The President and six senior officers, who comprise his cabinet, administer the College on a day-to-day basis.

James E. Douthat, Ed.D., President  President's biography.

Thomas A. Griffiths, Ph.D., Provost and Dean of the College and Professor of Biology

Dr. Griffiths joined Lycoming College in July 2007 after a 26-year tenure at Illinois Wesleyan University. At Illinois Wesleyan, Dr. Griffiths held several administrative positions including Acting Dean of the Faculty, Associate Dean of the Faculty and Director of the Mellon Center for Faculty and Curriculum Development. An accomplished scholar, Dr. Griffiths held an endowed professorship as the Earl H. and Marion A. Beling Professor of Natural Science. Dr. Griffiths' specializations include evolution and anatomy. He is a member of several professional societies, including the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the American Conference of Academic Deans, and the American Society of Mammalogists. He has conducted numerous biological research projects and has published extensively in professional journals. Dr. Griffiths has been recognized for his teaching excellence and campus leadership, and was twice named Professor of the Year at Illinois Wesleyan. In 1991, he was selected as one of America's "Top 10 College Professors" by Rolling Stone Magazine. Dr. Griffiths holds a bachelor of science in biology from Bates College, a master of science in zoology from the University of Vermont, and a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Massachusetts. He is a member of the academic honor societies Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Xi.

Sue S. Gaylor, Ed.D., Vice President for Planning

Dr. Gaylor arrived at Lycoming in 2003 after completing a doctorate in higher education administration from Harvard University. Her research interests center on leadership and decision-making at private liberal arts colleges. While at Harvard, she served as a Teaching Fellow from 1998 to 2003. Previously, Dr. Gaylor served as an Academic Counselor at Dartmouth College, a Freshmen Proctor at Harvard University, and Special Assistant to the President at Wheelock College. She earned an Ed.M. in administration, planning and social policy at Harvard University and graduated with an A.B. in psychology from Dartmouth College.

Lynn E. Jackson, Vice President for College Advancement

Prior to arriving at Lycoming in 2005, Ms. Jackson served as Executive Director of Development at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She has more than 25 years of experience in both the not-for-profit higher education sector and banking. During her 14 years at Kalamazoo, she served successively as Records Manager, Director of the Kalamazoo College Fund, Director of Major Gifts, and Executive Director of Development. Ms. Jackson was also part of Kalamazoo College's 21st Century Campaign, which raised $78 million -- $13 million over goal. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in public administration.

Daniel P. Miller, Ed.D., Dean of Student Affairs

Dr. Miller joined the Lycoming administration in 2005. Previously, Dr. Miller was the Vice President for Student Services and Planning at Ferrum College in Virginia. He began his career as Director of Admissions for Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS and served as Director of Enrollment Management and Vice President for College Relations at Alvernia College in Reading, PA. Dr. Miller has an Ed.D. in higher education leadership from Widener University. He also holds a B.S. in business management from St. John Fisher College and a M.S. degree in higher education administration from Syracuse University.

James D. Spencer, Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid

Mr. Spencer arrived at Lycoming in 1989. During his tenure at Lycoming, Mr. Spencer has consistently led the College to its enrollment goals. He has guided Lycoming to records in number of applicants, academic measures of entering classes such as SAT scores and high school class rank, and the percentage of students from out of state. Prior to Lycoming, Mr. Spencer previously served as the director of admissions at Rocky Mountain College in Montana and as assistant director of admissions at his alma mater Concordia College where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1975.

Stephen R. Storck, Ph.D., CPA, Vice President and Treasurer

Dr. Storck joined the College in 2007. Most recently, Dr. Storck served as the Vice President for Administration and CFO at Heidelberg College. Prior to his service at Heidelberg, Dr. Storck was the Vice President for Business Affairs at Otterbein College in Ohio for 18 years and worked in other capacities at colleges in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Dr. Storck earned the Ph.D. from Ohio University, the MBA from York College, and holds a bachelor of arts in accounting from King’s College.