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Office of the Provost and Dean of Faculty

The Office of the Provost provides leadership to all academic areas to support ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s mission to graduate citizen-leaders. We remain committed to delivering the educational model to which ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has been dedicated for over 200-years: one that prioritizes courses and programs that seamlessly integrate hands-on learning, reflection, and application. We empower our faculty to serve as guides and collaborators in students’ experiential journeys. Whether mentoring undergraduate research projects, facilitating community-engaged learning, or leading immersive field experiences, we provide faculty with the resources and flexibility to meet students where curiosity leads them.

Meet the Interim Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Dr. Lea M. Williams, PhD

Dr. Lea Williams

Dr. Lea M. Williams was appointed to serve as Interim Provost and Dean of the Faculty in August 2025. She is committed to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s long traditional of delivering high-impact experiential learning to students and strives to support faculty in creating and sustaining these high-impact opportunities that connect academic theory with lived practice.  She has been a dedicated member of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community for nearly two decades. 

Beginning her ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ journey as an Assistant Professor of English in 2006, Dr. Williams has experienced the institution from multiple perspectives, advancing through roles as Faculty Development Coordinator, Department Chair, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Senior Associate Provost before assuming her current position as chief academic officer. Dr. Williams earned her MA and PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Oregon and a BA in Comparative Literature from the American University of Paris. She is the author of Ellen N. La Motte: Nurse, writer, activist published by Manchester University Press.

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College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences' goal is to help students better understand the world and the complexities of today's society, be aware of moral, ethical, and social issues, be prepared to exercise intellectual leadership and engage in scientific inquiry.

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College of National Services

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is proud to be the birthplace of America’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and the only private Senior Military College.  We celebrate over two centuries of commissioned officer development. 

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College of Professional Schools

Cross-discipline training, hands-on practice and our spirit of collaboration let students strengthen conceptual foundations and develop practical, real-world skills. Our graduates leave with the confidence, empathy and motivation to build the industries, processes and structures our evolving society needs.

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College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

For over 25 years, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has delivered online education to thousands of individuals worldwide. Our students enroll because we meet them where they are, whether at their local coffee shop, in the comfort of their bedroom, or while caring for family members.  Our 100% online degree offerings stress flexibility, accessibility, affordability, and career advancement.

Academic Initiatives

Academic Research

Academic Innovation & Research

Research is a process for creating new knowledge.  Our mission is to support students across disciplines to pursue research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the 200-year-old vision of the university as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation.

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Faculty Development

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ faculty members are supported in their scholarly pursuits. The University provides ample resources for research initiatives. This support extends to securing external grants, publishing research findings, presenting at conferences, and fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and academic exploration.

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Student Development

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and enriching student experience that goes beyond academic learning. The institution prioritizes the holistic development of its students, fostering personal growth, leadership skills, and a sense of community engagement.

 

Primary Points of Contact

Associate Provosts


Senior Associate Provost

 
Associate Provost for Research and Chief Research Officer 

 
Associate Provost for Online Learning, Dean of the College of Professional Schools
 

College Deans


Dean of the College of National Services & Commander, AROTC


Dean of the College of Professional Schools 


Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Support Staff

Nicole Warner
Executive Assistant to the Provost

Jenn Renko
Director of Provost Communications and Operations

 

Areas of Oversight

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Meghan Oliver, M.Ed.
Director 
Center for Career Readiness

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Dr. Dalyn Luedtke
Director

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Director of the Honors Program

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Dr. Dalyn Luedtke
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Charles Debelius
Director of Institutional Effectiveness

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Thy Yang
Assistant Vice President for International Education

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Greg Sauer 
Executive Director of Library Archives and Museum

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Keith Baranow, MA
Vice President of Military Partnerships and Business Development

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Cynthia Suter
Registrar

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Pamela Koppelmann
Director of Compliance

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Stephanie Skenyon
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Sullivan Museum and History Center

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