Minks named Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Southeastern

DURANT, Okla. – Dr. Lawrence C. Minks has been named Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) approved Minks’ hiring -- as recommended by SOSU President Michael D. Turner -- at its monthly meeting Friday.

Minks, who will begin his new duties on Jan. 31, is currently Vice President for Academic Affairs at Rogers State University in Claremore. He has 33 years of higher education administrative/teaching experience, including two stints at SOSU: from 1976-81, Minks was Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Management; from 1981-83 he was Director of the Center for Organizational Effectiveness and Associate Professor of Business Administration and Management; and from 1996-99, he served as Chair and Professor of the Management and Marketing Department, as well as MBA Program Director.

“Joan (wife) and I are looking forward to returning home to Southeastern,’’ Minks said. “The University has many positives and we are excited about the opportunity to contribute to its continued success. Southeastern is a campus rich in tradition, and to both of us, has always been a special place with special people.’’

Minks joined Rogers State in 1999, and served as Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs/Instruction and then Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, before assuming his current position in 2005. He has also held teaching/administrative positions at Ohio Northern University, Longwood College (Virginia), and Brescia College (Kentucky).

Minks earned his Ed.D. in Business Teaching at the University of Northern Colorado and his M.B.A. and B.B.A. in Business at Eastern New Mexico University.

“We are delighted to have Dr. Larry Minks join the Southeastern team,’’ President Turner said. “He brings a great deal of experience and expertise to this role in Academic Affairs. As a colleague, he has my deepest respect and admiration. I can assure everyone that Larry and Joan will be a great addition to the University and community.’’