Office of the Provost

Academics
The mission of The University of Southern Mississippi includes generating new knowledge, applying knowledge in service to humanity, facilitating an appreciation of artistic creations and performances, promoting cultural understanding, and, most importantly, fostering learning among students in ways that prepare them to become contributing citizens and leaders in a global society. Concisely stated, the university is in the business of helping people learn, and this learning occurs through the discovery, transmission, and application of knowledge.
The College of Arts and Letters Dr. Denise von Herrmann, Dean Charlene McMillin, Executive Secretary 601-266-4315 Liberal Arts Building 210	The College of Business Dr. Alvin Williams, Interim Dean Sonia Gaines-Littles, Executive Assistant 601-266-4659 Joseph Greene Hall 211	The College of Education and Psychology Dr. Wanda Maulding, Interim Dean Betty Williamson, Administrative Assistant 601-266-4568 Owings-McQuagge Hall 116
The College of Health Dr. Michael Forster, Interim Dean Nancy Blesse, Administrative Assistant 601-266-4866 Fritzsche-Gibbs Hall 130	The College of Science and Technology Dr. Rex Gandy, Dean Fran Flexter, Administrative Assistant 601-266-4883 Bobby L. Chain Technology Center 103	Office of Graduate Studies Dr. Susan Siltanen, Director Antoinette Butler, Administrative Assistant 601-266-4369 William David McCain Library and Archives 211
Honors College Dr. Dave Davies, Dean Yeoung Napp, Administrative Secretary 601-266-4533 International Center 301	University Libraries Mr. Ed McCormack, Interim University Librarian Teresa Loveless, Administrative Assistant 601-266-4242 Cook Library