About Olivet

Welcome to Olivet University, where future leaders and scholars are equipped to change the world for Jesus Christ.

University Leadership & Executive Administration

President of Olivet University Dr. William Wagner, chairs the committee and is the primary administrative leadership appointed by the Board to oversee the daily operations of the institution. In accordance with the bylaws, “the University President shall be the sole official channel of communication between the professional staff and the Board. Mrs. Tracy Davis, Director of Academic Affairs & Institutional Research serve as co-chair. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Operating Officer, and the Deans and Directors of the Colleges of Olivet University also provided significant input.

Olivet’s Board of Trustees has twelve members, including Honorary Chairman Dr. Ralph D. Winter. The Board has a diverse ethnic background, coming from countries around the world. The Board is autonomous and has the legal power to establish and review policies of the institution. Responsibilities of the Board include overseeing the University administration through reviewing institutional policies from time to time and assisting in generating resources needed to sustain and improve the institution.

Dr. William Wagner
University President

Dr. Tracy Davis
Academic Dean

Dr. Joseph Ray Tallman
Dean of Olivet Theological College & Seminary

Dr. Merrill Smoak
Dean of Jubilee College of Music

Dr. James Willis
Dean of College of Journalism

Dr. Joan Carter
Dean of College of Art & Design

Dr. Ching-Cheng Lee
Dean of Institute of Technology

Dr. Marcus Wagner
Dean of Olivet College of Language Education

Dr. Tom Cowley
Dean of Olivet College of Business

Dr. Walker Tzeng
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Anthony Chiu
Chief Financial Officer

Mrs. Julia Tzeng
Dean of Students

Dr. Tom Cowley
Christian Service Director

Mrs. Biehwa Chen Ma
Librarian

Mr. Mark Li
Director of Research & Development