Dr. Richard Besel Appointed Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at Oregon Tech
LeadExec is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard D. Besel as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at Oregon Institute of Technology. Dr. Besel began his tenure in June 2026.
Dr. Besel joined Oregon Tech from Grand Valley State University, where he was Professor of Communication and Media Studies and served for six years as Director of the School of Communications. In that role, he led one of the largest academic units within the university's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.