Organizational Chart
The official organization chart of Midway University operations.
The President’s Advisory Council (PAC) is made up of the President’s Office staff, senior administrators and key staff members who work with the President’s Office on college operations, academics, alumni affairs, enrollment, student life, athletics, marketing, communications and development.
President's Advisory Council
Dr. John P. Marsden
President
jmarsden@midway.edu
859.846.5310
Dr. John P. Marsden became the tenth president of Midway University on February 1, 2013. A transformational leader, he collaboratively managed a turnaround of Midway University through expansion of academic and athletic programs, coeducation, international partnerships, and financial stewardship. Midway University has had eight years of enrollment growth – reaching 1945 students in fall 2023 - with record numbers of traditional undergraduate, graduate, and dual credit students. This growth has been achieved while holding tuition rates, balancing operating budgets, and reducing debt by 38%. During his tenure, Midway University has added nine new majors, five new minors, two new graduate programs, a dual graduate degree, and six new graduate concentrations while reducing the student to faculty ratio. The university also has expanded athletics and now fields 28 varsity programs.
Leah Barth Rice
Vice President of Finance & Administration
lbarth@midway.edu
859.846.5308
Leah Rice joined Midway University in 2010 and has held every role within the accounting department during her time at Midway. She became CFO in 2017. Leah is a big believer in the benefit of private higher education and loves to tell the story of Midway’s transformation over the years. Leah is passionate about higher education finances and studying the effects of leadership and debt on the higher education sector.
Dr. Timothy Campbell
Vice President of Academic Affairs
timothy.campbell@midway.edu
859.846.6001
Dr. Timothy G. Campbell became the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Midway University in April 2023. Throughout his previous 15 years in academic leadership, he worked closely with faculty, deans, and senior administration to advance curricular growth and academic initiatives. By maximizing institutional and external resources, he specifically shaped efforts in academic reputation, program development, faculty advancement across career stages, interdepartmental collaboration, and undergraduate research and creative activities.
Mona Chorera
Executive Director of International and Student Affairs
mchorera@midway.edu
859.846.5815
Mona works with international students from initial recruitment through onboarding and until graduation. She is dedicated to assisting them as they transition to life at Midway University and making sure they have a successful education journey. Just like the students she serves, Mona first came to the United States to study as an international student. She has traveled to India, Nepal, Belgium, Hungary, and Canada.
Mona resides in Lexington, Kentucky. She graduated from University of Bridgeport with a Masters in Technology Management in 2007.
Dr. Carrie Christensen
Assistant Vice President, Research & Training
cchristensen@midway.edu
859.846.5779
Dr. Christensen joined Midway University in 2019. She has over 20 years of faculty experience and her research interests include social behaviors in animals, and faculty retention and satisfaction. Dr. Christensen currently oversees the University's accreditation and compliance processes, Offices of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Instructional Design, and the University's Dual Credit Program.
Tim Culver
Vice President of Advancement
tculver@midway.edu
859.846.5300
Tim Culver joined Midway University as VP of Advancement in August 2018. A veteran fundraising executive, he oversees all aspects of fundraising including the annual fund, capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving, as well as alumni affairs outreach.
Ashley Dudgeon
Vice President of Enrollment
adudgeon@midway.edu
859.846.5767
Originally from and still residing in Bloomfield, Kentucky, with her husband and daughter, Ashley began her career in Admissions at St. Catharine College in Springfield, KY. After their unfortunate closure in 2016, she found a home at Midway University where she began as an admissions counselor and now serves as the Vice President for Enrollment. She also teaches as adjunct faculty in the business program at Midway University. In 2020, Ashley began her doctoral degree in business administration at Franklin University with intentions to complete the degree by 2023.
Dr. Heath Morgan
Vice President of Athletics and Student Affairs
heath.morgan@midway.edu
859.846.5321
Dr. Morgan is a seasoned student affairs administrator with over 20 years of higher education experience. He is well-versed in Clery Compliance, Title IX regulations, and conflict resolution. Dr. Morgan believes that a vibrant campus community starts with student involvement. This includes participation in groups, organizations, and athletics as well as having opportunities for participation in co-curricular programming and experiential learning. Dr. Morgan is proudly married to Janie Morgan and they have two daughters, Kennedy and Tatum.
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