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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.
Associate 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
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 for Title IX and Clery Compliance
msmith76@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5615
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308
Meredith oversees and coordinates the University’s initiatives to sustain a safe climate for all University community members free from sexual harassment and sexual violence. She also works to enhance the University’s efforts in outreach, education, communication, and prevention programs regarding sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. Her primary duties include overseeing the response to Title IX complaints, including dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Meredith coordinates her work closely with Student Affairs, 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 and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. She serves as the main contact for scheduling the conference room. Cortny administers the Undergradate Activity Fund every Fall and Spring. Cortny is also the primary event planner and manager for the Provost’s Office.
Budget and Administrative Coordinator II
kwhite13@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5077
Kathleen provides administrative and programmatic support for the Office of Academic Affairs. She oversees faculty hiring documents, including offer letters, and faculty degree verifications. Kathleen assists the Associate Provosts with faculty and student focused programs including the Lavin Bernick Grants, COR Awards, and Social Entrepreneurship Professorships. She assists the Assistant Provost for Finance and Operations with office operations, budgets and coordinating special events. Kathleen also manages the office website and student workers.
Administrative Program Coordinator
acouvil@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2816
Joey provides administrative and programmatic support for the Office of Academic Affairs. He assists the Associate Provosts with sabbatical requests and promotion and tenure files, as well as managing the physical faculty files. Joey provides assistance with faculty degree verifications and grant programs. He also assists the Executive Assistant in providing calendar support to the Provost. Joey is the main contact in the Provost's Office for Interfolio assistance.
Program Manager II
ncoen@tulane.edu
(504) 988-8998
Office at 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2602
Natasha is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of university-wide faculty development initiatives. These efforts include the coordination of the NIH-sponsored BIRCWH career development program, facilitation of interdisciplinary interactions that foster faculty development and scholarly engagement, and identification of best practices and strategies for enhancing faculty development and scholarly activity.
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.
Section Administrator
ehunter7@tulane.edu
(504) 988-8995
Office at 1440 Canal Street, Suite 1604
Elizabeth works with the Associate Provost for the Health Sciences and Principal Investigator on multiple extramural grants to manage calendar, coordinate meetings (internal and external), and manage the personnel to support unit goals. Elizabeth is responsible for scheduling and coordinating of the Associate Provost’s calendar, unit meetings, logistical arrangements for conferences, workshops and meetings, coordinating and processing of travel arrangements, processing and tracking expenditures, and preparing reports and correspondence. Elizabeth works closely with Sponsored Projects Administration and Grants and Contracts Administration and ensure financial compliance with external and internal funding sources.
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.
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 for Title IX and Clery Compliance
msmith76@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5615
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308
Meredith oversees and coordinates the University’s initiatives to sustain a safe climate for all University community members free from sexual harassment and sexual violence. She also works to enhance the University’s efforts in outreach, education, communication, and prevention programs regarding sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. Her primary duties include overseeing the response to Title IX complaints, including dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Meredith coordinates her work closely with Student Affairs, the Office of the General Counsel, and the University Police Department.
Program Manager, Title IX Office
jbrouss@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2897
Office in Jones Hall, Suite 308
Julia provides administrative and programmatic support for the Title IX office. She assists with the University’s efforts in outreach, education, communication, and prevention programs regarding sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. She also helps to supervise student 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.
Director of Academic Compliance & Accreditation
hmarler@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1228
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 108
Hannah is responsible for academic compliance matters at Tulane University. She oversees university accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), including university reaffirmation, interim reporting, and substantive change reporting. In addition, she leads state authorization efforts, which allows the university to provide education across state boarders. She also manages Higher Education Opportunity Act disclosures and drafts academic policy for the university.
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.
Program Manager, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
jobrien2@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1213
Office located in Mussafer Hall, 316
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 Mussafer Hall
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.
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.
Assistant Provost for NCAA Compliance
lrobert6@tulane.edu
(504) 314-7210
Office located in in James W. Wilson Center
Associate Director of NCAA Compliance
ebanks2@tulane.edu
(504) 862-8242
Office located in James W. Wilson Center
Associate Director of NCAA Compliance
echeung@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5344
Office located in James W. Wilson Center
Athletics Certification Officer
jbuckner1@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2660
Office located in James W. Wilson Center