Dr. Robert Charles Brown
President, Arkansas Tech University

Dr. Robert Charles Brown became the 11th president of Arkansas Tech University on July 1, 1993.

His tenure as Arkansas Tech president has been characterized by a thoughtful, deliberate and participatory process of strategic planning. The results have included over 45 new academic programs of study, a doubling of enrollment and the number of students choosing to live on campus has more than tripled.

Arkansas Tech has made a $180 million investment in its campus infrastructure and raised over $35 million in private donations under Dr. Brown’s leadership.

In July 2003, Arkansas Tech University merged with Arkansas Valley Technical Institute to form the Ozark Campus, stretching the university’s influence deep into Western Arkansas and providing the residents of that area with enhanced educational opportunities.

Prior to his service at Arkansas Tech, Dr. Brown was a faculty member and administrator at various institutions in Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Missouri. He has served as Endowed Chair Holder, Department Chairman, Academic Dean, Vice President for Development and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

A native of Coushatta, Louisiana, Dr. Brown earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Northwestern State University and the Master of Arts and Ph.D. in economics from Louisiana State University.

Dr. Brown is an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church, the Rotary Club and the Russellville Chamber of Commerce.

He and his wife, Jill, are the parents of three adult children and four grandchildren.