Overview

The Provost’s Council, chaired by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, serves as a strategic advisory body to advance the University’s academic mission. Membership includes the Chief of Staff and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Vice Provosts for Academic Affairs, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives; academic Deans; the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence and Engagement; Director for Faculty Recruitment and Well-being; Provost’s Fellows; and the Chair of the Faculty Senate. The Council advises the Provost on the development and implementation of academic policies, procedures, priorities, and strategic initiatives across the University.

Meet the Council

Name Title
Brian Payne Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Luanne Bowman Chief of Staff and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Janice Hawkins Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Yvette Pearson Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
Jeffrey Fergus Dean, Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Tammi Dice Dean, Darden College of Education and Professional Studies
Marisol Perez  Dean, Graduate School and Interim Dean, College of Sciences
Khan Iftekharuddin  Dean, Interdisciplinary Schools
Zaryab Iqbal Dean, Perry Honors College and Interim Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Erika Marsillac Dean, Strome College of Business
Elizabeth Burns Interim Dean, University Libraries
Shanda Jenkins Director, Faculty Recruitment & Well-being
Remica Bingham-Risher Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence and Engagement
Corrin Gillis Allen Chair, Faculty Senate