Academic Administration
The university’s academic administration is led by the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Nancy Ortins Savage. The Provost provides both intellectual and administrative leadership for the faculty and academic support staff. The Provost’s office works together with the Deans and faculty of the academic colleges as well as other units on campus (from the Student Affairs to Athletics) to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society by providing the highest-quality education through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning.
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs is charged with the oversight of and support for the core academic functions of the University. These include:
- academic curriculum assessment, maintenance, and development,
- faculty recruiting, development, and support,
- faculty and student research & scholarship,
- the fostering of a diverse, inclusive, and respectful learning environment,
- the maintenance and continued development of a 21st century University Library,
- academic policy & standards, and,
- accreditation & state regulatory compliance,
Academic Affairs plays a key part in ensuring student success, working closely with Student Affairs, Athletics, and other units on campus where curriculum and high impact practices intersect such as service learning, study abroad, and student-faculty research.
The Provost’s Office has launched multiple, important initiatives in the last few years. These are often pursued in collaboration with other units on campus that support student success; our shared goal is to deliver a transformative experience for our students.
Nancy Ortins Savage, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor
Charles Skipton, Ph.D.
Deputy Provost
Associate Professor
Ronald S. Harichandran, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Dean, Tagliatela College of Engineering
Vice Provost for Research
Tiffany Hesser, Ed.D.
Vice Provost for Advising, Retention & Academic Support
Shaily Menon, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Initiatives
Tiffany Martinez
Executive Office Administrator
Houssein El Turkey, Ph.D.
Professor
Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Physics
Nicholas LaMendola, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Institutional Planning & Research
Aoibhín Laverty, MBA
Data Analytic Specialist
Michele Polak, Ph.D.
Director of Learning Assessment
Elena Quarti, M.A.
Director of International Programs
Lisa Scranton
Director of Faculty Support Services
Sheila Y. Smith, MBA
Executive Director, Initiatives for University Community, Inclusion & Belonging
Director, Myatt Center
Matthew Wranovix, Ph.D.
Professor of Practice
Director, Honors Program