Lisa J. Anderson
Assistant Provost for Digital Education
lja@illinois.edu
(217) 265-8992
Lisa J. Anderson is Assistant Provost for Digital Education and provides broad portfolio leadership for online and digital education across the institution. Working with partners across and beyond the university, Anderson expands accessible educational pathways, strengthens institutional capacity for mission-driven digital education, and advances programs and initiatives that promote academic excellence and student success. She establishes campus strategic direction for and serves as an advisor on institutional policy, infrastructure, and investment decisions related to online and hybrid education.
Theresa Beckett
Assistant to the Provost
tbeckett@illinois.edu
(217) 244-4115
Theresa Beckett directs the daily operations of the Office of the Provost, manages the support team, provides overall coordination of the Provost’s activities, and supports the Council of Deans. She also serves as the liaison to the Provost’s direct reports, units across campus, and external constituents.
William Bernhard
Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
bernhard@illinois.edu
(217) 333-6677
Assistant:
Jean Hanks
jhanks@illinois.edu
(217) 300-5398
As Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, William Bernhard provides leadership in the areas of academic and faculty affairs. His portfolio includes faculty affairs, leadership development, academic awards and recognition, the Provost Fellows program, program assessment, strategic initiatives, institutional data, and institutional research.
Abrielle Bujack
Designer
abujack2@illinois.edu
As a designer, Abrielle Bujack assists the Office of the Provost with the creative process, designing deliverables used in the promotion of events, initiatives and more while ensuring the proper implementation of the Illinois brand standards.
Brian Bundren
Assistant Provost for Capital Planning
bundren@illinois.edu
(217) 244-6445
Assistant:
Lesa Wilcoxon
lesaw@illinois.edu
(217) 300-4644
As the Assistant Provost for Capital Planning, Brian Bundren is responsible for ensuring the effective use of campus facilities, including over 13 million square feet assigned in support of academic activities. He plays a major role in all efforts to maintain and improve the physical infrastructure of campus in collaboration with academic and administrative units, reporting to the Associate Chancellor/Vice Provost for Budget and Resource Planning.
Jennifer Carleton
Assistant to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Assistant to the Provost
carleton@illinois.edu
(217) 300-0287
Jennifer Carleton is the principal assistant to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Assistant to the Provost. Her duties include assisting in day-to-day operations, organizing the Provost’s time and commitments, and initiating statute-mandated processes. She also serves as a liaison to the Provost’s direct reports, units across campus, and external constituents.
Melissa Chan
Assistant Director for Faculty Awards and Recognition
melissao@illinois.edu
(217) 300-1585
Melissa Chan is the Assistant Director for Faculty Awards and Recognition who facilitates the identification of major scholarly awards and recognitions to ensure successful faculty are appropriately recognized. She works in conjunction with the colleges on campus to nominate University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty for these designations.
Xiaobei Chen
Assistant Provost and Director of Data and Analytics
xiaobei@illinois.edu
(217) 265-0064
Xiaobei Chen is the Assistant Provost and Director of Data and Analytics. She oversees and directs comprehensive data-driven activities and programs to support and enhance the budget and financial analysis functions of the Office of the Vice Provost/Associate Chancellor for Budget and Resource Planning.
Dana Cohen
Director of Faculty Recruitment
dfcohen2@illinois.edu
(217) 244-7198
As the Director of Faculty Recruitment, Dana Cohen oversees faculty recruitment, orientation, and retention strategy across the University of Illinois campus, as well as the Dual Career Program at Illinois Human Resources. In this role, she works closely with deans and department heads to improve the recruitment and retention of top faculty talent and to support talent acquisition needs for academic leadership. She also continually assesses current faculty recruitment practices and initiatives across campus to identify areas for improvement of institutional strategic goals.
John Coleman
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
jc1@illinois.edu
(217) 333-6677
Assistant:
Theresa Beckett
tbeckett@illinois.edu
(217) 244-4115
As the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, John Coleman oversees the university’s academic programs, policies, and priorities, which are designed to ensure the quality of the educational experience for students and to sustain an environment that encourages and supports academic excellence for faculty, students, and staff. He also oversees the university budget of over $3 billion. He works closely with the chancellor, vice chancellors, the deans of academic colleges and other units, academic staff, the Senate of the Illinois campus, and various committees in setting overall academic and budgetary priorities for the campus. In his role as Provost, he serves as the chief strategic partner for the chancellor in setting the university’s direction and managing its operations. Prior to being named Provost, Coleman served for nine years as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Before that appointment, he was a faculty member for over 20 years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was the chair of the Political Science Department, a Lyons Family Faculty Fellow, the Glenn B. and Cleone Orr Hawkins Professor, and a recipient of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award. He also held a faculty position at the University of Texas at Austin and was a research associate and instructor at Harvard Business School.
Jennifer Dalton
Accounting Specialist
jholzha2@illinois.edu
(217) 300-5328
Jennifer Dalton is an Accounting Specialist in the Office of the Provost Shared Business Service area. Her role provides critical fiscal management and performs business operations including, but not limited to, procurement, contracts, and travel reimbursements.
Amy Edwards
Associate Provost and Director of the Division of Management Information
aledward@illinois.edu
(217) 300-0388
Associate Provost and Director of the Division of Management Information (DMI) Amy Edwards leads the team that provides data and information that allows administrative leaders to make thoughtful and data-driven decisions. She is responsible for managing DMI with the goal of assisting campus administrators, faculty, and staff in obtaining timely, accurate, and appropriate information from the university’s administrative databases.
Linell Edwards
Assistant Director for Assessment
lde2018@illinois.edu
(217) 300-7671
Assistant:
Jonathan Swigart
jswigart@illinois.edu
(217) 265-8783
Linell Edwards is the Assistant Director for Assessment and is involved in the continuing efforts to build on the student learning outcomes assessment program.
Ingrid Fulmer
Advisor for Strategic Initiatives
if85@illinois.edu
217-333-9221
As Advisor for Strategic Initiatives, Ingrid Fulmer provides analysis, guidance, and leadership in the planning, coordination, and implementation of selected strategic initiatives of the Boldly Illinois:2030 Strategic Framework. Bringing research expertise in human resource management and organizational behavior, she assists in identifying clear, measurable goals aligned with Boldly Illinois, provides comprehensive guidance and support to task forces, engages stakeholders, monitors progress to ensure successful implementation, and works to ensure successful outcomes of our strategic framework.
Gennifer Gilbert
Director of Special Projects and Events
ggilbert@illinois.edu
(217) 300-2736
Assistant:
Staci Ryan
staciry@illinois.edu
(217) 244-0565
Gennifer Gilbert is the Director of Special Projects and Events, ensuring the implementation of impactful and inclusive projects and events which supports the priorities and initiatives of the Office of the Provost. She oversees campus-level events, faculty development and undergraduate education initiatives and programming, and a variety of special projects. She has oversight of daily functions and management of the projects and events staff.
Hilary Gross
Online Learning Program Coordinator
hjgross2@illinois.edu
(217) 300-4017
Dr. Hilary Gross is the Online Learning Program Coordinator for the Office of Online Learning (OOL). Her primary responsibilities include the Dual-Credit Learning Accelerator initiative, which is supported by the American Talent Initiative. She is an award-winning instructor from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has also served as an Assistant Director for the Rhetoric Program where she supported teacher training and multimodal instruction. Dr. Gross is passionate about both higher education and K-12 education, bringing together her previous life as a high school English Language Arts teacher and her experience teaching literature and composition at the University in her role with the Office of Online Learning.
Jamie Hackett
Assistant Provost and Director of Budget Operations
jhackett@illinois.edu
(217) 333-3214
Jamie Hackett is the Assistant Provost and Director of Budget Operations. She directs and coordinates the detailed budget preparation and consolidation of operating budget for the university, oversees the budget development process, forecasts tuition and various miscellaneous revenues, coordinates the tuition requests for the Board of Trustees, and oversees and executes ICR policy changes and distributions. Jamie also serves on campus-appointed committees.
Abby Hager
Office Administrator
achager@illinois.edu
Abby Hager greets visitors to the Office of the Provost, assists in the coordination of the Provost’s calendar and travel arrangements, and manages and processes information received in the office via correspondence, reports, email, and telephone.
Jean Hanks
Assistant to the Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
jhanks@illinois.edu
(217) 300-5398
Jean Hanks is the principal assistant to the Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. She organizes the Executive Vice Provost’s time and commitments; assists the Executive Vice Provost in organizing and tracking projects; assists with forwarding faculty affairs processes; and assists with the Campus Committee on Promotion and Tenure.
Aimee Heeter
Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
aheeter@illinois.edu
Assistant:
Jill Sanders
jsandrs@illinois.edu
(217) 244-2484
As Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Aimee Heeter partners with the Chancellor and Provost to guide the university’s financial strategy with a focus on budget, finance, planning, resource allocation, and operations. She leads the campus budget office with the aim of fostering academic excellence in research, teaching, and outreach to ensure a world-class experience for undergraduate and graduate students.
Stephanie Henry
Director of Communications
slhenry@illinois.edu
(217) 244-1183
As Director of Communications for the Office of the Provost, Stephanie leads the provost’s marketing and communications team, serves as Chief Communications Officer for the Office of the Provost, and guides and develops executive communications for the office. She plans and executes communication efforts that ensure stakeholders remain informed about critical issues, emerging opportunities, and strategic initiatives. Working closely with campus leaders and communications professionals across the university, she helps shape and coordinate messaging and marketing efforts that advance the university’s academic mission and priorities.
Kevin Jackson
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
kjack@illinois.edu
(217) 333-6677
Assistant:
Teresa Spence
tcspence@illinois.edu
(217) 300-1260
As Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Dr. Jackson provides campus-wide leadership in the area of undergraduate education, including setting strategic directions for the undergraduate experience at Illinois, supporting innovation in classroom and in online instruction, and encouraging interdisciplinary initiatives in curriculum and pedagogy. Collaborating with colleges, schools, and other stakeholders, he works to ensure that the undergraduate experience at Illinois continues to be one of the best in the nation.
Melissa Kisubika
Project Manager for Student Success
kisubika@illinois.edu
(217) 300-8542
Melissa Kisubika is the Project Manager for Student Success who provides integral leadership in carrying out the projects and programs developed through the campus-wide Student Success @ Illinois. She manages all functions related to the implementation of projects associated with the initiative and works with units across campus.
Bradley Klein
Senior Planner for Capital Planning
bradklei@illinois.edu
(217) 300-3400
Assistant:
Lesa Wilcoxon
lesaw@illinois.edu
(217) 300-4644
As the Senior Planner for Capital Planning, Bradley Klein assists in strategic planning, stewarding, and managing the physical resource needs of the campus in collaboration with academic and administrative units, reporting to the Assistant Provost for Capital Planning.
Kristi Kuntz
Executive Associate Provost for Academic Programs & Undergraduate Education Administration
kakuntz@illinois.edu
(217) 333-6677
Assistant:
Teresa Spence
tcspence@illinois.edu
(217) 300-1260
As the Senior Executive Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Undergraduate Education Administration, Kristi Kuntz contributes to strategic planning and implementation of Undergraduate Education priorities, oversees resources allocated to Undergraduate Education, and serves as a key advisor to Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education on academic policy, program governance, and regulatory compliance related to the academic program portfolio.
Deborah Lowe-Morgan
Assistant to the Vice Provost for International Affairs and Global Strategies
morgand@illinois.edu
(217) 333-9237
Daniel Mann
Associate Provost for Enrollment Management
danmann@illinois.edu
(217) 333-9299
Dan Mann is the Associate Provost for Enrollment Management with responsibility for campus enrollment, undergraduate admissions, student financial aid, registration and records, enrollment management communications, data analysis and system services, and the Principal’s Scholars Program.
Jessica Maring
Administrative Aide
maring@illinois.edu
(217) 244-4857
Jessica Maring assists in the day-to-day operations and implementation of policies and procedures for the business operations for Office of the Provost, Office of the Chancellor, and units that report to both administrative offices. She also provides secondary support for the Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost for Budget and Resource Planning as well as the Executive Associate Provost for Budget and Resource Planning.
Anne Marshall
Assistant Provost for Budget and Financial Analysis
marshal@uillinois.edu
(217) 244-0494
Anne Marshall is the Assistant Provost for Budget and Financial Analysis. In this role, she provides financial and analytical support in areas related to budget, finance, strategic planning, and resource allocation. She supports the annual budget process, financial planning, and management of central campus resources. Anne also serves on campus-appointed committees.
Kathy Martensen
Senior Associate Provost for Academic Experiences
kmartens@illinois.edu
(217) 333-6677
Assistant:
Autumn Senecal
senecal3@illinois.edu
(217) 244-6956
As Senior Associate Provost for Academic Experiences, Kathy Martensen provides strategic leadership for university-wide student success initiatives and the programs and units that shape the undergraduate academic experience. Her portfolio encompasses General Education, scholarships, advising initiatives, academic enrichment, and student support. She leads the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of programs and policies designed to advance undergraduate achievement, access, and persistence in alignment with institutional priorities and the university’s mission.
Erica Mason
CITL Faculty Fellow
enmason@illinois.edu
217-333-0260
Erica’s research is situated between the fields of special education and mathematics education. Her primary research focus is on the teaching of mathematics to students with disabilities. She prioritizes co-designing projects through research-practice partnerships and employs a Critical Special Education stance.
Karen McLaughlin
Associate Provost for Faculty Employee Relations
karenmcl@illinois.edu
(217) 244 0515
Assistant:
Marita Osuorah
mchughes@illinois.edu
As Associate Provost for Faculty Employee Relations, Karen McLaughlin serves as the provost’s principal advisor on faculty employment and employee relations matters, providing oversight of complex cases involving faculty performance, conduct, and disciplinary actions. Karen works closely with academic and administrative leaders to ensure faculty employment decisions are consistent with university policies, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional standards, while helping manage risk and support fair, consistent practices across academic units.
Jessica Mette
Assistant Provost for Faculty Appointments and Policy Administration
jmette@illinois.edu
Assistant:
Robin Wynne
rpruitt@illinois.edu
As the Assistant Provost for Faculty Appointments and Policy Administration, Jessica Mette provides support on various faculty matters involving appointment structure, governance, and policies. Jessica’s portfolio also includes acting as liaison to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees for faculty personnel matters, including hiring, promotion and tenure, sabbaticals, contracts, and notice of non-reappointments, as well as giving broad perspective and access to faculty employment matters.
Libby Miller
Assistant Director of Budget and Resource Planning
ebelhar@illinois.edu
Libby Miller is the Assistant Director of Budget and Resource Planning. She supports the effective use of campus financial resources by performing functions related to fiscal management and budget operations and maintenance for the University.
Colleen Murphy
Vice Provost for Global Engagement
colleenm@illinois.edu
(217) 244-0675
Assistant:
Deborah Lowe-Morgan
morgand@illinois.edu
(217) 333-9237
As Vice Provost for Global Engagement, Colleen Murphy oversees Illinois International and serves as the university’s senior international officer, providing leadership for campuswide initiatives and programs that promote global learning, discovery, and engagement.
Brooke Newell
Director for Educational Programs
bsnewell@illinois.edu
217-300-5660
Brooke Newell is the Director for Educational Programs and supports constituents from across campus with the development and delivery of academic programs. In addition, she advises academic units on the interpretations of and compliance with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois System, Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), and Higher Learning Commission (HLC) policies and guidelines as they relate to the creation and revision of academic programs and courses. She works closely with department- and college-level sponsors, the Academic Senate, and units supporting academic affairs functions.
Hanh Nguyen
Data Analyst
hanhn2@illinois.edu
(217) 300-1856
As a data analyst, Hanh Nguyen supports the effective use of campus financial resources by performing functions related to reporting and data analysis, and contributing to varieties of data projects on the financial and budget conditions of campus units.
Marita Osuorah
Assistant to the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and the Associate Provost for Faculty Employee Relations
mchughes@illinois.edu
Marita supports the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and the Associate Provost for Faculty Employee Relations. Her primary duties are to maintain the calendars for the Associate Provosts, assist with organizing and tracking projects related to their portfolio. She also assists with the Uni Advisory Board.
Charlotte (Peloquin) Voznyuk
Director of Design and Marketing
crp2@illinois.edu
As Director of Design and Marketing, Charlotte leads design and visual communications for the Office of the Provost. Employing and enhancing best practices and Illinois branding standards, she works with the office’s communications team and the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing to create and carry out a full complement of visual communications activities to ensure the Office of the Provost’s many stakeholders are kept aware of continuing and emerging activities.
Archana Poovendran
Front End Developer
archanap@illinois.edu
(217) 333-7315
As a Front-End Developer on the Provost MarCom team, Archana Poovendran manages the development, maintenance, and enhancement of websites for the Office of the Provost and affiliated units. She assists in coordinating website projects from planning through approval, collaborating with stakeholders to address emerging needs consistent with accessibility and brand standards. She serves as the Office of the Provost’s technical representative in campus web governance groups while fostering partnerships across the university’s web development community.
Staci Provezis
Associate Provost for Planning and Assessment
sprovez2@illinois.edu
(217) 333-1353
Assistant:
Jonathan Swigart
jswigart@illinois.edu
(217) 265-8783
Staci Provezis is the Associate Provost for Planning & Assessment, ensuring that academic programs meet and exceed all regulatory requirements and are able to innovate to meet changing opportunities and priorities. She oversees the campus-wide academic program review process, is involved in campus and unit strategic planning initiatives and the campus accreditation process, and leads the university’s learning outcomes assessment work.
Paul Redman
Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Associate Provost for Budget and Resource Planning
predman@illinois.edu
(217) 333-1166
Assistant:
Jill Sanders
jsandrs@illinois.edu
(217) 244-2484
As the Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Associate Provost for Budget and Resource Planning, Paul Redman provides budget planning and allocation advice to the Vice Provost for Budget & Resource Planning and the Provost. He also has oversight of daily functions and management of staff and provides advice to Deans and academic officers in areas related to budget, finance, planning and resource allocation.
Staci Ryan
Special Projects and Events Coordinator
staciry@illinois.edu
(217) 244-0565
Staci Ryan serves as the primary support for the Director for Special Projects and Events and provides overall event support to the Office of the Provost. Her responsibilities include calendar management, maintaining a comprehensive list of events coordinated by the Office of the Provost, and obtaining event information from university offices and outside vendors. Ms. Ryan serves as the liaison between the Office of the Provost special events team and university departments/vendors.
Jill Sanders
Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Executive Associate Provost
jsandrs@illinois.edu
(217) 244-2484
Jill Sanders provides executive support to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and the Executive Associate Provost for Budget and Resource Planning. She serves as a primary point of contact for campus and external stakeholders, manages scheduling and communications, and contributes to key budgetary and personnel processes. Jill coordinates committee activities, facilitates annual budget meetings, and supports the strategic and operational priorities of the office.
Rosa Milagros Santos
Senior Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
rsantos@illinois.edu
(217) 244-3558
Assistant:
Marita Osuorah
mchughes@illinois.edu
Rosa Milagros Santos is the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. In this role, she provides campus-wide leadership for initiatives that advance faculty recruitment, hiring, retention, tenure and promotion, professional development, and overall success across all stages of the faculty career lifecycle. She is responsible for shaping and implementing comprehensive faculty development and mentoring programs and resources for both tenure-system and specialized faculty, as well as promoting faculty leadership development. She serves as a key member of the Provost’s leadership team.
Autumn Senecal
Assistant to the Director for Educational Programs and Director for General Education
senecal3@illinois.edu
(217) 244-6956
Autumn supports the Director for Educational Programs and Director for General Education. Her primary duties include maintaining calendars for the Directors and assisting with projects related to their portfolios. She also assists with the General Education Board.
Eden Smothers
Project Manager for the Office of Online Learning
ehaycra@illinois.edu
(217) 265-8190
Eden Smothers is Project Manager in the Office of Online Learning, where she supports the development of strategic initiatives that advance equitable and accessible digital education. Her work includes helping shape policies and best practices to enhance the online student experience.
Teresa Spence
Assistant to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Executive Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Policies
tcspence@illinois.edu
(217) 300-1260
Teresa Spence is the principal assistant to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Executive Associate Provost for Academic Programs & Policies. She serves as a primary point of contact for campus and external stakeholders, manages scheduling and communications, and contributes to key budgetary and personnel processes within the undergraduate education unit of the office. She oversees special projects on behalf of the Vice Provost as well as providing support for the Council of Undergraduate Deans and Teaching Advancement Board.
Melissa Steinkoenig
Director for General Education
menewell@illinois.edu
(217) 300-5003
As the Director for General Education, Melissa is responsible for the oversight and the strategic direction of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s general education program. In this role she is responsible for ensuring the general education program purposefully connects to broader campus goals with student success always at the forefront. She works with the campus General Education Board, the General Education Assessment Committee, the Academic Senate, and departmental and college administration to manage the regular review of general education courses. She uses data generated from the learning outcomes assessment and evaluation projects of general education to address gaps in the general education program, propose innovative strategies to address these gaps, and work with offices across campus to implement appropriate strategies.
Jonathan Swigart
Assistant to the Associate Provost for Planning & Assessment
jswigart@illinois.edu
(217) 265-8783
Jonathan Swigart assists the Associate Provost for Planning & Assessment, and the Coordinators of Assessment & Evaluation. His responsibilities include scheduling and project management, and providing support for the Academic Program Review process.
Kate Techtow
Coordinator of Assessment & Evaluation
techtow@illinois.edu
(217) 300-1913
Assistant:
Jonathan Swigart
jswigart@illinois.edu
(217) 265-8783
Kate Techtow is a Coordinator of Assessment and Evaluation and is involved in the processes for the university’s accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission.
Bridget To
Director of Chancellor/Provost Business Service Center
bridgett@illinois.edu
(217) 244-7329
Bridget To is the Director of Chancellor/Provost Business Service Center. She oversees the operational and fiscal management of the Chancellor/Provost Business Service Center along with managing the annual operating budgets for select units, manages the transfer of campus commitments and other miscellaneous financial report. She also assists in the annual deficit review for campus units.
Kristi Webster
Assistant Director of Budget Operations and Analysis
kwebster@illinois.edu
Kristi Webster is the Assistant Director of Budget Operations and Analysis. In her role she performs functions related to budget operations and maintenance for the University, reporting and analysis of the financial condition of campus units, and prepares fee, tuition and miscellaneous revenue reports.
Julie Wieland
Senior Business Coordinator
jewielan@illinois.edu
(217) 244-2171
Julie Wieland oversees the fiscal management of business operations for the Office of the Provost, Office of the Chancellor, and units that report to both administrative offices.
Lesa Wilcoxon
Assistant to the Assistant Provost for Capital Planning and Senior Planner for Capital Planning
lesaw@illinois.edu
(217) 300-4644
Lesa’s responsibilities include calendar management and processing of information received via correspondence, reports, email, and telephone. She serves as a liaison for both the Assistant Provost for Capital Planning and Senior Planner for Capital Planning with the Office of the Chancellor, Provost, and the academic, and administrative units across campus for capital space planning. She also provides support for the Annual Space Survey as well as the Illinois Space Advisory Committee.
Robin Wynne
Office Manager
rpruitt@illinois.edu
Robin Wynne assists the Assistant Provost for Faculty Appointments and Policy Administration. Her responsibilities include management of personnel material for faculty and administrative appointments, sabbatical cycle care, tenure record maintenance and agreements, and multi-year contract administration.