UCO President Todd G. Lamb Appointed to AASCU Board of Directors
Nov. 24, 2025
University of Central Oklahoma President Todd G. Lamb was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), joining a select group of national leaders chosen by membership during the 2025 AASCU Annual Conference for Presidents and Chancellors in Nashville, Tennessee.
“It is an honor to be among the few higher education leaders elected to serve on the AASCU board. I look forward to extending the work we do at the University of Central Oklahoma to meet students where they are with an affordable, high-quality educational experience on a national level, collaborating with my AASCU colleagues to meet our nation’s critical workforce needs,” Lamb said.
Lamb is one of only five presidents and chancellors nationwide who have been newly elected to serve on the board, which guides AASCU’s national efforts to champion regional public institutions and advance student success, workforce development and community impact. He will serve alongside continuing members of the board.
“We are thrilled to have President Lamb join our AASCU Board of Directors. He brings a unique perspective to our association that combines public policy with student success,” said Charles L. Welch, president of AASCU.
“A passion for public higher education and improving the lives of his fellow citizens are consistent themes throughout his impressive career. He will provide outstanding leadership and strategic direction as we shape the future direction of our nation.”
Lamb’s election reflects his growing leadership on the national stage and his commitment to elevating the mission of regional public universities. Since assuming the presidency at UCO, he has focused on strengthening workforce pathways, expanding community partnerships and highlighting the essential role metropolitan-serving universities play in shaping their regions and the nation.
AASCU is a Washington, D.C.-based higher education association that represents the sector of more than 500 regional public colleges, universities and systems whose members share a learning- and teaching-centered culture, a historic commitment to student populations and a dedication to research and creativity that advances their regions’ economic progress and cultural development.
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