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The Provost is the chief academic officer and the senior university officer next to the President. The Provost is the President’s principal adviser in all matters pertaining to the development and execution of a well-conceived and organized curriculum, administered and taught by a faculty of the highest qualifications. The Provost oversees academic planning and budgeting and works with the Vice Presidents to accomplish the University’s educational objectives.

The mission of the Provost and Senior VPAA’s office is to support and enhance a creative, inclusive, academic environment in which students participating in the university’s diverse teaching, research, and service programs may flourish by acquiring, advancing, and applying knowledge. Along with the Provost, the Vice President for Research, the Deans of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Economic Development, Education and Human Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, University Libraries, Graduate School, and Honors College, as well as the faculty governance bodies provide leadership and support in achieving the mission of the University to drive academic excellence and promote scholarly and creative activity.

Faculty governance bodies include the Councils of Academic Excellence, comprised of the Undergraduate Council, Graduate Council, Council of Directors, and the Faculty Senate provide a critical and essential advisory function at the institution, improve communication channels, both to the administration and to the faculty body, and provide leadership in achieving the academic mission. In addition, the Office of Online Learning and the Center for Community Engagement also provide support for faculty efforts to drive academic excellence and promote scholarly and creative activity.

Provost's Office Staff

Lance Nail

Dr. Lance Nail

Provost

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601.266.5002
Administration Bldg, Room 204

Douglas Masterson

Dr. Douglas Masterson

Senior Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness

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601.266.4714
International Center, Suite 517

Eddie Holloway

Dr. Eddie A. Holloway

Senior Associate Provost for Community and Belonging Success

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601.266.4360

Kelly Lester

Dr. Kelly Lester

Associate Provost for Faculty Success

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601.266.4476
Administration Bldg, Room 201

Russ Willis

Mr. Russ Willis

Associate Provost for Student Success

russ.willis@usm.edu
601.266.4673

Jeff Hinton

Dr. Jeff Hinton

Associate Provost for Gulf Coast and Lifelong Learning Success

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601.266.4568

Lashonda Thompson

Lashonda Thompson

Budget Director for Academic Affairs

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601.266.5844
Administration Bldg, Room 201

Rich Mohn

Dr. Rich Mohn

Strategic Advisor

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JBG 143B

Anna Jo Barrett

Anna Jo Berry-Barrett

Executive Assistant to the Provost

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601.266.5002
Administration Bldg, Room 204

Danielle Sypher-Haley

Danielle Sypher-Haley

Web Designer for Academic Affairs

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601.266.6891
Cook Library, Room 203BB

 

 

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Office of the Provost
Lucas Administration Building

Hattiesburg Campus

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Email
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Phone
601.266.5002