University Leadership

The leadership of TLU is comprised of President Debbie Cottrell, TLU’s chief administrative officers, and the TLU Board of Regents.

Dr. Debbie Cottrell, TLU President

Debbie Cottrell

Dr. Debbie Cottrell began her tenure as the 16th president of Texas Lutheran University on July 1, 2019. Prior to being name president, Dr. Cottrell served as TLU’s Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2012-2019.

Also known as the President’s Cabinet, TLU’s chief administrative officers are the leaders of each administrative division (Academic & Student Affairs; Administration & Information Services; Enrollment; Marketing & Communications; Development & Alumni Relations; Finance; Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships) as well as the Campus Pastor and the Director for Athletics.

Dr. Steven Vrooman, Interim Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Dr. Steven Vrooman, Interim Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs

William Senter, Vice President for Administration & Information Services

William Senter, Vice President for Administration & Information Services

Bill Miller, Athletics Director

Bill Miller, Director of Athletics

The Rev. Wes Cain, Campus Pastor and Director of Community Engagement and Missio

The Rev. Dr. Wes Cain, Campus Pastor and Director of Community Engagement and Mission

Alecia McCain, Vice President for Enrollment

Alecia McCain, Vice President for Enrollment

Chris Mueller, Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations, Interim Chief Financial Office

Chris Mueller, Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations, Interim Chief Financial Officer

Susan Rinn, Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Susan Rinn, Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Dr. Sarah Ferguson, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships

Dr. Sarah Ferguson, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships

Texas Lutheran University’s Board of Regents has the responsibility for the system of governance and the fiscal affairs of the university. The board consists of 30 members, all elected by the TLU Corporation Board. The board meets four times annually and works closely with the President’s Cabinet.

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