Dr. Greg Bish Elevated to Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Chief of Staff

The Office of the President is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Greg Bish to the expanded role of Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Chief of Staff.

The new vice president position reflects the University’s continued emphasis on institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement. In this role, Dr. Bish will provide executive leadership for the University’s institutional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), as well as provide support for program-level accreditation and strategic priorities. In his new role, he will become Houghton’s designated MSCHE Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO).

President Lewis stated, “In his role as Chief of Staff, Dr. Bish has provided exceptional leadership as primary liaison to the Houghton Board of Trustees, organizing their work and supporting their strategic priorities. He has also provided invaluable leadership with organizing and facilitating the work of the executive leadership cabinet (ELC), launching and leading strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration across University offices. He is well-prepared and equipped to take on this new and critically important executive leadership role. ”

Dr. Bish’s research and professional background have prepared him well for this expanded leadership role. His work has consistently focused on bringing creative solutions to challenges and identifying outcomes across the institution.

“I am honored by the opportunity to serve Houghton University in this elevated capacity,” said Dr. Bish. “I look forward to continuing to support the President’s vision and working with Houghton’s leadership to ensure Houghton not only maintains the highest standards of excellence through our accreditation work but also boldly pursues innovative solutions for the future.”

In this expanded capacity, Dr. Bish will retain his core functions as Chief of Staff, serving as the central coordinator for the Executive Leadership Cabinet, primary liaison to the Board of Trustees, and providing executive support to the president.

Dr. Bish holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Azusa Pacific University, an MS.Ed. in College Student Development from Alfred University, and a B.A. in Educational Ministries from Houghton College. He has served as the Chief of Staff since 2021 and will assume his expanded role effective February 1, 2026.