Krista Stonerock has been named provost at Ohio Christian University in Circleville.
A professor of English for over three decades, Dr. Stonerock has been serving as the university’s associate vice provost since fall 2024. Throughout her long tenure, she has served in several leadership roles, including chair of general education and dean of the School of Arts & Sciences. Thirty years ago, Dr. Stonerock founded the first writing center at a Christian college.
“It is a tremendous honor and joy to step into the role of provost at Ohio Christian University,” said Dr. Stonerock. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve our outstanding faculty and students, and I am especially thankful for the mentorship and leadership of [former provost Dr. Donald Tucker]. His steady guidance has shaped both my leadership journey and this important transition.”
Dr. Stonerock is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio, where she majored in English and art. She holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University.
Alisa J. Rosenthal has been named provost and chief academic officer at Denison University in Granville. Her appointment is effective July 1.
Currently, Dr. Rosenthal serves as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, where she has been a member of the senior leadership team since 2019. Earlier in her career, she taught political science at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. In addition to teaching, Dr. Rosenthal served in a variety of leadership roles at the college, including associate provost for sciences and education; special assistant to the president for diversity, equity, and inclusion; and director of the Kendall Center for Engaged Learning.
“Denison is a widely respected leader in the liberal arts, where the faculty are known for being exceptionally committed to supporting students, both before and after they graduate,” said Dr. Rosenthal. “I’ve known President Adam Weinberg and Provost Kim Coplin for more than a decade and have tremendous respect for their leadership and vision. With the recent addition of exciting new programs, increasing alumni engagement, and expanding national recognition, there couldn’t be a better time to become a Denisonian. I’m looking forward to partnering with Denison’s faculty and staff to continue its growth and momentum.”
Dr. Rosenthal is a magna cum laude graduate of Beloit College in Wisconsin, where she majored in political science and history. She received her master’s degree and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.