Ohio Department of Higher Education
Christopher Kacir currently serves as the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Student Success at the Ohio Department of Higher Education, a position held since July 2021. Prior to this role, Christopher Kacir spent nearly two decades at Shawnee State University, where responsibilities included serving as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Dean of University College, Chairperson of the Department of Social Sciences, Interim Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs, and Psychology Program Coordinator. Christopher Kacir's extensive teaching background encompasses a wide range of psychology courses, demonstrating a commitment to student development and academic excellence. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a Child and Family Specialization, a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, all obtained from Ohio University.
Ohio Department of Higher Education
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (formerly known as the Ohio Board of Regents) is a Cabinet-level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency’s main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs, and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education’s contributions to the state and its citizens. As a member of the Governor’s Cabinet, the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education advises the Governor on higher education policy and implements the Governor’s plan to make college more affordable for Ohioans and drive the state’s economic advancement through its network of public universities, regional campuses, community colleges, and adult workforce and adult education centers. Chancellor John Carey was appointed the ninth Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents in April of 2013.