Academic Affairs Leadership and Staff

Robin Forman

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.

Ana M. López

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.

M. A. "Tonette" Krousel-Wood

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.

Michael Cunningham

Professor of Psychology and Africana Studies
Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research
Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Fellow
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.

Gabriel Feldman

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.

Kady Weingart

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.

Jessica Shedd

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.

Meredith Smith

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.

Melissa Bender

Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President and Provost
mbender@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2817

Melissa 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, Melissa oversees the Undergraduate Activities Fund and coordinates the process of academic personnel review.

Kathleen W. Moises

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.

Joey Couvillon

Administrative Program Coordinator
acouvil@tulane.edu
(504) 314-2816

Joey provides administrative and programmatic support for the Office of Academic Affairs.  He serves as the front desk manager and is the primary contact for scheduling the conference room.  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.

Meredith Smith

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.

Julia Broussard

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.

Jessica Shedd

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.

Shawn Potter

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.

Bernice J. Houle

Director of Assessment
bhoule@tulane.edu
(504) 247-1229
Office located at 200 Broadway, Suite 108

Bernice focuses primarily on the assessment tools and techniques that foster student learning and enhance the effectiveness of programs. She is responsible for providing guidance, expertise, and training that reflect best practices in assessment and is responsible for managing University-wide survey efforts.

Hannah Marler

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.

Robert Tsien

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.

Jennifer O'Brien-Brown

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.

Briana Mohan

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.

For more information on OGPS, click here.