Office of the Provost
Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Dr. Amy Chasteen
The Executive Vice Provost supports the work of the Provost and Senior Vice President
for Academic Affairs, serving as the Provost’s designee in his absence and actively
contributing to strategic planning, academic program oversight, budget management,
and resolution of personnel issues across academic affairs.
In addition to broad work developing and implementing priorities in the division of academic affairs, Dr. Chasteen has primary responsibility for retention and student success; teaching and learning initiatives; advisement and registration processes; and online learning at the institution. She also serves as the primary point of contact within the Provost’s office for student appeals, grievances, and complaint resolution.
Dr. Chasteen holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Michigan (1998). Her academic background includes specializations in gender and sexuality studies, diversity, culture and belief systems, and social change. Her academic research is now primarily focused on understanding generational differences, the power of culture and social change, and the dynamics of our increasingly diverse educational and work environments.
Ms.%20Raquel%20Goley is the Assistant to the Executive Vice Provost, and she manages her calendar, works with students seeking grade appeals, and manages responses to students on probation, among other responsibilities.
Executive Vice Provost Areas of Oversight
Advisement, Student Records, and Financial Aid |
Office of the Registrar
Official Bulletins, University Calendar, Grade Entry, Graduation and Degree ApplicationUniversity Advisement Center
First-year student advisement, Advisor Resources, Student ResourcesBower Center/Student Academic Enhancement Program
Academic support and guidance for Student AthletesOffice of Financial Aid
Federal and State Financial Aid, FAFSA verification
Student Retention, Development, and Success |
The Center for Student Success
First-Year Programs, Academic Coaching, Sophomore and Transfer Student Success, Parent & Family AssociationTRiO/Student Support Services Program
Academic workshops, tutoring, and holistic support for eligible studentsLuckyday Citizenship Scholars Program
Scholarship program for Mississippi students with exceptional service, leadership, and community engagementCareer Services
Career Counseling, Professional Development, and Job/Internship PlacementOffice of Undergraduate Scholarships
Freshman and Transfer Scholarships, Financial Literacy, Nationally Competitive Scholarships
Teaching and Learning |
The Center for Faculty Development
New Faculty Programs, Pedagogical Support, Faculty Leadership Institute, Academic Integrity
Online Learning |
Strategic marketing and recruitment, proctoring, workshops and training
Each of these areas work collaboratively together to support the mission of the University and the success, well-being, and growth of our students and faculty.
