Mark Rasor Named Interim President of Rogers State University

The governing board of Rogers State University has stated its intent to appoint Dr. Mark Rasor as the school's interim president, pending final approval at its June meeting.

A native of Miami, Rasor currently serves as vice president for administration and finance at RSU and will begin his new duties on July 4.

"The Board of Regents has great trust and confidence in Dr. Rasor's ability to lead Rogers State University through this interim period," said Eric Stevenson, chairman of the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma. "His leadership as a vice president has significantly contributed to the success of the University. The Regents look forward to working with him in advancing the forward momentum of RSU."

Rasor came to RSU in January 2020 and played an immediate role in the institution's pandemic response. As the chief financial officer, he led efforts to find efficiencies and strengthen the school's financial position. Most recently he has been the driving force in strengthening RSU's enrollment management efforts.

His long-standing relationship with the leadership of Oklahoma's American Legion Boys State was key in the group's decision to move the event to RSU. Rasor also serves as the university's representative to the board of directors of the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce.

"I look forward to serving the Board of Regents and Rogers State University in this new capacity," Rasor said. "Dr. Larry Rice and First Lady Peggy Rice have positioned RSU to make great strides in the near future. We have incredible students, staff, faculty and alumni, and I am eager to work with all of our partners to position RSU as the first-choice university in northeast Oklahoma."

Before coming to RSU, Rasor spent 11 years at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, including seven years as Vice President for Fiscal Affairs. He also served seven months as interim president.

Rasor also has 25 years of private sector experience in accounting and management and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Rasor holds a doctorate from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a master's degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Baylor University.

Rasor will serve in the top leadership post at RSU following the retirement of Dr. Larry Rice.

"Dr. Rasor is an excellent choice by the Regents to serve in this role," Rice said. "He has been a valued and trusted member of the cabinet and has fully invested himself in the success of RSU. He has a full understanding of RSU's role in our campus communities, its history, and its role in serving the state."

Rasor will serve in the interim role as the Regents conduct a search for RSU's next permanent president.

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