to President and Board of Regents
918.465.1723
Bill Hill Library Building 201A
craney@eosc.edu

Administrative Officials

Eastern’s academic and administrative offices are essential to supporting the operations and mission of the college. 

• View Eastern's administrative officials and the organizational chart.

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents is the governing authority of Eastern Oklahoma State College. The Board is comprised of seven members who are appointed by the Oklahoma Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Members serve seven-year terms.

Proposed Meeting Dates

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