Eric Bolger

Eric Bolger, Ph.D., is an accomplished academic leader with over thirty years of experience in higher education. Currently serving as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at College of the Ozarks, they also hold a position on the Board of Trustees for the Higher Learning Commission. Eric has previously fulfilled various roles at College of the Ozarks, including Professor of Philosophy and Religion, and has been active in assessment and accreditation as a Peer Reviewer and Team Chair for the Higher Learning Commission. Their educational background includes a B.A. in Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego, and multiple advanced degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. Additionally, Eric is engaged in community service through local church activities and overseas missions.