Ken Udas
President
kudas@charteroak.edu
(860) 515-3888
David Ferreira
Provost
dferreira@charteroak.edu
(860) 515-3727
David Ferreira
Dr. David Ferreira has been the Provost at Charter Oak State College since June 2021. In this capacity, he serves as the Chief Academic Officer and leads academic innovation and quality at the institution. He has successfully expanded workforce development initiatives and academic programs through strategic use of industry-driven curriculum and stackable credentials.
Recently, he chaired the college's AI Advisory group that monitored developments in artificial intelligence applications and made recommendations related to academic policy and practices. Dr. Ferreira's expertise in higher education leadership and his commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into learning environments make him a thought leader in AI applications for business and higher education.
Dr. Ferreira holds a B.S. in Political Science from Southern Connecticut State University, an M.A. in Political Science from American University, and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Northcentral University.
Rebecca Royal
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
rroyal2@charteroak.edu
(860) 515-3725
Maureen Hogan
Dean, School of Education
mhogan@charteroak.edu
(860) 515-3882
Ahmed Omar
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
aomar@charteroak.edu
(860) 515-3890
Ahmed Omar
Dr. Ahmed Omar is a seasoned academic executive with over 16 years of experience in higher education leadership, academic administration, and instructional innovation. He currently serves as Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs (AVPAA) at Charter Oak State College, where he acts as a key strategic partner to the Provost and provides administrative oversight of the Academic Affairs division.
In his role as AVPAA, Dr. Omar leads the planning, implementation, and monitoring of outcomes assessment strategies aligned with the college’s student learning outcomes (SLOs) and accreditation standards. He collaborates across college offices to support continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness, supervises directors in instructional design and the registrar’s office, and champions the integration of innovative technologies to support academic initiatives. As a member of the College’s executive committee, he contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of institutional goals and policies that advance the College’s mission.
Prior to joining Charter Oak, Dr. Omar served as Associate Dean at Keiser University, where he oversaw a broad portfolio of graduate and undergraduate programs. His leadership journey also includes serving as Dean of Business & Management at Colorado Technical University and holding multiple academic leadership roles at the University of Phoenix, including Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Assistant Program Dean for Accounting and Finance. He has also held international academic leadership roles at TAG University in Bahrain.
Dr. Omar holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Argosy University, an MBA from La Salle University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting from Peirce College. He has earned certificates from Harvard Business School, Wharton, Duke, and UC Davis in areas such as sustainable business strategy, AI in marketing and finance, and organizational change.
He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist, and an ACBSP Evaluator. His research interests include technology-enhanced learning, instructional design, digital pedagogy, forensic accounting, and compliance.