Jack Maynard Jr

Dr. Jack Maynard Jr is a prominent academic administrator and educator affiliated with Indiana State University's Bayh College of Education and Scott College of Business. He currently serves as Interim Dean of the Scott College of Business and teaches in the higher education doctoral program. His career includes extensive leadership roles such as Dean and Interim Provost at Indiana State, founding dean at University of Michigan-Flint, and various administrative positions at Marshall University and University of Toledo.

Dr. Maynard holds an Ed.D. in Educational Administration & Higher Education from West Virginia University (1976). His expertise centers on governance structures in higher education, financial management of educational institutions, and leadership development. He pioneered the Woodrow Wilson MBA in Education Leadership program at Indiana State, a collaborative initiative between business and education departments.

Key contributions include leading major grants like the $500,000 Woodrow Wilson/Lilly Foundation project and the $235k LSAMP initiative promoting minority participation in STEM. He has received the Jones Medal twice (2008 and 2013) for distinguished service.

Administrative service spans over 40 years, including 10+ years as Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost at Indiana State. Current service roles include Chair of University Athletic Committee and Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee leadership.