Ohio Department of Higher Education
Mike Duffey serves as the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, a position held since January 2019 following a tenure as Senior Vice Chancellor. Prior to this role, Mike Duffey was the Deputy Director of InnovateOhio, focusing on utilizing technology to enhance government services. Experience in legislative roles includes serving as Chairman of the Higher Education and Workforce Committee in the Ohio House of Representatives, where significant legislation was sponsored, and as a State Representative for the 21st District. Additionally, Mike Duffey has owned and operated Blackdog Public Relations LLC, providing strategic communication expertise, and has held various public relations positions. Educational credentials include a Master’s of Business Administration from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan.
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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.