Executive Director of the Strategic Plan

Brian Rellinger

Executive Director of the Strategic Plan; Associate Provost for Academic Support; Chief Information Officer

Education

• B.A., Bowling Green State University
• M.B.A., Bowling Green State University
• Ed.D., Bowling Green State University

About

Brian Rellinger, Ed.D., is the Executive Director of the Strategic Plan, Associate Provost for Academic Support, and Chief Information Officer at Ohio Wesleyan University. Brian helps students, faculty, and staff navigate the intersection of academic support and campus technology, while also guiding the university's long-term strategic vision. 

By convening implementation teams and managing comprehensive technology and academic support services, he ensures that OWU's infrastructure and academic resources consistently meet the evolving needs of the campus community. He provides leadership for Information Services, the Registrar's Office, Libraries, and Academic Resource Center, and is responsible for implementing initiatives with the campus community to support our 5 pillars - Risk-Free Self-Discovery, Power Skills, Elite Experiential Learning, Societal Impact, and Dynamic Pathways.

With an extensive background in higher education administration and information services, Brian brings deep expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, networking, and learning management systems. He is particularly interested in collaborative leadership, staff development, and the practical application of cutting-edge technology in higher education. Brian continually explores how emerging tools, such as drones, AI, and new educational technologies, can be leveraged to enhance both the teaching experience and student success.