Ohio Department of Higher Education
Kevin Walters is an experienced professional in data evaluation and technology management, currently serving as the Data Evaluation & Training Program Manager at the Ohio Department of Higher Education since June 2023. Prior to this role, Kevin held various positions at the Franklin County Data Center from July 1991 to June 2023, including Enterprise Technology Manager, where leadership was provided to support case management systems for multiple court divisions. Kevin's technical background includes roles such as Senior Software Engineer at PNC, Lead Technical Analyst at Grange Insurance, and Senior Systems Analyst at Accenture Technology Solutions, with a strong focus on disaster recovery, project management, and system conversions. Kevin holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from DeVry 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.