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Office of the Provost

Offices of the Provost

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

Kelly Lester

Dr. Kelly Lester

Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning

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601.266.4476
Cook Library, Room 202L

Julie Reid

Dr. Julie Reid

Associate Vice Provost for Student Success

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601.266.4463
Administration Bldg, Room 201 

Kathryn Anthony

Dr. Kathryn Anthony

Interim Dean of the Graduate School

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601.266.4369
JB George Hall, Room 143 

Lashonda Thompson

Lashonda Thompson

Budget Director for Academic Affairs

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601.266.5844
Administration Bldg, Room 201

Megan McCay

Dr. Megan McCay

Director of Institutional Research

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International Center, Suite 512

Julie Howdeshell

Dr. Julie Howdeshell

Director of Quality Enhancement

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601.266.4525
International Center, Suite 517

Kathryn Lowery

Kathryn Lowery

Director of Institutional Effectiveness

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601.266.6775
International Center, Suite 517

Raquel Goley

Raquel Goley

Assistant to the Provost and Executive Vice Provost

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601.266.5002
Administration Bldg, Room 204

Danielle Sypher-Haley

Danielle Sypher-Haley

Web Designer, 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