Ohio Department of Higher Education
Sherry Chadwell has extensive experience in administrative support and project management, with a career spanning nearly three decades. Currently serving as an Administrative Assistant at the Ohio Department of Higher Education, Sherry manages calendars, projects, and tasks associated with various departmental initiatives and grants. Prior roles include serving as an Executive Administrative Assistant/Project Specialist at Columbus State Community College, where Sherry supported a $4.6 million grant program for workforce development. Additional experience includes roles as an Independent Contractor providing executive support, and administrative positions at Victoria's Secret Stores, Bath and Body Works, and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Sherry Chadwell's educational background includes attendance at Columbus State Community College and The Ohio State 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.