Office of Academic Affairs & Provost
6823 St. Charles Avenue
200 Gibson Hall
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-5698
Main line: (504) 865-5261
Fax: (504) 865-6723
provost@tulane.edu
Professor of Mathematics
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
rforman@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5261
Dr. Forman oversees all aspects of academic life at Tulane and advises University President Michael Fitts on all academic matters. He works closely with the Deans of the Schools and Directors of the Research Centers and Institutes in pursuit of the University's core missions in research, art-making, teaching, professional service, and community engagement.
Professor of Communication
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
lopez@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2249
Ana's responsibilities include assisting the Provost on all faculty issues, including promotion and tenure, hiring plans, and recruitment. She serves as a liaison to the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Architecture, Newcomb-Tulane College, the Center for Public Service, the Stone Center for Latin American Studies, the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Institute, and Student Affairs.
Professor of Medicine
Professor of Epidemiology
Associate Provost for the Health Sciences
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the School of Medicine
Associate Dean for Public Health & Medical Education
mawood@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5261
Tonette's responsibilities include assisting the Provost with issues as they pertain to the health sciences in general and to the School of Medicine, the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and the Tulane National Primate Research Center in particular.
Professor of Psychology and Africana Studies
Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research
mcunnin1@tulane.edu
(504) 862-3308
Mike is responsible for oversight of all graduate and professional studies academic issues, oversees the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and he assists the Provost in the formulation of University research policy. He serves as a liaison to the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Social Work, the A. B. Freeman School of Business, the Law School, and the School of Professional Advancement, as well as the Murphy Institute.
Professor of Social Work
Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity/Chief Diversity Officer
anneliese@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5079
Anneliese Singh, PhD, LPC (she/they) serves as Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity/Chief Diversity Officer at Tulane University and is a Professor in the School of Social Work and has a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology. Dr. Singh’s research and advocacy explores the resilience, trauma, and identity development experiences of queer and trans people, with a focus on young people and BIPOC people. Anneliese is the author of The Queer and Trans Resilience Workbook and The Racial Healing Handbook.
Professor of Practice, Law
Co-Director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic
Associate Provost for International Affairs
lhlass@tulane.edu
(504) 862-8815
Laila L. Hlass serves as the Associate Provost for International Affairs and is the Senior International Officer at Tulane University. She provides direct oversight over the Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars, as well as oversees and coordinates all of Tulane University’s resources and policies related to international engagement and advises the administration on all aspects of Tulane’s international strategy.
Professor of Law
Director, Tulane Sports Law Program
Associate Provost for NCAA Compliance
gfeldman@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5948
Gabe works with the Provost and other members of the senior University administration to monitor, coordinate, and verify compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference USA, and University rules and regulations regarding athletic competition and related activities. In this role, he assists coaches, administrators, faculty, and students in maintaining the academic integrity of all athletic programs.
Assistant Provost for Finance and Operations and Chief of Staff
kady@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5075
Kady serves as the Provost’s chief administrative officer by managing office operations, directing and supervising staff, and setting agendas for weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings. Kady collaborates with key administrators in academic, business and student offices to define or refine efficient and effective processes to meet university needs or policies. She acts as Provost’s administrator on leadership searches. She also manages and oversees budgetary and financial matters and assists the Provost in considering budget/personnel requests from unit heads.
Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Research
jshedd@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2898
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 108
Jessica provides leadership, vision, and direction for the Office of Assessment and Institutional Research (OAIR). The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research provides timely and high-quality information that is accessible and useful to Tulane decision makers; facilitates assessment activities of academic and administrative departments to advance student learning and program effectiveness; leads Tulane's accreditation efforts; and satisfies requests from external constituents.
Assistant Provost of Title IX Compliance and Education
mfoster9@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5615
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308
Marcus oversees and the university’s efforts in ensuring gender equity and addressing sexual harassment and misconduct. His work is coordinated with the university's Division of Student Affairs, Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity, the Office of the General Counsel, and the University Police Department.
Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President and Provost
ccolli5@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2817
Cortny provides primary administrative support for the Provost, including scheduling and travel planning, the routing of all correspondence, and managing interaction with all direct reports. In addition, Cortny also provides support for the Assistant Provost for Finance and Operations and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. Cortny administers the Undergraduate Activity Fund every Fall and Spring. Cortny is also the primary event planner for the Provost’s Office.
Senior Program Coordinator
acouvil@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2816
Joey is responsible for the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of the Office of Academic Affairs & Provost digital and online programs and projects. He hosts events and training sessions. He assists the Associate Provosts with sabbatical requests and promotion and tenure files. He is responsible for the communications portfolio for the office, which includes branding and marketing design. Joey is the main contact in the Provost's Office for Interfolio assistance.
Executive Secretary
(504) 865-5261
Scientific Research Analyst II
soconne1@tulane.edu
(504) 988-8999
Office at 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2501
Samantha is responsible for conducting key components of systematic reviews and meta-analyses that lead to peer-reviewed publications in high quality journals. She collaborates with Tulane scholars to complete systematic reviews and meta-analyses generating new evidence to increase the impact of evidence-based research.
Program Manager II
rbrunies@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2830
Office at 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2604
Richard designs, implements, evaluates, and coordinates operational facets of university-wide faculty development initiatives. He conducts program activities relating to the NIH-sponsored BIRWCH career development program. Richard engages in full-cycle planning, budget management, and implementation of faculty development workshops/events of all scales; liaising with internal faculty development committees
Professor of Social Work
Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity/Chief Diversity Officer
anneliese@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5079
Anneliese Singh, PhD, LPC (she/they) serves as Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity/Chief Diversity Officer at Tulane University and is a Professor in the School of Social Work and has a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology. Dr. Singh’s research and advocacy explores the resilience, trauma, and identity development experiences of queer and trans people, with a focus on young people and BIPOC people. Anneliese is the author of The Queer and Trans Resilience Workbook and The Racial Healing Handbook.
Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
dsaylor1@tulane.edu
Danette is responsible for assisting the Associate Provost for Diversity and Faculty Development and Chief Diversity Officer in providing leadership, budget management, and direction for the Office of EDI – especially as these activities relate to diverse faculty and staff recruitment and retention in addition to overall faculty and staff engagement activities with EDI and anti-racism. Danette addresses a broad range of issues including: administrative services, information services, educational services, data management services, programming, and leadership.
Program Manager, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
snorman3@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2821
Shelby is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the EDI projects and providing administrative support for the EDI programmatic and strategic workload. Shelby serves as the first point of contact and primary administrative support for the Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity/Chief Diversity Officer. She also assists in the preparation of reports which includes statistical, demographic, and subject matter data related to EDI trends, including preparing such figures and data for widespread publication and distribution. Shelby also serves as a conduit of information regarding Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion activities, represent the office in other university-wide collaborations, and on occasion, represent the office in programs in public.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Social Behavior and Population Science
Interim Associate Dean and Director, the Center for Academic Equity
EDI Strategist, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
esilvest@tulane.edu
(504) 988-7293
Office located at 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2200
Eva's research areas focus on monitoring and evaluation of health programs and improving health information systems for evidence-based decision-making. Eva is currently the principal investigator for Data for Impact, a USAID-funded project that focuses on supporting countries to generate and use high-quality data to improve their programs, policies, and -ultimately- health outcomes. She teaches introduction to public health, social and behavioral aspects of health, and Latino health in the United States. She is a College Track mentor for the class of 2022, served as the interim director for the Center for Academic Equity, and leads the SPHTM anti-racism taskforce.
Assistant Provost of Title IX Compliance and Education
mfoster9@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5611
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308
Marcus oversees and coordinates the University’s initiatives to sustain a safe climate for all University community members free from sexual harassment and sexual violence. He also works to enhance the University’s efforts in outreach, education, communication, and prevention programs regarding sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. His primary duties include overseeing the response to Title IX complaints, including dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Marcus coordinates his work closely with Student Affairs, the Office of the General Counsel, and the University Police Department.
Associate Director, Title IX
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
jbrouss@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2897
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308
Julia collaborates in the development and implementation of new initiatives and projects for the Title IX office as well as Title IX trainings, materials, and communications for the campus community. She Serves as a resource for students, faculty, staff, other departments, and external constituents on Title IX matters. She trains and supervises Title IX's student employees and interns.
For more information on Title IX, click here.
Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Research
jshedd@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2898
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 108
Jessica provides leadership, vision, and direction for the Office of Assessment and Institutional Research (OAIR). The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research provides timely and high-quality information that is accessible and useful to Tulane decision makers; facilitates assessment activities of academic and administrative departments to advance student learning and program effectiveness; leads Tulane's accreditation efforts; and satisfies requests from external constituents.
Director of Institutional Research
spotter@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1237
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 108
Shawn is responsible for the management of Institutional Research including data collection, analysis, and reporting. This includes organizing the responses to all external institutional surveys and conducting research and statistical analyses in support of budgeting, strategic planning, and institutional assessment activities, and generating reports in response to information requests.
Associate Director of Institutional Research
rtsien@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1230
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 108
Robert is responsible for assisting the Director of Institutional Research in compiling, analyzing, and reporting data for national reports and surveys such as Common Data Set, Peterson’s, Princeton Review, U.S. News, and CUPA (College and University Professional Association), in addition to producing internal data reports used by Tulane administrators.
Institutional Research Analyst
nnoll@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1227
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 108
Nigel provides data analyses to units across the University to support evidence-based decision making. He is responsible for bringing data together from a variety of sources (e.g., student data, faculty data, and survey data), collection of new data, and the analysis of that data.
Assessment Analyst
aheuer@tulane.edu
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 108
Alexandra assists with assessment and continuous improvement at the institution level as well as with individual academic programs and administrative units. She serves as a resource for the development of assessment plans, including drafting learning outcomes, determining appropriate assessment methods, and building rubrics. She also provides guidance on research design including surveys, focus groups, and interview protocols.
Assistant Director, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
jobrien2@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1213
Office located in Jones Hall, 308
Jennifer oversees the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies under Associate Provost Michael Cunningham. She is the key contact person for the office, and interacts directly with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across the institution. Jennifer manages the day-to-day operations of the office and assists the Director with event planning, development of recruitment materials, and website development.
Senior Academic & Career Advisor, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
bmohan@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2402
Office located in Jones Hall, 308
Briana Mohan is a career advisor for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at Tulane. She develops and conducts workshops and presentations for students pursuing both academic and non-academic career paths. She also works with students in individual appointments on topics such as career exploration, skills and strengths assessments, job application materials, interview skills, and negotiation strategies.
Administrative Program Coordinator, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
amanning1@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1214
Office located in Jones Hall, 308
Amelia is responsible for the operations and administrative support of OGPS events as well as the communications relevant to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Current graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with any questions about events or communication should contact Amelia via email or phone.
Senior Professor of Practice, Humanities & Social Sciences, Teacher Preparation & Certification
Academic Development and Resource Specialist, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
llukkarila@tulane.edu
Lauren develops and implements programs to help graduate students improve their academic speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. She also has significant experience working with international and remote students to address the unique challenges those populations face. Current students and postdoctoral fellows can schedule an appointment online through Canvas.
For more information on OGPS, click here.
Associate Athletic Director/Assistant Provost of NCAA Compliance
ebanks2@tulane.edu
(504) 862-8242
Office located in James W. Wilson Center
