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President's Office

Cecil P. Staton, Jr., B.A., M.Div., M.Th., D.Phil., Interim President
Vacant, Director, Office of Legal Affairs
Vacant, Director, Office of Internal Audits
Maggie Viverette, B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D., Director, Office of Social Equity
Philip D. Allen, B.S., M.Ed., Assistant to the President for Government Relations and Community Engagement

Division of Academic Affairs

Brian L. Gerber, B.S. (2), M.A., Ph.D., Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Sharon L. Gravett, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Provost
Honey L. Coppage, Associate to the Provost and Custodian of Records
Michael M. Black, B.B.A., M.Ed. (2), Ed.D., Director, Institutional Effectiveness
Ivan Nikolov, B.S., M.Ec., Ph.D., M.S., Ph.D., Director, Center for International Programs
Jane M. Kinney, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Editor, VSU Catalogs
Kathleen S. Lowney, B.A., M.Ph., Ph.D., I.D.E.A. Center Fellow-in-Residence
Anthony J. Scheffler, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Colleges and Divisions

Connie L. Richards, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
L. Wayne Plumly, Jr., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Dean, College of Business Administration
Lynn C. Minor, B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D., Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Services
A. Blake Pearce, B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., Dean, College of the Arts
Sheri R. Noviello, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Michael P. Savoie, B.A., M.F.A., Ed.D., Interim Dean, Honors College
James T. LaPlant, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Interim Assistant Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Lai K. Orenduff, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

Graduate School

James T. LaPlant, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Interim Assistant Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Ann Olphie, B.A., M.B.M., Interim Director, Sponsored Programs and Research Administration
Kerry W. Morris, B.A., Senior Grant Development Specialist
Teresa C. Williams, B.B.A., M.P.A., M.A., Associate to the Dean
Rebecca Petrella, B.A., M.A., Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Michelle Jordan, B.A., M.Ed., Admissions Specialist/Graduate Assistant Coordinator
Jessica Powers, B.A., Admissions Coordinator
Betty Rowland, Admissions Specialist
Matthew C. Lovelace, B.A., M.Ed., Admissions Specialist

Extended Learning

Meg H. Giddings, B.S., M.S., Director, Center for Extended Learning and CEO of eMajor
Amanda King-Spezzo, B.A., M.S., Ed.S., Assistant Director, Instructional Technology Systems & eLearning
Jarrod K. Murray, B.S., M.S., Assistant Director, Program Development and Administration
Vincent King-Spezzo, B.A. (2), M.S., Ed.S., Senior Instructional Designer
Holly Peagler, B.S., M.Ed., Instructional Technology Specialist
Kathy Sundin, B.S., M.Ed., Online Communications Coordinator
Nikki Moore, B.B.A., M.Ed., Online Student Support Coordinator
Julie Halter, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Assistant Director of Continuing Education
Sue Bailey, B.A., M.Ed., Continuing Education Program Coordinator
Suzanne Ewing, B.A., Continuing Education Program Coordinator
Annetta Taylor, A.A., Continuing Education Registration Specialist

Library

Alan M. Bernstein, B.A., M.Ed., M.A., M.L.I.S., Ed.D., Dean of University Libraries
Sherrida J. Crawford, B. S., M. L. S., Head of Automated Systems
Scott R. Piepenburg, B.A., M.A., M.L.I.S., Head of Cataloging
Guy V. Frost, B. M. E., M. M. E., M. L. S., Ed. S., Catalog Librarian
Maureen J. Puffer-Rothenberg, B. A., M. L. S., Catalog Librarian
Laura B. Wright, B. S., M.S.L.S., Head of Reference
Denise L. Montgomery, B. A., M. S., Reference Librarian
Jeffrey Gallant, B. Mus., M.Mus., M.S.L.I.S., Reference Librarian
Emily C. Rogers, B.A., M.A., M.S.L.I.S., Reference Librarian
Deborah J. Van Petten, B. A., M. L. S., Reference Librarian
Michael O. Holt, B.A., M.A., M.L.I.S., Reference Librarian
Steve A. Scheuler, B. A., M. A., M. L. S., Reference Librarian
Kenneth A. Smith, B. A., M. L. I. S., Head of Acquisitions
Jessica Lee, B.A., M.L.I.S., Serials/Electronic Resources Librarian
Brett Williams, B.A., M.L.I.S., Head of Circulation
Deborah S. Davis, B. A., M. A. T., M. L. S., Director of Archives
Rex DeVane, B.A., Director of Media Services

Student Success Center

Chere Peguesse, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Director, Student Success Center
Terence Sullivan, A.B., M.A., Ed.D., Assistant Director, Student Success Center

Access Office

Kimberly Tanner, B. A., M.S., Ed.D., Director, Access Office
Jessica Klotz, B. A., M.Ed., Administrative Coordinator, Access Office
Laura Byers, B.A., M.A., Coordinator for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services
Margaret L. Duncan, Accessibility Strategist
Kelly Spell, B.S.Ed., Staff Interpreter

Testing Office

Rebecca L. Taylor, B. A., M.P.A., M.S., Director of Testing
Joshua Robertson, B.A., M. Ed., Assistant Director of Testing

Information Technology

Brian Haugabrook, B.S., M.S., Chief Information Officer
Joseph A. Newton, III, B.A., Director of Infrastructure Support Services
Jason Gaskins, B.S., M.S., Assistant Director for Enterprise Applications Services
Isaac Barton, B.S., Assistant Director for Enterprise Infrastructure Services
Allen DeVane, B.S., Assistant Director for Helpdesk Support Services
Sterlin Sanders, B.S., M.S., Assistant Director for Technical Support Services
Gregory L. Henderson, B.S., Programmer/Analyst Coordinator for Student Information Systems

Division of Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications

Andy T. Clark, B.S., B.S.C.J., M.P.A., M.S., Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications
Lisa Snipes, B.S., Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications
Gerald A. Merwin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Director of Adult Degree Completion and Military Programs
Jeff Grant, B.F.A., Director of Creative Services
Joseph G. Weaver, A.B., Ph.D., Director of Off Campus Programs
Barrie D. Fitzgerald, B.A., M.P.A., Interim Director of Institutional Research
Keith Warburg, B.S., M.Ed., Associate Director of Creative Services for Marketing and Digital Media Services
Vacant, Web Services Supervisor, Webmaster

Admissions

Tee Mitchell, B.A., M.Ed., Director of Admissions
Ryan Hogan, B.B.A., M.Ed., Associate Director of Admissions
Lisa Long, B.G.S., Associate Director of Admissions
Christy Croft, B.A., M.S., Admissions Counselor
Blake Bonanni, B.B.A., Admissions Recruiter
Jaimie Concord, B.A., Admissions Recruiter
Ross Hegenwald, B.B.A., Admissions Recruiter
Rebekah Moody, B.F.A., Admissions Recruiter
Christie Siciliano, B.B.A., Admissions Recruiter
Ellisia Thurmond, B.A., M.P.A., Admissions Recruiter

Registrar

Stanley Jones, B. A., M.P.A., Registrar
Patrick McElwain, B. A., Associate Registrar
Karen M. Shepard, B. G. S., Associate Registrar
Sabrina Daniels, B.B.A., Assistant Registrar
Veronica Graham, B.A., Assistant Registrar
Christy Grimes, B.A., M.A., Assistant Registrar

Financial Aid

Douglas Tanner, B.B.A., M.B.A., Director of Financial Aid
Sandra Griffin, B.S., M.P.A., Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Loans
Vacant, Associate Director of Financial Aid
Johnny Lamb, B.S., M.P.A., Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator
Julian Vickers, B.F.A., Operations Manager for Financial Aid
Michael Lee, B.S., Operations Manager for Financial Aid
William Moore, B.A., M.P.A., Student Employment Coordinator
Donnell Davis, B.S., Financial Aid Counselor
Sandra DiPietro, B.S., Financial Aid Counselor
Gwen Manning, B.S. Ed., Loan Counselor

Centralized Advising

Alicia Roberson, B.F.A., M.S., Director of Centralized Advising
Marsha Walden, M.S., Ed.D., Associate Director of Advising
Brenda Beasley, B.F.A., M.Ed., Coordinator for Orientation and Leadership Programs
Ashley M. Cooper, B.F.A., M.A., Coordinator for First Year Programs

Division of Student Affairs

James G. Archibald, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Vacant, Dean of Students
Niki Turley, B.S., M.S., Associate Dean of Students
Sherolyn Hopkins, B.S., B.S., M.S., Assistant Dean of Students for Conduct
Andrea K. Butler, B.B.A., Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Career Opportunities

Gerald Williams, B.A., M.P.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Director of Career Opportunities
Carla Carter-Jordan, B.F.A., M.P.A., Assistant Director of Career Opportunities
Kevin Taylor, B.A., M.Ed., Associate Director of Career Opportunities
Crystal Goode, B.S., M.S., Career Counselor
Dana Wheeler, B.A., M.P.A., Career Counselor
Iesha Walker, B.A., M.P.A., Alumni and Events Coordinator
DeLois Hargett, B.A., M.P.A., Employer Relations Coordinator

Counseling Center

Tricia Hale, B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Director of Counseling
Rebecca Smith, B.A., M.A., Assistant Director of Counseling
Heidi O'Connor, B.S., M.S., Counselor
Ryan J. Couillou, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Counselor
Holly Wright, B. S., M.S.(2), Counselor
Mark Williams, B.S., M.H.R., Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Education
Chelsea W. Holcombe, B.S., M.S., Coordinator of Health Promotions

Housing and Residence Life

Thomas Hardy, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Director of Housing and Residence Life
Vacant, Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life
Ryan Teter, B.F.A., M.Ed., Assistant Director for Residential Facilities
Mark McNalley, B.A., M.A., Assistant Director for Resident Education

Student Life and Student Union

Robin Vickery, B.S., M.Ed., Director of Student Life/Student Union
John Wright, B.F.A., M.P.A., D.P.A., Associate Director of Student Union
Brian Roberts, B.A., M.Ed., Assistant Director of Student Life
John Keith, Assistant Director of Organizational Development

Campus Recreation

Richard Hammond, B. S., M. S., Director of Campus Recreation
Thomas W. Taylor, B. S., M. S., Ph.D., Assistant Director of Outdoor Recreation
Shawn Phippen, B. S., M. S., Associate Director of Facilities
Marty Spells, Assistant Director of Facility Operations

Division of Finance and Administration

Traycee F. Martin, B.B.A., M.P.A., C.P.A., Vice President for Finance and Administration
Christy Yates, B.S., M.A. Ph.D., Director of Operations and Special Projects
Yvonne LeRoy-Landers, B.B.A., M.B.A., Associate to the VP for Finance & Administration

Human Resources and Employee Development

Denise Bogart, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Director of Human Resources
Rosezella Ward, B.B.A., Associate Director of Human Resources for Employment Administration and Benefits
Rebecca Murphy, B.S., M.S., Associate Director of Human Resources for Employee and Organizational Development
Ernest Smith, B.S., M.P.A., Classification and Compensation Analyst
Sherri Adams, B.I.S., M.B.A., Assistant Director of Human Resources for Student Employment

Financial Services

Antolina E. Pilgrim, B.B.A., C.P.A., Director of Accounting Services
Jan S. Fackler, B.A., M.B.A., Director of Budget Services
Shana M. Yorkey, B.B.A., Assistant Director of Accounting Services
Jamae K. Flint, B.B.A., Payroll Manager
Debra G. McCrary, B.B.A., M.B.A., Bursar

Auxiliary Services

Shannon L. McGee, B.S., M.P.A., Director of Auxiliary Services
Timothy B. Murphy, B.B.A., M.P.A., Assistant Director, Auxiliary Services
Jill Ferrell, B.F.A., M.Ed., Director, Parking and Transportation
Anthony L. Bryant, B.S., M.Ed., Assistant Director, Parking and Transportation

Public Safety

Ronald Seacrist, A.A., B.A., M.S., Director of Public Safety
Ann Farmer, B.S., Assistant Director of Public Safety
Meredith Lancaster, B.A., Associate Director for Environmental and Occupational Safety

Plant Operations and Facilities Planning

Raymond Sable, B.Arch., M.S., Director of Plant Operations and Facilities Planning
Jim Muzzey, A.A., Assistant Director of Plant Operations
Robert Tindall, B.S., Associate Director of Plant Operations
Victoria Douglass, B.Arch., M.Arch., Ph.D., University Architect
Travis Dular, B.A., M.A,. Assistant Director for Central Warehouse
Christopher M. Griggs, B.A., M.S., Property, Inventory, and Surplus Supervisor

Division of University Advancement

John D. Crawford, B.S., Vice President for University Advancement
Hilary H. Gibbs, B.B.A., Assistant Vice President for Development
Sage W. Archer, B.A., M.P.A., Director of Event Services
Bonnie Martin, B.B.A., M.Acc., Director of Accounting
Melinda Fudge, A.S., B.A., Director of Alumni Relations
Malynda Dorsey, B.F.A., M.P.A., Director of Annual Giving
Karen A. Johnson, B.S., Director of Advancement Information Systems
J. Whitford Chappell, B.S., M.S., Athletic Development Officer
Ashley Braswell, B.F.A., College of Business Administration Development Officer

Athletics

Herb Reinhard, B. A., M. A., Director of Athletics
Debbie Wisenbaker, Administrative Coordinator
Debi L. Frocks, Senior Secretary
Mary Frances Hightower, Senior Secretary
Mason Barfield, B. A., M. E., Director of Internal Operations
Michael Doscher, B. S., M. S., Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Vaconna Hardin, A.A., B.S., M.A., Director of Ticketing and Game Operations
Russ Hoff, B. S., M. S., Director of Sports Medicine
Tracy Llewellyn, B.S., M.S., Assistant Athletic Trainer
Matt Malone, B.S., Sports Information Director
Vacant, Director of Marketing and Promotions
Katelyn Steele, B.S., M.S., Assistant Athletic Trainer
Clinton Bell, B.A., Head Coach, Cross Country
Doug Belk, B.S., M.P.A., Assistant Coach, Football
David Dean, B. B. A., Head Coach, Football
Kelli Fields, Head Coach, Dance Team
Adam Froman, B.A., Assistant Coach, Football
Jennifer Grubbs, B.A., M.Ed., Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball and Senior Woman Administrator
Greg Guilliams, B. A., M.S., Head Coach, Baseball
John Hansen, B. B. A., M. Ed., Head Coach, Tennis
Rebecca Nolin, B.S., Head Coach, Women’s Soccer
Mike Helfer, B. A., M.A., Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Kiley Hill, B. S., M. Ed., Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
Thomas Macera, B. S., M.Ed., Head Coach, Softball
Jared Purvis, B. S., Head Coach, Golf
Andy Richman, B.S.Ed., M.S., Assistant Coach, Football
Mike Swan, B.A., Head Coach, Volleyball
Bubba Walker, B.A., M. A., Assistant Coach, Football
Seth Wallace, B.S.Ed., M.S. Assistant Coach, Football