Former Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee Returns to Campus
Columbus, Ohio – Former Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee is returning to Columbus in a one-year consulting role to support the university’s newest academic initiative, the Salmon P. Chase Center.
According to university officials, Gee will focus on faculty recruitment, national visibility, and strengthening collaborations between the Chase Center, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and the Moritz College of Law. He will also serve as a resource for Ohio State leaders as they advance the goals outlined in President Ted Carter Jr.’s 10-year strategic plan, Education for Citizenship 2035.
Gee, who previously served as Ohio State’s 11th and 14th president between 1990–1998 and 2007–2013, will earn up to $150,000 during his term. His contract includes three performance deadlines: Oct. 31, Feb. 27, 2026, and July 31, 2026 with payments tied to his deliverables.
The Chase Center, established through Senate Bill 117, is designed to promote civil discourse and intellectual diversity on campus. While the initiative has sparked controversy among some faculty members regarding its autonomy and funding, supporters argue it plays a crucial role in fostering debate and protecting academic freedom.
Beyond Ohio State, Gee’s career includes leadership roles at Vanderbilt University, Brown University, the University of Colorado, and most recently, West Virginia University, where he served for 11 years before stepping down.
“I am honored to return to Ohio State during my sabbatical leave,” Gee said. “The university and the people of Ohio have played an extraordinary role in my life, and I look forward to contributing to its future success.”
Ohio State President Ted Carter praised Gee’s return, noting his wealth of higher education experience: “We have an exciting vision for the future, and Gordon’s insight will bring tremendous value to the university’s conversations and strategic planning.”
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