Office of the President

“At Austin College, we transform students so that they can transform the world.”

- Steven P. O’Day, J.D., L.H.D, Sixteenth President of Austin College

about President O'Day

Steven P. O’Day took the helm as the 16th president of Austin College on October 30, 2017.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the entire College and its operation.

Austin College Mission

An Austin College education emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and personal integrity, and participation in community life.

Presidential History

A chronological overview of the College's presidential leadership.

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Presidential Search 2025-2026

The Search for the 17th President of Austin College

President Steven O’Day, the sixteenth President of Austin College, will be retiring from the institution in summer of 2026. Visit the Presidential Search page for more information on the search, to view the position prospectus, or to connect with search firm LeadExec. Details and updates on the search will be posted there as the search progresses.

Presidential Search

Announcement

O’Day Retirement Announcement

Letter from President O'Day

Administration

The College's programs and departments are organized into seven areas of related operation – Office of the President, Academic Affairs, Business Affairs, Institutional Advancement, Institutional Enrollment, Institutional Marketing and Communications, and Student Affairs. The administrative officers, known as the "Senior Leadership Team," the President’s Executive Council, and the President’s Office Staff are listed here.