It is with confidence and optimism that I share the appointment of Mohinder Dugal, Ph.D., as the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s Chief Financial Officer, effective February 9.
This appointment concludes a thoughtful and far-reaching national search. From a strong pool of applicants, our search committee—through months of careful review, listening, and dialogue—identified two outstanding finalists. The process reflected the best of our shared governance and our collective commitment to responsible stewardship of the university’s future. I extend my sincere appreciation to the search committee, led by Associate Vice Chancellor Joshua Garrison, and to all faculty, staff, and students who participated in the interview process with care and insight.
As we continue to build upon our strong foundation and enter the next phase of growth, impact, and institutional eminence guided by the UWO Infinite strategic plan, we are intentionally realigning our leadership and organizational structures. These steps are designed to ensure that we are prepared to launch the plan with momentum and to sustain a financially sound, mission-driven growth strategy for the university.
In that context, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Dugal to UW-Oshkosh. He brings a combination of financial expertise, strategic planning experience, and familiarity with the academic enterprise. His professional background spans global finance and higher education, with a focus on budgeting, planning, and institutional analysis. Most recently, as Senior Advisor to the Provost at Western Connecticut State University, he contributed to developing a comprehensive, forward-looking strategic plan and supported initiatives focused on long-term financial stability.
Dr. Dugal understands that effective financial leadership in higher education is grounded not only in sound fiscal management but also in supporting academic priorities, student success, and institutional sustainability. As Chief Financial Officer, he will work closely with our Interim Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Operating Officer, as well as campus administration and shared governance leadership, to advance the strategic, operational, and fiscal priorities of UW-Oshkosh.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Dugal to the Titan community.
With appreciation,
Manohar Singh
Chancellor
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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About Dr. Dugal
Dr. Mohinder S. Dugal is a senior higher education leader and tenured professor of management with extensive experience in strategic planning, global engagement, and graduate business education, currently serving as Director of MBA Programs and Senior Advisor on Global Initiatives at Western Connecticut State University. He previously guided the development and launch of that university’s 2024–2030 strategic plan, “Western Rising,” as Senior Advisor, leading institution-wide consultation and board-level approval. A Fulbright Scholar to the Kingdom of Bahrain and a participant in a Council of American Overseas Research Centers/American Institute of Bangladesh Studies faculty seminar, Dr. Dugal has established international partnerships, overseen global recruitment initiatives, and expanded international student pipelines across South Asia. Academically, he has designed and launched innovative MBA programs in cybersecurity, data analytics, and accelerated formats, while building strong ties with alumni, industry, and advisory boards to strengthen enrollment, experiential learning, and career outcomes. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from the University of Pittsburgh, fellowship training from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, and executive education credentials from Cornell, NYU Stern, Columbia, and Northwestern Kellogg.
Editor’s note: This post was first shared as an email to the UW-Oshkosh community on Jan. 29, 2026.