Amy R. Ayres, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Student Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs Office
Biography
Dr. Amy Ayres joined the OCU community in July 2015 and serves as vice president for Student Affairs and Deputy Title IX coordinator. In this role, she has oversight of Student Engagement, Counseling Services, Career Services, Dean of Students Office, Housing and Residence Life, Student Conduct, Campus Assessment Response and Education Team (CARE), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership, Student Religious Life, Student Government Association and other engagement opportunities.
Dr. Ayres holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma and a master's degree in higher education from the University of North Texas. She completed her educational journey by obtaining a doctoral degree in higher education from UNT in 2007.
Most recently, Dr. Ayres served as senior director for Involvement and Engagement at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she supervised The Leadership Center, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Activities and Organizations, and University Events.
Previous to UTA, Dr. Ayres served the University of North Texas community for 15 years, much of that time as associate dean of Students. Her experience at UNT included the supervision of Student Activities and Organizations, Greek Life, the Substance Abuse Resource Center, the university’s student-initiated withdrawal process and working closely with students in crisis.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Ayres dedicates her time as volunteer for Delta Gamma Fraternity, currently serving as international president.
