Leadership — Civic engagement — College and university administration — Katrina recovery efforts — Collegiate athletics — Civility (public and otherwise) — Higher education finance

John A. Roush
President of the College
B.A., Ohio University; M.A., Ph.D., Miami University
859-238-5220
john.roush@centre.edu

President of Centre College since 1998. A veteran of administrative work at Centre, the University of Richmond, and Miami University. Former Academic All-America football player at Ohio University. Interested in themes of student leadership, community service, and the scholar-athlete.

All aspects of the application/admission process — Financial aid — Student recruitment/admission trends — Career services (job/grad school prospects for graduates) — College choice

J. Carey Thompson
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Planning Services
B.A., Furman University; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
859-238-5350
carey.thompson@centre.edu

Veteran of more than 20 years in college admission work, including appointments at Centre College and Furman University. Expertise on college planning, financial aid, and student choice of a college or university.

Fund raising at colleges and universities — The concept of philanthropy — Strategic planning — Fund-raising trends — Fund-raising campaigns

Richard W. Trollinger
Vice President for College Relations
B.A., Emory & Henry College; M.A., Indiana University; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
859-238-5209
richard.trollinger@centre.edu

A veteran of 34 years in higher education, including appointments in admissions, alumni affairs and development. Director of successful capital campaigns at Centre and at Emory & Henry College. Research interests: the history of philanthropy and the role of philanthropy in shaping the American system of higher education.